The Tektronix MSO4104 is a 1 GHz mixed-signal oscilloscope engineered for comprehensive analog and digital signal analysis. Four analog channels and 16 digital channels enable simultaneous acquisition and measurement of up to 20 signals, making it ideal for validating complex system designs. The instrument captures data at 5 GS/s across all channels with a 10 M point record length on each, providing both long-window signal observation and detailed transient characterization. MagniVu™ ultra-high resolution mode delivers 60.6 ps timing resolution at 16.5 GS/s for precise edge timing and anomaly detection.
Advanced triggering capabilities include pulse width, logic, and setup/hold triggering with event-based delay up to 9,999,999 events. Optional serial protocol triggering and decode covers I2C, SPI, USB, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, RS-232/422/485/UART, and I2S/LJ/RJ/TDM buses. The 10.4-inch XGA color display supports waveform capture rates exceeding 50,000 waveforms per second, enabling rapid anomaly identification in production and field environments.
Technical Specifications
• Analog Channels: 4 at 1 GHz bandwidth
• Digital Channels: 16
• Maximum Simultaneous Signals: 20 (analog + digital)
• Sample Rate: 5 GS/s (all channels)
• Record Length: 10 M points per channel; MagniVu™ 10,000 points at 16.5 GS/s
• Timing Resolution: 60.6 ps (MagniVu™ mode)
• Waveform Capture Rate: >50,000 wfm/s
• Vertical Resolution: 8 bits
• Vertical Sensitivity: 200 mV (DC to 50 MHz), 500 mV (at 250 MHz)
• Vertical Dynamic Range: 10.24 divisions
• Time Window: 2 ms maximum (all channels at rated sample rate)
• Display: 10.4-inch XGA color
• Trigger Modes: Auto, Normal, Single
• Trigger Coupling: DC, HF reject (>50 kHz), LF reject (<50 kHz), Noise reject
• Trigger Holdoff: 20 ns to 8 s
• Trigger Delay (Time): 4 ns to 8 s
• Trigger Delay (Events): 1 to 9,999,999 events
• Automated Measurements: 29
• Analysis Tools: Waveform histograms, FFT analysis
• Probe Interface: TekVPI (active, differential, current probes)
– Key Features
• Pulse width and logic triggering with per-channel threshold configuration
• Multichannel setup and hold triggering for timing validation
• Optional serial protocol triggering and automated decode
• Parallel bus triggering with automated search capability
• Wave Inspector® controls for efficient waveform navigation
– Typical Applications
• Design verification and timing analysis
• Multi-protocol signal troubleshooting
• Production test and characterization
• Transient event capture and analysis
– Compatibility & Integration
TekVPI probe interface supports active probes, differential probes, and current probes for flexible signal conditioning.
