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    6 Series B MSO
    The 6 Series B MSO datasheet provides an overview of the product's features, important specifications, and ordering information.
    48W-61716-10
    6 Series MSO
    The 6 Series MSO datasheet provides an overview of the product's features, important specifications, and ordering information.
    48W-61353-22
  • Technical Documents Document Type ReleaseDate
    Oscilloscope Selection Guide
    From basic signal-checking to high-performance analysis, this selection guide gives an overview of the complete range of oscilloscopes from Tektronix. Comparison tables give high-level specifications and features, and indicate the major differences …
    Product Selector Guide
    How to Troubleshoot System Problems Using an Oscilloscope with I2C and SPI Decoding
    THIS APPLICATION NOTE Gives a brief orientation on the physical layer and packet structures of I2C and SPI, with a goal of providing just enough detail to help with troubleshooting Explains how to set up decoding on …
    Application Note
    Debugging SENT Automotive Buses with an Oscilloscope
    THIS APPLICATION NOTE Gives a brief orientation on the physical layer and packet structures of SENT, with a goal of providing just enough detail to help with troubleshooting Explains how to set up decoding on an …
    Application Note
    Debugging CAN, LIN and FlexRay Automotive Buses with an Oscilloscope
    THIS APPLICATION NOTE Gives a brief orientation on the physical layer and packet structures of CAN / CAN FD, LIN, and FlexRay buses, with a goal of providing just enough detail to help with troubleshooting Explains …
    Application Note
    Next-Generation Oscilloscopes Brochure - 3 Series MDO, 4 Series B MSO, 5 Series B MSO, 6 Series B MSO
    User interface designed for both touch and mouse Large touchscreen HD displays (1,920 × 1,080) Integrated spectrum analysis Powerful analysis Automated measurements with trend, histogram, and …
    Brochure
    How Energy Trends and New Testing Requirements are Improving Power Conversion Efficiency
    The demand for efficient power is accelerating as electrification remains a key driver to reduce carbon emissions. Wide bandgap technologies such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) are key enablers today to …
    Primer
    Testing High Power Semiconductor Devices from Inception to Market
    Introduction This primer examines the life cycle of a power semiconductor device and the tremendous variety of test and characterization activities and measurement challenges faced by the engineers involved in each stage …
    Primer
    Power Efficiency Trends in Industrial and Renewable Applications
    Introduction The demand for efficient power is increasing rapidly as digitization and electrification continue to drive productivity and environmental responsibility, respectively. The shift towards decarbonization is driving a change …
    Primer
    MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Trade-In Promotional Offer
    Improve your measurement productivity with a new, state of the art oscilloscope. It is a great time to bring more capability to your bench and replace older oscilloscopes …
    Fact Sheet
    Getting Started with C++ for Test Automation
    This guide will provide you with a source code file you can use to build a C/C++ project that will connect to your oscilloscope and save a screenshot to its local storage and send a copy to your local computer. The steps outlined here walks the …
    How-to Guide
    TekScope PC Waveform Analysis Flyer
    TekScope software delivers the analysis capabilities of the latest Tektronix oscilloscopes to your PC. Analyze waveforms anywhere, anytime. This flyer explains how TekScope software helps with greater productivity, advanced analysis, multi-scope …
    Fact Sheet
    Using Frequency Response Analysis with an Oscilloscope
    Introduction Bode plots are commonly used in analyzing the frequency response of a system. They provide a graphical representation of magnitude and phase over a range of frequencies that can be used to analyze and understand the …
    Application Note
    Programming Interface Translator Technical Brief
    The PI Translator The PI Translator is a simple system. It acts as a "dictionary" that contains a list of legacy commands and their modern counterparts. In addition to direct translation, entries can be configured to alias to multiple modern …
    Technical Brief
    Measuring MDI Mode Conversion Loss for Automotive Ethernet Compliance
    Manufacturers are transitioning to automotive Ethernet for in-vehicle networks to support the data speed performance required for these new systems. To ensure that Ethernet equipment operates correctly in the automotive network, components like …
    Application Note
    Getting Started Controlling Instruments with VISA
    Using the Virtual Instrumentation Software Architecture (VISA) library you can write programs and scripts to control instruments across all of the common physical interfaces available on test instrumentation. This guide shows how to get started using …
    Application Note
    Getting Started with Oscilloscope Automation in C#
    Automating test instrumentation enables consistent test methodology, repeatable measurement results, time savings and reduced risk of human error.  Using easily integrated third-party libraries, C# is an excellent choice for automated test …
    Application Note
    DQ0 Analysis with Oscilloscopes
    Direct quadrature zero (dq0) parameters are important variables in field-oriented control algorithms, but typically exist deep within the control systems. During design optimization and debugging it is advantageous to make these parameters available …
    Whitepaper
    6 Series B MSO Upgrade Guide
    Most of the features of the 6 Series B MSO are field-upgradable, including bandwidth, record length, arbitrary/function generator, logic channels, and protocol support. This fact sheet lists all available post-purchase upgrades.
