Tektronix 2465

       DESCRIPTION:

The 2465 Oscilloscope allows fast and precise measurements. The instrument features: ? 300MHz bandwidth at probe tip ? 500 ps/div sweep rate ? 2 mV/div vertical sensitivity ? 500MHz minimum triggering bandwidth ? Four independent channels

     Tektronix TDS3VM 

       DESCRIPTION:

The TDS3VM VGA Port and RS232 Interface is an accessory for the TDS3000 Series DIgital Phosphor Oscilloscopes.

Agilent/HP 83485A Optical/Electrical plug-in

 The Agilent 83485A optical/electrical plug-in module incorporates two measurement channels, one optical and one electrical. Each channel has two selectable bandwidth settings. In the lower bandwidth modes of 12.4 GHz, oscilloscope noise performance is excellent, while the 20 GHz mode allows greater fidelity for high speed signals. The Agilent 83485B optical/electrical plug-in module incorporates a 30 GHz optical measurement channel and a 40 GHz electrical channel. The electrical channel also has a reduced-bandwidth setting of 18 GHz for improved noise performance. The integrated optical channel reduces mismatch loss variation by eliminating signal distorting cables and connectors associated with the use of external receivers in order to accurately characterize optical waveforms. The Instrument at a Glance channel is calibrated at 1310 nm and 1550 nm to provide both accurate display of the received optical waveform in optical power units and measurement of the signal's average power. In addition, the User Cal feature provides for consistent accuracy at any wavelength between 1200 nm and 1600 nm using a source and power meter. The Agilent 83485A optical/electrical plug-in module also is a calibrated SONET/SDH reference receiver that is measured to comply to ITU-TS (formerly CCITT) G.957 and Bellcore GR-253-CORE frequency response requirements for transmitter compliance testing. By either pressing a front-panel button or issuing an GPIB command, a fourth-order Bessel-Thomson filter is inserted into or removed from the measurement channel by a very repeatable Agilent microwave switch. The switch removes the potential variability and the time wasted by manually inserting and removing the filter when alternating between high-fidelity waveform characterization and SONET/SDH compliance testing. The Agilent 83485B optical/electrical plug-in module includes a reference receiver path, similar to the Agilent 83485A, for 10 Gb/s transmitter test. Although no industry standards exist for 10 Gb/s testing, the Agilent 83485B has been designed to meet anticipated future standards.

Agilent 54659B Measurement Storage Module

for the 5600b Series Oscilloscopes

The Agilent 54659B RS-232 & Parallel Measurement Storage Module is compatible with Agilent 54600B-series scopes and the Agilent 54645A/D. The Agilent 54659B can be used with the Agilent 54620A/C logic analyzers for I/0 only.

Need to analyze signals via RS-232 or parallel in the frequency domain with FFT? Need more nonvolative waveform memory? This 54659B is the module you need for your Agilent 54600-series scope.

Features

• FFT feature allows you to analyze your signal in the frequency domain
• Adds an RS-232 & parallel interface and remote programming capability
• Can store up to 100 traces in nonvolatile memory
• Adds unattended waveform monitoring -- can store out-of-limit traces

   The Agilent 54657A, 54658A, and 54659B Measurement/Storage Modules provide additional measurement and storage capabilities to the Agilent 54600?Series oscilloscopes. The 54657A has a GPIB interface and the 54658A has a RS-232 interface. The 54659B has a RS-232 interface plus an additional parallel output  connector which allows the module to be connected to both an RS-232 controller and a parallel printer at the same time. The main features are:

• Full Programmability.

• Hardcopy output.

• Three additional automatic voltage measurements (amplitude, preshoot, and overshoot).

• Two additional automatic time measurements (delay and phase angle). User defined measurement thresholds of 10%/90%, 20%/80%, or selected voltage levels.

• Two additional cursor measurements (voltage in percent and time in degrees).

• Two additional cursor measurement sources (math function 1 and 2).

• Waveform math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, differentiation, integration, and FFT)

• Time and date tagging of hard copy and and nonvolatile memories.

• Three uncompressed nonvolatile trace memories.

• Additional 64K of nonvolatile trace memory (with data compression) for up to 97 more trace memories..

• Unattended waveform monitoring by use of mask templates.

• Built-in automatic mask generation and mask editing capabilities.

Agilent 54753A TDR plug-in module

The Agilent 54753A plug-in provides a 20-GHz channel and an 18-GHz channel for the Agilent 86100A Infiniium DCA. This plug-in has a built-in TDR step generator. The addition of the second vertical channel provides capability of performing single-ended TDT measurements as well as TDR measurements.

• Automatic and manual single-ended TDR and TDT measurement capability
• Automatic and manual waveform, histogram, FFT, waveform math, eye pattern measurements, statistical measurements, and limit testing capabilities.
• User selectable 12.4 or 18 GHz bandwidth (Channel 1).
• User selectable 12.4 or 20 GHz bandwidth (Channel 2).
• 2.5 GHz bandwidth trigger channel.
• 3.5 mm (m) connectors.

The HP 54753A is a two-channel vertical plug-in with a TDR step generator built into channel one. The bandwidth of the TDR/vertical channel is 18 GHZ. The bandwidth of channel two is 20 GHz. The step generator provides a 200 mV TDR step with a system rise time of <45 ps. The system has the ability to normalize the TDR by applying a digital filter. Normalization removes errors caused by loss or imperfect launchers or cables. The rise time of the normalization filter may be varied to allow you to simulate the edge speeds found in your system. You may also push the rise time up to 10 ps. Unlike the HP 54120 series, the normalization filter when activated processes every acquisition so you see changes as the DUT is adjusted. The HP 54753A provides support for external step generators such as the PicoSecond Pulse Labs 4015C.

