The Tektronix TDS784D is a 4-channel digital oscilloscope featuring 1 GHz bandwidth, sample rates up to 4 GS/s, and a maximum waveform capture rate of 200,000 waveforms per second. It is equipped with advanced analysis capabilities including FFT, histograms, and communication signal mask testing.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB
DisplayColor CRT
Removable StorageFloppy Disk Drive; Iomega Zip and Zip Plus drive compatible

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90 to 250 VRMS, 45 to 440 Hz, 300 W max
Operating Temperature+4 to +50 (+10 to +50 with floppy)
Dimensions (W×H×D)432 × 193 × 432
Weight14

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth1 GHz
Number of Input Channels4
Vertical Resolution8 bits (>11 bits with averaging, >13 bits with Hi-Res)
Input Sensitivity Range1 mV/div to 10 V/div
DC Gain Accuracy±1%
Input Impedance1 MΩ ±0.5% || 10 pF, 50 Ω ±1%
Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω)5 VRMS, peaks ≤ ±25 V
Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ)400 V (DC + peak AC)
Bandwidth Limits20 MHz, 250 MHz
Vertical CouplingAC, DC, GND
Analog Rise Time350 ps

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Channel-to-Channel Deskew RangeSupported
Timebase Range50 ps/div to 10 s/div
Timebase Accuracy±25 ppm

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate4 GS/s (configuration/channel dependent)
Maximum Waveform Capture Rate400,000 waveforms/s
Maximum Record LengthUp to 8 M points (configuration dependent)
Peak Detect1 ns
Acquisition ModesFastFrame™ with Time Stamp

Triggering System

ParameterValue
Advanced Trigger TypesSupported

Measurement and Analysis

ParameterValue
Automatic Measurements29 (with Measurement Statistics)
Waveform MathAdvanced Math
Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)Supported
Waveform HistogramsSupported (with Histogram Statistics)
Limit TestSupported
Signal AnalysisCommunication Signal Analysis (Mask Testing, SONET/SDH, Fibre Channel)

Input and Output Interfaces

ParameterValue
GPIB InterfaceFull GPIB Programmability
Optical InputOptical Reference Receivers

Triggering

ParameterValue
Trigger CouplingAC, DC, HF Rej, LF Rej, Noise Rej
Trigger Jitter≤8 ps RMS (typical)
Video Trigger FormatsNTSC, PAL, SECAM

Display System

ParameterValue
Display Resolution640 x 480 pixels

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
External Video Output15-pin D-sub (VGA)

Data Storage

ParameterValue
Saved Setups10 front-panel setups
Reference Waveforms4 reference waveforms

Power

ParameterValue
Maximum Power Consumption300 W

Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety CertificationsUL3111-1, CSA1010.1, EN61010-1, IEC61010-1
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)CE Mark, FCC Part 15 Class A

Technology

Digital

Applications

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