Many of the features of the 5 Series MSO are field-upgradable, including bandwidth, record length, arbitrary/function generator, logic channels, and protocol support.  This fact sheet lists all available post-purchase upgrades.

Learn about the application software bundles that are available for the 4, 5 and 6 Series MSOs.  Application bundles are a great alternative to purchasing individual software options, especially if you plan to address diverse applications with your o …

The 5 Series MSO datasheet provides an overview of the product's features, important specifications, and ordering information.

This document describes the remote access programming commands for the MSO44, MSO46, MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP, MSO64, MSO64B, MSO66B, MSO68B, and LPD64 instruments.

The printable version of the 4/5/6 Series MSO on-instrument help system provides operation, features, and function information. This document supports firmware version V1.36.x and above.

This manual provides theory of operation, service instructions, and a list of replaceable parts for 5 Series MSO instruments.

SOFTWARE FOR MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP, V1.36.2

SOFTWARE FOR MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, V1.36.2

TekDrive is a collaborative data workspace that provides an oscilloscope-to-cloud software solution for instant data sharing and recall on an oscilloscope, PC, phone, or tablet.  This document highlights how TekDrive helps you stay productive while w …

The Tektronix TekExpress LVDS transmitter test application offers a physical layer test solution for transmitter parameter measurements and characterization.

This document specifies the reference waveform file format for the instrument.

This document helps customers with data security concerns to sanitize or remove memory devices from their 6 Series B MSO instrument. The instructions also support 5 Series MSO instruments with a serial number of B020000 and above or C040000 and above.

This document describes how to clear or sanitize 5 Series and 6 Series MSO instruments that have option 5-SEC or 6-SEC installed, to allow removal from a secured area, or returning the instrument for repair.

Tektronix offers a wide range of hardware and software built to help you design and test mission-critical RF systems, such as military comms, radar and electronic warfare—from algorithm prototyping to testing to ongoing maintenance. Our products are …

This is a PDF version for the TekExpress Automotive Ethernet application help.

Discover how the Tektronix Wave Inspector® navigation and search capability gives you the tools to extract the answers you need fast and efficiently.

This fact sheet compares important specifications and features of the Tektronix 5 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to those of the Yokogawa DLM4000 Series

This fact sheet compares important specifications and features of the Tektronix 5 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to those of the Keysight S-Series

This primer provides an overview of the trends, challenges and solutions associated with the expected future evolution of in-vehicle networks, as well as a foundation for testing in-vehicle networks to accelerate new designs to production, streamline …

How Tektronix products have helped the RAISE project take off

Visual triggers let you capture waveforms of interest by drawing trigger areas on an oscilloscope display.  Start by learning how to trigger on bursts of specific length, then move on to pulse trains and more complex signals.

This application note describes how the high bandwidth, low capacitance passive voltage Tektronix probes bridge the gap between general purpose passive probes and higher cost active probes.

SENT bus is used in automotive sensors to transmit measurements to electronic control units. This application note gives a brief orientation on SENT and explains how to set up decoding and triggering on a 5 Series MSO oscilloscope equipped with SENT …

This factsheet shows the probes and accessories that are included with a 5 Series MSO oscilloscope.

Mixed signal oscilloscopes (MSOs) are able to capture both analog and digital representations of signals, making them well-suited for identifying problems with setup and hold times.  Learn how to use the digital capture functions of an MSO, as well a …

From basic signal-checking to high-performance analysis, this selection guide gives an overview of the complete range of oscilloscopes from Tektronix.

Timing jitter is the unwelcome companion of all electrical systems that use voltage transitions to represent timing information. This paper focuses primarily on jitter in electrical systems.

This fact sheet compares important specifications and features of the Tektronix 5 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to those of the Rohde & Schwarz RTO2000 Series

This fact sheet compares important specifications and features of the Tektronix 5 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to those of the Keysight X6000 Series

Measurement resolution depends on more than the number of bits coming out of an oscilloscope's ADC. You need to have a whole-system, end-to-end approach to limit the effects of noise, as well as improve resolution. Learn measurement and signal-proces …

Learn the basics of the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet physical layers to help you troubleshoot bus problems or related system issues. Learn how to set up and interpret the results when using automated decoding, triggering, and search on an oscillo …

Explains the physical layer basics of CAN, LIN, and FlexRay serial buses to troubleshoot bus problems or system issues. Learn how to use automated decoding, triggering, and search on an oscilloscope equipped with automotive bus analysis capability.

