The Tektronix MSO71254C is a 12.5 GHz mixed-signal oscilloscope built for high-speed analog and digital signal analysis in embedded systems and complex debugging environments. It combines four analog channels with 16 digital channels, delivering simultaneous characterization of mixed-signal designs. The instrument captures signals at up to 50 GS/s across all four analog channels, or up to 100 GS/s on two channels, with deep memory reaching 250 Mpts and waveform capture rates exceeding 300,000 wfms/s. Advanced triggering—including real-time serial trigger at 6.25 Gb/s, pattern triggering, and Pinpoint® triggering—isolates elusive events. Digital channels provide 80 ps timing resolution and iCapture® capability to view analog characteristics without probe changes. The platform supports protocol analysis for PCI Express (Gen 1/2/3), MIPI D-PHY, Ethernet, USB 2.0, and over 150 industry-standard communications masks. DPOJET jitter and eye-diagram measurement, Serial Data Link Analysis (SDLA) Visualizer, and automated compliance testing accelerate validation of serial data links and signal integrity.
Technical Specifications
• Analog bandwidth: 12.5 GHz
• Analog channels: 4
• Digital channels: 16
• Maximum real-time sample rate: 50 GS/s (four channels) or 100 GS/s (two channels)
• Digital timing resolution: 80 ps
• Simultaneous timing measurements: Up to 20 channels
• Standard record length: 62.5 Mpts (62 MS)
• Maximum record length: 250 Mpts, up to 500 MS (four channels) or 1 GS (two channels) with options
• Maximum waveform capture rate: >300,000 wfms/s per channel
• Real-time serial trigger: 6.25 Gb/s NRZ or 8b/10b patterns with clock recovery
– Key Features
• iCapture® analog viewing of digital channels without probe reconnection
• MultiView Zoom™ for deep-memory navigation
• Visual Trigger, Pattern Triggering, and Pinpoint® event isolation
• Search and Mark waveform and serial pattern matching
• DPOJET Advanced Jitter and Eye Diagram Measurement (standard)
• SDLA Visualizer for de-embedding and true circuit behavior analysis
– Protocol Support & Analysis
• PCI Express (Gen 1/2/3), MIPI D-PHY (CSI, DSI), 8b/10b encoded buses
• Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
• USB 2.0, HSIC, MIL-STD-1553B
• Over 150 communications masks
• Automated compliance testing for PCI Express, Ethernet, MIPI D-PHY, USB 3.0, HDMI
– Connectivity
• USB 2.0 host ports (front and rear) for data storage, printing, and peripherals
