The Tektronix TDS744A is a 4-channel digital oscilloscope offering a 500 MHz bandwidth and a maximum sample rate of 2 GS/s on a single channel. It features a color display and standard connectivity including GPIB, RS-232, and VGA output, making it suitable for a variety of test and measurement applications.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | Color |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 250 VAC RMS, 45 to 440 Hz, 300 W max |
| Operating Temperature | +4 to +50 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 432 × 193 × 434 |
| Weight | 14.1 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Bandwidth | DC to 500 MHz |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ or 50 Ω |
| Input Connectors | BNC (female) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 400 V (DC + peak AC) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS |
| Bandwidth Limiters | 20 MHz, 250 MHz |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sample Rate | 2 GS/s (1 channel) |
| Timebase Range | 500 ps/div to 10 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±25 ppm over any interval ≥ 1 ms |
Input/Output Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB (IEEE 488.2) | Yes |
| Video Output | VGA |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Record Length | 50,000 points/ch (500,000 points/ch with Option 1M) |
| Maximum Waveform Capture Rate | 400,000 wfms/s (InstaVu mode) |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Envelope, Average, High Resolution, Peak Detect, InstaVu |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single Sequence |
Measurements & Math
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 25 parameter types |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Delay by Time | 16 ns to 250 s |
| Trigger Delay by Events | 1 to 9,999,999 events |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Setup Memory | 10 front-panel setups |
| Reference Waveform Storage | 4 waveforms |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 300 W maximum |
Technology
Digital
Applications
Test and Measurement