4 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
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What’s new in the 4 Series B
- Faster processor, >2X more responsive UI, >1.5X faster data transfers, Faster analysis and serial decoding
- New display with greater contrast and viewing angle
- Two USB 3.1 host ports
- Fast e*Scope browser-based remote access and support for TekHSI high-speed interface for extremely fast data transfers
Big HD display and award-winning user interface
With the same made-for-touch user interface technology as the award-winning 5 Series in a compact package, the 4 Series B MSO sets a new expectation of how a scope should work.
- 13.3-inch high-contrast HD display
- 6.1-inch (15.5 cm) deep bench-friendly footprint
Precise measurements and up to 6 super-flexible channels
- Fine signal detail and accurate measurements on all channels
- 12-bit vertical resolution (16-bit in high res mode)
- 6.25 GS/s on all analog and digital channels
- Up to 62.5 Mpoints record length
- Any channel can show a waveform, RF spectrum, or both
- Any input can be used to view eight digital channels by connecting a logic probe
Outstanding analysis
Discover the capability the 4 Series B can bring to your bench
- Fine signal detail and accurate measurements on all channels
- 12-bit vertical resolution (16-bit in high res mode)
- 6.25 GS/s on all analog and digital channels
- Up to 62.5 Mpoints record length
- Any channel can show a waveform, RF spectrum, or both
- Any input can be used to view eight digital channels by connecting a logic probe
August 2024 firmware release offers these new features and options
Upgrades on all instruments
- Support for the new TekHSI high-speed interface for much faster data transfers
- New ability to require passwords for data transfers and LAN access
New options
- New Time domain reflectometry measurements and analysis (TDR)
Upgrades available on instruments with advanced analysis options
- Instruments with Advanced Power Measurement and Analysis (PWR) now allow settings adjustments during frequency response analysis (Bode plots and PSRR)
Updated PC Software
- TekScope PC waveform analysis software supports the new TekHSI high-speed interface for much faster data transfers from the 4 Series B MSO
Specs at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Input Channels | 4 or 6 FlexChannel inputs: 1 analog signal input or 8 digital logic inputs with TLP058 probe |
| Bandwidth | 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz or 1.5 GHz |
| Sample Rate | 6.25 GS/s on all analog/digital channels |
| Record Length | 31.25 or 62.5 Mpoints |
| Vertical Resolution | 12 bits Up to 16 bits in High Res mode |
| Included probes and accessories | 1 - Optional and upgradeable 2 - Free with product registration 3 - Partial list of decode and analysis options. See datasheet for all supported buses. |
| Signal Generation | Arbitrary, Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, DC Level, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise/Fall, Sin(x)/x, Random Noise, Havercine, CARDIAC |
| Digital Voltmeter | 4-digit AC RMS, DC DC+AC RMS voltage |
| Trigger Frequency Counter | 8-digit |
| Advanced Analysis | Spectrum View Mixed Domain Analysis Automated Power Measurements1 3-Phase Power Measurements1 |
| Protocol Support | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429 RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, UART SPMI USB 2.0 LS, FS, HS |
| Display | 13.3-inch (338 mm) HD color (1920 x 1080) capacitive touchscreen |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 287 mm x 405 mm x 155 mm (11.3 in x 15.9 in x 6.1 in) |
| Weight | 16 lbs (7.3 kg) |
| Model | Analog Bandwidth | Analog Channels | Digital Channels | Sample Rate | Record Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSO46 | 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz | 6 | Up to 48 (optional) | 6.25 GS/s | 31.25 M to 62.5 M |
