Tektronix DSA70000 Series Digital Serial Analyzers

The models in this family are distinguished primarily by their analog bandwidth capabilities and corresponding rise times. The Tektronix DSA70404 represents the starting point of this high-performance line with a 4 GHz bandwidth and a typical 10% to 90% rise time of 98 ps. Moving up the performance scale, the Tektronix DSA70804 and Tektronix DSA70804C deliver 8 GHz of bandwidth with a 10% to 90% rise time of 54 ps.

For higher-speed serial testing, the Tektronix DSA71254 operates at 12.5 GHz with a typical 10% to 90% rise time of 35 ps, while the Tektronix DSA71604B provides 16 GHz bandwidth with a typical 28 ps rise time. The series is capped by the 20 GHz models, the Tektronix DSA72004 and Tektronix DSA72004C, which feature the fastest rise times down to 22 ps (10% to 90%) on the C-version.

Sampling rates and processing power scale across these series. The Tektronix DSA71604B offers a real-time sample rate of 50 GS/s across all four channels. The Tektronix DSA70804C and Tektronix DSA70404 support up to 25 GS/s real-time rates. The Tektronix DSA72004 also delivers up to 25 GS/s real-time on all four channels and features Pinpoint triggering alongside the MultiView Zoom feature for signal navigation.

Signal input interfaces are standardized on high-quality connector types, with several models such as the Tektronix DSA70804, Tektronix DSA72004C, and Tektronix DSA71254 utilizing the TekConnect probe interface to maintain signal fidelity.

Connectivity across the DSA70000 series families includes standard options such as LAN (10/100/1000 Base-T), USB 2.0, GPIB, DVI-I, and VGA. Operating systems and compliance standards also differ slightly by generation; for example, the Tektronix DSA70404 operates on Microsoft Windows XP Professional and complies with LXI Class C V1.3. Many models, including the Tektronix DSA70804C, also feature LXI Class C compliance, facilitating seamless integration into automated test environments.