The Tektronix TDS7154 is a 4-channel Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) from the legacy TDS7000 Series, providing a 1.5 GHz bandwidth and up to 20 GS/s real-time sample rate. Utilizing Tektronix's proprietary DPX acquisition technology, this platform offers a maximum waveform capture rate of over 400,000 waveforms per second. Operating on an open Microsoft Windows platform, it features classical direct controls, a touch-sensitive color display, and optional serial triggering and clock recovery functions, making it a powerful tool for analyzing high-speed digital designs.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (10/100Base-T), GPIB (IEEE 488.2), RS-232, Centronics Printer Port, VGA Out, PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Ports |
| Display | 10.4-inch (264 mm) active-matrix color TFT LCD with touch screen, 640 × 480 pixels resolution |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V RMS (±10%), 47 to 63 Hz; 115 V RMS (±10%), 360 to 440 Hz; CAT II; power consumption <300 W |
| Operating Temperature | +5 °C to +45 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 455 mm × 277 mm × 425 mm (excluding feet and accessories) |
| Weight | 19.1 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 1.5 GHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 240 ps |
| Number of Input Channels | 4 |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω (TekConnect interface) |
| Input Coupling | DC, GND |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits (>11 bits with averaging) |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 250 MHz, 20 MHz |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1.5% for 10 mV/div to 1 V/div; ±2.5% for 2 mV/div to 9.98 mV/div |
| Offset Range | ±1 V at 2 to 100 mV/div; ±10 V at 101 mV to 1 V/div |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 5 V RMS, with peaks ≤ ±30 V |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥100:1 at ≤1.5 GHz |
| Input Connector Type | TekConnect |
| Vertical Position Range | ±5 divisions |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Range | 50 ps/div to 10 s/div |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±75 ns |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±15 ppm |
| Equivalent-Time Sample Rate | Up to 250 GS/s |
| Waveform Interpolation | Sin(x)/x, Linear |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 20 GS/s (1 Ch), 10 GS/s (2 Ch), 5 GS/s (3 or 4 Ch) |
| Maximum Record Length (Memory Depth) | 4 Mpoints (1 Ch), 2 Mpoints (2 Ch), 1 Mpoints (4 Ch); optional up to 32 Mpoints |
| Waveform Capture Rate | >400,000 wfms/s |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Averaging, High Resolution, Envelope, Waveform Database |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Line |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Rej, LF Rej, Noise Rej |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 250 ns to 12 s |
| Trigger Sensitivity | Internal: 0.35 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at 1.5 GHz |
| Standard Trigger Types | Edge, Glitch, Width, Runt, Timeout, Transition, Pattern, State, Window, Setup/Hold |
| Optional Serial Triggering | Optional 32-bit Serial Trigger for Isolation of Pattern-dependent Effects |
| Optional Clock Recovery | Optional Clock Recovery from Serial Data Streams |
| Trigger Level Range (Internal) | ±12 divisions from screen center |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | Up to 53 measurements (Amplitude, Timing, Area, Duty Cycle, etc.) |
| Waveform Math Operators | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Integrate, Differentiate, FFT |
| FFT Window Types | Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning, Kaiser-Bessel, Blackman-Harris, Gaussian, Flattop2 |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Display Formats | YT, XY |
| Display Graticules | Full, Grid, Crosshair, Frame |
| Operating System | Open Microsoft Windows platform |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Clock Input | 10 MHz Timebase Reference Input |
| External Trigger Input | Front-panel auxiliary trigger input |
| Storage Devices | Built-in CD-ROM, 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy drive, removable hard disk drive |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -22 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 90% RH at or below +30 °C, up to 60% RH at +30 °C to +45 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft.) |
| Non-operating Altitude | Up to 12,190 m (40,000 ft.) |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop with optional rackmount kit |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Vibration | 0.22 g RMS (5 Hz to 500 Hz) |
| Non-operating Vibration | 2.28 g RMS (5 Hz to 500 Hz) |
| Operating Shock | 15 g, 11 ms half-sine |
| Non-operating Shock | 50 g, 11 ms half-sine |
| Cooling Clearance | 76 mm (3 in) left, right, and rear; 0 mm (0 in) top and bottom |
Compliance & Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | EN 61326-1:1997, 89/336/EEC |
| Safety Standards | UL 3111-1, CSA 1010.1, EN 61010-1 |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rise Time (20% to 80%, typical) | 170 ps |
| Trigger Jitter (typical) | 8 ps RMS |
PC System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron, 850 MHz |
| Standard System Memory | 512 MB |
| Floppy Drive | 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB |
Interfaces & Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Ports | 2x USB 1.1 |
| Serial Port | 1x RS-232 (DB-9) |
| Parallel Port | 1x Centronics (DB-25) |
| PS/2 Ports | 2x PS/2 (Keyboard, Mouse) |
| External Monitor Output | 1x SVGA (D-Sub 15-pin) |
| Audio Connectors | Microphone in, Line in, Line out (3.5 mm jacks) |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)
Applications
High-speed digital design, serial data analysis, and general-purpose debugging
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