The Tektronix MSO72004C is a 20 GHz mixed-signal oscilloscope built for engineers analyzing complex analog and digital circuits simultaneously. It combines four analog channels with 16 digital logic channels, delivering 12-bit vertical resolution and rise times as fast as 18 ps (10%–90%). With maximum sample rates of 100 GS/s on two channels and record lengths up to 1 Gpts, the instrument captures intricate signal behavior for debugging, validation, and protocol analysis in high-speed applications.
Technical Specifications
Analog Performance
• Analog Bandwidth: 20 GHz (Hardware: 16 GHz)
• Analog Channels: 4
• Rise Time: 18 ps (10%–90%), 14 ps (20%–80%)
• Vertical Resolution: 12 bits
• Input Impedance: 50 Ω
• Maximum Input Voltage: 5 Vrms (DC + peak AC)
• Input Coupling: AC, DC, GND
• Bandwidth Limit: 20 MHz, 200 MHz, Full
Signal Acquisition
• Maximum Sample Rate: 100 GS/s (2 channels), 50 GS/s (4 channels)
• Maximum Record Length: 1 Gpts (62.5 Mpts–1 Gpts available)
• Fastest Waveform Capture Rate: >300,000 waveforms/s per channel
• MultiView Zoom™: 250–500 Megasample
Digital & Logic Analysis
• Digital Channels: 16
• Logic Timing Resolution: 80 ps
Triggering
• Hardware Serial Pattern Trigger: up to 6.25 Gb/s (NRZ, 8b/10b)
• Real-time serial pattern triggering with clock recovery
• Trigger Sensitivity: 500 µV/div to 10 V/div
• Pinpoint® and Visual Trigger capabilities
• Serial Protocol Support: I2C, SPI
Display & Interface
• 15.6-inch capacitive touchscreen
• USB 2.0 (front/rear), 10/100 Ethernet, GPIB, HDMI, DisplayPort
Physical
• Dimensions: 44.45 cm × 22.86 cm × 18.03 cm (10 kg)
• Rackmount: 311 mm H × 480.1 mm W × 546.1 mm D (22.59 kg)
– Key Features
• Simultaneous analog and digital measurement with precise timing correlation
• 80 ps logic timing resolution for synchronous digital validation
• Hardware-based serial triggering eliminates software latency
• Waveform capture exceeding 300,000/s enables transient event detection
• TekVPI, TekConnect, and P-series probe ecosystem support
• Windows operating system with multiple connectivity options
– Typical Applications
• High-speed serial protocol debugging (I2C, SPI up to 6.25 Gb/s)
• Mixed-signal system validation in RF and microwave design
• Digital timing analysis and signal integrity verification
• Embedded system troubleshooting with analog/digital correlation
• Protocol conformance testing and compliance validation
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports TekVPI, TekConnect, P7506, P7508, P7509, P7513, and P7516 probes. Interfaces via USB 2.0, Ethernet, GPIB, HDMI, and DisplayPort for integration into automated test environments and remote monitoring setups.