Agilent 54825A 500 Mhz Oscilloscope

 The 54825A Infiniium Oscilloscope provides the performance you need for your most demanding signals. 500MHz bandwidth and a sample rate of up to 2 GSa/s ensure fast, accurate capture of your waveforms. Like the other Infiniium models, the 54825A?s easy, familiar user interface makes it easy to take advantage of every bit of the performance inside. Features include: 500MHz bandwidth, 4-channels, 2GSa/s sample rates, simple, analog-like front panel, Windows98 based graphical user interface, built-in information system, built-in 120MB floppy disk, LAN printing and file sharing, eye diagrams and mask testing.

Features

• Simple, analog-like front panel with Windows® GUI
• USB Test option with embedded MatLab
• Time correlation between 16700 logic analyzer and scope
• Communications mask test kit option
• Voice Control option for hands free operation
• Web-enabled remote control from any web browser
• Email on trigger

The Agilent Infiniium family's 54825A oscilloscope 4 channel, 500 MHz, 2 GSa/s offers the versatility and performance you need for general purpose design and troubleshooting. 4 channels, 500 MHz bandwidth, and a sample rate of 2 GSa/s on all channels simultaneously ensures fast, accurate capture of your waveforms. Like the other Infiniium models, the Agilent 54825A's easy, familiar user interface makes it easy to take advantage of the performance inside. Key Features and Specifications Simple, analog-like front panel with Windows® GUI USB Test option with embedded MatLab Time correlation between 16700 logic analyzer and scope Communications mask test kit option Voice Control option for hands free operation Web-enabled remote control from any web browser Email on trigger 

Simple Analog-Like Front Panel

Infiniium oscilloscopes give you the simple, uncluttered front panel of an analog scope for accessing basic functions. Dedicated scale and position knobs for each channel provide intuitive operation. Trigger LEDs show you trigger status at a glance. To speed up measurements, the QuickMeas+ key gives you instant access to any four measurements or and four preselected functions.

Convenient Data Sharing

Infiniium scopes offer the tools you need to document and share your results. It takes just a few mouse clicks to save waveforms and screen bit maps to the 5 GByte hard drive, the 120 MByte SuperDisk floppy disk drive, or a drive on your network. LAN connectivity also lets you print your results to networked printers.

Agilent 54845A Infiniium Oscilloscope 4 Channels 1.5 GHz up to 8 GSa/s

Rent me for $1000 a month

 The Infiniium family's Agilent 54845A provides the performance you need for your most demanding signals. 1.5 GHz bandwidth and a sample rate of up to 8 GSa/s ensure fast, accurate capture of your waveforms. Like the other Infiniium models, the Agilent 54845A's easy, familiar user interface makes it easy to take advantage of every bit of the performance inside. Features Simple, analog-like front panel with Windows® GUI USB Test option with embedded MatLab Time correlation between 16700 logic analyzer and scope Communications mask test kit option Voice Control option for hands free operation Web-enabled remote control from any web browser Email on trigger The Infiniium Oscilloscope front panel has been designed to give you direct access to the functions needed to perform the most common measurements needed in troubleshooting, using a traditional oscilloscope interface. Knobs and keys are included to enable direct setting of vertical and horizontal parameters. In addi tion, the front panel has a set of LED (Light-Emitting Diode) indicators; by using these and the display, you can assess the configuration of the oscilloscope at a glance?there is no need to enter a series of keystrokes to navigate through complex menus. The Infiniium 54845A Oscilloscope uses color consistently throughout the front panel and user interface. For example, the color of the knob for channel 1 is the same color as the waveform for channel 1. All the configuration items and values related to channel 1 are displayed in the same color.

Features

• Simple, analog-like front panel with Windows® GUI
• USB Test option with embedded MatLab
• Time correlation between 16700 logic analyzer and scope
• Communications mask test kit option
• Voice Control option for hands free operation
• Web-enabled remote control from any web browser
• Email on trigger

View and Trigger on up to 4 Analog and 16 Digital Channels

With the Agilent 54830D Series of Mixed-Signal Oscilloscopes (MSOs), you can easily view the complex relationships of your analog and digital signals, as well as the analog characteristics of digital signals. If your embedded designs include complex digital buses such as PCI or SDRAM, the 54830D Series of MSOs allow you to easily trigger on and view up to 20 time-aligned analog and digital signals to isolate problems and cycles of interest.

Industry-Leading Deep Memory with Instant Response

With up to 128 Mpts of acquisition memory, the Agilent 54830 Series of MSOs and DSOs offers superior resolution when capturing long, complex waveforms. But a deep-memory scope doesn?t have to be difficult to use.

Agilent/HP 83480A Digital Communications Analyzer

Rent me for $500 a month

The Agilent/HP 83480A is a modular platform that accepts up to two plug-in modules. Integrated optical channels include calibrated reference receivers for 155, 622, 1063, 1250, 2488, and 9953 Mbit/s SDH/SONET, Fibre Channel, or Gbit Ethernet transmitter test. Electrical channels have up to 50 GHz bandwidths. TDR and TDT modules are available for optimization of circuit board transmission lines. Data acquisition and measurement analysis are performed in parallel, enabling the Agilent 83480A to achieve outstanding measurement throughput. The digital communications analyzer provides fast, repeatable communications waveform performance analysis with automated pulse and eye-diagram statistical measurements. Optical or electrical conformance tests to both user-defined and industry standard eye-diagram masks or pulse templates are easily executed.

 The Agilent/HP 83480A-series digital communications analyzer and Agilent/HP 54750A-series digitizing oscilloscopes are powerful and versatile instruments designed for use in research, development, production and evaluation testing in the telecommunication, data communication, RF/microwave and signal integrity areas. Data acquisition and measurement analysis are performed in parallel, enabling the instrument to achieve outstanding measurement throughput. The instrument provides fast, repeatable  communications waveform performance analysis with automated pulse and eye diagram statistical measurements. Optical or electrical conformance tests to both user-dened and industry standard eye diagram masks or pulse templates are eciently executed. The instrument is a modular platform which accepts up to two dual-channel electrical or optical measurement modules.The instrument provides you with the necessary capabilities to test and measure analog and digital circuits.

