The Tektronix TAS465 is a 100 MHz analog oscilloscope built for signal analysis across electronics testing, circuit design, and educational environments. Its dual-channel architecture, 3.5 ns rise time, and comprehensive triggering suite enable precise waveform capture and measurement. The instrument combines vertical sensitivity down to 2 mV/div, dual time-base sweep capability, and video trigger support with intuitive measurement cursors and automated setup functions—delivering the performance needed for bench-level diagnostics and production test applications.
Technical Specifications
Vertical System
• Bandwidth: 100 MHz
• Channels: 2
• Vertical sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 5 V/div
• Deflection factor accuracy: ±2.5%
• Input coupling: AC, DC, GND
• Bandwidth limit: 20 MHz (per-channel)
Horizontal System
• Time base: Dual
• Main sweep range: 0.5 s/div to 20 ns/div
• Delayed sweep range: 5 ms/div to 20 ns/div
• Horizontal accuracy: ±2% (±3% at X10)
Trigger Capabilities
• Modes: AUTO LEVEL, AUTO, NORMAL, TV LINE, TV FIELD, SGL SEQ
• Video trigger with trigger/ground reference indicator
• Trigger delay: RUNS AFTER DELAY, TRIGGERS AFTER DELAY, TV LINE
Display & Measurement
• CRT: Monochrome, 8 cm × 10 cm
• CRT system voltage: 14 kV nominal
• Measurement cursors and CRT readout
• Auto setup with setup store/recall
• Z-axis input: Positive voltage decreases intensity; +2 V blanks trace usable to 20 MHz
Electrical
• Input voltage: 115 VAC (90–132 V) or 230 VAC (180–250 V)
• Line frequency: 48–440 Hz
• Maximum power consumption: ≤85 W
Probe Compensator
• Output: 0–5 V ±10% into 1 MΩ load
• Frequency: 1 kHz ±5%
• Rise time: ≤500 ns
– Key Features
• Rise time of 3.5 ns supports fast transient capture
• Dual time-base architecture for main and delayed sweep analysis
• Video trigger modes for sync-dependent signal testing
• Independent bandwidth limiting per channel minimizes noise
• Onboard probe compensator for fast-settling measurements
– Typical Applications
• Training and educational bench work
• Manufacturing production test environments
• Field repair and troubleshooting
• Bench calibration and repair workflows
• Product design validation
– Compatibility & Integration
The instrument operates on single-phase 115 VAC or 230 VAC line power, accommodating global utility ranges. Its CRT readout and measurement cursor interface enable rapid waveform annotation and parameter extraction without external computation.