Get a brief orientation on the physical layer and packet structures of SPMI power management bus and learn how to set up decoding, triggering, and searching on an oscilloscope equipped with SPMI decoding.

Learn the basics of the hardware protocols of the most common serial buses. Find out how to use the protocol trigger, decode and search capabilities of oscilloscopes to solve serial bus integration and debug challenges.

Learn more about verifying and debugging complex designs with a Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO).

Troubleshooting embedded systems often demands more than the 2 or 4 measurement channels available on most oscilloscopes.  Using a mixed signal oscilloscope and clever application of digital channels can provide much broader system visibility.  This …

This poster offers insight into power supply converter design procedures.

This fact sheet compares important specifications and features of the Tektronix 5 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to those of the LeCroy HDO9000 Series

This fact sheet compares important specifications and features of the Tektronix 5 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to those of the LeCroy HDO6000A Series and HDO8000A Series

As the move toward Automotive Ethernet technology in vehicles accelerates, comprehensive design validation is vital to ensure interoperability and reliable operation across multiple ECUs. This application note provides information on Automotive Ether …

Learn how to measure current using shunt resistors and voltage probes, and how to use clamp-on current probes with your oscilloscope. Get tips on improving the resolution of your current measurements and avoiding common pitfalls.

Learn the basics of the USB 2.0 physical layer to troubleshoot bus problems or system issues.  Learn how to set up and interpret the results when using automated decoding, triggering, and search on an oscilloscope equipped with USB 2.0 bus analysis c …

After reading this primer, you will be able to: Describe how oscilloscopes work, Describe the differences between analog, digital storage, digital phosphor, and digital sampling oscilloscopes, describe electrical waveform types, understand basic osci …

Learn how to use FastFrame segmented memory on the 4, 5, and 6 Series MSOs to capture more critical signal information by capturing important bursts and ignoring deadtime  

This application note explains probing techniques for making high-quality measurements on power supplies. It covers the use of passive and differential probes with emphasis on applications in power conversion circuits.

Shows how to perform quick checks on an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) gain, offset and linearity, using a function generator and mixed signal oscilloscope (MSO).  The MSO is used to uncover a problem with offset error.

The Tek049 ASIC is the powerhouse behind Tek’s new 5 Series MSO, and it will power next-generation oscilloscopes. This paper examines some of the technology and innovations in this new mixed-signal ASIC.

Learn techniques for quantifying clock stability and jitter over billions of cycles using statistics and jitter analysis tools.

Learn about the physical layers of the most common interchip buses - I2C and SPI - to enable you to troubleshoot bus problems or system issues.  Learn how to set up and interpret the results when you use automated decoding, triggering, and search on …

This document describes how the Tektronix Control Loop Analysis Kit provides a simple test setup for validating and debugging feedback loop stability.  This setup also enables engineers to test power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) on the regulator sta …

The Tektronix TekExpress Automotive Ethernet solution provides automated compliance test support for 10Base-T1S (IEEE P802.3cg), 100BASE-T1 (IEEE Std.802.3bw™) , 1000BASE-T1 (IEEE Std 802.3bp™-2016) and Multigigabit Ethernet MultiGBASE-T1(IEEE Std 80 …

This document describes how to install optional upgrade licenses to add new functions or features to 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO instruments.

This document describes how to install SSD options on 5 and 6 Series MSO instruments.

The 3 Series MDO and 4, 5 and 6 Series MSOs offer the largest displays and the greatest user experience of any oscilloscope.  This brochure gives an overview of the platforms, with the similarities and differences between the four series.

Learn how modern oscilloscopes can be used to build Bode plots for frequency response analysis, determine gain and phase margins, and evaluate power supply designs for stability. 