The Agilent/HP 83480A-series digital communications analyzer include these unique capabilities:

• A full range of custom and standard telecom and datacom masks and templates with automated conformance and margin testing.

• Automated extinction-ratio and q-factor measurements.

• The ability to set the timebase display to bit period, select the appropriate telecom bit rate, and enter the number of bits to be displayed.

 

Rent me for $500 a month

The Agilent 83483A electrical plug-in module provides

• User selectable 12.4 or 20 GHz bandwidth
• 2.5 GHz bandwidth trigger channel
• 3.5 mm (m) connectors

This module provides two accurate measurement channels with user-selectable bandwidths of 12.4 or 20 GHz. The lower bandwidth mode provides excellent oscilloscope noise performance for accurate measurement of small signals. The high bandwidth mode provides high-fidelity measurement and display of very high-speed waveforms.

The purpose of the plug-in module
The purpose of the plug-in 83483A module is to provide measurement channels, including sampling, for the mainframe. The plug-in module scales the input signal, sets the bandwidth of the system, and allows the o set to be adjusted so the signal can be viewed. The output of the plug-in module is an analog signal that is applied to the ADCs on the acquisition boards inside the mainframe. The plug-in module also provides a trigger signal input to the time base/trigger board inside the mainframe.

Trigger
The external trigger level range for this plug-in module is 1 V. The trigger source selection follows the slots the plug-in module is installed in. For example, if the plug-in module is installed in slots 1 and 2, then the trigger source is listed as trigger 2. If it is installed in slots 3 and 4, then the trigger source is listed as trigger 4.
C A U T I O N
The maximum safe input voltage is 2 V + peak ac (+16 dBm).

Scale Factor full scale is eight divisions
Minimum 1 mV/div
Maximum 100 mV/div
dc set Range 500 mV
Nominal Input Impedance 50

Connectors 3.5mm (m), channel and trigger
Input Reection/Return Loss 5% for 30 ps rise time
Number of Channels 2
Dynamic Range/Maximum Specifieded Input Power 400 mV relative to channel offset
Maximum Safe Input 2V + peak ac (+16 dBm)

Agilent/HP 54120B Digitizing Oscilloscope Mainframe

Rent me for $400 a month

   The Agilent/HP 54120B Series of digitizing oscilloscopes combines high bandwidth, a time domain reflectometer, four input channels, and superb stability in an easy-to-use, fully programmable oscilloscope that needs no manual loop gain adjustment. Whether your application involves a high-speed digital device, interconnect or circuit characterization, high-speed telecom analysis, or microwave design, the HP 54120B Series of digitizing oscilloscopes gives you a new confidence in state-of-the-art measurements.

Features

• Color display
• Built-in interface cable
• 0.25ps time interval resolution
• Sweep speed: 1s/div to 10ps/div
• 32µV resolution
• 4% vertical accuracy
• Time and voltage histograms
• HP-IB interface
• 115/230Vac +15% -25%; 48-66Hz operation
• Weight: 59lb; Size: 234mm (9.22 in)H x 426mm (16.75 in)W x 641mm (25.25 in)D

Agilent/HP 54503A 4 Channel 500 MHz Oscilloscope

Rent me for $500 a month

Features

4 Channels

500 MHz Bandwidth

20 MS/s Sampling Rate on 2 Channels

1 GS/s Simultaneous Maximum Sampling Rate/Ch

768 pts Maximum Record Length

1mV/div-5V/div Vertical Sensitivity

   The Agilent/HP 54503A is a 500 MHz, 4 channel digitizing oscilloscope designed primarily for repetitive signal applications.  All four channels have full featured attenuators.  Like all the Agilent/HP 54500 family oscilloscopes, the 54503A features 2 channel simultaneous sampling and has the digitizing advantages of oscilloscopes much higher in price.  It's four channels, 500 MHz repetitive signal bandwidth, ease of use, HPIB programmability, and HP 54500 family general purpose features make it a powerful tool for both bench and automated test applications. The 54503A oscilloscope has a well earned reputation for quality and reliability particularly in telecommunications measurement due to the telecom pulse mask feature.

Agilent/HP 54602B 4 Channel 150 MHz Oscilloscope

Rent me for $400 a month

 

For a high-quality scope when your needs go past 100 MHz, take a closer look at the Agilent 54602B. You get the same capabilities as the other Agilent 54600- series scopes, with the added advantage of 150 MHz bandwidth and 1 mV/div sensitivity.

Features

• Up to 1.5 Million points per sec screen update rate

• 150 MHz bandwidth with 4 channels

• Easy-to-use analog front panel

• Fast, responsive display

• Automatic measurements

• Pretrigger viewing, trace storage

• Optional remote control/hard copy

Analog feel and digital power for precise, accurate troubleshooting at an affordable price

   With many models to choose from, you will be able to pick the oscilloscope that best fits your measurement and troubleshooting needs while meeting your budget.

Displays you can trust

   Agilent Technologies 54600-series oscilloscopes feature real-time vector displays that give you a clear and accurate picture of your waveforms. Like analog oscilloscope displays, these enhanced displays give you waveform slew rate information at a glance, with brighter traces representing more slowly changing waveforms and dimmer traces representing more rapidly changing waveforms. The multiprocessor architecture of Agilent 54602B oscilloscope permits a display update rate of up to 3.0million points per second. This fast display update means the oscilloscope screen reflects changes in the waveform instantaneously, giving you the display responsiveness you need to make adjustments quickly and see complex waveforms accurately.

Powerful digital features

   The digital architecture of Agilent 54600-series oscilloscopes gives you a multitude of features that help you get your job done easier and faster:

? Pretrigger viewing capability lets you view events that you?d miss with an analog scope. This feature lets you see what happened before the trigger event, so you can troubleshoot more effectively.

