5 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
Get to know the 5 Series B
- Performance for today and tomorrow
- Insightful measurements and analysis
- Intuitive controls
- Multi-channel spectrum analysis with the 4, 5 or 6 Series MSOs
Insightful measurements
See signal details with high-resolution 12-bit analog-to-digital converters. Change your point of view whenever you wish with multi-channel spectrum analysis, measurement statistics, tables and trend plots.
- 12-bit resolution at 1.25 GHz; 16-bit resolution at 50 MHz
- Built-in DDCs enable multi-channel, synchronized spectrum analysis
- Results tables, measurement statistics, histograms, and trend plot views
Advanced solutions
The 5 Series adapts to suit your needs with a wide range of application-specific measurements. Add advanced analysis packages individually or install application bundles to address more diverse workloads.
- Support for over 25 serial protocols covering the most common interfaces
- Advanced single-phase and three-phase power analysis packages
- Measurement tools for signal integrity and power integrity
- Optional Windows® operating system lets you run PC software
More ways to see more signals
Versatile inputs and advanced probing technology let you see more.
- Up to 8 FlexChannel™ inputs for up to 8 analog or 64 digital signals, plus an external trigger input
- Includes 500 MHz or 1 GHz probes with just 3.9 pF input capacitance
- TekVPI probe interface supports a wide range of active, differential, isolated and current probes
Specification Overview
Input Channels
4,6 or 8 FlexChannel inputs.
Each FlexChannel provides 1 analog signal input or 8 digital logic inputs with TLP0581 probe
NEW Auxiliary trigger input
Bandwidth 1
350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz, 2 GHz
Sample Rate
6.25 GS/s
Record Length 1
Up to 500 Mpoints on all analog/digital channels
Internal Data Storage 1
NEW 250 GB removable SSD
Protocol Decode 1
Over 25 protocols available
Signal Generator 1
13 standard waveform types, plus arbitrary
NEW 100 MHz maximum frequency
Digital Voltmeter 2
4 digit
Trigger Frequency Counter 2
8 digit
Display
15.6-inch (385 mm)
TFT color HD (1920 x 1080) resolution capacitive (multi-touch) touchscreen
Work and collaborate almost anywhere
Capture data outside the lab and collaborate easily with engineers on the next bench or in the next time-zone.
- Using just a web browser, connect and control the scope within your own network
- Analyze data on or off the scope with TekScope™ PC analysis software that works just like the scope
- Optional TekDrive one-button cloud storage facilitates record-keeping and collaboration
- Analyze data on or off the scope with TekScope™ PC analysis software that works just like the scope
- TekHSI high speed interface offers much faster data transfer from your instrument to your PC
| Model | Analog Bandwidth | Sample Rate | Record Length | Analog Channels | Digital Channels | Function Generator Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSO58B | 350 MHz – 2 GHz | 6.25 GS/s | 62.5 M – 500 M | 8 | Up to 64 (optional) | 1 (optional) |
| MSO56B | 350 MHz – 2 GHz | 6.25 GS/s | 62.5 M – 500 M | 6 | Up to 48 (optional) | 1 (optional) |
| MSO54B | 350 MHz – 2 GHz | 6.25 GS/s | 62.5 M – 500 M | 4 | Up to 32 (optional) | 1 (optional) |
| Tektronix 5 Series B MSO | Tektronix MSO/DPO5000B | Keysight EXR | LeCroy WaveRunner8000HD | Rohde & Schwarz RTO2000 | Yokogawa DLM4000 Series | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detailed Comparison | - | - | - | - | Fact Sheet | Fact Sheet |
| Bandwidth | 350 MHz to 2 GHz | 350 MHz to 2 GHz | 500 MHz to 2.5 GHz | 350 MHz to 2 GHz | 600 MHz to 6 GHz | 350 MHz, 500 MHz |
| Upgradeable Bandwidth | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Analog Channels | 4, 6, or 8 | 4 | 4 or 8 | 8 | 2 or 4 | 8 |
| Analog Sample Rate (All Channels) | Up to 6.25 GS/s | Up to 5 GS/s | Up to 16 GS/s | Up to 10 GS/s | Up to 10 GS/s | 2.5 GS/s |
| Standard Record Length (All Channels) | 62.5 M | 25 M | 100 M | 50 M | 50 M | 25 M |
| Integrated Arbitrary/Function Generator | 100 MHz (opt.) | No | 50 MHz (opt.) | No | 100 MHz (opt.) | No |
