The Tektronix 1735 is a multi-format waveform monitor for high-definition and standard-definition television production. It delivers real-time analysis of composite or component video signals across six wide-bandwidth input channels, supporting HD, 525-line/60-field, and 625-line/50-field standards with both tri-level and bilevel sync signals. Purpose-built for broadcast and medical video monitoring, the instrument combines precise timing measurements with flexible signal comparison and display modes.
Technical Specifications
Video Input Channels & Bandwidth
• Six wide-bandwidth input channels
• Full 30 MHz analog video bandwidth
• Composite or component signal types
• Input impedance greater than 15 kΩ
• Return loss greater than 35 dB from 50 kHz to 30 MHz (power on or off)
Frequency Response
• Flat response: 50 kHz to 30 MHz within 2%
• Filter mode: Greater than 20 dB attenuation at 20 MHz
• Response within 1% of flat response at 15 kHz
• Input amplifiers provide flat frequency response through 30 MHz
Timing Measurements
• Timing accuracy: 1 µs/div within 2%; 0.2 µs/div within 3%
• Linearity within 1%
• Differential linearity within 2%
• Horizontal magnifier for calibrated timing measurements
• Channel subtraction mode for bowtie signal analysis
• Display up to three signals side-by-side or overlaid
Line and Field Selection
• Full frame line select with on-screen line number readout
• Line magnification: approximately ×25 (one and three line modes), ×10 (two line mode)
• Field magnification: approximately ×20
• Predefined line recall and front-panel selection
• Selected line intensification in field-rate display and picture monitor output
Signal Processing
• DC restoration or unclamped display modes
• Dual filter mode: one line or field low-pass filtered, one unfiltered
• Signal offset capability for accurate comparison (two or three channels)
• Ground-referenced inputs
– Typical Applications
• Broadcast television production monitoring
• Medical video signal analysis
• HD and standard-definition video quality assurance
• Real-time timing and synchronization validation
• Multi-channel signal comparison and troubleshooting
