The Tektronix MSO5204 is a 2 GHz mixed-signal oscilloscope that simultaneously captures analog and digital signals with high fidelity and speed. It combines four analog channels with 16 digital channels, delivering real-time sample rates up to 10 GS/s on one or two analog channels, or 5 GS/s across all four. The 175 ps rise time and 2 GHz bandwidth enable precise measurement of fast transients and complex signal interactions. Engineers gain visibility into system behavior through Wave Inspector® controls and FastAcq™ technology, accelerating debug cycles on intricate designs.
Technical Specifications
Analog Channels
• 4 input channels with 2 GHz bandwidth (–3 dB)
• 175 ps rise time (calculated)
• 10 GS/s real-time sampling (one or two channels); 5 GS/s (all four channels)
• 400 GS/s equivalent-time sampling
• 8-bit vertical resolution (>11 bits with Hi Res)
• ±1.5% DC gain accuracy (derated 0.10%/°C above 30 °C)
• 1 MΩ or 50 Ω selectable input impedance
• 300 VRMS CAT II maximum (1 MΩ, peaks ≤±425 V); 5 VRMS maximum (50 Ω, peaks ≤±20 V)
• Random noise ≤180 μV + 8.0% of V/div (1 MΩ) or ≤150 μV + 6.0% of V/div (50 Ω)
• Record lengths from 12.5M to 250M points with optional configurations
• Time base range 12.5 ps/div to 1000 s/div
• ±5 ppm time base accuracy over ≥1 ms intervals
Digital Channels
• 16 channels (D15–D0) with 500 MS/s maximum sample rate (2 ns resolution)
• Per-channel thresholds: TTL, ECL, or user-defined (±40 V range)
• ±100 mV + 3% threshold accuracy
• ±42 V peak maximum input; 30 Vp-p dynamic range ≤200 MHz
• 100 kΩ input impedance with 3 pF probe loading
Horizontal System
• 12.5 ps/div to 1000 s/div time base
• ±75 ns channel-to-channel deskew range
• 25 ms maximum acquisition duration at highest sample rate
– Key Features
• Four analog and sixteen digital inputs for complete system visibility
• AC or DC input coupling on analog channels
• ≥100:1 channel-to-channel isolation at ≤100 MHz; ≥30:1 at >100 MHz
• MultiView Zoom™ capability supporting up to 250 Megapoint records
– Typical Applications
• Mixed-signal design validation and troubleshooting
• Complex digital timing analysis with concurrent analog measurement
• High-speed serial protocol debugging
• Power delivery network characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
The MSO5204 accepts standard oscilloscope probes and operates with 1 MΩ or 50 Ω termination for flexible measurement configurations across analog and digital domains.