    Fact Sheet
    Spectrum View: A New Approach to Frequency Domain Analysis on Oscilloscopes
    Debugging embedded systems often involves looking for clues that are hard to discover just by looking at one domain at a time. The ability to look at time and frequency domains simultaneously can offer important insights. Mixed domain …
    Application Note
    XYZs of Oscilloscopes Primer
    After reading this primer, you will be able to: Describe how oscilloscopes work Describe the differences between analog, digital storage, digital phosphor, and digital sampling oscilloscopes Describe electrical waveform types …
    Primer
    Double Pulse Testing Power Semiconductor Devices with a 5 or 6 Series MSO with Built-in Arbitrary Function Generator
    This application note is based on tests developed by Qorvo application engineering using a Tektronix 6 Series MSO. A 5 Series MSO can also be used. The operation of the two instruments is identical, although the 6 Series MSO …
    Application Note
    How to Synchronize 4/5/6 Series MSO Oscilloscopes for Higher Channel Count
    This application note describes three different approaches to synchronizing multiple oscilloscopes to measure more channels than are supported on any single instrument. In this application note you will learn: Things …
    Technical Brief
    Understanding RF Spectrograms and Spectrogram Types
    This technical brief explains what a spectrogram is, and the different types of spectrograms (discontinuous and continuous) along with the relative strengths of each type. Spectrograms from real-time spectrum analyzers, vector signal analysis …
    Technical Brief
    Real time DQ0 analysis of Field Oriented Control (FOC) systems
    Currently designers measure direct-quadrature-zero (dq0) with custom built embedded control software and additional hardware using FPGA for Field Oriented Control (FOC). This is a complex and expensive task. It requires access to probing points on …
    Whitepaper
    Power Distribution Network and Power Rail Measurement Solution
    Learn about our most popular oscilloscope-based solution for power distribution and power integrity analysis. It combines a 5 or 6 Series MSO oscilloscope with software and probes into a single orderable line item. This high-performance set-up …
    Fact Sheet
    Double Pulse Testing for Power Semiconductor Devices with an Oscilloscope and Arbitrary Function Generator
    Introduction Semiconductor materials used in power electronics are transitioning from silicon to wide bandgap semiconductors such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) due to their superior performance in automotive and …
    Application Note
    Validating MIPI C-PHY Bus Activity
    Read our application note on MIPI C-PHY decoding.  After a brief overview of the physical layer and packet structures of C-PHY, you'll learn how to set up decoding, interpret serial bus data, and useful searching options on an offline Tektronix …
    Application Note
    Expand the Analysis Capability of Your Oscilloscopes with TekScope PC Analysis Software
    TekScope PC Analysis Software provides a very flexible environment for waveform visualization, advanced measurements, serial protocol decode of a wide variety of buses, and many analysis tools. This application note discusses how TekScope PC Software …
    Application Note
    Electric Vehicle (EV) Powertrain Analysis and Troubleshooting Flyer
    Tektronix oscilloscopes, probes and analysis tools combine to provide a comprehensive solution for debugging and validating electric vehicle traction inverters and motors.  Learn about an ideal system for EV powertrain measurements with this 2-page …
    Brochure
    Application Software Bundles for the 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO Oscilloscopes
    Application bundles are a great alternative to purchasing individual options, especially if you plan to address diverse applications with your oscilloscope. Compared to individual options, these specially designed bundles: Offer better value …
    Brochure
    5G NR Multi-Channel System Troubleshooting
    5G systems rely on a combination of digital, analog and RF signals. Being able to analyze signals across multiple domains is critical to finding interference, glitches, spurs, drop-outs, and other errors.  Our white paper takes you through a typical …
    Whitepaper
    Applying Pre-Compensation to Flatten Response
    When generating wideband signals, minor impedance discontinuities in the interconnect cables can affect the amplitude and phase flatness. At the same time, as signal frequencies increase, they can be subject to the analog bandwidth and sinx/x rolloff …
    Whitepaper
    Getting Started with Oscilloscope Automation and Python
    Engineers across many industries use automation to extend the capabilities of their oscilloscopes, and many engineers are using Python. The free programming language Python has significant advantages for …
    Technical Brief