? Autoscale frees you from resetting the scope every time you move the probe from test point to test point. You simply hit the autoscale button and it sets voltage, time and trigger parameters for you.

? With autostore, the waveform displays at full brightness while all previously acquired waveforms remain on the scope?s screen at half brightness. You see a history of waveform activity while simultaneously viewing the live waveform.

Agilent/HP 54810A 2 Channels 500 MHz Infiniium Oscilloscope

Rent me for $500 a month

The Agilent Infiniium family's 54810A provides the versatility and performance you need for general purpose design and troubleshooting. 2 channels, 500 MHz bandwidth, and a sample rate of 1 GSa/s on both channels simultaneously gives you the power needed to get your job done faster. Like the other Infiniium models, the Agilent 54810A's easy,familiar user interface makes it easy to take advantage of the performance inside.

 

Features

• Simple, analog-like front panel with Windows® GUI
• USB Test option with embedded MatLab
• Time correlation between 16700 logic analyzer and scope
• Communications mask test kit option
• Voice Control option for hands free operation
• Web-enabled remote control from any web browser
• Email on trigger

Simple Analog-Like Front Panel

   Infiniium oscilloscopes give you the simple, uncluttered front panel of an analog scope for accessing basic functions. Dedicated scale and position knobs for each channel provide intuitive operation. Trigger LEDs show you trigger status at a glance. To speed up measurements, the QuickMeas+ key gives you instant access to any four measurements or and four preselected functions.

Familiar Graphical User Interface

   Infiniium scopes employ a graphical user interface based on Microsoft® Windows®. The familiar Windows interface minimizes time spent learning and relearning the scope. Pull-down menus give you easy access to advanced features. Dialog boxes display all the choices you need to make for measurement setups. In addition, waveforms, markers, and measurements can be easily positioned on the display by using your mouse to drag and drop.

Easy Remote Access

   Access your Infiniium scope remotely over the web or LAN. You can remotely display and control your Infiniium from any Java? -enabled web browser, or set up your Infiniium to send an e-mail with a bit map of the display screen when the scope triggers on an intermittent event. You can even control your scope with GPIB commands over LAN.

Agilent/HP 54832D Infiniium 1 GHz 4 Channel Oscilloscope

Rent me for $600 a month

   The Agilent 54832D 4+16-Channel 1 GHz Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope (MSO), with 4 scope channels and 16 timing channels, uniquely combines the detailed signal analysis of a scope with the multi-channel timing measurements and triggering of a logic analyzer. Digital and analog events are aligned in time so you can easily relate cause and effect in difficult mixed-signal, digital and analog troubleshooting situations. The 54832D also incorporates Agilent's innovative MegaZoom technology, now available up to an unprecedented 128 Mpts, that provides instant response and fast waveform update rates, even with the deepest memory being acquired. Mixed-signal triggering provides a complete set of triggering features across all 16 timing channels and 4 scope channels.

Features

• Integrated 4 scope and 16 timing channels
• 1 GHz bandwidth
• Up to 4 GSa/s sample rate
• Standard 4 Mpts memory
• Up to 128 Mpts optional memory
• Simple, analog-like front panel with Windows® GUI
• Web-enable remote control and email on trigger

Seamless Integration of Analog and Digital Channels

   The Agilent 548302 Series Mixed-Signal Oscilloscopes uniquely combine the detailed signal analysis of a high-performance scope with the 16-channel timing measurements of a logic analyzer, plus the benefits of fast, usable, and affordable MegaZoom deep memory. On one display you can have both the analog circuit characteristics displayed on the 2 or 4 scope channels and the digital signals displayed on the 16 logic timing channels. Digital and analog events are aligned in time so you can easily relate cause and effect in difficult mixed-signal troubleshooting situations. The analog and digital channels are seamlessly integrated giving you familiar scope-like controls of both the analog and digital timing channels. And there is no compromise on the scope side ? you just can treat all 18 or 20 channels the same.

Powerful Mixed-Signal Triggering

   No matter how complicated the signals you?re dealing with, the Infiniium MSO has a triggering feature that can help you easily untangle it. The Infiniium MSOs provide you with the most complete triggering functionality ever offered in an oscilloscope. The 54830D Series Infiniium MSOs come with powerful triggering capabilities across all 16 digital channels and all available analog channels so you can easily isolate and analyze complex signals and interactions in your mixed analog and digital designs. The 54830 Series Infiniium scopes use advanced MegaZoom technology so you get all the benefits of fast, automatic, affordable deep memory. Due to its unique ASIC architecture, this powerful memory management system called MegaZoom can quickly display up to 128 million points of continuous signal history without the usual bottlenecks and frustrating delays.

Agilent/HP 54846A Infiniium 4 Channel 2.25 Ghz Oscilloscope

 

Rent me for $1000 a month

 

The Infiniium family's Agilent 54846A provides the performance you need for your most demanding signals. 2.25 GHz bandwidth and a sample rate of up to 8 GSa/s ensure fast, accurate capture of your waveforms. Like the other Infiniium models, the Agilent 54846A's easy, familiar user interface makes it easy to take advantage of every bit of the performance inside.

Features

• Simple, analog-like front panel with Windows® GUI
• USB Test option with embedded MatLab
• Time correlation between 16700 logic analyzer and scope
• Communications mask test kit option
• Voice Control option for hands free operation
• Web-enabled remote control from any web browser
• Email on trigger

  See fast events ? as fast as 250 ps ?without using special modes like peak detect. Peak points are displayed in a darker color than the waveform indicating more data points are available. Just zoom in to see the event in detail. Drag and drop markers with your mouse or use the arrow keys. Bus mode display allows quick readout of digital channel value in hexa-decimal representation at every transition. See your signal more clearly with a large (8.4-inch) high-resolution color display. Infiniium's bright TFT display with anti-glare coating lets you see the details of your signal from all angles.

   Store all your setups and results on the hard drive for future recall or sharing via the LAN interface. Order option 017 to make it removeable for operation in secure environments.

