Tektronix 11801B Digital Oscilloscope Mainframe

Features

The 11801B uses sequential equivalent-time sampling technology to achieve bandwidths of up to 50 GHz. Sampling head modularity provides a variety of acquisition methods including TDR, optical coupling, loopthrough sampling, low-noise sampling, triggering, and probe sampling. Up to 136 channels of acquisition and TDR measurements can be achieved with an 11801B. The 11801B provides the highest timing resolution and measurement repeatability of any of the 11800 Series.

• DC to 50 GHz Bandwidth (7 ps Rise Time)
• 8 Channels, Expandable to 136
• Automatic Statistical Measurements, Histograms and Mask Testing

Specifications

ACCURACY

Measurement accuracy sets the 11800 Series apart from all other oscilloscopes. The analog input circuitry is the most advanced in any oscilloscope - digital or analog. The plug-in amplifiers are built to maintain signal integrity over a wide dynamic range. The 11800 Series delivers accuracy across widely varying conditions of signals and settings; you don’t have to worry about whether you’re viewing your signal or seeing the oscilloscope’s amplifier anomalies.

The Enhanced Accuracy feature of the 11800 Series provides worry-free and effortless automatic internal calibration of the instrument. The instruments continually monitor themselves for accuracy.

The 11800 Series provides plug-in versatility. Nine plug-in amplifiers, ten sampling heads, and a variety of probes are currently available to tailor a signal conditioning solution to your measurement needs.

Whether it is multi-channel (up to 136), 50 Ohm/1 megaohm inputs, differential, high bandwidth or optical, the 11800 Series of oscilloscopes offers more versatility than any other oscilloscope. No other oscilloscope can provide the performance, accuracy, sensitivity, bandwidth, filtering, offset, or overdrive recovery of the 11800 Series amplifiers and probes.True dual time bases let you view portions of a waveform at much higher resolution than the main trace. This provides measurement flexibility and improved accuracy. Record lengths can be specified separately for main waveforms and window waveforms, as the application dictates. Two windows allow you to view and measure two separate events at fast sweep speed, improving the accuracy of measurements of those events.

two separate events at fast sweep speed, improving the accuracy of measurements of those events.

The CSA 803A offers histograms and mask testing to specifically perform the measurements on signals that are typical in communication applications. Histograms are powerful measurement tools for measuring jitter and noise. Mask testing is a very beneficial tool in ATE applications for measuring noise margin and jitter tolerance.

The CSA 803A includes outstanding analysis and acquisition capabilities including FFT, Extinction Ratio, 38 industry standard Masks (CCITT + ANSI), TDR, 10 GHz triggering and 1.3 ps RMS (typical) jitter.

The 11800 Series provides capability far beyond the basic four math functions of +, -, ×, and ÷. It also provides more complex waveform processing such as differentiation, integration, square root, logarithms and more. In all, more than ten different signal processing options are available.

The architecture has the power to display these defined waveforms in real time and make measurements directly on the complex waveforms.

Each 11800 Series Oscilloscope provides both RS-232-C and IEEE 488 Standard interfaces. The 11800 Series provides ideal solutions for both low cost benchtop automation and rackmount production applications.

Tektronix offers several compatible software packages to support the 11800 Series in scientific and production applications. Scientists will find that the series is supported by many of the most popular controllers and software packages. Template software from Tektronix supports both process and production environments.