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Datasheet	Literature Number:	ReleaseDate
1.5 GHz Active Probe TAP1500 Series Single-ended Active FET Probes provide excellent high-speed electrical and mechanical performance required for today's digital system designs.	51W-19043-12	13 Aug 2024

Manuals	Manual Type	Part Number:	ReleaseDate
Power Measurement Deskew & Calibration Fixture Instructions 067-1686-03	Primary User	071187203	14 Sep 2018
TAP1500 Instructions 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probe	Primary User	071180901	16 Jun 2017
Probes and Accessories Declassification and Security Instructions Declassification and Security	Declassification Manuals	071238400	14 Oct 2020
TAP1500 Series Instruction Manual 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes	Primary User	077183000	15 Aug 2024
TAP1500 Series Instruction Manual 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes	Primary User	077183000	15 Aug 2024

Ripple noise measurement of Power supply

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Comparing phase on RADAR pulses with the 6 Series MSO

An AWG70002B was used to create a pair of 20us wide RF pulse trains at 3.85GHz. One pulse train has a constant/unchanging phase – this is our reference and is applied to Ch1. The other pulse …

Duration: 3m 29s

Automotive millimeter-wave radar signal analysis

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How to Control a Tektronix Oscilloscope Over a LAN

Learn how to use the eScope function to remotely control a Tektronix oscilloscope over a network without any special software. This video shows how to find the IP address of the scope and use a …

Duration: 2:14

5 Series B MSO Technical Overview

This video gives an overview of the 5 Series B MSO oscilloscope. It includes a brief description of key specifications, a few minutes on using the controls, and an overview of measurement and …

Duration: 16m 3s

How to Get the Most Out of Your Oscilloscope

Found in labs and workshops across a diverse range of engineering professions, modern oscilloscopes are faster, more precise and more affordable than ever. Many people new to oscilloscopes can be …

Duration: 46m 26s

Leveraging HSI with Python

This video discusses the new Tektronix Python libraries - TekHSI and tm_data_types, how to install the new TekHSI Python libraries, some programming examples and how these new libraries compare to …

Duration: 10m 43s

What is HSI?

Watch this demo video to learn how Tektronix High Speed Interface (HSI) can boost performance speed to be much faster than traditional VISA- and SCPI-based waveform data transfer.

Duration: 6m 7s

High-Side Double Pulse Switching Loss with IsoVu Current and Voltage Probes

For engineers working on wide bandgap SiC and GaN power converters, this video demonstrates making accurate high-side double pulse measurements. Seamus Brokaw, Applications Engineer, uses an …

Duration: 13m 11s

How Pre-Compensation Improves Signal Fidelity

For RF design engineers, validation and verification engineers, or radar and EW systems engineers working on wideband radar systems, satellite communications systems, and other high-bandwidth RF …

Duration: 03:36

TekScope 2.12 - What's New

TekScope v2.12 includes a built-in screenshot capture feature, HSI enhancements supporting 2.5Gbps USB to ethernet adapters, digital power management, protocol decodes and more. Watch this short …

Duration: 2m 22s

Measuring Ripple and Noise on Power Rails

Learn how spectrum analysis on a 5 Series B MSO, along with voltage-vs-time waveforms, provides more insight into power rail noise. Note: A 5 Series MSO is used in this video, but the same …

Duration: 05:23

Making Power Rail Measurements

See the ultra-low noise performance of the TPR4000 Power Rail Probe, and how it can be used for measuring DC power rail noise in microvolts, especially when paired with the 6 Series MSO …

Duration: 0h 6m 15s

Double Pulse Testing - Energy Loss Measurements

The switching performance of power semiconductors is often characterized using double pulse tests. This testing is now being widely applied to GaN and SiC MOSFETs. This video explains how to use …

Duration: 7 minutes

Wide Bandgap Applications

Wide Bandgap power devices (SiC and GaN) offer significant benefits and are smaller, faster and more efficient than their silicon counterpart. But they also present several validation challenges …

Duration: 24:07

3-phase Motor Drive Measurement Demonstration

Watch this demonstration of a three-phase power system highlighting the ability of 5 or 6 Series B MSO oscilloscopes to precisely measure the performance of switching power converters and control …

Duration: 3:24

4 Series B MSO - Probes, Protocols, Spectrum Analysis, Power Analysis and More

The 4 Series B MSO is a versatile addition to your bench, addressing scores of signal types and applications. This video touches on available probes, RF spectrum analysis, mixed signal analysis …

Duration: 5m 8s

Time Domain Reflectometry Measurements and Analysis with 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO Oscilloscopes

This video demonstrates Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) measurements using a 6 Series MSO oscilloscope. (TDR measurements are also available on 4 and 5 Series MSOs.) Having TDR measurements on …

Duration: 7

Tektronix tm_devices V1.4 - What's New

Watch this video to learn what's new in V1.4 of tm_devices - the Tektronix device management package that enables better control and usage of test & measurement devices in Python scripts.

Duration: 3m 47s

Work and collaborate almost anywhere with the 5 Series B MSO

Control your oscilloscope and analyze your measurements at home. Learn how to connect to a 5 Series B MSO remotely, save measurements, and analyze waveforms on your PC. Note: A 5 Series MSO is …

Duration: 04:32

Connect to an Oscilloscope Using tm_devices

Combining the power of Python and Tektronix oscilloscopes makes complex testing procedures more efficient, accurate and customizable. This short video shows how to use tm_devices, the Tektronix …

Duration: 2m 5s

Double Pulse Testing of Wide Bandgap Devices

Watch a demonstration of the Wide Bandgap Double Pulse Test application (Opt. WBG-DPT) on the 5 Series B MSO oscilloscope. The application makes testing easier by providing precise double-pulse …

Duration: 1:07

Multi-Channel Wireless Modulation Analysis

See how oscilloscopes such as the 6 Series B MSO Mixed Signal oscilloscope are enabled by advanced features of Tektronix SignalVu-PC software to provide RF spectral and modulation analysis across …