Remote access with web-enabled connectivity, e-mail on trigger, and GPIB over LAN.Save all waveforms, including digital and analog channels, that allows you to store multiple waveforms in ASCII file formats to a single file with a single mouse click.

Dialog Boxes for Easy Setup

   With Infiniium, you don?t need to navigate through annoying softkey menus. Dialog boxes display all the choices you need for measurement setups, all in one place. Help is available for each field, guiding you through each step.

Agilent/HP 83485B Optical/Electrical plug-in

with option

• Option 040 = 9953 Mb/s Fourth Order filter

  The 83485B Optical / Electrical Plug-in features an Optical Channel, which is unamplified 980 nm -1625 nm Single Mode (SM), 30GHz BW, Sensitivity: -8 dBm and an Electrical Channel, which is 18GHz and 40GHz BW , 2.4 mm connectors. The unit is a plug-in module for the 83480A Digital Communications Analyzer.

 The  Agilent/HP 83485B features two measurement channels, one optical, the second electrical. Both channels have selectable bandwidth settings for selecting between lowest oscilloscope noise and highest bandwidth (over 30GHz) for greater measurement fidelity on high-speed signals.

The integrated optical channel eliminates distortion caused by cables and connectors associated with the use of external receivers in order to accurately characterize optical waveforms. The optical channels are calibrated at 1310nm and 1550 nm to provide both a built-in power meter and accurate display of the received optical waveform in microwatts.

The electrical channel may be used to perform measurements on tributary signals, transmitter modulation signals, to evaluate receiver performance in transceiver testing, for measurements with an external optical receiver, or for general purpose measurements.

Rent me for $300 a month

For the 86100A/B/C and 83480A Mainframes

   Agilent/HP 83493A clock recovery modules are designed to operate in 86100-series infiniium Digital Communications Analyzers (DCA) and 83480A DCAs. These modules recover clock and data information at standard telecom and datacom rates. The resulting trigger signal is made available to the DCA mainframe via a connector located on the module?s rear-panel. An external front-panel cable passes the data signal, with some insertion loss, to the receiver module.

Optical clock recovery for 9/125 fibers

• Wavelength range: 1200-1600 nm
• Data rates: 0.155/0.622/1.250/2.488/2.500 Gb/s
• PLL bandwidth: 50 to 70 kHz (internal triggering), 4 to 5 MHz (external output)
• Input power: -20 to +3 dBm

   If you use an 83493A module in an 83480A DCA, you?ll notice that, unlike most modules designed to be used with the 83480A, the clock recovery modules do not include Channel keys or menus. Also, there are no GPIB programming commands for these modules when used in an 83480A mainframe.

Direct triggering through clock recovery

   Typically an external timing reference is used to synchronize the oscilloscope to the test signal. In cases where a trigger signal is not available, clock recovery modules are available to derive a timing reference directly from the waveform to be measured. The Agilent 83493A  clock recovery modules are available for single-mode optical input signals. 83493A modules have excellent jitter performance to ensure accurate measurements. Each clock recovery module is designed to synchronize to a variety of common transmission rates. The 83493A can derive triggering from optical and electrical signals at any rate up to OC-48. Since the clock recovery system is integrated with the samplers, measurements are achieved with a single instrument connection.

   The Agilent/HP clock recovery modules have adjustable loop bandwidth settings. Loop bandwidth is very important in determining the accuracy of your waveform when measuring jitter, as well as testing for compliance. When using recovered clocks for triggering, the amount of jitter observed will depend on the loop bandwidth. As the loop bandwidth increases, more jitter is ?tracked out? by the clock recovery resulting in less observed jitter.

?Narrow loop bandwidth provides a ?jitter free? system clock to observe a wide jitter spectrum

?Wide loop bandwidth in some applications is specified by standards for compliance testing. Wide loop bandwidth settings mimic the performance of communications system receivers

Agilent/HP MSO7104A 1 GHz 4 Channel Oscilloscope and Logic Analyzer

Rent me for $1000 a month

with options

• OPTIONS 232 RS232/UART SERIAL DECODE AND TRIGGER
• AMS CAN AND LIN AUTOMOTIVE SERIAL DECODE
• LMT  LIMIT MASK TESTING
• LSS  12C AND SPI LOW SPEED SERIAL DECODE
• SGM  SEGMENTED MEMORY

   The Agilent InfiniiVision MSO7104A oscilloscopes deliver powerful features and high performance. The Infi niiVision MSO7104A Series offers bandwidths up to 1 GHz. Each model, equipped with a large 12.1? XGA LCD display, comes in an whisper-quiet package that is just 6.5? deep and weighs only 13 pounds.

• 1 GHz bandwidth

• Up to 4 GSa/s sample rate.

• Powerful triggering including analog HDTV, I2C, SPI, LIN, CAN, FlexRay, and USB.

• USB and LAN ports make printing, saving and sharing data easy.

• 4-channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) models.

• 4+16-channel Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) models.

• 12.1 inch XGA display.

• An MSO lets you debug your mixed-signal designs using up to four analog signals and 16 tightly correlated digital signals simultaneously.

• You can easily upgrade an InfiniiVision 7000 Series oscilloscope from a DSO to an MSO.

• You can easily add SPI and I2C decode, CAN and LIN automotive trigger and decode, FlexRay trigger and decode, RS232/UART trigger and decode, and/or an FPGA dynamic probe.

Biggest display

  Oscilloscopes are visual tools and large, high-resolution screens make the product better. Bigger displays have become increasingly important as general purpose scopes need more space to display digital and serial signals in addition to traditional scope channels.

LeCroy Wavemaster 8620A 4 Channel 6 GHz Oscilloscope

Rent me for $1000 a month

   The LeCroy WaveMaster 8000A Series oscilloscope offers a unique combination of high bandwidth, fast sampling speeds, and long memory capture, ideal for digital and communications systems. Equipped with our patented X-Stream technology, its fast data transfer and processing system deliver unprecedented measurement capabilities, at speeds 10-100 times faster than conventional oscilloscopes. Providing true WaveShape Analysis, its high-performance capabilities are changing the way engineers think about design and testing.