    Tektronix Software Solutions for Remote Educational Lab Challenges
    With Tektronix software platforms like TekDrive and TekScope, students no longer need to be in the lab or classroom to get hands-on experience with oscilloscopes.  This application note discusses how TekDrive, TekScope, and other Tektronix software …
    Application Note
    Re-Imagine 5G Measurements
    SignalVu Vector Signal Analysis Software offers a broad range of RF measurements and is available for both Tektronix spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes, including the 6 Series B MSO and DPO70000SX Series oscilloscopes. The …
    Brochure
    Making Measurements on 3-Phase Motor Drives with an Oscilloscope
    This primer describes methods for making measurements using inverter, motor and drive analysis software on oscilloscopes to provide stable, accurate electrical measurements on the inputs, DC buses, and outputs of variable frequency …
    Primer
    MIPI Debug and Conformance Testing Challenges and Solutions
    Technical Brief
    TekDrive Collaborative Data Workspace Flyer
    TekDrive is a collaborative data workspace that provides an oscilloscope-to-cloud software solution for instant data sharing and recall on an oscilloscope, PC, phone, or tablet.  This document highlights how TekDrive helps you stay productive while …
    Brochure
    Measuring the Control Loop Response of a Power Supply Using an Oscilloscope
    Most power supplies and regulators are designed to maintain a constant voltage over a specified current range. To accomplish this goal, they are essentially amplifiers with a closed feedback loop. An ideal supply needs to respond …
    Technical Brief
    Effective Measurement of Signals in Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Electronics Systems
    Introduction After years of research and design, Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices are rapidly being designed into a variety of power electronics applications. The shift from silicon to SiC is driving new energy …
    Technical Brief
    Software for the Education Lab
    Reliable and easy-to-use software to enhance the remote education experience Tektronix offers a range of efficient and intuitive remote education solutions that combine with our oscilloscopes, DMMs, data acquisition systems, or other …
    Fact Sheet
    Comparing the Traditional Oscilloscope FFT to Spectrum View Spectrum Analysis for Measuring Power Supply Control Loop Frequency Response
    New Tektronix oscilloscopes incorporate spectrum analysis using digital downconverters in each channel. The resulting displays are called Spectrum View. Using Spectrum View to generate Bode plots for power supply control loop frequency response …
    Whitepaper
    Characterizing Self-Generated EMI for Wireless and IoT Products with 4, 5 or 6 Series MSO Oscilloscopes
    Introduction An increasing number of manufacturers are adding or retrofitting wireless technology into new or existing products. The products that are benefiting include mobile, household, industrial, scientific, and medical devices …
    Application Note
    Verifying ESD Simulator Performance Using an Oscilloscope
    THIS APPLICATION NOTE Is intended to help designers verify the shape of current pulses from ESD simulators prior to compliance or precompliance testing Covers some basic theory on ESD Describes a basic testing system for ESD simulators …
    Application Note
    Solutions for RADAR and Electronic Warfare
    PRODUCTS FOR THE ENTIRE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE Tektronix offers a wide range of hardware and software built to help you design and test mission-critical RF systems, such as military comms, radar and electronic warfare—from …
    Brochure
    Troubleshooting ESD Failures Using an Oscilloscope
    THIS APPLICATION NOTE Is intended to help designers learn troubleshooting techniques for ESD compliance failures Covers some basic theory on ESD Describes a basic testing system for ESD troubleshooting, including an H …
    Application Note
    Advanced Radar Analysis: Tools for Measuring Modern Radar Application Note
    Introduction In designing modern electronic warfare and radar systems, you face significant challenges. You must develop solutions with the flexibility and adaptability required for next-generation threat detection and avoidance. To succeed, you …
    Application Note
    Rohde & Schwarz RTP Series vs. 6 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Comparison
    Oscilloscope Performance Specs Tektronix 6 Series B MSO ✔ 10 GHz & 50 GS/s on two channels     10 GHz & 25 GS/s on four channels ✔ Up to 64 digital channels (500MHz …
    Competitive
    Rohde & Schwarz RTO2000 Series vs. 6 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Comparison
    This fact sheet compares important specifications and features of the Tektronix 6 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to those of the Rohde & Schwarz RTO2000 Series.
