The Tektronix TDS680B is a 1 GHz digital oscilloscope built for electronics testing, signal characterization, and design verification. It acquires waveforms at 5 GS/s per channel across two input channels with 8-bit vertical resolution (>11 bits using averaging). The instrument delivers 1 ns peak detect capability, 25 automated measurements, and advanced triggering—edge, pulse, logic, and optional HDTV video—to capture complex signal behavior. Waveform math, FFT, integration, and differentiation enable on-board signal processing. Pass/fail template testing streamlines verification workflows for digital designs and telecommunications signals. Vertical sensitivity spans 1 mV/div to 10 V/div with 1.5% accuracy. Time base ranges from 200 ps/div to 10 s/div, accurate to ±100 ppm over intervals exceeding 1 ms. Record length reaches 15,000 points per channel. Input options include 1 MΩ || 10 pF or 50 Ω impedance with AC, DC, or GND coupling. The instrument accepts ±400 V peak signals (300 V CAT II) with attenuation above 1 MHz. Color VGA display, RS-232, Centronics, GPIB, and VGA I/O enable integration into automated test systems. Channel deskew is available for precise timing alignment.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 1 GHz
• Channels: 2 input channels
• Sample Rate: 5 GS/s per channel
• Vertical Resolution: 8-bit (>11 bits with averaging)
• Vertical Sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div
• Vertical Accuracy: 1.5%
• Record Length: Up to 15,000 points per channel
• Time Base Range: 200 ps/div to 10 s/div
• Time Base Accuracy: ±100 ppm (intervals >1 ms)
• Maximum Input Voltage: ±400 V peak, 300 V CAT II (derates 20 dB/decade above 1 MHz)
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ || 10 pF or 50 Ω
• Input Coupling: AC, DC, or GND
• Peak Detect: 1 ns
– Key Features
• Edge, pulse, and logic triggering with glitch, runt, and slew rate detection
• 25 automated measurements on full or gated records
• Waveform math with FFT, integration, and differentiation
• Pass/fail template testing for design verification
• Channel deskew
• Acquisition modes: Peak Detect, Sample, Single Sequence, Envelope, Average
• sin(x)/x and linear interpolation
– Typical Applications
• Digital design characterization and verification
• Telecommunications signal analysis
• Transient event capture and analysis
– Compatibility & Integration
• Color VGA display with external VGA I/O
• RS-232, Centronics, and GPIB interfaces
• 3.5 in. DOS floppy drive storage
