The Tektronix TDS8000B is a high-performance Digital Sampling Oscilloscope and Communications Signal Analyzer designed for the analysis of high-speed optical and electrical communication signals. Utilizing a modular architecture, the TDS8000B supports up to eight channels of acquisition with exceptional trigger jitter performance and horizontal timebase stability, driven by a Windows 2000 graphical user interface.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN (10/100 Base-T Ethernet), RS-232, Parallel Port (Centronics), VGA out, USB |
| Display | 10.4-inch Color TFT LCD, 640 x 480 resolution |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 250 V AC, 45 to 66 Hz, <300 W typical |
| Operating Temperature | +10 to +40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 457 mm × 343 mm × 419 mm |
| Weight | 21 kg |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Input Channels | Up to 8 channels (4 dual-channel modules) |
| Vertical Resolution | 14 bits |
| Modular Architecture Slots | 4 small optical/electrical slots, 2 large optical slots |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω (module dependent) |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | DC to 70+ GHz (module dependent) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate | 200 kS/s (sampler rate) |
| Horizontal Time Base Range | 2 ps/div to 5 ms/div |
| Maximum Record Length | 16,384 points per channel |
| Horizontal Resolution | 10 fs (minimum) |
| Time Base Accuracy | 8 ppm (typical) |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±100 ns |
| Minimum Horizontal Sample Interval | 10 fs |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | External Direct, Prescaled (with option), Internal Clock |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal |
| Direct Trigger Bandwidth | DC to 3.0 GHz |
| Prescaled Trigger Bandwidth | 2.0 GHz to 12.5 GHz (with Option 1T) |
| Trigger Jitter (Phase Reference) | < 200 fs RMS (typical with 82A04 module) |
| Direct Trigger Sensitivity | 50 mV at 100 MHz, 400 mV at 3 GHz |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 50 Ω, DC coupled |
| External Trigger Maximum Input Voltage | ±2 V (DC + peak AC) |
| Direct Trigger Input Connector | SMA female (50 Ω) |
| Prescaled Trigger Input Connector | SMA female (50 Ω) |
| Internal Clock Output Frequency | 100 kHz (nominal) |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Average, Envelope |
| Averaging Factor Range | 2 to 4096 |
Waveform Measurements & Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | Over 80 automated measurements |
| Waveform Histograms | Vertical and Horizontal |
| FFT Window Types | Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning, Kaiser-Bessel, Blackman-Harris |
| Math Functions | Arithmetic, algebraic, integral, derivative, FFT |
| Limit and Mask Testing | Standard telecommunication and data standard masks plus user-defined masks |
| Jitter and Eye Diagram Analysis | Supported (module and software dependent) |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Color TFT Liquid Crystal Display |
| Display Size | 10.4 inches (264 mm) diagonal |
| Display Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels |
| Color Grading | Database-style color-graded display |
Processor and Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Operating System | Microsoft Windows 2000 |
| Internal Storage | ≥20 GB Hard Disk Drive |
| Removable Storage | 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy drive |
| Internal CD-ROM Drive | Supported |
Connectivity and Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | IEEE-488.2 compliance |
| LAN Port (Ethernet) | 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 |
| USB Ports | USB 1.1 (rear panel) |
| Parallel Port | Centronics D-sub 25-pin |
| Serial Port | RS-232-C D-sub 9-pin |
| VGA Video Output | D-sub 15-pin |
| External Reference Clock Input | 10 MHz (rear panel BNC) |
| External Reference Clock Output | 10 MHz (rear panel BNC) |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply Voltage Range | 90 to 250 V AC |
| Power Supply Frequency Range | 45 to 66 Hz |
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 300 W (typical) |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | +10 to +40 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -30 to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Non-Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude | 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| Non-Operating Altitude | 12,190 m (40,000 ft) |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop with optional rackmount |
| Width | 457 mm (18.0 in) |
| Height | 343 mm (13.5 in) |
| Depth | 419 mm (16.5 in) |
Compliance and Standards
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Shock and Vibration Resistance | Meets MIL-T-28800E Type III, Class 5 |
| Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Display & Controls
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Touch Screen | Yes |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Floppy Drive | 3.5 in, 1.44 MB |
I/O Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| PS/2 Ports | 2 (1 keyboard, 1 mouse) |
Modular System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Optical Modules | 80C00 series |
| Supported Electrical Modules | 80E00 series |
Calibrator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibrator Output Connector | SMA female |
| Calibrator Output Voltage Range | -2.5 V to +2.5 V |
| Calibrator Voltage Resolution | 1 mV |
| Calibrator Voltage Accuracy | ±(0.1% of setting + 1.0 mV) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance Standards | UL3111-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1 |
| EMC Compliance Standards | EN61326-1, FCC Part 15 Class A, AS/NZS 2064 |
Technology
Digital Sampling Oscilloscope
Applications
High-Speed Optical and Electrical Communications Analysis, Jitter and Eye Diagram Characterization
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