6 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
Get to know the 6 Series B
- Performance Specifications
- A new standard in usability
- Built-in measurements and analysis
- Tackling high-speed clocks and data
- Multi-channel spectrum analysis
- From 3 V power rails to 3-phase drives
Lowest noise. More detail.
See signal details you couldn’t see before.
- Lowest input noise enabled by new TEK061 front-end ASICs
- 12-bit resolution at 5 GHz and up to 16-bit resolution at 200 MHz
- < 55 µV of noise at 1 mV/div and 1 GHz
- < 1.25 mV of noise at 50 mV/div and 10 GHz
Synchronized multi-channel spectrum analysis
Get 4, 6 or 8 channels of spectrum analysis. Hardware digital downconverters (DDCs) in parallel with time domain signal processing unlock exciting capabilities.
- Any analog channel can be viewed as a waveform, spectrum, or both
- Plot and trigger on changes in RF frequency or magnitude
- Spectrums and time domain waveforms are synchronized to correlate RF and time domain events
- Spectrum controls such as center frequency and RBW are completely independent of time domain controls
Advanced analysis simplified
Characterize jitter on GHz clocks and serial buses with ease. Bring statistics into your everyday toolkit with integrated measurements. Use the same simple drag and drop action to add advanced and everyday measurements.
- Automated measurements and trend analysis
- Spectrum View synchronized multi-channel spectrum analysis
- Advanced jitter analysis
- Advanced power analysis
- Power rail measurements
- Memory analysis and debug
- High-speed serial compliance
- 5G NR signal analysis
Fidelity begins at the probe tip
With 4, 6 or 8 FlexChannel® inputs you can browse your circuits with the included 1 GHz probes. Connect high performance single-ended active probes or differential probes, or do both at once with TriMode probes. Connect a TLP058 logic probe and get 8 digital channels on any FlexChannel input to expand your system visibility.
- Built-in 1 MΩ and 50 Ω input terminations
- 1 GHz low-loading passive probe for each input, included
- TekVPI probe interfaces with 10W of probe power per channel for differential, current, power rail, and optically isolated probes
- TDP7700 Series 4, 6, 8 and 10 GHz TriMode probes -- perfect for measuring high-speed communications
Get it done
Add capabilities when you need them and for as long as you need them. Share data instantly in an integrated cloud-based workspace. All to get things done, fast.
- Comprehensive analysis options and upgrades
- Application bundles offer significant savings
- Share data seamlessly with one-button cloud storage
- Analyze waveform data on a PC, without a scope
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
Bandwidth 1
1, 2.5, 4, 6, 8, 10 GHz
Sample Rate
50 GS/s on 2 analog channels
25 GS/s on 4 analog channels
12.5 GS/s on > 4 analog channels
Record Length 1
Up to 1 Gpoints on 4 channels
Up to 500 Mpoints on > 4 channels
Signal Generator 1
13 standard waveform types, plus arbitrary
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
2 - Free with product registration
What's in the box?
- One TPP1000 1 GHz, low-C passive probe for each channel, with accessories
- Front cover with accessory pouch
- Power cord
- Printed Installation Manual covers safety and basic operation
- Comprehensive built-in online help
- Certificate of traceability
- 1-year warranty on the instrument and included probes
| Model | Analog Bandwidth | Sample Rate | Record Length | Analog Channels | Digital Channels | Function Generator Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSO68B | 1 GHz – 10 GHz | Up to 50 GS/s | 62.5 M – 1 G | 6 | Up to 48 (optional) | 1 (optional) |
| MSO68B | 1 GHz – 10 GHz | Up to 50 GS/s | 62.5 M – 1 G | 8 | Up to 64 (optional) | 1 (optional) |
| MSO64B | 1 GHz – 10 GHz | Up to 50 GS/s | 62.5 M – 1 G | 4 | Up to 32 (optional) | 1 (optional) |
| Tektronix 6 Series MSO | Tektronix 5 Series MSO | Keysight MXR-Series | Rohde & Schwarz RTP Series | Rohde & Schwarz RTO Series | Lecroy WavePro HD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detailed Comparison | - | - | Fact Sheet | Fact Sheet | Fact Sheet | Fact Sheet |
| Number of Analog Channels | 4, 6, or 8 | 4, 6, or 8 | 4 or 8 | 4 | 2 or 4 | 4 |