Features

• High bandwidth 6 GHz
• Fast sampling speeds-to 20 GS/s on 4 channels
• Full sampling speed maintained over entire memory length
• Standard memory 10 Mpts/Ch
• High signal integrity with an SiGe amplifier, ADC, and trigger circuit
• Intuitive GUI for easier WaveShape Analysis
• 10-100 times faster processing speeds
• A wide array of standard math tools
• Optional math and measurement packages

Superior timebase performance and very low jitter noise floor make WaveMaster a truly remarkable instrument. Delivering extremely stable and precise measurements, its high level of accuracy includes:

• 1 ps rms jitter noise floor
• Timebase stability of ±1 ppm clock accuracy aging < 1 ppm/year clock accuracy
• Low trigger jitter < 2.5 ps
• Rise time as fast as 75 ps captures fast signal edges

   The LeCroy 8620A WaveMaster offers a comprehensive array of triggers for maximum performance. The SiGe trigger circuit offers a 5 GHz edge trigger bandwidth for capturing fast signals with superior sensitivity. The versatile SMART TriggerT captures a variety of signals, including glitches and pulse widths down to 600 ps. The logic trigger makes it easy to capture a pattern of up to 5 inputs, or to qualify on 4 signal inputs and trigger on the 5th.

   The WaveMaster model 8620A is fully compatible with LeCroy?s wide assortment of passive and active, single-ended and differential probing solutions for the WaveMaster oscilloscope line, including the new WaveLink family of active probes. When used in conjunction with the 7.5 GHz D600 active differential probe, the model 8620A offers 6 GHz system bandwidth at the probe tip. The WaveLink probes also offer the lowest circuit loading and smallest attenuation of any high bandwidth differential probe. Together, the WaveMaster 8620A and WaveLink D600 provide the highest performance DSO/probe combination available. The WaveMaster model 8620A also allows the user to create customized parameter measurements or waveform math functions and insert them into the DSO?s UI (user interface). Users can write a visual basic script, MATLAB, MATHCAD, or Excel function and integrate it seamlessly into the model 8620A?s processing chain, without having to run a different program, establish remote communications between the DSO and another program, create a new reference waveform, or transfer large data files between the DSO and another program. Once defined, implementation of a custom measurement or function is no more difficult than a typical "cut and paste" activity.

Lecroy Wavepro 960 4 Channel 2 GHz Oscilloscope

Rent me for $1000 a month

   Wavepro oscilloscopes offer the most extensive combination of capabilities to help you design, troubleshoot and understand your signals and designs and increase your productivity. The high-speed 16 GS/s A-to-D converters and 64 Mpts deep memory give the fastest and longest signal capture of any oscilloscope in its class.

   A simple to operate front panel layout and use of colors for probing and channel identification combine to simplify an engineer's bench work. One-touch operation gives the best signal viewing of multiple channel zooms and a clear understanding of signal faults with the new History/Analog Persistence function. The Wavepilot toolbar gives instant access to the power of LeCroy signal analysis. WaveAnalyzer Pro options turn the scope into a complete signal analyzer. And best of all, WavePro scopes come at affordable prices, offering tremendous value. 

High Speed, Precision, and Accuracy

   The WavePro scope is the only one in its class capable of capturing, viewing and analyzing signals of 2 GHz bandwidth, with a sample rate of 16 GS/s (8x oversampling) and up to 4 ms duration. This lets you view and analyze the full signal and assures maximum signal fidelity to gain insight into your designs. The SMART Memory system automatically manages memory and sample rate, ensuring the most accurate view of the signal without aliasing.

The precision Analog-to-Digital converters and timebase sample your waveform every 62.5 picoseconds. That?s one measurement in the time it takes light to move across an engineer?s thumbnail. Every WavePro scope comes standard with 4 GS/s sample rate and 250 kpoints of memory on each channel. When you use a WavePro scope, it automatically samples at the maximum rate, with maximum memory depth based on the channels in use, so you don?t have to even think about it. Extend your signal viewing up to 64 times longer with memory options from 4 Mpoints to 64 Mpoints. The WavePro scope?s architecture gives you the right capability today with expandability for tomorrow. With a sample rate up to 16 GS/s, you can precisely (5 ps resolution) measure critical sub-nanosecond timing over long time intervals. Oversampling at 8x the bandwidth, 64 Mpts for signal acquisition, and 4 zoom traces assure maximum signal fidelity and precise measurements on long acquisitions.

High Quality with Full Detail

Cameras and digital oscilloscopes have much in common when you want to capture an image (or a signal) without loss of detail. A professional camera (and a WavePro scope) can capture a wide view with excellent resolution.

• 2 GHz bandwidth
• 16 GS/s max, single-shot sample rate
• 50 GS/s for repetitive signals
• Up to 64 million data points to view signals 

WavePro scopes provide a minimum of 8X oversampling and the deepest memory available in their class for superior signal acquisition and fidelity on long-duration signals.

New Fluke 199B Scopemeter 200 Mhz Dual Channel ScopeMeter

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New Instek GDS-2202 2 Channel 200 MHz Digital Storage Oscilloscope

with a two year warranty

A new Digital Storage Oscilloscope at an unbelievably low price with a two year warranty.  GPIB Available as an option

   This 200 MHz Digital Storage Oscilloscope covers most major applications in laboratories, production lines, or field services. 1GSa/s high sampling rate and 25k point deep memory give a detailed view into the target waveforms while keeping a high sampling rate . USB host and slave connection allows data save and recall, screen image printout, and remote control. The bright TFT color LCD display with wide viewing angle eliminates obscurity in any situation . Battery operation option gives a much-desired mobility in rapidly changeable environments.

