When the 4 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes were first introduced in 2019, they were based on the 4 Series oscilloscopes and introduced a new method of operation. With its innovative touchscreen user interface and high-definition display, it brings the user experience of the award-winning Series 5 MSO mixed-signal oscilloscopes to a wider audience and in a smaller countertop area. In the same year, the Series 4 won the Electronics Product of the Year award and quickly became one of the most popular oscilloscopes in the industry.
The early 4 Series MSO mixed-signal oscilloscopes offered convenience and excellent measurement performance:
4 or 6 FlexChannel input channels. Each FlexChannel provides:
An analog signal that can be displayed as a waveform view, a spectral view, or both
One logic probe with 8 digital logic signal inputs
200 MHz、350 MHz、500 MHz、1 GHz或1.5 GHz可升级带宽
6.25 GS/s real-time sampling rate
31.25 Mpoints (Standard) or 62.5 Mpoints (Optional) record length
12-bit vertical resolution, up to 16-bit in high-resolution mode
Fast forward to 2023, and since 2019, Tektronix's software engineers have released 12 more feature-rich software releases. With the enhancements in the software's capabilities, we found that the Series 4 could make better use of these tools if it had more processing power. As a result, our hardware and software engineers set out to replace the processor system and operating system on the oscilloscope.
The Tektronix 4 Series B MSO mixed-signal oscilloscopes feature a new processor, operating system, and more.
The result is the new 4 Series B MSO Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope. The original 32-bit ARM processor has been replaced with 64-bit Intel Atom, and the operating system has been completely revamped to take full advantage of the new hardware. New Architecture Highlights:
The user interface is twice as responsive.
50% faster remote data transfer.
More than twice the measurement and serial decoding speeds.
In addition to the processor system upgrade, two USB 3.1 host ports have been added to the rear of the instrument, enabling up to 10x faster data transfer to USB storage media. The 13.3-inch HD touchscreen display features a new optical bonding technology that provides higher contrast and wider viewing angles.
The overclocking performance of the new processors provides better test performance for compute-intensive operations:
The e*Scope software allows the user to remotely access and control the instrument by simply connecting to the LAN via a browser. The new 4 Series B MSO mixed-signal oscilloscopes support e*Scope software for up to 10x faster display update rates.
New analysis features have been enabled, including measurement annotations to indicate reference level and time, and waveform histograms to provide insight into noise and jitter.
Existing applications such as three-phase power analysis and advanced power measurement for faster response times and faster generation of measurement results.
Like the 4 Series, the 4 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes are available with a choice of decoding options for more than 25 protocols. Acquire and display decoded packets twice as fast.
The new processor system in the 4 Series B MSO Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope enables faster advanced analysis, such as three-phase power measurements. As we have been doing since the original launch of the 4 Series, we plan to continue to add new features by updating the software several times a year. With its upgraded processors, the new 4 Series B MSO mixed-signal oscilloscopes will continue to help engineers meet the challenges of their design applications.