| Bandwidth Ranges | 1 GHz to 10 GHz | 350 MHz to 2 GHz | 500 MHz to 6 GHz | 4 GHz to 16 GHz | 600 MHz to 6 GHz | 2.5 GHz to 8 GHz |
| Max Bandwidth on 4 channels | 10 GHz | 2 GHz | 6 GHz | 8 GHz | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Max Bandwidth on 8 channels | 5 GHz | 2 GHz | 6 GHz | - | - | - |
| Upgradeable Bandwidth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Channel Input Impedance | 50 Ω, 1 MΩ | 50 Ω, 1 MΩ | 50 Ω, 1 MΩ | 50 Ω | 50 Ω, 1 MΩ | 50 Ω, 1 MΩ |
| Analog Sample Rate (on 4 Channels) | Up to 25 GS/s | Up to 6.25 GS/s | Up to 16 GS/s | Up to 40 GS/s | Up to 20 GS/s | Up to 10 GS/s |
| Analog Sample Rate (on 8 Channels) | Up to 12.5 GS/s | Up to 6.25 GS/s | Up to 16 GS/s | - | - | - |
| Standard Record Length (on all channels) | 62.5 Mpts | 62.5 Mpts | 200 Mpts | 50 Mpts | 50 Mpts | 50 Mpts |
| Optional Record Length | 4 Ch: 1 Gpts 4+ Ch: 500 Mpts |
500 Mpts | 400 Mpts | 1 Gpts | 1 Gpts | 2.5 Gpts |
| Arbitrary/Function Generator | 50 MHz (opt.) | 50 MHz (opt.) | 50 MHz (opt.) | None | 100 MHz (opt.) | None |
| Digital/Logic Analysis Channels (MSO) | Up to 64 (opt.) | Up to 64 (opt.) | 16 (opt.) | 16 (opt.) | 16 (opt.) | 16 (opt.) |
| Waveform Capture Rate (wfms / Sec) | >500,000 | >500,000 | 200,000 | 950,000 | >1,000,000 | Not Available |
| RMS Noise, 1 mV/div, at 1 GHz, 4 GHz, 10 GHz | 54 µV, 93 µV, 201 µV | 254 µV, NA, NA | 73 µV, 132 µV, NA | NA, 270 µV, NA | 100 µV, 220 µV, NA | NA, 228 µV, NA |
| ADC Resolution | 12 bits | 12 bits | 10 bits | 8 bits | 8 bits | 12 bits |
| Operating System | Embedded OS | Embedded OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Standard Probes | 1 GHz Passive 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 | None | 500 MHz Passive 10 pF loading | 500 MHz Passive 10 pF loading |
| Standard Warranty | 1 year | 3 years | 1 year | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
Power Integrity and Power Management
Today’s boards can have 20 or more power rails. Many are less than 3 V and most have noise limits. Accurate noise measurements demand special attention.
Highlights
- Low measurement system noise
- Compatible with low-noise TPR Series power-rail probes
- Pairs with low-noise TPR Series power-rail probes
- Decoding options for SVID and SPMI
- Impedance measurements
Jitter Analysis
Clocks are the heart of every embedded system and digital communication link. Jitter and other clock distortion can impact system operation, and getting to the root cause can be challenging without the right analysis tools.
Highlights
- Standard phase noise, TIE, and frequency plots and histograms
- Optional advanced analysis with jitter decomposition and clock recovery
Vector Signal Analysis
Conduct advanced wideband RF analysis with up to 2 GHz analysis bandwidth with SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis software.
- RF measurements
- Modulation analysis
- 5G NR measurements
- Error vector magnitude
- Pulsed RF measurements
Serial Standards Compliance Testing
High speed digital interfaces rely on rigorous test procedures to ensure reliability and interoperability. Automated compliance testing software manages the whole testing process -- setup, making measurements, checking against limits, and generating detailed reports.
Highlights
- Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T, NBASE-T and XGBT
- Automotive Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T1
- MIPI D-PHY 1.2
- Automotive Ethernet 100/1000BASE-T1
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Troubleshooting
Each analog channel on the 6 Series 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.
EMI Troubleshooting with the Latest-Generation Oscilloscopes
3-Phase Inverters, Motors and Drives
The Inverters, Motors and Drives Analysis package makes it easy to perform stable, reliable power measurements on 3-phase PWM systems.
Highlights
- Up to 8 analog input channels
- 3-phase wye, delta, and single-phase wiring configurations
- Comprehensive power and harmonics measurements
- Mechanical measurements
- DQ0 measurements
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
Learn about tools for remote work and collaboration
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