SOFTWARE FOR MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP, V1.34.8

SOFTWARE FOR MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, V1.34.8

Provides in-depth information on how to use the SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis Software. This PDF version of the Help contains the most complete descriptions of how to use the base software and all of its optional applications.

This is a version of the 4/5/6 Series MSO (MSO44. MSO46, MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP, MSO64, LPD64, MSO64B, MSO66B, MSO68B) on-instrument help system. Supports firmware version V1.32.x.

Magway, an innovative start-up in London, is developing a new rail-based parcel delivery system with the help of advanced DQ axis analysis from Tektronix with the 5 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope and current (TCP0030A) and differential voltage …

The procedure for recovering a Windows system image on a 5 or 6 Series MSO is outlined in the section labeled “Restoring a Windows SSD” in the “Option SUP5-WIN, SUP6-WIN, SUP6B-WIN, SUP6B-LNX Upgrade Kit Installation Instructions”. This document can …

This document contains the specifications and performance verification procedures for the 5 Series MSO, for firmware version 1.4 and above.

How to make accurate gate voltage, drain voltage, and current measurements on silicon carbide (SiC) power devices with oscilloscopes.

This manual provides theory of operation, service instructions and a list of replaceable parts for the 5 Series MSO instruments.

Tektronix offers a range of efficient and intuitive remote education solutions that combine with our oscilloscopes, DMMs, data acquisition systems, or other tools to help students put engineering theory into practice.  Read this flyer to learn how ou …

This document contains operation information for the TekExpress Ethernet Tx Compliance Solution. It is a PDF version of the help system accessible in the TekExpress software.

Bode plots using built-in digital downconverters (Spectrum View) can provide better resolution than traditional FFTs.  Demonstrated on two different devices under test.

The Tektronix USB2.0 compliance test application (Opt. 5-CMUSB2, Opt. 6-CMUSB2) running on a 5 Series MSO and 6 Series MSO oscilloscope provides a one-button compliance testing for USB2.0 devices, hosts, and hubs. The USB software automates the compl …

Explains the Programming Interface Command Translator which enables state-of-the-art oscilloscopes to interpret commands for older oscilloscopes, facilitating the replacement of older oscilloscopes in automated systems without changing commands.

Tektronix TekExpress Automotive Ethernet solution provides automated compliance test support for 100Base-T1 (IEEE Std.802.3bw), 1000Base-T1 (IEEE Std 802.3bp™-2016) standard and Open Alliance TC8 ECU specification for PMA Transmitter electrical speci …

SOFTWARE FOR MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP, V1.32.1

SOFTWARE FOR MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, V1.32.1

This is a printable version of the 4/5/6 Series MSO (MSO44. MSO46, MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP, MSO64, LPD64) on-instrument help system. Supports firmware version V1.32.x.

Learn how to simulate sensor and bus signals on an arbitrary waveform generator.  Find out how to capture signals using an oscilloscope, edit them using PC software, and play them back on an arbitrary/function generator.

This document describes the remote access programming commands for the MSO44, MSO46, MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP, MSO64, MSO64B, MSO66B, MSO68B, and LPD64 instruments.

TekExpress Industrial Ethernet Compliance SolutionThe TekExpress Industrial Ethernet application (10Base-T1L) is a compliance test solution for performing transmitter electrical specification measurements and MDI return loss measurements in accordanc …

Tektronix TekExpress Automotive Ethernet solution provides automated compliance test support for 100Base-T1 (IEEE Std.802.3bw), 1000Base-T1 (IEEE Std 802.3bp™-2016) standard and Open Alliance TC8 ECU specification for PMA Transmitter electrical speci …

The Tektronix TekExpress LVDS transmitter test application offers a physical layer test solution for transmitter parameter measurements and characterization.

Learn how to use near-field probes and spectrum analysis on 4, 5 and 6 Series MSOs to look for potential sources of self-interference, especially on the compact wireless IoT devices.

This application note will help designers verify the shape of current pulses from electrostatic discharge (ESD) simulators prior to compliance or pre-compliance testing. 

