The Tektronix DSA8200 Digital Serial Analyzer is a high-performance sampling oscilloscope engineered for characterization, validation, and compliance verification of gigabit transmitters and signal paths. Built on a modular architecture, it delivers advanced Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR), interconnect analysis, and serial data measurements across electrical and optical domains with jitter performance.
Technical Specifications
• TDR Bandwidth: Up to 50 GHz
• TDR Rise Time: 15 ps reflected, 12 ps incident
• Timebase Jitter: 800 fsRMS (standard); <200 fsRMS with Phase Reference module
• Acquisition Jitter: 200 fs with Phase Reference module
• Electrical Module Bandwidth: 12 GHz to over 70 GHz
• S-Parameter Dynamic Range: Up to –70 dB (with IConnect® software and true-differential TDR modules)
• Optical Module Bandwidth: 30 GHz (80C11 module)
• Optical Wavelength Range: 1100 to 1650 nm (80C11 module)
• Optical Test Rates: 155 Mb/s to 14+ Gb/s; 40 Gb/s and 100 Gb/s capable with specific modules
• Channel Configuration: Up to four true-differential TDR or electrical channel pairs
• Module Slots: Six available for simultaneous clock recovery, Phase Reference, and acquisition modules
– Key Features
• Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) and Time Domain Transmission (TDT) analysis
• Serial Data Network Analysis (SDNA)
• S-parameter measurements with true-differential TDR modules
• Ultra-low jitter floor for high-speed signal acquisition
• Time and amplitude histograms, mask testing, and statistical measurements
• Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) signal acquisition and measurement
• Comprehensive communication measurements: OMA, SSC profile, jitter, noise, and BER calculations
• Automated ITU/ANSI/IEEE mask testing with built-in standards: SONET/SDH, FC, Ethernet
• Modular plug-in architecture supporting electrical, optical, and accessory modules
– Typical Applications
• Gigabit transmitter and signal path characterization
• Compliance verification for serial data standards
• Interconnect analysis and signal impairment measurement
• Bit Error Rate (BER) calculations for emerging serial data technologies
• High-speed optical and electrical signal validation
– Compatibility & Integration
Accepts true-differential TDR modules, electrical modules, optical modules (including 80C11 for long wavelength signals), clock recovery modules, and Phase Reference modules. Integrates with IConnect® software for advanced S-parameter analysis.
