The Tektronix TDS8000 is a high-performance Digital Sampling Oscilloscope featuring a modular architecture that supports up to eight channels. Designed for high-speed telecom and datacom testing, it delivers bandwidths up to 50 GHz (module dependent) along with exceptional trigger jitter performance and horizontal timebase stability. The system runs on a Microsoft Windows-based graphical user interface with a 10.4-inch display, combining high measurement resolution and repeatability with a comprehensive suite of automatic measurements.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2), LAN (Ethernet), RS-232, Parallel Port, VGA Out, PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
Display10.4 in. Active-matrix color LCD

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 240 V AC ±10%, 50 to 60 Hz
Operating Temperature10 to 40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)455 mm × 343 mm × 419 mm
Weight19.1 kg (without modules)

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB)DC to 50 GHz (module dependent)
Number of Input ChannelsUp to 8 channels (modular)
Vertical Resolution (ADC)14 bits
Module Slots4 small form-factor slots
Supported Modules8000 Series (80E00 electrical and 80C00 optical modules)

Display and User Interface

ParameterValue
Display Size10.4 in.

Processor and Storage

ParameterValue
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger Jitter< 1.0 ps RMS (typical)
Direct Trigger Frequency RangeDC to 3 GHz
Prescaled Trigger Frequency Range2 GHz to 10 GHz

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Form FactorModular Mainframe

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Timebase Range2 ps/div to 5 ms/div
Record Length20 to 4000 points
Horizontal Resolution10 fs

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-22 °C to +60 °C
Operating Humidity Range20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Operating Altitude3,000 m
Non-Operating Altitude12,190 m

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Maximum Acquisition Rate200 kS/s
Acquisition ModesSample, Average, Envelope

Math & Measurements

ParameterValue
Mathematical Waveform FunctionsAdd, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Differentiate, Integrate, FFT, Algebraic Expressions

Storage

ParameterValue
Storage MediaInternal Hard Disk Drive, 3.5 in 1.44 MB Floppy Drive, CD-ROM Drive

Technology

Digital Sampling

Applications

High-speed optical and electrical signal analysis, telecom/datacom testing, and jitter analysis