SOFTWARE FOR MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP

SOFTWARE FOR MSO54, MSO56, MSO58

With TekExpress Ethernet Compliance Test Software, engineers validating an Ethernet physical layer can perform reliable compliance tests of 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T and 1000Base-T Multipair technologies in their labs. This application enhanc …

Tektronix probes ensure the highest signal fidelity possible from your device-under-test to your oscilloscope. With over 100 probe choices available, all perfectly matched to our industry-leading oscilloscopes, you can find the probe you need for you …

This document describes the remote access programming commands for the MSO44, MSO46, MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP, MSO64, MSO64B, MSO66B, MSO68B, and LPD64 instruments. Supports firmware version 1.26 and above.

Learn techniques for troubleshooting electrostatic discharge (ESD) failures using an H-field probe, oscilloscope and ESD simulator.

With today’s rapid advances in radar technology, developing and manufacturing highly specialized and innovative electronic products to detect radar signals takes leading-edge technology and tools. Tektronix innovative test equipment reduces testingun …

Read this case study to learn how the Motor Drives and Power Electronics Lab (MPlab) at Columbia University’s Electrical Engineering used an MSO58 8-channel oscilloscope to analyze three-phase motor drives and multi-phase power electronics systems to …

Software (non-Windows) for MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP

Windows Software for MSO54, MSO56, MSO58

Refer to the Prerequisites.txt file available to download on the same page for OpenChoice desktop. Make sure you have all the prerequisites specified.    Prerequisites 1. PC equipped with  Microsoft Windows 7 32 Bit and 64 Bit OS, Windows 8.1 32 Bit …

TekSeriesScope IVI-COM Driver for 4, 5, 6 and 6B Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes; 5 and 6 Series Low Profile Digitizers IVI Scope class-compliant driver. It complies with Scope Class specifications (IVI-4.1) as defined by the IVI foundation. An IVI …

Students at The University of Naples are now able to focus more attention on the experiment at hand, rather than worrying about the tool being used to monitor it.  Read this case study to learn how.

This manual provides theory of operation, service instructions and a list of replaceable parts for the 5 Series MSO instruments.

You’ll learn the basics of checking the power-on and power-off sequence of an AC-DC power supply, how to look at a bulk supply and various point of load regulators, and how an oscilloscope with more than 4 channels can expedite the process.

Learn about the connection between signal integrity on data and clock lines, and power integrity.  Includes a review of jitter measurements and types of power rail noise that cause jitter.

A detailed process for EMI troubleshooting and debugging using Spectrum View synchronized spectrum analysis on the 4, 5 and 6 Series MSOs.

This white paper describes an approach in which new oscilloscope ADC technology, combined with digital signal processing and a low-noise front end, can provide even higher resolution than found in conventional high bit-rate ADC implementations. It di …

SignalVu-PC VSA software brings the analysis engine of the Tektronix Real-Time Signal Analyzer (RTSA) to your computer, enabling you to analyze live signals from RSA306, RSA500, RSA600, RSA7100A\B Spectrum Analyzers, MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO64, MDO40 …

Chalmers Formula Student is a team of 33 engineering students in Sweden who were designing and building an electric, all-wheel drive race car to compete against other engineering students.  Chalmers Formula Student partnered with Tektronix who provid …

This document describes how to install SignalVu-PC, how to activate SignalVu-PC, how to connect to an instrument with SignalVu-PC, and provides a brief introduction to the application. SignalVu-PC can be used with the RSA306B, RSA500 Series, RSA600 Series, RSA7100 Series, MDO4000B/C, and MSO5/6 Series.

Tektronix TekExpress Automotive Ethernet solution provides automated compliance test support for 100Base-T1 (IEEE Std.802.3bw), 1000Base-T1 (IEEE Std 802.3bp™-2016) standard and Open Alliance TC8 ECU specification for PMA Transmitter electrical speci …

Describes Ethernet jittter testing including test fixtures, test modes, and types of tests to ensure compliance with 10/100/1000BASE-T standards.

