Tektronix MSO5054 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, 500 MHz, 4+16 channel, 5 GS/s

The Tektronix MSO5054 is a 500 MHz mixed-signal oscilloscope that captures and analyzes analog and digital signals simultaneously across 4 analog and 16 digital channels. The instrument delivers 5 GS/s real-time sampling on analog channels with up to 400 GS/s equivalent-time sampling capability, making it ideal for debugging complex digital and mixed-signal designs.

Technical Specifications

Analog Channels
• 4 input channels, 500 MHz bandwidth (–3 dB), 700 ps rise time
• 8-bit vertical resolution, expandable to >11 bits with Hi-Res sampling
• DC gain accuracy: ±1.5%, derated at 0.10%/°C above 30 °C
• Input coupling: AC, DC
• Input impedance: 1 MΩ or 50 Ω selectable
• 50 Ω maximum input: 5 VRMS, peaks ≤±20 V
• Vertical position range: ±5 divisions

Digital Channels
• 16 input channels, 500 MS/s maximum sample rate (2 ns resolution)
• MagniVu mode: 16.5 GS/s (60.6 ps resolution) on 10k-point window
• Minimum detectable pulse width: 1 ns
• Channel-to-channel skew: 200 ps typical
• Maximum toggle rate: 500 MHz at minimum swing
• Per-channel programmable thresholds: TTL, ECL, or user-defined (±40 V range)
• Threshold accuracy: ±(100 mV + 3% of setting)
• Maximum input voltage: ±42 Vpeak
• Input impedance: 100 kΩ with 3 pF probe loading
• Input dynamic range: 30 Vp-p ≤200 MHz, 10 Vp-p >200 MHz
• Minimum voltage swing: 400 mV

Horizontal System
• Maximum real-time sample rate: 5 GS/s (analog)
• Maximum equivalent-time sampling: 400 GS/s
• Record length: 12.5M standard, expandable to 25M, 50M, 125M, or 250M with MultiView zoom
• Maximum capture duration at 5 GS/s: 25 ms
• Time base: 12.5 ps/div to 1000 s/div
• Time resolution (ET/IT mode): 2.5 ps/div
• Delay range: –10 to 1000 s
• Channel deskew range: ±75 ns
• Time base accuracy: ±5 ppm over ≥1 ms intervals

– Key Features

• Wave Inspector controls for efficient waveform navigation and search
• MyScope® custom control windows for personalized analysis workflows
• Automated measurements to accelerate debugging cycles
• High-resolution display with Windows operating system
• Flexible record length options for extended signal capture

– Typical Applications

• Digital design validation and embedded system debugging
• Mixed-signal protocol analysis and signal integrity verification
• High-speed digital circuit characterization

– Compatibility & Integration

Windows-based platform integrates into existing laboratory environments and supports standard test automation workflows.