Signal Detection

   The GDS-2000 Series can pick up signals even in the most extreme cases, powered by 1GSa/s real time and 25GSa/s equivalent sampling rate combined with 3 types of acquisition modes: sample, peak detect, and average. 25k points of deep memory collects more information of a given waveform, guiding into further signal details. 4 types of flexible triggers add another signal capturing flexibility: edge , video ( NTSC, PAL, SECAM ) with line selection, pulse-width, and delay/event using external trigger signal ( for 2CH models ). Measurement Functions A variety of measurement shortcuts reduce repetitive manual operations and save you time. Autoset automatically configures the horizontal scale , the vertical scale , and the trigger , giving an instant view of almost any signal . 27 types of automatic measurements include voltage , frequency ( time ) , and delay . GDS-2000 Series run and update results of all the relevant measurements in real time. You can view the results independently , or together in a single display view . Add and subtract math operation, with 4 types of FFT are also provided : flattop , blackman , hanning , and rectangular . Go/No Go test function detects a user-defined incoming waveform shape, and can also send a signal to external devices in case of detection. Program and play feature automatically runs predefined sequence and setup , boosting productivity in routine measurements like production line inspection.

Data Transfer and Printout

   The USB host connector transfers data quickly and easily between USB flash drive, which guarantees almost unlimited amount of memory. Internal storage includes 4 sets of reference waveform and 20 sets of general-use memory area. GDS-2000 Series handle three types of data : display image (*.bmp) for viewing waveform shape and pasting into documents and presentations, panel setting (*.set) for saving and restoring system setup, and waveform configuration (*.csv) for further analysis of signal information. Printout of display image, color or grayscale, is available through the printer connected to the USB host port. You can set the printout or data saving preference to allow a single-press operation for consecutive works.

New Instek GDS-2204 4 Channel 200 MHz Digital Storage Oscilloscope

with a two year warranty

A new Digital Storage Oscilloscope at an unbelievably low price with a two year warranty.  GPIB Available as an option

   This 200 MHz Digital Storage Oscilloscope covers most major applications in laboratories, production lines, or field services. 1GSa/s high sampling rate and 25k point deep memory give a detailed view into the target waveforms while keeping a high sampling rate . USB host and slave connection allows data save and recall, screen image printout, and remote control. The bright TFT color LCD display with wide viewing angle eliminates obscurity in any situation . Battery operation option gives a much-desired mobility in rapidly changeable environments.

Signal Detection

   The GDS-2000 Series can pick up signals even in the most extreme cases, powered by 1GSa/s real time and 25GSa/s equivalent sampling rate combined with 3 types of acquisition modes: sample, peak detect, and average. 25k points of deep memory collects more information of a given waveform, guiding into further signal details. 4 types of flexible triggers add another signal capturing flexibility: edge , video ( NTSC, PAL, SECAM ) with line selection, pulse-width, and delay/event using external trigger signal ( for 2CH models ). Measurement Functions A variety of measurement shortcuts reduce repetitive manual operations and save you time. Autoset automatically configures the horizontal scale , the vertical scale , and the trigger , giving an instant view of almost any signal . 27 types of automatic measurements include voltage , frequency ( time ) , and delay . GDS-2000 Series run and update results of all the relevant measurements in real time. You can view the results independently , or together in a single display view . Add and subtract math operation, with 4 types of FFT are also provided : flattop , blackman , hanning , and rectangular . Go/No Go test function detects a user-defined incoming waveform shape, and can also send a signal to external devices in case of detection. Program and play feature automatically runs predefined sequence and setup , boosting productivity in routine measurements like production line inspection.

Data Transfer and Printout

   The USB host connector transfers data quickly and easily between USB flash drive, which guarantees almost unlimited amount of memory. Internal storage includes 4 sets of reference waveform and 20 sets of general-use memory area. GDS-2000 Series handle three types of data : display image (*.bmp) for viewing waveform shape and pasting into documents and presentations, panel setting (*.set) for saving and restoring system setup, and waveform configuration (*.csv) for further analysis of signal information. Printout of display image, color or grayscale, is available through the printer connected to the USB host port. You can set the printout or data saving preference to allow a single-press operation for consecutive works.

•  150MHz Bandwidth with Color LCD Display
•  125k Long Memory and 12 Division Horizontal Display
•  25Gsa/s Sampling Rate for Repetitive Waveforms
•   15 Auto Measurement Functions to get quick and accurate results
•  Advance Trigger: Pulse Width, TV-Line, Event Delay and Time Delay
•  GO-No Go, Learn Mode and Auto Setup Sequence
•  FFT Function
•  Standard Interface: USB, RS232, Printer Port, Option: GPIB Interface

Color Display

FEATURES

•  250MHz Bandwidth with Color LCD Display
•  125k Long Memory and 12 Division Horizontal Display
•  25Gsa/s Sampling Rate for Repetitive Waveforms
•  15 Auto Measurement Functions to get quick and accurate results
•  Advance Trigger: Pulse Width, TV-Line, Event Delay and Time Delay
•  GO-No Go, Learn Mode and Auto Setup Sequence
•  FFT Function
•  Standard Interface: USB, RS232, Printer Port, Option: GPIB Interface

Monocrome Display

FEATURES

•  250MHz Bandwidth with either Monochrome LCD Display
•  125k Long Memory and 12 Division Horizontal Display
•  25Gsa/s Sampling Rate for Repetitive Waveforms
•   15 Auto Measurement Functions to get quick and accurate results
•  Advance Trigger: Pulse Width, TV-Line, Event Delay and Time Delay
•  GO-No Go, Learn Mode and Auto Setup Sequence
•  FFT Function
•  Standard Interface: USB, RS232, Printer Port, Option: GPIB Interface

New Instek GOS-6200 200 Mhz Dual Channel Analog Oscilloscope

with two year warranty

 The Instek GOS-6200 Analog Oscilloscope satisfies the massive needs in diverse professional applications up to 200MHz. Embedded with Delay Sweep and Hold Off features, the GOS-6200 is capable of measuring sophisticated signals. The Cursor Readout with 7 measurements, Panel Setup Save/Recall, and the built-in 6 Digit Universal Counter all makes waveform observation and measurement easier, faster and more accurate. The advanced Time Base Auto Range function, acquires waveforms with the push of a button convenience. The Counter function, 10 memory settings and advanced Auto functions are among some of the extra benefits available in GOS-6200.

