Tektronix MSO64B-6-BW10000

The MSO64B 10 GHz model delivers 50 GS/s real-time sample rate on two channels, 25 GS/s on four channels, and 12.5 GS/s when using more than four channels. It features 62.5 Mpoints standard record length with optional upgrades to 125, 250, 500 Mpoints, or 1 Gpoint. The 10 GHz bandwidth is upgradable across the range from 1 GHz to 10 GHz, providing flexibility for current and future measurement needs.

The 'B' version introduces a new 50 GS/s low-noise interleaved sample rate on up to two channels that reduces noise by almost 3 dB at higher volts/div settings compared to the standard 25 GS/s mode. At 8 GHz bandwidth and 10 mV/div, this achieves 287 uV RMS noise. Combined with the TEK061 front end ASIC, this provides breakthrough low-noise performance critical for viewing fine signal details on small, high-speed signals prevalent in GHz bus topologies.

The MSO64B is available in 4, 6, or 8 FlexChannel configurations. Each FlexChannel can be used as one analog signal (with waveform view, spectral view, or both simultaneously) or eight digital logic inputs via the TLP058 probe. With an eight-channel model, you can configure up to 64 digital channels, or any combination like six analog plus 16 digital. Digital channels share the same high sample rate (up to 50 GS/s) and record length (up to 1 Gpoint) as analog channels.

Spectrum View is Tektronix-patented technology that provides simultaneous analog and spectral views with independent acquisition controls for time and frequency domains. Unlike traditional FFT implementations that force tradeoffs between optimal time-domain and frequency-domain settings, Spectrum View uses separate decimators and provides intuitive spectrum analyzer controls (center frequency, span, resolution bandwidth) while maintaining optimized time-domain acquisition. Each FlexChannel analog input has an independent spectrum view available.

The MSO64B provides comprehensive triggering including Edge, Pulse Width, Runt, Timeout, Window, Logic, Setup and Hold, Rise/Fall Time, Parallel Bus, Sequence, Visual Trigger, Video (optional), and RF vs. Time (optional). Visual Trigger enables creating unlimited geometric trigger zones using the touchscreen or mouse, combined with Boolean logic for complex conditions. RF vs. Time triggers include magnitude and frequency triggers for signals with time-varying spectral content.

The MSO64B supports optional triggering, decode, and analysis for I2C, SPI, eSPI, I3C, RS-232/422/485/UART, SPMI, SMBus, CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, SENT, PSI5, CXPI, Automotive Ethernet, MIPI C-PHY, MIPI D-PHY, USB 2.0, eUSB2, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Audio, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Spacewire, 8B/10B, NRZ, Manchester, SVID, 1-Wire, and MDIO. Compliance testing options include Ethernet, USB 2.0, Automotive Ethernet, Multi-gigabit Automotive Ethernet, Industrial Ethernet, and MIPI D-PHY/C-PHY standards.

The IsoVu measurement system uses optical communications and power-over-fiber for complete galvanic isolation, enabling accurate measurement of high-bandwidth differential signals in the presence of large common mode voltages. It provides up to 1 GHz bandwidth, 160 dB (100 million to 1) common mode rejection from DC to 1 MHz, 80 dB common mode rejection at full bandwidth, up to 2,500 V differential dynamic range, and 60 kV common mode voltage range. This eliminates common mode interference when measuring across current shunt resistors, debugging EMI/ESD issues, or measuring high-side gate voltages in inverters.

FastFrame segmented memory enables efficient use of acquisition memory by capturing many trigger events in a single record while eliminating large time gaps between events of interest. The MSO64B achieves a maximum trigger rate exceeding 5,000,000 waveforms per second in FastFrame mode. You can view and measure segments individually or as overlays, making it ideal for capturing intermittent anomalies, serial packet bursts, or repetitive events with long dead times between occurrences.