The Tektronix TDS520B is a 500 MHz digitizing oscilloscope engineered for high-performance signal capture, analysis, and verification. Its real-time InstaVu™ acquisition system captures up to 100,000 waveforms per second, enabling detailed visibility into fast transient events and glitches as small as 4 ns. The instrument combines dual-channel input capability with advanced triggering, multiple acquisition modes, and integrated waveform processing through the Tek TriStar™ DSP processor—delivering the measurement depth and speed required for complex electronic design and troubleshooting.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz; 700 ps rise time
• Sampling Rate: Up to 2 GS/s (1 channel); 500 MS/s (all channels or single channel)
• Vertical Resolution: 8-bit native; up to 12 bits with Hi-Res Acquisition Mode
• Vertical Sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div
• Vertical Accuracy: ±1%
• Record Length: 50,000 points per channel standard; up to 250,000 points on single channel (Option 1M)
• Channels: 2 input channels plus 2 auxiliary channels; channel deskew available
– Key Features
• Acquisition Modes: InstaVu™ (100,000 wfms/sec), Peak Detect, Sample, Envelope, Average (2 to 10,000 acquisitions), Hi-Res (up to 12-bit vertical resolution)
• Advanced Triggering: Edge, pulse width (1 ns glitch/runt), pattern, state, slew rate, setup/hold violation, time-out, video (NTSC, PAL, HDTV, FlexFormat™ with Option 05), and logic triggering with delayed trigger by time or event
• Measurements: 25 automatic measurements with dual window zoom for detailed inspection
• Waveform Analysis: FFT, integration, differentiation (Option 2F); pass/fail testing; direct readout in amperes and watts (with P5200 and TCP202 probes)
• Display: Color CRT with infinite and variable persistence; multiple graticule options (full, grid, cross hair, frame); YT and xv formats
– Compatibility & Integration
• Programmability: Full GPIB (IEEE 488.2)
• Interfaces: RS 232C, Centronics, and VGA output (Option 13); 3.5-inch DOS floppy disk drive