Duration: 5:08

Multi-channel spectrum analysis with the 4, 5 or 6 Series MSOs

Being able to see the frequency content of a signal is extremely useful for troubleshooting. Being able to see multiple channels of spectrum analysis, synchronized with signals in the time domain …

Duration: 4m 55s

CAN XL Decoding and Triggering with an Oscilloscope

CAN XL is a third generation of CAN bus, designed to bridge gaps between existing CAN standards and higher data-rate standards such as Automotive Ethernet. This short video shows how to set up …

Duration: 3m 45s

Measuring Frequency Settling Time

Frequency settling time, an essential measurement in the design and evaluation of programmable oscillators, phase locked loop circuits, RF synthesizers and more, becomes much easier when the …

Duration: 14:12

1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Testing with Disturber

Watch a demonstration of 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) transmitter (Tx) testing with a disturber. Gayland Pounder, Tektronix Application Engineer, uses TekExpress Automotive Ethernet software. …

Duration: 6:38

Exploring the Integrated Arbitrary Function Generator - 2, 4, 5, 6 Series MSOs

Having an arbitrary/function generator built into your oscilloscope is useful and convenient. Learn about the AFG outputs available in 2, 4, 5 and 6 Series MSOs.

Duration: 4m 56s

Logic and Mixed Signal Analysis

Built-in logic analysis on mixed signal oscilloscopes expand visibility into digital systems. This video gives a quick overview of the logic probe, settings, triggering and searches.

Duration: 3m 4s

Advanced Power Supply Measurements and Analysis with Tektronix Oscilloscopes

Learn how the Advanced Power Supply Measurements and Analysis package for Tektronix oscilloscopes simplifies analysis of power conversion systems with automated power quality, harmonics, switching …

Duration: 7m 46s

CAN Bus Decoding and Triggering

This video covers the basics of CAN bus decoding on Tektronix oscilloscopes as well as the setups for decoding, triggering and searching for specific values or conditions.

Duration: 5m 16s

Oscilloscope Measurements on 3 Phase PWM Systems

Making measurements on the PWM outputs of inverters and motor drives is challenging. Learn about automated 3-phase power measurement packages on 4, 5 and 6 Series B MSO oscilloscopes that deliver …

Duration: 7m 26s

SPI Bus Decoding and Triggering

This video covers the basics of SPI bus decoding on Tektronix oscilloscopes as well as the setups for decoding, triggering and searching for specific values or conditions.

Duration: 5m 18s

I2C Bus Decoding and Triggering

This video covers the basics of I2C bus decoding on Tektronix oscilloscopes as well as the setups for decoding, triggering and searching for specific values or conditions.

Duration: 5m 12s

4 Series B MSO - Waveform Display and Controls

This video will give you a taste of the 4 Series B MSO's award-winning user interface, integrating an HD touchscreen display with traditional knobs and buttons. By the end of this video you will …

Duration: 3m

4 Series B MSO - Outstanding Measurement Performance

The 4 Series B MSO oscilloscope offers powerful measurement and debugging tools. Watch this video to learn about visual triggers, segmented memory, 12 to 16-bit vertical resolution, automated …

Duration: 3m 50s

What is Fast Fourier Transform

For new engineering students, gaining a quick understanding of fundamental concepts is an important step in the learning process. This updated video explains the fundamental principles of the Fast …

Duration: 4m 3s

4 Series B MSO Oscilloscope Overview

This video provides an overview of the new 4 Series B MSO oscilloscope, including key measurement specifications and highlighting the new faster processor, analysis capabilities and the award …

Duration: 3m 7s

1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Return Loss Demo

Watch a demonstration of 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) return loss testing. Gayland Pounder, Tektronix Application Engineer, uses TekExpress Automotive Ethernet software. Hardware includes a …

Duration: 4:40

1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Testing Demo

Watch a demonstration of 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) testing. Gayland Pounder, Tektronix Application Engineer, uses TekExpress software to perform the testing. Hardware includes a Tektronix …

Duration: 6:32

Overview of RF Analysis on Tektronix 4, 5 and 6 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes

Learn about the many types of RF analysis available on the 4, 5 and 6 Series MSOs, enabled by the patented integrated digital downconverters behind each channel. This overview touches on …

Duration: 1:51

Test Automation and Python Programming

Customers across all industries and applications are using automation to extend the capabilities of their oscilloscopes. Here we cover what you need to get started programming scopes in Python. …

Duration: 31:09

TekScope V2-4 - Whats New

Watch this short video to learn about the new features in TekScope version 2.4, including TekScope Basic – a new free tier license, maintenance licenses, fast frames with improved support, a new …

Duration: 4m 39s

Gain Insights with the Spectrogram Feature of Spectrum View

See how you can get more insight to transient and dynamic behavior of the spectral content of your signals. Using the new spectrogram feature, an enhancement of the RF vs time option for Spectrum …

Duration: 7:15

Electric Vehicle Charging - What's Ahead?

With electric vehicles (EVs) increasingly becoming mainstream, the industry must create a convenient and reliable EV charging network to ensure driving adoption. Watch as we discuss what's coming …

Duration: 26:18

Decoding Near Field Communications (NFC) on 4, 5 and 6 Series MSOs

How to use Tektronix 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO oscilloscopes to decode and analyze Near Field Communications (NFC) wirelessly, using a near field probe and the RFNFC package on the instrument.

Duration: 6:02

What Is Driving the Power Electronics Market?