No, but there is no need to.  The Windows build on Tektronix scopes is from the Long-Term Servicing Channel (Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC). Unlike normal releases of version 1607, this release still receives security updates and support from Microsoft, …

The visual trigger option is not listed in the trigger type selection initially.  To setup the visual trigger, simply click on the "DRAW A BOX" icon (located in the lower right corner of the display) to draw the areas for the visual trigger.  After t …

It is in the “Acquisition” badge located in the lower right corner of the screen. It allows the user to set the configuration to save the waveform file or screen capture when there is a triggered event.

Currently, there is no auto measurement for the positive or negative pulse count on the 5/6 Series MSO. The workaround would be using the “Search” feature to search for the pulse width. First, set up for the positive pulse width auto measurement fo …

Oscilloscope Family Rackmount  3 Series MDO  RM3  4 Series MSO  RM4  5 Series MSO  R …

The logic threshold can be set between +/-40V with the TLP058 logic probe. Each individual digital channel can be set for its own threshold level.

Oscilloscope series Probe interface CSA7000/CSA7000B TekConnect DPO2000 TekVPI DPO3000 …

The Windows build on Tektronix scopes is from the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), specifically Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (Long-Term Service Branch 1607).  You can read more about the LTSC here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats …

Both 5 and 6 series MSO support a deskew range of -125ns to +125ns. The 6 series MSO can be adjusted in 1ps resolution for all acquisition modes except Peak Detect and Envelope (40ps resolution). The 5 series MSO can be adjusted in 40ps resolution fo …

Since its invention by Tektronix in the 1940s, the oscilloscope’s trigger system has been a key component of the products, providing a stable display of repetitive signals and the capture of specific events in a signal. At the circuit level, the trig …

The Floating Licenses are good forever; however, the checkout of the Floating License is good for for any duration from 4 hours up to 4 years, selectable at the time of check out.  After it reaches selected duration, it will automatically check itsel …

For our Linux based instruments or programs licensed under the “GNU General Public License (GPL) or Lesser GNU General Public License (LGPL)” the complete corresponding sources are available. You can order a complete machine-readable copy of the sour …

Yes. To setup a peer to peer connection, you must manually configure the IP and subnet mask address on both the scope and your computer. You can then use an ethernet cable connected directly between the scope and computer.  This will work on the Linu …

Screenshots (also known as hard copies) can be transferred from the Series 4, 5 and 6 MSO oscilloscopes via the remote programming interface using just a few simple commands.  For information on how to send commands to the instrument via the remote p …

Each analog channel on the 5 and 6 Series MSO can be converted into 8 digital channels with the logic probe TLP058.  For a 4-channel model (MSO54, MSO64), it is up to 32 digital channels. For a 6-channel model (MSO56), it is up to 48 digital channels …

The .wfm waveform files saved from Tektronix DPO/DSA/MSO 5K 7K 70K and 5 and 6 Series MSO oscilloscopes contains a time stamp that indicates the time that the scope was triggered. This example program shows how you can extract this time stamp from th …

Double click anywhere in the waveform view screen. A wave form menu will appear. Under display mode you can pick between overlay or stacked modes.  

Introduction Network drives were introduced in firmware version 1.8.7 for 5 Series, 5 Series Low Profile, and 6 Series MSOs.  This feature allows you to specify a directory on another computer for the scope to use as storage.  To access this storage, …

Updating Windows 10 Using Windows Update By default, Windows 10 will attempt to automatically keep itself up to date with the latest critical security patches, but it will not install optional updates.  To ensure Windows 10 receives all available upd …

After you have registered your oscilloscope on Tek.com, you should have received an email with instructions.  The email is sent to the address you used to login to tek.com.  If you haven't received the email after registration: Check your spam folde …

On firmware v1.12 or above, the 5/6 Series MSO added the stacked and overlay mode mix and match feature.  It allows user to group multiple channels for overlay mode for easy comparison. To separate the channels in the group, there are couple options …

There are three indicators to look for. A Windows scope will have the Applications menu at the top center of the screen and minimize/maximize/close buttons on the top right. In addition, if you tap at the bottom of the screen, the Windows Taskbar sho …

With firmware v1.16, the invert function is available in the channel menu.  If the unit has the older firmware v1.14 or below, the invert channel feature on the 5 or 6 series MSO is supported via the math channel instead. Here is the setup procedure: …

