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TDS620A

TektronixDigital

The Tektronix TDS620A is a legacy 500 MHz, 2-channel digital digitizing oscilloscope designed for high-speed digital design and troubleshooting. Featuring a simultaneous real-time sampling rate of up to 2 GS/s on both channels, 8-bit vertical resolution, and a monochrome CRT display, it offers precision waveform analysis.

Electronic TestingSignal AnalysisSignal Integrity

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (standard); RS-232, Centronics, VGA (optional with Option 13)
Display17.78 cm (7 in) Monochrome CRT
Warm-up Time20 minutes
Safety CertificationsUL 1244, CSA C22.2 No. 231, EN 61010-1

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90 to 250 VAC, 45 to 440 Hz, 300 W max
Operating Temperature0 to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)445 mm × 193 mm × 473 mm
Weight12.3 kg

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth500 MHz
Number of Channels2
Simultaneous Channels2
Vertical Resolution8 bits
Minimum Vertical Sensitivity1 mV/div
Maximum Vertical Sensitivity10 V/div
Rise Time700 ps
Input Impedance50 Ω
Input CouplingDC, GND
Maximum Input Voltage5 Vrms
Selectable Bandwidth Limits20 MHz, 250 MHz
DC Gain Accuracy±1.5%
Position Range±5 divisions
Vertical Gain Accuracy±1.5% (10 mV/div to 10 V/div), ±2.5% (1 mV/div to 9.9 mV/div)
Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range±25 ns

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Maximum Real-time Sample Rate2 GS/s
Single Channel Max Sample Rate2 GS/s
Maximum Record Length2000 pt
Minimum Timebase500 ps/div
Maximum Timebase5 s/div
Timebase Accuracy±0.01%

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger SourcesExternal, Internal
Trigger ModesAuto, Edge, Normal, Pulse, Single
Trigger Holdoff Range250 ns to 12 s

Display and User Interface

ParameterValue
Display TypeCRT Monochrome
Display Size17.78 cm
Waveform Display ModesDot, Vector
Graticule TypesFull, Grid, Crosshair, Frame

Waveform Measurements & Analysis

ParameterValue
Automatic Measurements25 standard measurements
Cursor MeasurementsVolts, Time, Frequency
Waveform Math OperationsAddition, Subtraction, Multiplication

Connectivity & Interfaces

ParameterValue
GPIB InterfaceStandard (IEEE-488.2)
VGA Video OutputOptional (Option 13)
RS-232 Serial PortOptional (Option 13)
Centronics Parallel PortOptional (Option 13)

Power Specifications

ParameterValue
Line Voltage Range90 to 250 VAC
Line Frequency Range45 to 440 Hz
Power Consumption300 W max

Environmental & Safety

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature Range0 to +50 °C
Operating Humidity RangeUp to 95% RH (at or below +40 °C)
Operating AltitudeUp to 4,572 m (15,000 ft)

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Height193 mm
Width445 mm
Depth473 mm
Net Weight11.1 kg

Accessories & Configurations

ParameterValue
Option 2FAdvanced DSP Math (FFT, Integration, Differentiation)
Option 13RS-232, Centronics, and VGA ports
Option 1RRackmount Kit

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Acquisition ModesSample, Envelope, Average

Triggering

ParameterValue
Advanced Triggering TypesEdge, Pulse (Glitch, Width, Runt, Slew Rate, Setup/Hold), Logic (Pattern, State)
External Trigger Channels2 auxiliary inputs (Aux 1 and Aux 2)

Storage

ParameterValue
Internal Waveform Storage4 reference waveforms
Internal Setup Storage10 front-panel setups

Options

ParameterValue
Option 05Video Trigger (NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and custom formats)
Option 1FAdds 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive (MS-DOS compatible)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Non-Operating Temperature Range-22 °C to +60 °C
Non-Operating AltitudeUp to 40,000 ft (12,190 m)

Probes & Accessories

ParameterValue
Standard Probes IncludedTwo P6139A 10X Passive Probes (500 MHz)

Physical & Environmental

ParameterValue
Cooling SystemForced-air circulation with fan

Technology

Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)

Applications

Electronic Test and Measurement