Features

200MHz Bandwidth, Dual Channel, Delayed Sweep

Auto Set

Built-in 6 Digits Counter

Cursor Readout with 7 Measurements

10 Sets Memory for Front Panel Setting Save & Recall

TV-Line Selection (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)

Panel Setup Lock of Digital-Control Functions

Buzzer Alarm

LED Indicators

Trigger Signal Output

Z-axis Modulation Input

SMD Technology, High Stability and Reliability

VERTICAL SYSTEM
Sensitivity	2mV~5V/div, 11 step in 1-2-5 sequence
Sensitivity Accuracy	≦3% (5div at the center of display)
Vernier Vertical Sensitivity	Continuously variable to 1/2.5 or less of panel-indicated value
Bandwidth(-3dB)	DC~200MHz (5mV/div:DC~150MHz) ; (2mV/div:DC~20MHz)
Rise Time	1.75ns (5mV/div:2.33ns, 2mV/div:17.5ns)
HORIZONTAL SYSTEM
Horizontal Modes	MAIN(A), ALT, DELAY(B)
A(main) Sweep Time	20ns~0.5s/div, continuously variable (UNCAL)
B(delay) Sweep Time	20ns~50ms/div
Accuracy	±3% ( ±5% at x 10 MAG)

 

New Tektronix TDS3032B 2 Channel 300 Mhz Oscilloscope 

A key added feature is e*Scope? Web-based remote control. The TDS3032B is truly an e*Scope, allowing you to control it over the Internet using a PC. Simply connect your DSO to a LAN via the built-in Ethernet port, open a browser window on the PC and enter the scope's IP address in the Address window. The instrument will respond and allow you to control it from your browser. You can download advanced e*Scope control software to your PC for a graphical interface that displays the DSO screen and front panel controls for easy access. Such e*Scope control gives you simple remote access to your measurement instrument whether across the room or across the globe. You can check operation of your prototype running in the lab from your desktop PC, help service technicians troubleshoot equipment at remote locations or gather data from a colleague's instrument at another development site. With e*Scope, the TDS3032B extends your work space from your bench to the whole world.

Many other new enhancements are standard including WaveAlert? waveform anomaly detection, built-in Ethernet port and "Save All" feature. You also get faster CPU (speed doubled to 50 MHz), timebase accuracy improved 10 times to 20 ppm plus delay and phase measurements between channels.

Two standard modules are provided with your DPO. The TDS3TRG Advanced Trigger application module adds pulse and logic triggers to the traditional edge and basic video triggers that are included on the main instrument. Pulse triggers include width (or glitch), runt and slew rate. Note that the times for these triggers are selectable from 39.6 sn to 50 s. Logic triggers include pattern and state triggering but can be used only on combinations of two inputs. TDS3FFT Fast Fourier Transform application module adds FFT capability for frequency analysis of waveforms. The magnitude of frequency components can be displayed on a linear or dB scale.

An intensity graded color display provides information about the frequency of occurrence of signal amplitudes and widths. This helps the user locate and characterize waveform anomalies that can be elusive on traditional DSOs. A fast update rate also makes capturing and displaying infrequent waveforms or waveform variations easier. 

Features

• 300 Mhz Bandwidth
• 5 GS/s maximum real-time sample rate, with sin(x)/x interpolation
• 3,600 wfms/s continuous waveform capture rate
•  4 Channels
• Full VGA Color LCD
• 25 Automatic Measurements
• FFT Standard
• Multi-language User Interface
• QuickMenu Graphical User Interface for Easy Operation
• WaveAlert® Automatic Waveform Anomaly Detection
• OpenChoice® Solutions Simplify Instrument Control, Documentation, and Analysis
  • e*Scope® Web-based Remote Control
  • Built-in Ethernet port
  • GPIB, RS232, VGA
  • TDSPCS1 OpenChoice® Software
  • WaveStar? Software
  • Integration with Third-party Software
• Application Modules for Specialized Analysis
  • Advanced Analysis Module
  • Limit Testing Module
  • Telecommunications Mask Testing Module
  • Extended Video Module
  • 601 Serial Digital Video Module
• Optional Internal Battery Operation up to 3 Hours Without Line Power
• Plug-in Printer for Portable Documentation of Results
• TekProbe® Interface Supports Active, Differential, and Current Probes for Automatic Scaling and Units

Features

• 500 Mhz Bandwidth
• 5 GS/s maximum real-time sample rate, with sin(x)/x interpolation
• 3,600 wfms/s continuous waveform capture rate
•  4 Channels
• Full VGA Color LCD
• 25 Automatic Measurements
• FFT Standard
• Multi-language User Interface
• QuickMenu Graphical User Interface for Easy Operation
• WaveAlert® Automatic Waveform Anomaly Detection
• OpenChoice® Solutions Simplify Instrument Control, Documentation, and Analysis
  • e*Scope® Web-based Remote Control
  • Built-in Ethernet port
  • GPIB, RS232, VGA
  • TDSPCS1 OpenChoice® Software
  • WaveStar? Software
  • Integration with Third-party Software
• Application Modules for Specialized Analysis
  • Advanced Analysis Module
  • Limit Testing Module
  • Telecommunications Mask Testing Module
  • Extended Video Module
  • 601 Serial Digital Video Module
• Optional Internal Battery Operation up to 3 Hours Without Line Power
• Plug-in Printer for Portable Documentation of Results
• TekProbe® Interface Supports Active, Differential, and Current Probes for Automatic Scaling and Units