What is the native vertical resolution of these oscilloscopes?

All models in the DPO7000 and DPO7000C series feature an 8-bit analog-to-digital converter, which can exceed 11 bits when using the High Resolution (HiRes) acquisition mode.

What are the maximum input voltage limits for the analog channels?

For 50 Ω input impedance, the maximum input voltage is 5 Vrms with peaks less than or equal to ±24 V. For 1 MΩ input impedance, the limit is ±150 V CAT I, derated at 20 dB/decade to 9 Vrms above 200 kHz.

Which operating systems run on these instruments?

The standard series models, such as the Tektronix DPO7354, utilize a Windows XP platform, whereas the newer C-series models, including the Tektronix DPO7104C, run on a 64-bit Windows 7 operating system.

Tektronix DPO7000 and DPO7000C Series Oscilloscopes

6 models with full specifications from Tektronix.

The Tektronix DPO7000 and DPO7000C series are high-performance real-time digital phosphor oscilloscopes designed for the verification, characterization, and debugging of sophisticated electronic designs. This series offers engineers an integrated platform with four analog channels, 8-bit vertical resolution (extendable to over 11 bits in High Resolution mode), and a bright 12.1-inch XGA touch screen display. Bandwidth options span from 500 MHz up to 3.5 GHz, supporting diverse signal integrity applications and timing analysis. This guide covers the capabilities of the primary models in this family—including the standard DPO7000 models and the updated DPO7000C variants—to help technical buyers select the appropriate instrument for their laboratory requirements.

Number of Channels: 4
Bandwidth Range: 500 MHz to 3.5 GHz
Vertical Resolution: 8 bits (>11 bits in HiRes/High Res)
Display Size: 12.1-inch XGA Touch Screen
Weight: 15 kg

Models in this series

Model	Type	Display	Input Coupling	Acquisition Modes
DPO7254	Digital	12.1-inch XGA (1024 × 768) active-matrix color LCD touch screen	DC, AC, GND	Sample, Peak Detect, Averaging, Envelope, HiRes, WfmDB, FastAcq, Roll
DPO7354	Digital	12.1-inch XGA (1024 x 768) Touch Screen	AC, DC, GND	Sample, Peak Detect, Averaging, Envelope, Hi-Res, FastAcq, Roll
DPO7104	Digital	12.1-inch XGA touch screen display (1024 × 768)	AC, DC, GND	Sample, Peak Detect, High Resolution, Average, Envelope, Roll
DPO7054	Digital	12.1-inch color TFT-LCD touchscreen, 1024 × 768 XGA resolution	DC, AC, GND	Sample, Peak Detect, Averaging, Envelope, Hi-Res, FastAcq, FastFrame
DPO7104C	Digital	12.1 in (307 mm) Bright XGA Touch Screen Display	AC, DC, GND (1 MΩ); DC, GND (50 Ω)	Sample, Peak Detect, Averaging, Envelope, Hi Res, Roll, FastAcq, Waveform Database, FastFrame
DPO7354C	Digital	12.1 in. (307 mm) Bright XGA Display with Touch Screen	AC, DC, GND	—

Bandwidth and Rise Time Capabilities

The DPO7000 and DPO7000C series models scale primarily by analog bandwidth and corresponding rise times to match different logic families and design speeds. The entry-level Tektronix DPO7054 offers a 500 MHz bandwidth with a 10% to 90% rise time of 700 ps. The Tektronix DPO7104 and Tektronix DPO7104C provide 1 GHz of bandwidth, with the DPO7104C demonstrating a calculated rise time of 350 ps.

For higher-speed characterization, the Tektronix DPO7254 offers 2.5 GHz bandwidth and a 160 ps (10% to 90%) rise time. The top-tier models, the Tektronix DPO7354 and Tektronix DPO7354C, feature a 3.5 GHz bandwidth with a rapid 115 ps calculated 10% to 90% rise time, making them suitable for rigorous signal integrity measurements on fast serial lines.

Sampling Performance and Memory Configuration

Sampling rates and record lengths are key differentiators across this family. The Tektronix DPO7054 provides a maximum real-time sample rate of 10 GS/s on one channel, 5 GS/s on two channels, and 2.5 GS/s across four channels, paired with a standard 10M record length. The Tektronix DPO7254 increases acquisition performance with up to 40 GS/s real-time sample rate on a single channel.

The C-series models offer enhanced standard acquisition memory. Both the Tektronix DPO7104C and Tektronix DPO7354C feature a standard 50M record length. The Tektronix DPO7104C supports up to 40 GS/s sampling on one channel with optional upgrades, while the Tektronix DPO7354C delivers up to 40 GS/s on one channel and 10 GS/s on all four channels simultaneously.

Input Interfaces and Physical Specs

All instruments in this series feature 1 MΩ and 50 Ω selectable input impedance with input sensitivity ranging from 1 mV/div to 10 V/div at 1 MΩ, and 1 mV/div to 1 V/div at 50 Ω. Selectable hardware bandwidth limit filters (such as 20 MHz and 250 MHz) are integrated into the hardware to reduce out-of-band noise.

While sharing a similar physical design, the instruments utilize different probe interfaces. The Tektronix DPO7104 and Tektronix DPO7104C utilize the TekVPI smart probe interface, whereas the Tektronix DPO7354C utilizes the TekConnect probe interface. Physical dimensions are highly consistent, with a standard weight of 15 kg. The Tektronix DPO7104C has a width of 457 mm compared to the 451 mm width of other models, and requires a cooling clearance of 76 mm on the left-hand side and rear.

Frequently asked questions

What is the native vertical resolution of these oscilloscopes?: All models in the DPO7000 and DPO7000C series feature an 8-bit analog-to-digital converter, which can exceed 11 bits when using the High Resolution (HiRes) acquisition mode.
What are the maximum input voltage limits for the analog channels?: For 50 Ω input impedance, the maximum input voltage is 5 Vrms with peaks less than or equal to ±24 V. For 1 MΩ input impedance, the limit is ±150 V CAT I, derated at 20 dB/decade to 9 Vrms above 200 kHz.
Which operating systems run on these instruments?: The standard series models, such as the Tektronix DPO7354, utilize a Windows XP platform, whereas the newer C-series models, including the Tektronix DPO7104C, run on a 64-bit Windows 7 operating system.