The Tektronix TDS1001B is a 40 MHz, 2-channel digital storage oscilloscope built for signal acquisition, analysis, and circuit troubleshooting in the lab environment. Sampling at up to 500 MS/s with 2.5k points per channel, it delivers 8-bit vertical resolution across a 10 mV/div to 5 V/div range with ±3% DC gain accuracy. The instrument combines a monochrome LCD display with analog-style front-panel controls, enabling intuitive operation and minimal training overhead for engineering teams.

Technical Specifications

• Analog Channels: 2
• Bandwidth: 40 MHz (reducible to 20 MHz at 2 mV/div or 6 MHz with 1X probe)
• Sample Rate: 500 MS/s maximum
• Record Length: 2.5k points per channel
• Vertical Sensitivity: 10 mV/div to 5 V/div in 14 steps
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ ±2% in parallel with 17 pF ±3 pF
• Time Base: 5 ns/div to 50 sec/div
• Time Base Accuracy: 50 ppm
• Trigger Types: Edge, Video (line-selectable), Pulse Width
• Trigger Modes: Auto, Normal, Single Sequence
• Trigger Level Accuracy: ±0.5 div
• Trigger Jitter: 100 ms/div
• Horizontal zoom capability

– Typical Applications

Circuit characterization, signal integrity verification, timing analysis, educational training, and general-purpose electronic measurements requiring sub-microsecond time resolution.

– Compatibility & Integration

USB host and device connectivity enables PC integration via OpenChoice® and NI SignalExpress® software platforms. PictBridge®-compatible printer support provides direct hardcopy output. Multi-language support and context-sensitive help menus accommodate diverse engineering environments.