The Tektronix TDS754A is a high-performance 4-channel digital phosphor and digitizing oscilloscope with a 500 MHz analog bandwidth, designed for precise waveform acquisition, analysis, and visualization in advanced electronic engineering applications.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) standard; RS-232 and Centronics parallel optional |
| Display | Color CRT (NuColor liquid crystal shutter display) |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 500 MHz |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ or 50 Ω |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Position Range | ±5 divisions |
| Offset Range (1 mV/div to 99.5 mV/div) | ±1 V |
| Offset Range (100 mV/div to 995 mV/div) | ±10 V |
| Offset Range (1 V/div to 10 V/div) | ±100 V |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS (peaks ≤ ±30 V) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 400 V (DC + peak AC), derated above 1 MHz |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 2 GS/s on 1 channel, 1 GS/s on 2 channels, 500 MS/s on 3 or 4 channels |
| Standard Record Length | 50,000 points per channel |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Types | Edge, Pulse (Glitch, Width, Runt, Slew Rate, Setup/Hold), Logic (Pattern, State), Video (with Option 05) |
| Internal Trigger Level Range | ±12 divisions from center of screen |
Display & User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Color CRT |
Storage & File System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Floppy Disk Drive | 3.5-inch 1.44 MB or 720 KB floppy drive |
Connectivity & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| VGA Output | 15-pin analog D-sub connector |
Acquisition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Waveform Capture Rate (InstaVu Mode) | 400,000 wfs/s |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Waveform Storage | 4 reference waveforms |
| Internal Setup Storage | 10 front-panel setups |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels |
| Graticule Size | 8 × 10 divisions (1 division = 1 cm) |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Interfaces (Option 13) | RS-232 (DB-9) and Centronics parallel ports |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Video Triggering (Option 05) | NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and custom video formats |
Technology
Digital Phosphor / Digitizing Oscilloscope
Applications
Electronic design, debug, and high-speed signal analysis