    Competitive
    Keysight S-Series vs. 6 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Comparison
    Oscilloscope Performance Specs Tektronix 6 Series B MSO ✔ 10 GHz & 50 GS/s on two channels     10 GHz & 25 GS/s on four channels ✔ Up to 64 digital channels (500MHz …
    Competitive
    Keysight MXR Series vs. 6 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Comparison
    Oscilloscope Performance Specs Tektronix 6 Series B MSO ✔ 10 GHz max BW & 50 GS/s max SR ✔ 10 GHz & 25 GS/s on four channels ✗ 5 GHz & 12.5 GS/s on eight channels ✔ …
    Competitive
    LeCroy WavePro HD Series vs. 6 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Comparison
    Oscilloscope Performance Specs Tektronix 6 Series B MSO ✔ 10 GHz & 50 GS/s on two channels     10 GHz & 25 GS/s on four channels ✔ Up to 64 digital channels (500MHz …
    Competitive
    Verifying Power Supply Sequencing with an 8-Channel Oscilloscope
    THIS APPLICATION NOTE Explains how to measure turn-on and turn-off delays when the power supply is controlled by connecting and disconnecting the AC mains input Explains how to make turn-on and turn-off timing measurements …
    Application Note
    Using Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes to Find and Diagnose Jitter Caused by Power Integrity Problems
    THIS APPLICATION NOTE Describes the connection between signal integrity, specifically jitter, and power integrity Gives a brief review of jitter measurements and terminology, including eye diagrams and jitter …
    Application Note
    Step by Step EMI Troubleshooting with 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO Oscilloscopes
    THIS APPLICATION NOTE Is designed help product designers or EMC engineers learn the basics of EMC and EMI troubleshooting and debug Introduces a 3-step process for EMI Troubleshooting Gives an overview of Radiated and …
    Application Note
    Achieve Higher Vertical Resolution for More Precise Measurements
    Introduction Higher vertical resolution has long been a goal of oscilloscope designers, driven by the needs of engineers to measure finer detail on signals. However, delivering additional resolution means more than adding bits to the …
    Whitepaper
    Jitter Testing for 1000BASE-T Ethernet Compliance Application Note
    This Application Note Describes test fixtures and test modes for jitter tests Explains types of jitter tests Details the procedure for jitter testing with an exposed clock 10BASE-T, 100BASE-Tx and …
    Technical Brief
    Working Remotely with Tektronix Oscilloscopes Running the Windows Operating System
    There are several approaches you can take to work remotely with Tektronix oscilloscopes. The available techniques differ somewhat between instruments that run the Windows operating system and instruments that do not. This guide will …
    Technical Brief
    Working Remotely with Tektronix Oscilloscopes
    There are several approaches you can take to work remotely with Tektronix oscilloscopes. The available techniques differ somewhat between instruments that run the Windows operating system and instruments that do not. This guide is designed to help …
    Technical Brief
    EMI Troubleshooting with the Latest-Generation Oscilloscopes
    Introduction EMI/EMC regulations help to ensure reliable operation and safety for users of electrical and electronic equipment. Regulations limit the allowable radiated emissions …
    Application Note
    Serial Support Using Tektronix Oscilloscopes and Optional Software
    Tektronix oscilloscopes offer a portfolio of optional analysis capabilities to simplify serial bus debug or compliance verification. This selection matrix shows which serial standards are supported by each of the oscilloscope series.
    Product Selector Guide
    Power Supply Measurement and Analysis with 4/5/6-PWR Application Software
    Introduction Today’s power supply designers are faced with increasing pressure to achieve power conversion efficiencies of 90% and even higher. This trend is driven by demand for longer battery life in portable electronics, the Internet of things …
    Application Note
    Automated Compliance Testing of MIPI D-PHY Physical Layer
    The MIPI Alliance has defined tests to ensure that MIPI D-PHY transmitter designs conform to MIPI standards.  D-PHY compliance testing is usually performed using an oscilloscope and may be automated to speed up testing, reduce errors and simplify …
    Application Note
    Decoding and Searching MIPI I3C Bus Activity with an Oscilloscope
    THIS APPLICATION NOTE Gives a brief orientation on the physical layer and packet structures of I3C with the goal of providing just enough detail to help with troubleshooting Explains how to set up decoding on an oscilloscope …
    Application Note
    Automated Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Measurements
    Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) is a popular signaling system for applications requiring high speed data transfers using low power. This application note explains the basic elements of LVDS signaling, details measurements based on an …
    Application Note
    Making Higher Accuracy Oscilloscope Measurements
    Introduction One of the most important functional blocks in a digital oscilloscope is the analog-to-digital converter or ADC. This technical brief explains why ADC resolution (number of bits) has become a more important consideration in …
    Technical Brief
    Physical Layer Compliance Testing for 1000BASE-T Ethernet
    Engineers designing or validating the 1000BASE-T Ethernet physical layer on their products need to perform a wide range of tests, quickly, reliably and efficiently. This application note describes the tests that ensure …