Instruments that have both a Linux drive and a Windows drive should have the same firmware revision on both drives. When only one drive has the latest firmware installed, the instrument user may find that firmware is not updated on the Linux drive o …

Yes.  With firmware v1.8 or above, using the web browser access to the Windows 10 version is supported along with TightVNC.  TightVNC must be installed on both the remote PC and the scope.  For the detailed setup instructions, please see the 5/6 seri …

Yes! Tektronix offers many different models of real-time oscilloscopes that provide 12-bit or greater vertical resolution for a variety of applications. Because many high-vertical-resolution oscilloscopes on the market have technical trade-offs such …

To answer this first you need to understand the layout of how your waveform trace is displayed. On your oscilloscope you generally will see either 8 or 10 divisions vertically on the screen. Along the left side of the screen you will see a marker …

No.  The analog channel count is fixed at the initial purchase.

No. Currently, the user interface does not allow to remove all auto measurements at once. The closest workaround will be recalling the default setup.

Yes. However, it does not apply to both events. It could be only either A or B event for the bus trigger. The second event is locked to edge trigger type.

This document covers the basics of oscilloscopes including history and general operation, in this training presentation developed by a Tektronix Applications Engineer. Learn the XYZ's of Oscilloscopes »    

AFG in MDO3000, MDO4000C, and 5 Series MSO do not have sweep function. But a limited sweep may be created using the arbitrary function.   Example: Create a sweep from 100 KHz to 250 KHz. ArbExpress (free software on Tek.com) select Equation Editor an …

Most field upgrades for the optional features for the 5 Series MSO are also available for a one-time, 30-day free trial. These are available simply by requesting a trial software license and installing the node-locked license in the instrument. Ther …

The 5 and 6 Series MSO setup files contain all instrument settings, user-configured analysis, and reference waveforms, so they provide an easy way to return the oscilloscope to a known state. For example, if you want to build a library of standardize …

When you purchase a 5 Series MSO with the 5-WIN option or a 6 Series MSO with the 6-WIN option installed, or upgrade your 5 Series MSO with the SUP5-WIN upgrade, or upgrade your 6 Series MSO with the SUP6-WIN upgrade, you will see very few difference …

Roll Mode provides an instant display response when the oscilloscope is operating at very slow sweep speeds. Without it, the acquisition must complete before the display will update. With Horizontal Scale factors as slow as 1000 s/div, that can be a …

The 5 and 6 Series MSO will display a pop-up warning message when it is not completely successful recalling the saved state of the instrument with a setup or session file. The following message will appear on the display: WARNING The oscilloscope …

Yes, the 5 and 6 Series MSO hardware supports a total of three displays, including the instrument’s internal display. The instrument provides DVI-D, Display Port, and VGA connectors on the rear panel. The standard instrument (running the Linux operat …

After you place an order for the software license or an upgrade for your 5 or 6 Series MSO, you will receive an email (at the email address in your MyTek account). It will look about like this, but customized for you: Dear Customer (customer@custome …

Most optional, factory-installed features for the 5 Series MSO are also available as field upgrades, and are installed simply by ordering an upgrade product and entering a new, node-locked software license into the instrument. There are several gene …

Bandwidth upgrades to 500 MHz and 1 GHz can be accomplished by ordering an upgrade product and entering a new software license into the instrument. The instrument bandwidth appears in the Help-> About menu near the top of the window, between the Mode …

For the standard instrument (without the Windows 10 option installed), you can simply connect your computer to the instrument through Ethernet and control the oscilloscope with your favorite browser. Find the instrument’s IP address by selecting Uti …

The oscilloscope has a built-in m.2 drive, labeled C:. This drive can be used to store waveforms, setups, and measurement results. However, this drive is not easily accessible to your computer. The oscilloscope also has several USB ports to support …

Oscilloscope probes which contain active circuitry, especially with amplifiers in the signal path, have a limited dynamic range over which the probe behaves linearly. When input signals exceed this range, the signal may be distorted. (Such probes als …

Get a quick review of inductor and transformer theory, and learn how to use an oscilloscope with power analysis software to perform dynamic inductance measurements under operating conditions.