Gain new insights into the field of power electronics including market overviews and an overview of new device technologies from Dr. Ana Villamor, Team Lead Analyst for power electronics, Yole …

Duration: 28:44

New Test Techniques for Brushless Direct Current Motors

Motor designers typically measure direct-quadrature-zero (dq0) using custom built embedded control software together with hardware having an FPGA for Field Oriented Control (FOC). This session …

Duration: 20:42

SignalVu Spectrum Analysis Software

Hear an overview of SignalVu, Tektronix's RF and vector signal analysis platform. Tektronix' spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes combined with SignalVu uniquely allows you to view live spectral …

Duration: 00:12:51

Automotive Multigigabit Ethernet Webinar

Autonomous driving and connected vehicle are driving higher speed in-vehicle networks, such as Automotive Ethernet. This webinar offers insights into the new measurement requirements for the …

Duration: 55:37

Ground Loops: What Are They, Why Should We Care, and How Can They Be Fixed?

Power rail noise is one of the most significant sources of jitter in high-speed systems, phase noise in RF systems, and noise in A/D and D/A converters. Semiconductor manufacturers are responding …

Duration: 27:30

Double Pulse Testing: Smart Probing OR Cable Monster?

Watch as we discuss techniques for properly testing Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices. We'll review considerations for creating a double pulse test setup. We offer an overview of basic equipment …

Duration: 30:05

How Silicon Carbide Is Powering the Electric Vehicle Revolution

Silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs are supplanting silicon IGBTs in the drivetrain inverter of battery electric vehicles. While today SiC claims only around 5% of the market, with the vast majority of …

Duration: 30:07

Automotive Ethernet 100BASE-T1 Signal Separation and Protocol Decoding Demo

A demonstration of 100BASE-T1 Automotive Ethernet protocol decoding on a 6 Series MSO oscilloscope. This video shows how full-duplex 100BASE-T1 can be separated and decoded without breaking the …

Duration: 5:21

CAN Bus Decode and Trigger on the 5 Series MSO

This vides shows how to set up the 5 Series MSO mixed signal oscilloscope to work as a CAN bus decoder for automated CAN or CAN FD bus decoding, triggering, and search.

Duration: 2m 23s

Signal and Power Integrity

Watch as panelists discuss emerging technologies and the feedback loop between signal integrity and power integrity. See how to combine jitter and power integrity analysis into a formidable tool …

Duration: 35:32

Measuring Bode/Control Loop Response of a Power Supply

This explains how to use an oscilloscope equipped with control loop response measurement capability to measure the frequency response (Bode Plot) of a power supply control loop. A Bode plot …

Duration: 01:39

How to Measure Power Rail Current with a Shunt Resistor

Make extremely accurate power rail measurements using two Tektronix power rail probes, a Keithley DMM6500 touchscreen Digital Multimeter, and ultra-low-noise 6 Series mixed signal oscilloscope …

Duration: 0h 1m 46s

SignalVu-PC Multi-Channel RF and Pulse Analysis

See how RF design and validation engineers working on MIMO, phased-array and beam-forming systems can make fast, accurate pulse and phase measurements on as many as 8 channels using SignalVu-PC …

Duration: 4m 37s

Measuring Switching Loss on SiC Power Supplies with a 5 Series B MSO

Watch this demonstration to learn about switching loss measurements on a SiC MOSFET with a 5 Series B MSO.

Duration: 5 minutes

5 Reasons to Upgrade Your TDS2000C to the TBS2000B oscilloscope

With many new features, the TBS2000B oscilloscope is a great option to replace our recently discontinued TDS2000 line of oscilloscopes. This video covers five key reasons to consider upgrading to …

Duration: 2m 34s

MIL-STD-1553 bus support

Learn how 5 and 6 Series MSO Mixed-Signal Oscilloscopes and the optional embedded serial bus analysis software provide unparalleled system visibility by decoding MIL-STD 1553 messages, triggering …

Duration: 0h 3m 14s

Simplify Multi-Channel RF Generation and Analysis

Watch our Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope capturing multiple RF channels and performing RF analysis of radar pulses. Here we're taking advantage of the high-bandwidth and independent digital …

Duration: 57s

12 Things to Consider When Selecting your Next Oscilloscope

Technical Marketing Manager Wilson Lee discusses important criteria to use when choosing your next oscilloscope. In this webinar, you will learn about:• The “5 times rule” to avoid Bandwidth …

Duration: 43m 11s

TBS2000 Series Technical Overview

Watch this video to see more on the advanced features and performance that you can expect from the TBS2000 Series. From longer recording time, flexible triggering, automated measurements, easy …

Duration: 7m 7s

Basic Time and Amplitude Measurements using Automated Built-in Functions

This video tutorial will introduce you to basic time and amplitude measurements using built-in automated measurement functions available on TBS2000 series oscilloscopes. You will be guided through …

Duration: 3m 58s

How to Set Up Probes Vertical and Horizontal Settings

Anyone can twiddle the knobs on a scope and get something. And there’s always “Autoset” in a pinch. But do you know how to compensate a probe? How about the difference between a 1X and 10X probe? …

Duration: 6m 37s

Basic Time and Amplitude Measurements

Find out how to take voltage and time measurements off the oscilloscope display and by using cursors.

Duration: 7m 45s

Facilitate student learning with built-in courseware on the TBS1000C and TBS2000B oscilloscopes

With the built-in courseware feature, the TBS1000C and TBS2000B oscilloscopes become a powerful educational tool enabling students to create labs on their computer and view them right on the …

Duration: 1m 54s

How to Set Up Oscilloscope Triggering Part 1 Edge Triggering

Have you ever struggled to get a stable waveform on your scope? This video will show you how to set your triggers to get a stable display of signals from simple sine waves to modulated signals and …

Duration: 5m 57s

How to make RMS MEAN and AREA Measurements Using Automatic Functions on a TBS2000 Oscilloscope

This video tutorial will show you how to make important amplitude measurements using built-in automated measurement functions on a digital oscilloscope. It covers the definitions of average, RMS …

Duration: 10m 39s

How to Use Auto Measurement Functions on a TBS2000 Oscilloscope to Create Pulse and Digital Signals

Many oscilloscope measurements are used for characterizing pulse signals or digital data. While you can always use cursors or estimate the measurement off the disply, it's often easier and more …

