Digital channel trigger and decode

Arbitrary function generator (optional)

The 2 Series MSO includes an optional 50 MHz arbitrary function

generator perfect for simulating sensor signals within a design or

adding noise to signals to perform margin testing. The AFG output

is multiplexed with the Aux out signal.

Several predefined waveforms including sine, square, pulse, ramp/

triangle, DC, noise, sin(x)/x (Sinc), gaussian, lorentz, exponential rise/

fall, Haversine, and cardiac are included.

The arbitrary waveform generator provides 128k points of record

for loading waveforms captured on the analog input, a saved file.

Alternatively Tektronix ArbExpress PC-based waveform creation and

editing software can be used to create complex waveforms quickly and

easily.

Flexible settings of AFG outputs. In this test case, 25% of noise was added to the Sine

Digital pattern generator (optional)

A 4-bit digital pattern generator with 2k point record length per bit

is included on the 2 Series MSO for generating 4 digital signals at

predefined voltage levels.

An output pattern can be loaded in the memory using a predefined CSV

file or the state of each output can be manually set to high, low, toggle,

or Hi-Z as needed.

Digital Pattern Generator

Digital voltmeter and frequency counter (optional)

The instrument contains an integrated 4-digit digital voltmeter and

8-digit frequency counter. Any of the analog inputs can be a source

for the voltmeter, using the same probes that are already attached for

general oscilloscope usage. The frequency counter provides a very

precise readout of the frequency of the selected input channel.

Connectivity

The 2 Series MSO contains several ports that you can use to connect

the instrument to a network, directly to a PC, or to other test equipment.

• Two USB 2.0 ports enable easy transfer of screenshots, instrument

settings, and waveform data to a USB mass storage device. A USB

mouse and keyboard can also be attached to USB host ports for

instrument control and data entry.

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The USB device port is useful for controlling the oscilloscope

remotely from a PC.

• The standard 10/100BASE-T ethernet port enables easy connection

to networks and remotely controlling the instrument and viewing the

acquired data.

Programmatic interface and backward compatibility

Programmable interface commands can be used to remotely control

the instrument through the USB device port or the ethernet port. This

enables programming the instrument to perform an automated set of

tasks or integrating into a larger system that includes other equipment

for performing specific tasks.

The programmatic interface command set is compatible with the next

generation of Tektronix oscilloscopes making it easy to reuse code

written for other Tektronix oscilloscopes.

2 Series MSO Datasheet

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