| Digital Channels (MSO) | Up to 64 (opt.) | 16 (opt.) | 16 (opt.) | 16 (opt.) | 16 (opt.) | 8 (std.) / 24 (opt.) |
| ADC Resolution | 12-bits | 8-bits | 10-bits | 12-bits | 8-bits | 8-bits |
| Waveform Capture Rate | >500,000 wfms/sec | 250,000 wfms/sec | TBD | TBD | 1,000,000 wfms/sec | N/A |
| Operating System | Closed Linux Open Windows (opt.) | Open Windows | Open Windows | Open Windows | Open Windows | Closed |
| Standard Probes | Up to 1 GHz Passive <3.9 pF loading | Up to 1 GHz Passive <3.9 pF loading | 500 MHz Passive 9.5 pF loading | 500 MHz Passive 10 pF loading | 500 MHz Passive 10 pF loading | 500 MHz 10.5 pF loading |
Protocol Decoding and Analysis
Automatic serial bus decoding saves time and eliminates errors versus hand decoding. Search functions enable you to isolate events for fast system-level troubleshooting. See the datasheet for a complete listing of more than 25 supported protocols.
Highlights
- I2C, SPI
- RS-232 / 422 / 485 / UART
- USB 2.0
- Ethernet
Power Integrity and Power Management
Today’s boards can have 20 or more power rails. Most of these are just a few volts or less and many have strict noise limits. Make accurate multi-rail measurements with the right tools .
Highlights
- Up to 8 analog input channels
- Compatible with low-noise TPR Series power-rail probes
- Decoding options for I2C, SPI, SMBus, SPMI and SVID
- Optional impedance vs. frequency plots
Jitter Analysis and Serial Standards Compliance
Clocks are the heart of every embedded system and digital communication link. Excessive jitter can impact system operation but the jitter analysis package will help you find the sources.
Automated compliance packages simplify testing to make sure your high-speed serial bus implementations conform to serial standards such as USB and Ethernet.
Power Supply Analysis
Whether your latest design uses silicon, gallium arsenide or silicon carbide, making accurate power quality, harmonics and switching loss measurements is easier with automated power measurements.
Highlights
- Power quality and harmonics
- Switching loss and safe operating area
- In-circuit inductor and transformer analysis
- Multi-output efficiency
- Bode plots and power supply rejection ratio
3-Phase Inverters, Motors and Drives Analysis
Make stable 3-phase power measurements on pulse-width modulated waveforms. The Inverters, Motors and Drives Analysis package makes it easy.
Highlights
- Up to 8 analog input channels
- 3-phase wye, delta, and single-phase wiring configurations
- Comprehensive power measurements
- Harmonics analysis
- DQ0 measurements
- Mechanical measurements include angle, speed, acceleration and torque
Automotive Power and In-vehicle Networks
Equipped with differential voltage probes and current probes, the 5 Series is ideal for validating the latest SiC power converters.
Decoders for CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, PSI5 and SENT buses make it easy to see communications between ECUs, sensors and actuators.
An automated Automotive Ethernet compliance suite lets you easily test to the standards, without becoming a high-speed bus expert.
Remote Control and Automation
Get fast, repeatable results and access your data from anywhere. Automate your testing with confidence.
- TekScope PC Software offers the same analysis capability available on Tektronix oscilloscopes, on your PC. It supports the new TekHSI high speed interface for much faster data transfers to your PC
- KickStart Software simplifies data capture and logging. Supports function generators, power supplies, SMUs and more
- Built-in *eScope or Windows Remote Desktop let you control your scope over any LAN
- Comprehensive, fully-supported programming interfaces enable development of robust custom software
- Discover test automation resources including the free Python Drivers Package
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Troubleshooting
Each analog channel on the 5 Series B MSO can show you a time domain waveform, a spectrum, or both. Time and frequency plots are synchronized to help you quickly determine which signals are the victims and which ones are the aggressors.
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