Learn how to work remotely from your oscilloscope by exporting data, offline analysis, using PC software, custom programming and Windows Remote Desktop. This brief covers oscilloscopes that run the Windows operating system.

Learn how to work remotely from your oscilloscope by exporting data, offline analysis, using PC software, custom programming and remote access over a LAN. This brief covers oscilloscopes that do not run the Windows operating system.

With TekExpress Ethernet Compliance Test Software, engineers validating an Ethernet physical layer can perform reliable compliance tests of 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T and 1000Base-T Multipair technologies in their labs. This application enhanc …

This application note describes techniques using an oscilloscope that can help you determine the source of unwanted radiated emissions (EMI), especially after an out-of-limits condition has been identified through formal testing or pre-compliance tes …

Tektronix oscilloscopes offer a portfolio of optional analysis capabilities to simplify serial bus debug or compliance verification. This selection matrix shows which serial standards are supported by each of the oscilloscope series.

Automotive Ethernet operates as a full-duplex communication link over a twisted-pair cable. The Full-Duplex communication, along with PAM3 signaling, adds complexity in validating the Electronic Control Units (ECU) in real-world conditions. The TekExpress Automotive PAM3 Analysis application includes unique Signal Separation capability and Electrical analysis.

Spectrum View is a new way of performing spectrum analysis on an oscilloscope. This application note shows and explains how Spectrum View operates and how it differs from traditional oscilloscope FFT functions.

This application note explains how to set up an oscilloscope to take these measurements with 4-PWR-BAS, 5-PWR and 6-PWR analysis software. It gives a high-level overview of the various measurements, including power quality, switching loss, and ripple …

The Tektronix TekExpress Automotive PAM3 Analysis is an automated test solution for performing Signal Separation on a Full duplex of 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 Automotive Ethernet signals at system level.User can use this application to perform Signa …

Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 5 Series MSO. This firmware only applies to oscilloscopes that do have option 5-WIN (Windows 10) installed.

Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 5 Series MSO. This firmware only applies to oscilloscopes that do not have option 5-WIN (Windows 10) installed.

The MIPI I3C standard defines a two-wire interface with a bidirectional data bus for connecting sensors to an application processor. This application note gives a brief orientation on the physical layer and packet structures of the I3C protocol. It …

This document contains operation information for the TekExpress Automotive Ethernet (10Base-T1S) Compliance Analysis Solution. It is a PDF version of the help system accessible in the TekExpress software.

Tektronix TekExpress Automotive Ethernet solution provides automated compliance test support for 10BASE-T1S (IEEE Std 802.3cg) standard, 100BASE-T1 (IEEE Std.802.3bw) and 1000BASE-T1 (IEEE Std 802.3bp™-2016) standard for Transmitter electrical test …

Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) is a popular signaling system for applications requiring high speed data transfers using low power.

Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 5 Series MSO oscilloscopes. This firmware only applies to oscilloscopes that have option 5-WIN (Windows 10) installed.

Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 5 series MSO oscilloscopes. This firmware only applies to oscilloscopes that do not have option 5-WIN (Windows 10) installed.

12-bit analog-to-digital converters deliver higher resolution on the 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO oscilloscopes Higher resolution oscilloscope measurements are becoming more important given today’s signal levels. Scopes are available with 12-bit analog-to- …

For firmware version 1.4 and above. This document contains the specifications and performance verification procedures for the instruments.

Tektronix TekExpress Automotive Ethernet solution provides automated compliance test support for 100Base-T1 (IEEE Std.802.3bw) and 1000Base-T1 (IEEE Std 802.3bp™-2016) standard for Transmitter electrical test specification as per Open Alliance. The …

Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 5 Series MSO oscilloscopes. This firmware only applies to oscilloscopes that have option 5-WIN (Windows 10) installed.

Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 5 series MSO oscilloscopes. This firmware only applies to oscilloscopes that do not have option 5-WIN (Windows 10) installed.

