The Tektronix TDS724A is a high-performance 500 MHz digital digitizing oscilloscope featuring 2 analog channels and Tektronix's proprietary InstaVu acquisition technology, delivering up to 400,000 waveforms per second for capturing transient anomalies. Designed for electronic design, debugging, and testing, it includes a high-resolution NuColor liquid crystal shutter color display and standard GPIB connectivity.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (standard); RS-232, Centronics (with Option 13) |
| Display | 7-inch NuColor Liquid Crystal Shutter Color CRT, 640 × 480 pixels |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 250 V AC, 45 to 440 Hz, 300 W max |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 445 mm × 193 mm × 471 mm |
| Weight | 14.1 kg |
| Cooling Clearance | 51 mm (2 in) minimum on sides and rear |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 500 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 700 ps |
| Number of Analog Channels | 2 |
| Auxiliary Channels | 2 |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ in parallel with 10 pF, or 50 Ω |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits (up to 12 bits with High Resolution mode) |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 400 V (DC + peak AC) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1% |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz, 250 MHz |
| Channel Isolation | ≥ 100:1 at 100 MHz, ≥ 30:1 at 500 MHz |
| Vertical Position Range | ±5 divisions |
| Vertical Offset Range | ±1 V (1 mV/div to 100 mV/div), ±10 V (101 mV/div to 1 V/div), ±100 V (1.01 V/div to 10 V/div at 1 MΩ) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Range | 500 ps/div to 10 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±25 ppm |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate (1 Channel) | 1 GS/s |
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate (2 Channels) | 500 MS/s |
| Maximum Equivalent-Time Sample Rate | 25 GS/s |
| Standard Record Length | 50,000 points per channel |
| Maximum Record Length (with Option 1M) | 500,000 points |
| Waveform Capture Rate | Up to 400,000 waveforms/s (InstaVu mode) |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Envelope, Average, Peak Detect, High Resolution, InstaVu |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | CH1, CH2, AUX1, AUX2, Line |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Types | Edge, Pulse (Glitch, Runt, Width, Slew Rate, Setup/Hold), Logic (Pattern, State), Video |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 250 ns to 12 s |
| Internal Trigger Sensitivity | 0.35 div (DC to 50 MHz), 1.0 div (at 500 MHz) |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 25 measurements |
| Waveform Math Operators | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Integrate, Differentiate, FFT |
| FFT Window Types | Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning, Blackman-Harris |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | NuColor Liquid Crystal Shutter Color CRT |
| Display Size | 7 in (178 mm) diagonal |
| Display Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels |
| Waveform Display Formats | YT, XY |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | Standard (IEEE-488.2) |
| External Video Output | VGA, 15-pin D-sub |
| Auxiliary Output | Trigger Out |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 300 W maximum |
| Power Supply Voltage | 90 to 250 V AC |
| Power Supply Frequency | 45 Hz to 440 Hz |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | +4 °C to +50 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,500 m (15,000 ft) |
| Non-Operating Altitude | Up to 15,000 m (50,000 ft) |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% RH (at or below +30 °C) |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop |
| Width | 445 mm |
| Height | 193 mm |
| Depth | 471 mm |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Interface | TekProbe Level II (provides power and communication for active probes) |
Storage & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Floppy Disk Drive | 3.5 in, 1.44 MB DOS-compatible |
| Optional Interfaces | RS-232 and Centronics parallel (via Option 13) |
Standards & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Certifications | UL 3111-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1 |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Floppy Disk Format | 3.5 in, 1.44 MB or 720 KB (MS-DOS compatible) |
Interfaces & Software
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Export Formats | BMP, PCX, TIFF, EPS, CSV |
Trigger
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Trigger Level Range | ±12 divisions from screen center |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Limit Testing | Compares active waveforms to template limits with visual and auditory notification |
Technology
Digitizing Phosphor / InstaVu Acquisition
Applications
Electronic Design, Debugging, and Testing