The Tektronix 671-4379 Connection Converter is an interface adapter designed to bridge different connector types within the Tektronix instrument ecosystem. It facilitates compatibility between Tektronix instruments and accessories, enabling seamless integration into high-performance test and measurement setups. Operating across DC to 50 GHz bandwidth, this converter supports demanding applications in semiconductor characterization, high-speed communications, and circuit board analysis.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: DC to 50 GHz
• Associated system architecture: Modular
• Associated system programmability: Fully programmable
• User interface (associated systems): Microsoft Windows-based graphical user interface
– Key Features
The 671-4379 integrates with the Tektronix 8000 Series of sampling oscilloscopes, including the CSA8000 and TDS8000 platforms. These systems deliver exceptional vertical resolution and fast update rates for time-domain analysis. The converter maintains compatibility with the TekConnect interface family, which provides signal fidelity with useful bandpass up to 33 GHz and maintains a 50 Ω environment with low VSWR. TekConnect adapter options include the TCA-SMA (DC to ≥18 GHz), TCA-292MM (DC to ≥25 GHz), and TCA-292D (DC to ≥33 GHz) for direct connection to standard RF connectors.
– Typical Applications
• High-speed optical and electrical communications measurement
• Semiconductor device and circuit testing
• Time-domain reflectometry (TDR) characterization of circuit boards, IC packages, and cables
• High-performance computer applications requiring broadband signal acquisition
– Compatibility & Integration
The 671-4379 is designed as a component within Tektronix’s modular 8000 Series ecosystem. Its interface adaptation capability ensures optimal signal integrity across different measurement configurations. The converter bridges various high-speed connector standards, making it essential for labs requiring flexible interface solutions across multiple Tektronix instruments and accessories.
