The Tektronix TBS1072C is a 70 MHz, 2-channel digital storage oscilloscope engineered for educational institutions, embedded design engineers, and the maker community. This instrument delivers essential measurement capability through a 7-inch WVGA color display, dedicated front-panel controls, and integrated courseware designed to support both students and instructors in mastering fundamental oscilloscope concepts and practical signal analysis.

Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 70 MHz
• Channels: 2 analog inputs
• Sample Rate: 1 GS/s (all channels)
• Record Length: 20k points (all channels)
• Vertical Resolution: 8-bit
• Input Sensitivity: 1 mV/Div to 10 V/Div (1-2-5 sequence, 1X probe attenuation)
• Vertical Offset Range: 1 mV/div to 50 mV/div yields ±1 V offset
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ ±2% (DC coupled); 14 pF ±2 pF capacitance
• Maximum Input Voltage: 300 V RMS (Installation Category II); derated above 4 MHz at 20 dB per decade through 200 MHz
• Probe Attenuation: 1X, 10X, 20X, 50X, 100X, 500X, 1000X
• AC Coupling: Series capacitor topology for high DC input impedance

– Key Features

• Advanced triggering: Edge, Pulse Width, and Runt trigger types with integrated frequency counter
• Display: 15-division graticule (50% larger than 10-division standard)
• Automated measurements: 32 functions with up to six displayed simultaneously
• User interface: 10-language support, multipurpose knob for navigation and zoom, dedicated front-panel controls
• HelpEverywhere® on-screen assistance system
• Integrated oscilloscope handbook and step-by-step lab courseware with selectable feature lockout for instruction
• Waveform zoom and pan through full 20k-point record length

– Typical Applications

Educational laboratory instruction, embedded systems debugging, signal integrity verification, and introductory electronics troubleshooting across DC to 70 MHz bandwidth.