Duration: 9m 31s

How to Set Up Oscilloscope Triggering Part 2 Pulse Width and Runt Triggering

In the 2nd video on triggering an oscilloscope, we look at pulse width triggering, trigger hold-off and runt pulse triggers. These techniques will come in handy when capturing digital signals and …

Duration: 5m 15s

USB4 Receiver Test Solution

Learn about our USB4 receiver testing solution which offers comprehensive coverage for compliance requirements outlined by the USB Implementers Forum or USB-IF to give you confidence that your …

Duration: 6m 24s

Double Pulse Testing of Wide Bandgap Devices

Double-pulse testing is the standard method for measuring the switching parameters of MOSFETs or IGBT power devices. Historically it has been a time-consuming process. However, the Tektronix …

Duration: 5:17

Serial Bus Protocol Decoding and Analysis with a 5 Series B MSO

A demonstration of serial bus protocol decoding, display and searching on the 5 Series B MSO. Examples using CAN, USB 2.0, SPI are shown.

Duration: 06:25

Spectrum View on the 5 and 6 Series MSOs

How independent time and frequency controls beat traditional FFTs.

Duration: 0h 6m 19s

How to Setup Raspberry Pi to Remotely Control the 2 Series MSO

Watch this short video to see how to use the Raspberry Pi as a remote control PC for test automation with the Tektronix 2 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope and Python language.

Duration: 3m 50s

View and save oscilloscope waveforms on your computer

Being able to easily collect waveform data from your oscilloscope is essential when performing a variety of applications. Fortunately, there many options to export data from your TBS2000B and then …

Duration: 1m 56s

Low amplitude RF emission analysis with RF vs Time Triggering

See how the RF vs Time hardware triggering capability (Spectrum View) on the 4, 5, and 6 Series MSO oscilloscopes can capture a low amplitude RF emission. This video focuses on the low amplitude …

Duration: 4:23

Tektronix Automotive Radar

When making radar measurements, it is critical to have synchronous measurements by a single digitizer. Watch our short video in which Alex Krauska, Solutions Engineer, demonstrates making four …

Duration: 2m 12s

Webinar: Automotive Wired and Wireless & RF Communication

Learn about the domain/zonal controllers and discuss what changes it will bring for in-vehicle network architectures, highlighting some of the testing challenges measurement requirements.

Duration: 57:08

MIPI C-PHY D-PHY Webinar

MIPI alliance standards have been driving the adoption of newer features and higher data rates for emerging mobile applications. Oscilloscope-based protocol layer validation enables isolating …

Duration: 31:33

Automotive Ethernet PAM3 and Signal Separation Introduction

Automotive Ethernet with PAM3 introduces new test challenges. Tektronix' new, innovative, non-intrusive Signal Separation simplifies Automotive Ethernet testing and set-up, providing advanced …

Duration: 0h 8m 3s

CAN - CAN FD Protocol

In this short video, we demo the CAN FD bus decoding process on the flexible MDO3000 oscilloscope.

Duration: 4m 28s

Tektronix MDO4000C Mixed Domain Oscilloscope

The Tektronix MDO4000C mixed domain oscilloscope can measure digital, analog, and RF signals all at once enabling engineers to troubleshoot complex embedded designs more quickly. Learn more »

Duration: 1m 7s

TekExpress Demo Multigigabit Ethernet

A demonstration of TekExpress Automotive Ethernet, an automated application, for Automotive Multigigabit Ethernet (IEEE802.3ch) Compliance Testing.

Duration: 6:56

Spectrum View for Mixed Domain Analysis

The 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO Oscilloscopes employ dedicated digital downconverters on all channels that operate independently of time-domain sample rate and record length and enables their Spectrum …

Duration: 29:31

TekScope V1.44 - What's New

Watch this video learn about the new features in TekScope version 1.44, including RF analysis capabilities, added support for the MSO2000 and MSO2000B oscilloscopes, user interface improvements …

Duration: 8m 8s

Triggering on an ASK (Amplitude Shift-Keying) Signal with Spectrum View

Watch this short demo of RF vs Time hardware trigger to see how an ASK (Amplitude Shift-Keying) signal changes over time. The Spectrum View capability on the 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO oscilloscopes …

Duration: 3:16

Time Correlated, Multi-Channel Analog/Digital/RF Signal Analysis Workshop

In this workshop, Tektronix Senior Applications engineer Alan Wolke demonstrates how to perform time correlated multi-domain signal analysis across multiple channels with the Tektronix 6 Series B …

Duration: 34:07

The Basics of an Oscilloscope Trigger

For new engineering students, gaining a quick understanding of fundamental concepts is an important step in the learning process. This video uses plain language and clear visual examples to define …

Duration: 4m 31s

Testing Power Electronic Components Converters and Drives

Do you have trouble making accurate current or voltage measurements? Are you able to make repeatable single ended, differential, and common mode measurements? Start making reliable power …

Duration: 1m 25s

Tektronix 3 Series MDO vs Keysight Technologies DSOMSOX 3000T Series Oscilloscopes Measurement Comparison

The Tektronix 3 Series MDO and Keysight DSO/MSO 3000T X-Series use different techniques for making automated measurements. The Tektronix 3 Series MDO calculates measurements and performs waveform …

Duration: 2m 16s

Tektronix 3 Series MDO vs Keysight Technologies DSOMSOX 3000T Series Oscilloscopes Display Compariso

A side-by-side comparison of the 11.6-inch HD display on the Tektronix 3 Series MDO and the 8.5-inch VGA display on the Keysight 3000T X-Series oscilloscope. The same I2C signals are shown on both …

Duration: 1m 7s

Spread Spectrum Clock Analysis With RF vs Time Triggering

See how to stabilize a hardware trigger on the up-down chirp pattern of a spread spectrum clock using a Frequency Deviation vs. Time trigger. The Spectrum View capability on the 4, 5 and 6 Series …

