The Tektronix TDS8200 is a modular, high-performance Digital Sampling Oscilloscope designed for research, design evaluation, and manufacturing testing of high-speed signals. Running on MS Windows 2000, the TDS8200 supports up to 8 signal channels, TDR/TDT analysis, and bandwidths extending from 2 to 60 GHz depending on the installed sampling modules.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesLAN (10/100 Base-T Ethernet), GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232-C, Centronics Parallel, USB, VGA, PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard
Display10.4-inch active-matrix color TFT LCD, 640 × 480 resolution, touchscreen

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90 to 250 V AC, 45 to 440 Hz, < 290 W power consumption
Operating Temperature10 to 40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)457 × 343 × 419 mm
Weight20.5

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Number of Slots4 module slots
Number of Input ChannelsUp to 8 channels (2 channels per slot)
Vertical Resolution (ADC)14-bit
TDR Reflected Rise Time≤ 35 ps
True Differential TDR/TDT SupportUp to 4 differential pairs for TDR/TDT/Crosstalk
Input Impedance50 Ω (module dependent)

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
System Jitter (Phase Reference Mode)< 200 fs RMS
System Jitter (Standard Direct Trigger)< 1.2 ps RMS + 10 ppm of position
Record Length50 to 4000 points per channel (up to 16000 points optional)
Horizontal Scale Range2 ps/div to 5 ms/div
Timebase Resolution10 fs

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesConventional Free Run, Triggered
Trigger Sensitivity (Direct Input)≤ 100 mV p-p at 100 MHz to 400 mV p-p at 3.0 GHz
External Trigger Input Impedance50 Ω
External Trigger ConnectorSMA female
Direct Trigger Frequency RangeDC to 3 GHz
Prescaled Trigger Frequency Range2 GHz to 12.5 GHz
External Trigger Input Range±1.0 V
External Trigger Maximum Input Level±2.0 V

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Acquisition ModesSample, Envelope, Average, FrameScan™
Waveform DatabasesFour Color Graded Variable Persistence databases

Processor and Storage

ParameterValue
Operating SystemMS Windows 2000 Operating System
Internal StorageInternal Hard Disk Drive, CD-ROM Drive, 3.5-inch 1.44 MB Floppy Drive

Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-22 °C to +60 °C
Operating Humidity Range20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 m (9,843 ft)

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Form FactorBenchtop (Rackmount optional)

Compliance and Standards

ParameterValue
Calibration Interval1 Year

Compatibility

ParameterValue
Supported ModulesTektronix 8000 Series sampling modules

Interfaces & Connectivity

ParameterValue
GPIB InterfaceIEEE-488.2
LAN PortRJ-45 (10/100 Base-T)
Serial Port9-pin D-sub, RS-232
Parallel Port25-pin D-sub (Centronics)

Storage & Media

ParameterValue
Floppy Disk Drive3.5 inch, 1.44 MB

Power & Electrical

ParameterValue
Power Consumption290 W max

Technology

Digital Sampling

Applications

High-Speed Serial Data Analysis, Semiconductor Testing, TDR/TDT, Crosstalk Analysis