| MSO44 | 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz | 4 | Up to 32 (optional) | 6.25 GS/s | 31.25 M to 62.5 M |
| MSO46B | 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz | 6 | Up to 48 (optional) | 6.25 GS/s | 31.25 M to 62.5 M |
| MSO44B | 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz | 4 | Up to 32 (optional) | 6.25 GS/s | 31.25 M to 62.5 M |
| Tektronix 4 Series B MSO | Tektronix MDO4000C | Keysight 4000T X-Series | LeCroy HDO4000A Series | Rohde & Schwarz MXO4 Series | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz | 200 MHz to 1 GHz | 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz | 200 MHz to 1 GHz | 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz |
| Analog Channels | 4 or 6 | 4 | 2 or 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Digital Channels (optional) | Up to 48 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Sample Rate (All Channels) | 6.25 GS/s | Up to 5 GS/s | 2.5 GS/s | 2.5 GS/s | 2.5 GS/s |
| Vertical Resolution | 12 bits | 8 bits | 8 bits | 12 bits | 12 bits |
| Record Length (All Channels) | 31.25 M 62.5 M (optional) |
20 M | 4 M | 12.5 M 25 M (optional) |
400 M 800 M (optional) |
| Integrated Arbitrary/Function Generator (optional) | 1 x 50 MHz | 1 x 50 MHz | 2 x 20 MHz | - | 2 x 100 MHz |
| Serial bus decoding | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Display | 13.3 in touch (1920 x 1080) |
10.4 in (1024 x 768) |
12.1 in touch (800 x 600) |
12.1 in touch (1280 x 800) |
13.3 in touch (1920 x 1080) |
Embedded serial bus analysis
Serial bus decode and trigger options transform the 4 Series MSO into an indispensable tool for debugging serial buses with automatic decode, trigger, and search. Here are a few examples:
- I2C, SPI
- I3C
- RS-232 / 422 / 485 / UART
- USB 2.0
- Ethernet
Power integrity and power management
Today’s boards can have 20 or more power rails, many of which are less than a few volts with strict noise limits.
- Up to 6 analog input channels
- Compatible low-noise power-rail probes
- Decoding options for SVID and SPMI
Power supply measurements and analysis
Even with lower standby power, faster switching, and stricter noise limits, the 4 Series can speed up power supply troubleshooting, optimization, and validation.
- AC line and harmonics measurements
- Switching loss analysis
- DC power rails measurements
- Bode plots and power supply rejection ratio
- Wide range of current, power rail, differential, and optically-isolated probes
3-phase power analysis
Make stable 3-phase power measurements even on pulse-width modulated waveforms. The 3-phase analysis package makes it easy.
- Up to 6 analog input channels
- 3-phase wye, delta, and single-phase wiring configurations
- Comprehensive power measurements
- Harmonics analysis
Automotive ECU design
Automotive systems demand robust communications between ECUs, sensors, and actuators.
- Mixed signal views to look beyond processors at sensors, actuators, switches, and power
- Combine waveform and spectrum analysis for fast noise hunting with optional Spectrum View
- Decode and trigger on CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, SENT, or PSI5 traffic
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 programmable interfaces enable development of robust custom software.
- Discover test automation resources including the free Python Drivers Package.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) troubleshooting
With the Spectrum View option, each analog channel on the 4 Series MSO can show you a time domain waveform, a spectrum, or both. The time and frequency plots are synchronized to help you quickly determine which signals are the victims and which ones are the aggressors.