Duration: 2:14

Power Integrity Design and Debug Tools

Explore a collection of test and measurement tools chosen by Tektronix experts perfect for engineers working on power integrity. From measuring ripple on DC power rails to seeing noise on your …

Duration: 1m 26s

Observing the Step Load Response of a Power Supply

After checking the gain and phase margin of a power supply control loop, observing the response of the supply to a step load change lets you watch the control loop in action. In this example, a …

Duration: 01:38

Measuring Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)

Example of the use of an oscilloscope to measure Power Supply Rejection Ratio, in this case for a linear voltage regulator. Power Supply Rejection Ratio or Power Supply Ripple Rejection (PSRR) is …

Duration: 01:34

Measuring Negative Resistance of a DC-DC Converter

Example of how to determine the EMI filter stability and the Middlebrook Criterion. The Middlebrook Criterion is a method for determining if the input filter of a switching mode power supply will …

Duration: 03:13

Measuring Impedance Using TDR Techniques on an Oscilloscope

Examples showing how to use Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) to measure impedance and length of cables and PCB traces as well as printed circuit board dielectric constant and fault location. You …

Duration: 05:42

Measuring an Inductor with DC Bias

This video shows an example of using a line injector and oscilloscope to measure frequency dependent inductance with a 1 A DC Bias current applied to the inductor. Power supplies include inductors …

Duration: 01:49

Introducing the 5 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Experience the 5 Series MSO, the scope that changes everything.

Duration: 1m 3s

How to Measure Current with an Oscilloscope

An oscilloscope is typically set up to measure voltage versus time. But you can configure the oscilloscope to measure current as well. This video shows two very simple methods of using the …

Duration: 1m 32s

Finding root cause of EMI signals with Spectrum View

See how to track down the source of transient RF/EMI emissions with Spectrum View and the RF vs Time triggering capabilities. Clearly determine which PCB signals are causing EMI emissions so that …

Duration: 4:21

Electrical Engineering Students Preview the 3 Series MDO

Aspiring electrical engineers from Queensborough Community College got an early preview of the 3 Series MDO after using an earlier generation Tek scope in their lab class. See (and hear) their …

Duration: 1m 40s

Capturing a Clock Frequency Glitch With RF vs Time Trigger

See how an edge trigger on the RF Frequency Deviation vs Time trace isolates and captures a short duration transient in the frequency of a clock signal. The Spectrum View capability on the 4, 5 …

Duration: 1:55

Built-In Education Features of the TBS1000C and TBS2000B oscilloscopes

Oscilloscopes are often used in educational settings, and our TBS1000C and TBS2000B oscilloscopes includes many features that come standard. Watch this video to learn about the many ways that the …

Duration: 1m 51s

Basic RF Measurements with the 3 Series MDO

With its built-in 1 GHz spectrum analyzer, the 3 Series MDO oscilloscope enables RF engineers to test the latest IoT devices using sub-GHz band without adding any extra cost. The basic RF …

Duration: 04:25

Advanced Power Measurements with Tektronix Oscilloscopes and Picotest Accessories

This Picotest video gives a quick overview of the many power-related measurements that can be made using a Tektronix oscilloscope and Picotest accessories. Advanced power supply tests, such as …

Duration: 1m 49s

700 uΩ Active 2-Port Impedance Measurements

Example of the use of an oscilloscope and signal source to measure sub-milliohm impedance of an active power plane. Source: Arbitrary/function generator (built into 6 Series MSO) …

Duration: 01:39

Introducing the New TBS2000 Oscilloscope

Testing just got easier. Whether you need a scope every day or just every now and then, it’s an affordable scope that delivers class-leading performance. The only thing it’s missing is your …

Duration: 42s

How to Troubleshoot Wi-Fi Module Performance in a System with an MDO4000C Oscilloscope

Get techniques for in-system checks on Wi-Fi or other wireless modules by simultaneously viewing radio output, transceiver power supply, and RS-232 serial control bus. Learn how to optimize …

Duration: 4m 28s

How to Perform Power Supply Measurements with an MDO4000 and DPO4PWR

Take important power supply measurements, including power quality input measurements and switching loss. Learn important preparations, including probe deskew and current probe degauss. See power …

Duration: 4m 48s

How to Locate Sources of Emissions for EMI Troubleshooting Using an MDO4000

Given the approximate frequency of EMI, these techniques will help track down the source of transient RF emissions. They employ a near-field probe with the MDO4000 integrated oscilloscope and …

Duration: 4m 32s

Everyday Design and Debug with an MDO3000 Series Oscilloscope

See a few everyday examples of engineering tasks you can do with this ultimate 6-in-1 integrated instrument.

Duration: 6m 54s

Engineers React to the 5 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Duration: 2:29

5 Series MSO Highlights

Watch this short video to explore some of the great features of the new 5 Series MSO oscilloscope.

Duration: 5m

The Team Behind the 5 Series MSO

Watch some of the team members behind the innovative new Tektronix 5 Series MSO talk about the challenges they faced and how they overcame them.

Duration: 9m 5s

Tektronix MDO4000C vs Keysight MSO-DSO-X 4000A Measurement Comparison

A side-by-side comparison of the same waveform measurements performed on both the Tektronix MDO4000C and the Keysight X 4000A shows different results. This is because the Tektronix MDO4000C …

Duration: 2m 51s

Power Integrity Demo at embeddedworld2019

Are you seeing ALL the noise from your power rails? Lee Morgan, Technical Marketing Manager in EMEA, demos one of our power integrity setups with a 6 Series MSO, our new Power Rail Probes, and an …

Duration: 0h 1m 27s

Tips, Tricks, and Traps - Sharing Test Data across the Bench and into the Cloud Webinar

This webinar compares different methods of untethering your instrument data from your bench. Accessing your data locally and remotely is discussed, from custom Python code to automatic cloud …

Duration: 46m 31s

TekDrive Scope Collaboration in the Cloud Webinar

TekDrive is a file sharing platform for storing, sharing, and collaborating on waveform and analysis data in a much more convenient, efficient, secure, and useful way. In this webinar, you will …

Duration: 47m

Jitter Fundamentals

View this recorded webinar to get a solid overview of jitter components as well as jitter characterization and visualization. Learn how to control Jitter during system design and improve timing …

Duration: 32m 54s

Digitizers and Software for High Energy Physics

Watch as we demonstrate the use of digitizers having high signal integrity and software being used to reliably enable single shot and high-energy physics tests.

