The TEKTRONIX TDS724C 500MHz Digitizing Oscilloscope delivers high-performance signal capture and analysis for electronics design, testing, and research. This 2-channel instrument combines 500 MHz bandwidth with advanced acquisition modes and sophisticated triggering to enable precise waveform characterization across complex debugging and verification workflows.
Technical Specifications
Acquisition and Sampling
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz
• Channels: 2 simultaneous
• Real-time sampling rate: 2 GSa/s single channel; 500 MSa/s per channel
• Record length: 50,000 points standard; up to 8 million points with optional memory modules
• Vertical resolution: 8 bits
• Rise time: 700 ps
Vertical and Time Base
• Vertical sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div
• Input impedance: 1 MΩ or 50 Ω (switchable)
• Input coupling: AC, DC, GND
• Maximum input voltage: 400 Vrms
• Time base: 500 ps/div to 10 s/div with 0.0025% accuracy
Trigger System
Edge, Logic, Auto, Normal, Single, and Pulse triggering modes. Delayed triggering by time (−16 ns to 250 s) or events (1 to 9,999,999). Advanced modes include glitch detection (1 ns minimum), slew rate, setup/hold, and timeout triggers. Optional video trigger supports NTSC, SECAM, PAL, HDTV, and FlexFormat. Optional communications trigger for AMI, CMI, and NRZ signals.
Display and Acquisition
• 7-inch color LCD with 180,000 waveforms/sec update rate
• Display modes: Dot, Persistence, Vector
• Acquisition modes: InstaVu™ (180,000+ waveforms/sec), Peak Detect, Sample, Envelope, Average, High Resolution
Measurements
Automatic measurements with statistics (min, max, mean, standard deviation). Cursor measurements in volts, time, frequency, NTSC IRE, and line number. Optional FFT, Integration, and Differentiation functions.
– Key Features
• InstaVu™ waveform capture at 180,000+ waveforms/sec eliminates dead time between acquisitions
• Peak Detect acquisition reveals high-frequency detail missed by standard sampling
• Extended record length to 8 million points captures long transient sequences
• Flexible input impedance selection (1 MΩ or 50 Ω) for matched and high-impedance measurements
– Interfaces and Integration
RS-232, GPIB, Centronics, Floppy Drive, USB, Ethernet connectivity enable remote control, data transfer, and system integration.
– Physical Specifications
• Power: 90–250 V RMS, 45–440 Hz; 300 W maximum
• Weight: 17.1 lbs (7.76 kg)