Current Probes
| Probe | Description |
|---|---|
| TCP0020 | Probe, AC/DC Current, 20 Amp; 50 MHz BW; TekVPI Interface; Certificate of Traceable Calibration Standard |
| TCP0030A | Probe, AC/DC Current, 30 Amp DC, DC to 120 MHz; with TekVPI Interface; Certificate of Traceable Calibration Standard |
| TCP0150 | Current Probe: 20 MHz, 5 mA to 212 A, AC/DC, TekVPI |
| TRCP0300 | Current Probe: 30 MHz, 250 mA to 300 A, AC-Only, BNC Interface |
| TRCP0600 | Current Probe: 30 MHz, 500 mA to 600 A, AC-Only, BNC Interface |
| TRCP3000 | Current Probe: 16 MHz, 500 mA to 3000 A, AC-Only, BNC Interface |
High Voltages Differential Probes
| Probe | Description |
|---|---|
| TDP0500 | Differential Probe: 500 MHz, 5X/50X, +/- 42V, TekVPI |
| TDP1000 | Differential Probe: 1 GHz, 5X/50X, +/- 42V, TekVPI |
| THDP0100 | Differential PROBE; 100 MHz TekVPI DIFFERENTIAL HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE |
| THDP0200 | Differential PROBE; 200 MHz TekVPI DIFFERENTIAL HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE |
| TMDP0200 | Differential PROBE; 200 MHz TekVPI DIFFERENTIAL MEDIUM VOLTAGE PROBE;TMDPD0200 |
High Voltage Probes: Single-Ended
| Probe | Description |
|---|---|
| P6015A | PROBE HIVOLTAGE; 75MHz,40KV,1000X 10 FT - CERTIFICATE OF TRACEABLE CALIBRATION STANDARD |
| TPP0850 | High Voltage Probe: 800 MHz, 50X, 2.5 kV, Single-ended, TekVPI |
IsoVu Isolated Probes
| Probe | Description |
|---|---|
| TIVP02 | IsoVu Gen. 2 optically isolated differential probe, 200 MHz, TekVPI, 2 m cable, includes 10X (TIVPMX10X) tip |
| TIVP02L | IsoVu Gen. 2 optically isolated differential probe, 200 MHz, TekVPI, 10 m cable, includes 10X (TIVPMX10X) tip |
| TIVP05 | IsoVu Gen. 2 optically isolated differential probe, 500 MHz, TekVPI, 2 m cable, includes 10X (TIVPMX10X) tip |
| TIVP05L | IsoVu Gen. 2 optically isolated differential probe, 500 MHz, TekVPI, 10 m cable, includes 10X (TIVPMX10X) tip |
| TIVP1 | IsoVu Gen. 2 optically isolated differential probe, 1 GHz, TekVPI, 2 m cable, includes 10X (TIVPMX10X) tip |
| TIVP1L | IsoVu Gen. 2 optically isolated differential probe, 1 GHz, TekVPI, 10 m cable, includes 10X (TIVPMX10X) tip |
Logic Probe
| Probe | Description |
|---|---|
| TLP058 | 8 channel general purpose logic probe for 5 and 6 Series MSO oscilloscopes. Includes accessory kit. |
Low Voltage Differential Oscilloscope Probes
| Probe | Description |
|---|---|
| TDP1500 | Differential Probe: 1.5 GHz, 1X/10X, +/- 8.5V, TekVPI |
| TDP3500 | Differential Probe: 3.5 GHz, 5X, +/- 2V, TekVPI |
| TDP4000 | 4 GHz, Differential Probe with TekVPI interface |
Low Voltage Probes: Single Ended
| Probe | Description |
|---|---|
| TAP1500 | Active Probe: 1.5 GHz, 10X, Single-ended, TekVPI |
| TAP2500 | Active Probe: 2.5 GHz, 10X, Single-ended, TekVPI |
| TAP3500 | Active Probe: 3.5 GHz, 10X, Single-ended, TekVPI |
| TAP4000 | 4 GHz, Single Ended Probe with TekVPI interface |
Passive Probe
| Probe | Description |
|---|---|
| TPP0250 | Passive Probe: 250 MHz, 10X, TekVPI |
| TPP0500B | Passive Probe: 500 MHz, 10X, TekVPI |
| TPP0502 | Passive Probe: 500 MHz, 2X, TekVPI |
| TPP1000 | Passive Probe: 1 GHz, 10X, TekVPI |
Power Rail Probes
| Probe | Description |
|---|---|
| TPR1000 | 1 GHz, Single-Ended TekVPI Power-Rail Probe with TPR4KIT Standard Accessory Kit |
| TPR4000 | 4 GHz, Single-Ended TekVPI Power-Rail Probe with TPR4KIT Standard Accessory Kit |
Accessories
| Accessory | Description |
|---|---|
| HC4 | Hard transit case for the 4 Series MSO (includes front cover) |
| RM4 | Rack mount kit for the 4 Series MSO |
| SC4 | Soft carrying case and front protective cover for the 4 Series MSO |
| TEK-DPG | Accessory, Deskew Pulse Generator Signal Source with TekVPI Scope Interface |
| TPA-BNC | Probe adapter from TekProbe-BNC to TekVPI |
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