Duration: 41:56

5G Vector Analysis MIMO-OTA Webinar

Webinar on applications and trends and solving problems making measurements in 5G MIMO using a scope for wideband analysis. A demonstration shows time and frequency correlation for a power …

Duration: 35:33

5 Series B MSO Oscilloscope Introduction Webinar

In this webinar, Product Manager and engineer Brandon Gould runs through 5 demonstrations of the New 5 Series B MSO oscilloscope. This is a great, detailed overview whether you’re researching the …

Duration: 53:25

The Science Behind The Low Noise

What's the big deal with low noise? We talked to our engineers about how they achieved ground-breaking noise performance in the 6 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope.

Duration: 0h 6m 58s

Video Fun with XYZ plots on the 5 Series MSO

See what happens when you mix a brand new oscilloscope, an apps engineer, and his composite video separator. Yes, you’ll see video on the scope display. But you’ll also learn about using 16-bit …

Duration: 2m 39s

Tips and techniques for setting up your Tektronix 4 Series, 5 Series or 6 Series MSO display

Watch how easy it can be to setup and analyze waveform behavior using the highly intuitive touch interface. Setting up your measurement and debugging your system has never been easier with the …

Duration: 1:51

Practical techniques workshop for Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes

Tektronix Sr. Applications Engineer Alan Wolke leads a workshop on practical tips and techniques for Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes using the Tektronix 6 Series B MSO. - How to remotely access your …

Duration: 37:32

Power Supply Rejection Ratio on an Oscilloscope

Learn how to get optimal results from your power supply design by checking the power supply rejection ratio. This video covers how DC-DC converters or low voltage drop-out regulators (LDOs) …

Duration: 0h 8m 55s

How to Use Wave Inspector to Search and Mark Events

Learn how the Wave Inspector can help you quickly set up event searches and mark all occurrences across the record.

Duration: 1m

How to use FastFrame Segmented memory on the 5 Series MSO oscilloscope

Get a 6-minute introduction to the Fastframe segmented memory feature on the 5 Series MSO. FastFrame enables high-quality data with the efficient use of memory. Learn how to get off the ground …

Duration: 6m 7s

How to use Callouts on the 4 Series, 5 Series and 6 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes

Learn how to annotate test results and methods with “Callouts” for easily documenting important information when sharing data across a team, recreating a measurement at a later date, or delivering …

Duration: 1:42

How to Use Cursors for Manual Measurements

Cursors provide a quick method for making manual measurements. Here's how to use them.

Duration: 58s

How to Use Oscilloscope Visual Triggers Build complex waveform triggers simply by drawing shapes

Learn how to quickly capture bursts just by drawing a couple of boxes, and how to apply logic and add more shapes to capture increasingly complex waveforms. See how visual triggers work on the 5 …

Duration: 4m 5s

How to Recall Built-in Demo Sessions

The 5 Series MSO contains many built-in demo examples. Here are just a few of them.

Duration: 39s

How to Set Up Bus Decode and Triggering

Learn how to quickly trigger and decode serial busses.

Duration: 41s

How to Install 5 Series MSO Firmware

This video demonstrates how to update the firmware on the 5 Series MSO.

Duration: 2m 29s

How to Find Signal Anomalies

The FastAcq feature provides a quick method of finding even the most elusive signal events.

Duration: 101717 - 0:39

How to change the font size on the 4 Series, 5 Series or 6 Series MSO display

Watch how to easily change the font size used on your 4/5/6 Series MSO with just a few clicks. This will make it easier to read measurement values at a distance from your scope or maximize the …

Duration: 1:27

How to Make Automated Measurements

Automated measurements provide quick, precise insights with a simple drag-and-drop.

Duration: 41s

Finding anomalies on a 6 Series B MSO Oscilloscope

Learn how fast waveform update rates help uncover intermittent signal anomalies, and advanced triggering and search techniques can determine how often they occur. For more information on the new …

Duration: 2m 6s

How to get up and running with SignalVu-PC on the 5 and 6 Series MSO

Learn how to configure and get started with SignalVu-PC software and 5 and 6 Series MSOs for vector signal analysis.

Duration: 2:42

Analyzing turn on behavior of a spread spectrum clock with Spectrum View on 4, 5 and 6 Series

See how Spectrum View provides ease-of-use and the ability to achieve optimal views in both RF and Time domains simultaneously when analyzing the turn on behavior of a spread spectrum clock. This …

Duration: 2:32

400G PAM4 Debug Validate

Find the most comprehensive solution available for PAM4 analysis. Find out about the advanced equalization and digital clock recovery, effective error rate analysis, and offline analysis available …

Duration: 1m 51s

A New Way of Performing Multi-Channel Spectrum Analysis on an Oscilloscope

If you're doing mixed frequency/time domain work, Spectrum View makes it easy. Learn how to set up 5 and 6 Series MSOs to display synchronized time and frequency domain views on multiple channels …

Duration: 0h 6m 0s

3 Phase Inverter Motor Drive Analysis (IMDA) on the 5 Series MSO

During the design and validation of systems that utilize 3 Phase power, it can be difficult to correlate control systems and power electronics with the performance of the overall system. Watch how …

Duration: 2:45

MSODPO5000B Series vs Agilent MSODSOX 4000A Series Visual Trigger

This is a side-by-side comparison of the Visual Trigger option on the Tektronix MSO/DPO5000 Series and Zone Triggering on the Agilent DSO-X 4000A Series oscilloscopes. Find out how MSO/DPO5000 …

Duration: 3m 30s

Tektronix MDO4000C vs Keysight MSO-DSO-X 4000A Automated Search Comparison

A side-by-side comparison of the Tektronix MDO4000C and the Keysight 4000 X-Series for one of the most common debug tasks: automated search.

