The Tektronix 2215A is a dual-channel 60 MHz analog oscilloscope engineered for circuit design, industrial controls, telecommunications, and laboratory research. Its 80 mm × 100 mm CRT display with internal graticule delivers clear waveform visualization across DC to 60 MHz bandwidth. The instrument combines dual independent time bases with 10x magnification, advanced triggering modes, and variable holdoff control to isolate and examine signal behavior with precision.
Technical Specifications
Vertical System
• Bandwidth: DC to 60 MHz
• Channels: Dual, with Channel 2 invert capability
• Sensitivity: 2 mV to 5 V/division
• Deflection factor accuracy: ±4% (0°C to +50°C); ±3% (+20°C to +30°C)
• Risetime: 5.8 ns at 60 MHz; 7.0 ns at 50 MHz
• Input coupling: AC, DC, GND
• Input impedance: 1 MΩ ±2%
• Input capacitance: 20 pF ±2 pF
• Bandwidth limiter: Available
Horizontal System
• Time Base A: 0.05 µs/division to 0.5 seconds/division
• Time Base B: 0.05 µs/division to 50 ms/division
• 10x magnifier extends maximum sweep rate to 5 ns/division
• Sweep delay range: 10 div with continuously variable 10:1 vernier
• Delay dial accuracy: ±1.5% of reading past 1 div
• Delay jitter: 10,000:1 (0.01%) of maximum available delay time
• Time Base B accuracy (unmagnified): ±4% (0°C to +50°C); ±3% (+20°C to +30°C)
• Time Base B accuracy (magnified): ±6% (0°C to +50°C); ±5% (+20°C to +30°C)
• A/B sweep separation: ≥3.5 divisions
Triggering System
• Modes: Normal, Automatic, TV Field
• Internal triggering (below 2 MHz): 0.4 divisions minimum amplitude
• Internal triggering (at 60 MHz): 1.5 divisions minimum amplitude
• External triggering (up to 2 MHz): 50 mVp-p
• External triggering (at 60 MHz): 250 mVp-p
• Variable holdoff control with LED trigger indicator
Display & Power
• CRT: 10 kV accelerating potential
• Power input: 90–250 VAC, 48–440 Hz
• Maximum consumption: 40 W / 70 VA
• Line fuse: 250 V, 1 A
• Input voltage rating: 400 V dc + peak ac; 800 V ac p-p to 10 kHz
– Key Features
• Dual independent time bases for simultaneous signal observation
• Five electronically switched vertical display modes
• MIL-T-28800C environmental compliance for field and factory deployment
• Five display modes including A, B, and alternated intensified presentation
• LED-indicated sweep trigger status for operational feedback
