Accelerating Insights

The best gets better when used together.

Architected to fulfill the demands of the application and the needs of the engineer.

The Bench

The right tech for the application.

Signal Acquisition

Testing begins at the probe tip.

Measurement & Analysis

Field-tested algorithms for fast insights.

Workflows

Delightfully intuitive UI and sharing features..

Test results start with the probe.

Capturing signals accurately relies on the whole signal path. Measurement fidelity starts at the tip of the probe and continues to the scope's A/D converter.

The 4 Series B MSO pairs with a vast selection of probes including the TPR1000 Power Rail Probes to reduce error in voltage bus characterization.

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Breadth of analysis tools.

Application software turns those accurate measurements directly into actionable data.

The 4 Series B MSO has access to a full set of state-of-the-art tools, from automotive to advanced power analysis to RF measurements, used to quickly analyze data and deliver results that lead to insights.

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Optimized solutions save time.

The 4 Series B is equipped with to time-saving solutions based on decades of experience working with engineers.

Each bench solution is adapted to the application providing the power, signal generation, and measurement capability required. Double Pulse Tests to solve high-density power semiconductor applications in one example.

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Upgradable and compatible = future proof investment.

As part of our common scope platform architecture, architecture, a 4 Series B MSO solution has today's essential tools and the flexibility to evolve with your testing needs.

Field-upgradeable software tools enhance analysis capabilities, while a common platform enables seamless transitions across the scope product family as your needs grow and change. The 4 Series B MSO provides a clear path to get the insights that enable engineers to innovate.

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The 4 Series B vs. the New Keysight HD3

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Tektronix 4 Series B MSO

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Keysight HD3 MSO*

Bandwidth	Tektronix 4 Series B MSO: 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz	Keysight HD3 MSO: 200 MHz to 1 GHz
Analog Channels	Tektronix 4 Series B MSO: 4 or 6	Keysight HD3 MSO: 2 or 4
Digital Channels	Tektronix 4 Series B MSO: 8 per channel, up to 48	Keysight HD3 MSO: Up to 16
Sample Rate (All Channels)	Tektronix 4 Series B MSO: 6.25 GS/s	Keysight HD3 MSO: 3.2 GS/s
Waveform Capture Rate	Tektronix 4 Series B MSO: >500,000 wfms/s	Keysight HD3 MSO: >1,300,000 wfms/s
Vertical Resolution	Tektronix 4 Series B MSO: 12-bits (16 in High Res)	Keysight HD3 MSO: 14-bits (16 w/ filters)
Display	Tektronix 4 Series B MSO: 13.3 in (1920x1080)	Keysight HD3 MSO: 10.1 in (1280x800)
Max Standard Record Length	Tektronix 4 Series B MSO: 31.25 Mpts (62.5 Mpts optional)	Keysight HD3 MSO: 20 Mpts (100 Mpts optional)
Waveform Generator	Tektronix 4 Series B MSO: 1 x 50 MHz	Keysight HD3 MSO: 1 x 100 MHz
Automotive Decodes	Tektronix 4 Series B MSO: 100BASE-T1, CAN, CAN FD, CAN XL, CXPI, FlexRay, LIN, SENT	Keysight HD3 MSO: CAN, CAN FD, CAN XL, LIN
Embedded Decodes	Tektronix 4 Series B MSO: 1-Wire, eSPI, SPI, I2C, I3C, Manchester, MDIO, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, SDLC, SMBus, SVID, UART, 8b10b, NRZ	Keysight HD3 MSO: I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Additional Decodes	Tektronix 4 Series B MSO: Parallel, I2S, LJ, RJ, TDM, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, EtherCAT, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire... See all decodes →	Keysight HD3 MSO: N/A

Achieving quality results depends on the entire test setup, from the tips of the probes selected to the scope's acquisition and measurement systems, as well as the analysis software and user interface.

*as of September, 2024

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