Duration: 2m 33s

MSODPO5000B Series vs Agilent MSODSOX 4000A Series Search and Measurement Comparison

This is a side-by-side comparison of the Tektronix MSO/DPO5000 Series and the Agilent DSO-X 4000A Series oscilloscopes, focusing on the search and measurement functionality of each instrument for …

Duration: 6m 15s

MSODPO5000B Series vs Agilent MSODSOX 4000A Series Overview

This is a side-by-side comparison of the Tektronix MSO/DPO5000 Series and the Agilent DSO-X 4000A Series oscilloscopes. The capabilities of each oscilloscope are evaluated as we walk through the …

Duration: 5m 24s

MSODPO3000 Series vs Agilent MSODSO3000 XSeries Video Accurate Current Measurement

This short video compares the current measurement features of a Tektronix TCP0030 current probe connected to an MSO3054 oscilloscope and an Agilent 1147A current probe connected to an MSO-X 3054A …

Duration: 3m 58s

Making High Resolution Measurements using a Tektronix MSO5000B vs Teledyne LeCroy HDO4000

This video shows some examples of high-resolution measurements using a Tektronix MSO5000B and Teledyne LeCroy HDO4000.

Duration: 5m 27s

Making High Resolution Measurements Tektronix MSO5000B vs Agilent 9000H

This video shows some examples of high-resolution measurements using a Tektronix MSO5000B and Agilent 9000H.

Duration: 7m 13s

USB 31 Debugging When Compliance Measurements Fail for TX

This short video shows how to debug a compliance measurement that has failed by using Tektronix’ Jitter and Eye Diagram Software, DPOJET. Using DPOJET, engineers can go from a compliance …

Duration: 4m 36s

TekScope Datalogging

TekScope PC software, combined with Tektronix oscilloscopes, makes it easy to log waveform data, waveform images and measurements on your PC. Simply set the logging interval, count, and hit Start …

Duration: 5m 29s

TDR Measurements for Power Integrity

See how you can use TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) techniques to better understand power integrity issues and more quickly eliminate issues, like ripple, from your system designs.

Duration: 25:29

TekScope Software for Entry Level Oscilloscopes

Learn how using TekScope software together with entry-level oscilloscopes enables far greater insight into the data captured and far more powerful analysis and sharing capabilities than might be …

Duration: 21:00

Spectrum View Spectrum Analysis and How it Differs from Traditional Oscilloscope FFTs (1 of 3)

The 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO Oscilloscopes employ dedicated digital downconverters on all channels that operate independently of time-domain sample rate and record length. This enables their Spectrum …

Duration: 3:35

Triggering on RF Frequency Changes with Spectrum View Spectrum Analysis (3 of 3)

See how Spectrum View's triggering functionality can be used together with the independent control of time and frequency domains to capture infrequent anomalies. Additional videos: Spectrum View …

Duration: 7:19

Using Spectrum View Spectrum Analysis on Multiple Channels (2 of 3)

For complex troubleshooting, Spectrum View is available on multiple channels. With all Spectrum Time indicators locked and moving together you can see time correlated spectrums across all …

Duration: 4:56

SENT Bus Decode and Trigger on 5 Series MSO

This video shows how to set up automated SENT bus (also known as SAE J2716) decoding, triggering, and search on the 5 Series MSO mixed signal oscilloscope.

Duration: 2m 57s

Resolution Techniques Comparison Tektronix MSO5000B vs Keysight SSeries

Measuring a small signal imposed on a much larger one requires enough vertical scale to capture the large signal, and enough resolution to see the small one. This video shows some best practices …

Duration: 8m 21s

Improve Waveform Quality with Pre-Compensation

See how the pre-compensation feature found on Tektronix Arbitrary Waveform Generators can correct for the negative effects of cables, components, and fixtures on the amplitude and phase of high …

Duration: 6:05

MIMO Processing for Beamforming Analysis

See how the 4, 5, and 6B Series of MSO oscilloscopes provide a platform for multichannel test and measurement of MIMO systems through extension of MATLAB® algorithms for analysis of channel …

Duration: 24:54

Making VNA Measurements Confidently

Get tips on measuring sub-milliohm impedance on a board at low frequencies across surface mount capacitors. See how this VNA measurement is made using a Tektronix 6B Series MSO oscilloscope …

Duration: 15:36

Looking at Analog, Digital and Serial Data Simultaneously with a 6 Series B MSO

See how a 6 Series B MSO can display a decoded serial bus, analog waveforms, and digital timing information for a rich view of your systems. This video shows a decoded SPI bus. For more …

Duration: 2:06

High Speed Serial and Jitter Test for 6 Series B MSO

This demonstration shows the very quick jitter summary on the 6 Series B MSO, which includes an eye diagram, TIE histogram and spectrum, and bathtub plot. For more information on the new 6 …

Duration: 01:58

DPO7000 Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope Virtual Product Demo

Duration:

Demonstration of Automated Automotive Ethernet Compliance Test System

Test automation may be used to check automotive Ethernet transmitters for compliance with the BroadR-Reach, 100BASE-T1 (P802.3bw), and 1000BASE-T1 (802.3bp) standards. This demonstration shows the …

Duration: 0h 4m 52s

Demonstration of Low Noise and High Resolution of 6 Series B MSO

This demonstration shows the clean capture of a small detail with extremely low noise, even on a signal that spans hundreds of volts. For more information on the new 6 Series B MSO visit here.