The application provides more visibility into your Ethernet designs with 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T PHY measurements as outlined in IEEE 802.3 Section 40, ANSI X3.263, and IEEE 802.3 Section 14 specific measurements for different Ethernet standards to the already existing rich tool set of generic jitter, timing, and signal quality measurements in Tektronix Oscilloscope.

Ethernet compliance testing requires precise test setups and evaluation against limits dictated by IEEE 802.3 standards.  Automated testing software for oscilloscopes greatly simplifies and speeds testing.  This application note summarizes key tests …

With TekExpress Ethernet Compliance Test Software, engineers validating an Ethernet physical layer can perform reliable compliance tests of 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T technologies in their labs. This application enhances efficiency with fast …

TekSeriesScope IVI-COM Driver for 4, 5 and 6 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes; 5 and 6 Series Low Profile Digitizers IVI Scope class-compliant driver. It complies with Scope Class specifications (IVI-4.1) as defined by the IVI foundation. An IVI cla …

The Tektronix TekExpress LVDS transmitter test application offers a physical layer test solution for transmitter parameter measurements and characterization.

This application note explains how to measure switching loss and conduction loss in power supply switches using an oscilloscope equipped with a current probe and differential voltage probe. It covers both manual and automated techniques, along with p …

TekVISA is the Tektronix implementation of VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture), an industry-standard communication protocol.When installed on a PC, TekVISA provides communication with instruments that are connected to the PC via various c …

TekExpress Industrial Ethernet Compliance Solution - MSO 5000 and 6000The TekExpress Industrial Ethernet application (10Base-T1L) is a compliance test solution for performing transmitter electrical specification measurements and MDI return loss measu …

This document contains operation information for the TekExpress Industrial Ethernet Compliance Solution. It is a PDF version of the help system accessible in the TekExpress software.

Gives examples of jitter analysis, from basic analysis to more advanced jitter decomposition techniques using the 5 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope on unmodulated clocks, spread spectrum clocks, and serial data.

The Tektronix TekExpress Automotive PAM3 Analysis is an automated test solution for performing Signal Separation on a Full duplex 100BASE-T1 Automotive Ethernet signals at system level. User can perform measurements like eye height and eye width can …

The TekSeriesScope IVI-COM Driver for 4, 5 and 6 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes is an IVI Scope class-compliant driver. It complies with Scope Class specifications (IVI-4.1) as defined by the IVI foundation. An IVI class-compliant specific driver …

Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 5 series MSO oscilloscopes. This firmware only applies to oscilloscopes that do not have option 5-WIN (Windows 10) installed.

Tektronix TekExpress Automotive Ethernet solution provides automated compliance test support for 100Base-T1 (IEEE Std.802.3bw) and 1000Base-T1 (IEEE Std 802.3bp?-2016) standard for Transmitter electrical test specification as per Open Alliance. The …

Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 5 series MSO oscilloscopes. This firmware only applies to oscilloscopes that do not have option 5-WIN (Windows 10) installed.

The Tektronix TekExpress Automotive Ethernet solution provides automated compliance test support for 100Base-T1 (IEEE Std.802.3bw) and 1000Base-T1 (IEEE Std 802.3bp™-2016) standard for Transmitter electrical test specification as per Open Alliance. T …

This document supports installing Tektronix 5/6 Series instruments in a rackmount kit to fit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.

The Tektronix USB2.0 compliance test application (Opt. 5-CMUSB2, Opt. 6-CMUSB2) running on a 5 Series MSO and 6 Series MSO oscilloscope provides a one-button compliance testing for USB2.0 devices, hosts, and hubs. The USB software automates the compl …

This is a reminder to update your instrument with the latest firmware.

This manual describes installing and setting up the 5 Series oscilloscope, and introduces the User Interface and basic oscilloscope operations.

This application note provided an overview of USB 2.0 physical layer testing including signal quality, in-rush current check, drop and droop tests, as well as tests for high-speed mode.

TAP1500 Single-ended Active FET Probe provides excellent high-speed electrical and mechanical performance required for today's digital system designs.

This document describes the operation of the Tektronix Demo 3 Board. The Demo 3 board provides signals to demonstrate key Tektronix instrument features.