    Application Note
    Measuring Power Supply Switching Loss with an Oscilloscope
    Introduction With the demand for improving power efficiency and extending the operating time of battery-powered devices, the ability to analyze power loss and optimize power supply efficiency is more critical than ever …
    Application Note
    Ensuring the Performance and Conformance of In-Vehicle Networks for New-Generation Automobiles
    When comparing past, present and future automobiles, one trend is clear: cars have become data centers on wheels. Within each vehicle, the volume of data from safety systems, onboard sensors, navigation systems, and so on and the reliance on that …
    Primer
    Automotive Ethernet: See the True Signal
    Introduction As the move toward Automotive Ethernet technology in vehicles accelerates, comprehensive design validation is vital to ensure interoperability and reliable operation across multiple ECUs. In this application note, we will provide …
    Application Note
    Characterizing and Troubleshooting Jitter with Your Oscilloscope
    THIS APPLICATION NOTE Gives a brief orientation of simple timing analysis measurements on clock signals Explains how to interpret timing and jitter measurements Gives examples of measurements on non-modulated clocks …
    Application Note
    Probing Techniques for Accurate Voltage Measurements on Power Supplies with Oscilloscopes
    This application note describes considerations and techniques for making accurate voltage measurements on power converters with an oscilloscope, especially as they relate to probe selection and application. It includes two examples for …
    Application Note
    Getting Started with Power Rail Measurements Application Note
    Most of today’s electronic designs require many different supply voltages to function properly. In fact, many components within a given circuit require multiple voltages. This is especially true with highly-integrated system on chip and …
    Application Note
    Using FastFrame Segmented Memory on the 4/5/6 Series MSO
    Introduction Debug and verification of complex systems present many technical challenges, including capturing and visualizing multiple infrequent or intermittent events, such as serial data packets, laser pulses, and glitches …
    Technical Brief
    Visual Triggers: Graphical Methods for Capturing Bursts and Other Complex Signals on Oscilloscopes
    Visual triggers allow you to build triggers by thinking in terms of wave shapes. This technical brief starts by explaining how to quickly capture bursts of specific length by drawing boxes on an oscilloscope display. It then describes how to apply …
    Technical Brief
    In-circuit Measurement of Inductors and Transformers with an Oscilloscope
    THIS APPLICATION NOTE Reviews the basic theory of inductors and transformers, especially as it relates to in-circuit measurements Explains how to use an oscilloscope and appropriate probes to measure inductor and transformer …
    Application Note
    Measuring Digital Clock Stability and Jitter with an Oscilloscope
    Introduction Clocks are the heartbeats of embedded systems, providing timing references and synchronization between components, subsystems,and entire systems. Incorrect clock signal amplitudes and timing can prevent reliable …
    Application Note
    Debugging SPMI Power Management Buses with an Oscilloscope
    Introduction Increasingly, mobile devices and other portable designs are adopting System Power Management Interface (SPMI) protocol for multimaster, multi-slave systems to monitor and dynamically control supply voltages based on real …
    Application Note
    Troubleshooting USB 2.0 Problems with Your Oscilloscope
    Learn the basics of the USB 2.0 physical layer to help you troubleshoot bus problems or system issues.  Learn how to set up and interpret the results when using automated decoding, triggering, and search on an oscilloscope equipped with USB 2.0 bus …
    Application Note
    Troubleshooting Ethernet Problems with your Oscilloscope
    This Application Note: •     Gives a brief orientation on the physical layer and packet structure of Ethernet, with a goal of providing just enough detail to help with troubleshooting •     Explains how to set up decoding on an oscilloscope …
    Application Note
    Understanding and Performing USB 2.0 Electrical Testing and Debugging
    THIS APPLICATION NOTE WILL Provide a basic understanding of USB 2.0 physical layer measurements and electrical compliance testing (electrical and high-speed tests) Describe automated testing with TekExpress-based USB 2.0 …
    Application Note
    Troubleshooting Multiple-bus Systems Using FlexChannel Input Channels Tech Brief
    Troubleshooting embedded systems with multiple processors, sensors, actuators, communications and human interfaces, often demands more than the 2 or 4 measurement channels available on most oscilloscopes.  More channels can help up to a point, but a …
    Technical Brief
    Making Accurate Current Measurements on Power Supplies with Oscilloscopes
    This application note describes considerations and techniques for making accurate current measurements on power converters using an oscilloscope and a current probe. When used in conjunction with an oscilloscope’s voltage measurements …
    Application Note
    How-To Guide: tm_devices for Python
    Use our guide to get started programming test instruments in Python. Learn about the basics of programmatic interfaces and how to download and run an example.  Then learn more about our solutions for test automation, including Python-based automation …
    How-to Guide
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