Duration: 01:54

Cross-Domain Troubleshooting

Watch this demonstration showing how the 6 Series B MSO oscilloscope offers the industry’s best solution for debugging with the ability to optimize fully correlated RF (spectrum) and time-domain …

Duration: 4:38

5G Validation and System Debug

Learn how to perform multi-domain signal analysis of 5G base station and user equipment systems. See the benefits of using a mixed domain oscilloscope for analyzing RF amplifier performance. …

Duration: 6:47

5G New Radio Vector Signal Analysis

Watch to learn how you can simplify several 3GPP 5G New Radio transmitter tests. You’ll see how to verify transmitter characteristics including power, power dynamics, signal quality and RF …

Duration: 8:50

5G Over the Air Measurement

See how MIMO analysis of RF, analog and digital can be performed simultaneously for easy analysis and correlation between both the frequency and time domain while addressing the unmet needs of the …

Duration: 51:53

3 Series MDO Product Overview

Get an overview of the 3 Series MDO. See how to operate the controls -- after the first 3 minutes you'll know everything you need to know to be able to operate the instrument. Learn about making …

Duration: 13m 34s

3 Series MDO Measurement Performance

The 3 Series MDO offers impressive specifications and supports powerful measurement tools. See how to make cursor measurements and automated measurements like peak-to-peak voltage, period, and …

Duration: 2m 48s

3 Series MDO Advanced Built-in Functions

The 3 Series MDO is a versatile addition to any bench. Find out how digital channels can expand your visibility into your designs. Learn about the built-in spectrum analyzer options. See serial …

Duration: 5m 39s

3 Series MDO Integrated Spectrum Analyzer

Learn how the 1 GHz or 3 GHz built-in spectrum analyzers available in the 3 Series MDO can take the place of a stand-alone spectrum analyzer. Learn about specifications, markers, spectrogram …

Duration: 3m 0s

3 Series MDO User Interface Tour

In just a few minutes you'll learn everything you need to know to be able to operate the 3 Series MDO. You'll get a guided tour of the high-definition display, learn how to use the touchscreen to …

Duration: 2m 37s

WLAN and the Tektronix MDO4000B Series

This video shows how the MDO4000B linked to SignalVu-PC can be used to debug and test the integration of a WLAN module in an embedded design. The MDO4000B multi-domain capability helps with the …

Duration: 8m 32s

3 Series MDO 6-In-1 Capabilities

Learn how a modern oscilloscope can provide six different capabilities: 1)Oscilloscope; 2) Spectrum Analyzer; 3) Protocol Analyzer; 4) Logic Analyzer; 5) AFG; 6) DVM/counter.

Duration: 21:35

Time Correlation of Analog Digital and RF Signals

Discover the benefits of seeing your analog, digital, and RF signals time-correlated on one display. Whether you’re integrating Bluetooth, Zigbee or other wireless technologies in your design …

Duration: 4m 26s

USB 20 Decode Trigger and Search

Discover how to use a Tektronix MSO5000B Series Oscilloscope to validate the operation of a High-Speed USB serial bus, using the SR-USB option.

Duration: 6m 19s

Total Product Protection

Sometimes bad things happen to good scopes! Ensure you've got it covered with a Total Product Protection plan from Tektronix, the only coverage plan available for test equipment with accident …

Duration: 1m 2s

MDO4000C Technical Overview Video

The MDO4000C offers the functions of a high-performance mainstream oscilloscope with the flexibility to add a spectrum analyzer, arbitrary / function generator, a logic analyzer, a protocol …

Duration: 2m 50s

MDO3000 Exceptionally Wide Capture Bandwidth

Discover the exceptionally wide capture bandwidth of the integrated spectrum analyzer found in the MDO3000 Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscope.

Duration: 3m 24s

MDO3000 Integrated Logic Analyzer

Monitor More of Your Design with the Integrated Logic Analyzer.

Duration: 2m 48s

MDO3000 Integrated AFG

Generate a Wide Range of Signals with the Integrated Arbitrary/Function Generator.

Duration: 2m 31s

MDO3000 Integrated Protocol Analyzer

Debug Your Serial Buses in Seconds with the Integrated Protocol Analyzer.

Duration: 2m 58s

MDO3000 Integrated Spectrum Analyzer

Uncover Noise Sources and Debug Wireless with the Integrated Spectrum Analyzer.

Duration: 3m

MDO3000 Mixed Domain Oscilloscope

The MDO3000 Mixed Domain Oscilloscope features six integrated instruments, including a spectrum analyzer, function generator and more, giving you the ability to capture analog, digital and RF …

Duration: 56s

MDO3000 Integrated Digital Voltmeter

Perform Quick Measurements with the Integrated Digital Voltmeter.

Duration: 1m 50s

MDO3000 Industry Leading Scope

Find Elusive Signal Problems with the MDO3000 Mixed Domain Oscilloscope.

Duration: 2m 39s

How to Measure Switching and Magnetic Losses

This video looks at how to minimize power losses at the component level and optimize the overall efficiency of a power system. The primary causes of power loss in a power system are the power …

Duration: 1m 51s

How to Measure Converter and Inverter Power Efficiency

Testing power quality is a critical part of any power design process. In this video, our Tektronix expert shares tips and tricks for using an oscilloscopes or power analyzer during design and …

Duration: 2:55

Channel-to-channel Phase Measurements using a 4, 5 or 6 Series MSO

This quick demonstration shows in real-time how phase relationships change based on the relative position of antennas. The phase-coherent digital downconverters (DDCs) in a 6 Series MSO …

Duration: 2:09

TekScope Version 1.40 - What's New?

Watch this video to learn about the new features in TekScope version 1.40, including continuous acquisition, license expiration notification, and IMDA-MECH and WBG-DPT in the pro automotive and …

Duration: 7m 19s

2-Port Shunt Through Impedance Measurement

Example of how to measure 2-Port shunt impedance on your (Voltage Regulator Module) VRM. Power plane impedance is the most common power integrity assessment, and the 2-port shunt through method is …

Duration: 01:48