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Datasheet Literature Number: ReleaseDate 4 Series MSO
The 4 Series MSO datasheet provides an overview of the product's features, important specifications, and ordering information.48W-61558-12
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Manuals Manual Type Part Number: ReleaseDate 4, 5, 6 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Programmer Manual
Use commands to remotely control your instrument.Programmer 077130517 4/5/6 Series MSO Help
MSO44, MSO46, MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO54B, MSO56B, MSO58B, MSO64, MSO64B, MSO66B, MSO68B, MSO58LP, LPD64 HelpPrimary User 077130318 4 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Specifications and Performance Verification
4 Series MSO is a mixed signal oscilloscope with up to 1.5 GHz bandwidth, serial decoding, digital inputs, frequency and power analysis. The 4 Series MSO offers better visibility into complex systems by offering four and six channel models with a 13 …Performance Verification 077154604 4 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Service Manual
MSO44, MSO46Service 077154701 4 Series MSO
Specifications and Performance VerificationPerformance Verification 077154603 MSO Option SEC Read This First
Change the default BIOS password for enhanced securityRelease Notes 071356902 4/5/6 Series MSO
MSO44, MSO46, MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO64, MSO64B, MSO66B, MSO68B, MSO58LP, LPD64 Application HelpPrimary User 077130317 4, 5, 6 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Programmer Manual
Programmer ManualProgrammer 077130516 4, 5, 6 Series MSO Option License Installation
Option License Upgrade Installation InstructionsField Install Instructions 071351905 4 Series MSO
Specifications and Performance VerificationPerformance Verification 077154602 4 Series MSO
MSO44, MSO46Service 077154700 4 Series MSO
MSO44, MSO46User 071364401 4 Series MSO Standard Instrument
Declassification and Security InstructionsDeclassification 077172000 4/5/6 Series MSO
MSO44, MSO46, MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP, MSO64, LPD64, MSO64B, MSO66B, MSO68B Application HelpPrimary User 077130315 4/5/6 Series MSO
MSO44, MSO46, MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP, MSO64, LPD64 Printable Application HelpPrimary User 077130314 4, 5, 6 Series MSO
Programmer ManualProgrammer 077130513 4, 5, 6 Series MSO
Programmer ManualProgrammer 077130512 4 Series MSO
Specifications and Performance VerificationPerformance Verification 077154600 4 Series MSO Option 4-SEC
Declassification and Security InstructionsDeclassification 077155100 RM4
Rackmount kit for 4 Series MSOField Install Instructions 071364500 HC4
4 Series MSO Transit CaseUser 071364600
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Technical Documents Document Type ReleaseDate Application Software Bundles for the 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO Oscilloscopes
Application bundles are a great alternative to purchasing individual options, especially if you plan to address diverse applications with your oscilloscope. Compared to individual options, these specially designed bundles: Offer better …Brochure Getting Started with Oscilloscope Automation and Python
Engineers across many industries use automation to extend the capabilities of their oscilloscopes, and many engineers are using Python. The free programming language Python has significant advantages for automation: Versatility Easy to teach …Technical Brief Tektronix Software Solutions for Remote Educational Lab Challenges
With Tektronix software platforms like TekDrive and TekScope, students no longer need to be in the lab or classroom to get hands-on experience with oscilloscopes. This application note discusses how TekDrive, TekScope, and other Tektronix software …Application Note Next-Generation Oscilloscopes Brochure - 3 Series MDO, 4 Series MSO, 5 Series B MSO, 6 Series B MSO
User interface designed for both touch and mouse Large touchscreen HD displays (1,920 × 1,080) Integrated spectrum analysis Powerful analysis Automated measurements with trend, histogram, and …Brochure 4 Series MSO Upgrade Guide
Many of the features of the 4 Series MSO are field-upgradable, including bandwidth, record length, arbitrary/function generator, digital channels, and protocol support. This fact sheet lists all available post-purchase upgrades.Fact Sheet TekDrive Collaborative Data Workspace Flyer
TekDrive is a collaborative data workspace that provides an oscilloscope-to-cloud software solution for instant data sharing and recall on an oscilloscope, PC, phone, or tablet. This document highlights how TekDrive helps you stay productive while …Brochure Measuring the Control Loop Response of a Power Supply Using an Oscilloscope
Most power supplies and regulators are designed to maintain a constant voltage over a specified current range. To accomplish this goal, they are essentially amplifiers with a closed feedback loop. An ideal supply needs to respond …Technical Brief Effective Measurement of Signals in Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Electronics Systems
Introduction After years of research and design, Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices are rapidly being designed into a variety of power electronics applications. The shift from silicon to SiC is driving new energy …Technical Brief Software for the Education Lab
Reliable and easy-to-use software to enhance the remote education experience Tektronix offers a range of efficient and intuitive remote education solutions that combine with our oscilloscopes, DMMs, data acquisition systems, or other …Fact Sheet Comparing the Traditional Oscilloscope FFT to Spectrum View Spectrum Analysis for Measuring Power Supply Control Loop Frequency Response
New Tektronix oscilloscopes incorporate spectrum analysis using digital downconverters in each channel. The resulting displays are called Spectrum View. Using Spectrum View to generate Bode plots for power supply control loop frequency response …Whitepaper Characterizing Self-Generated EMI for Wireless and IoT Products with 4, 5 or 6 Series MSO Oscilloscopes
Introduction An increasing number of manufacturers are adding or retrofitting wireless technology into new or existing products. The products that are benefiting include mobile, household, industrial, scientific, and medical devices …Application Note Verifying ESD Simulator Performance Using an Oscilloscope
THIS APPLICATION NOTE Is intended to help designers verify the shape of current pulses from ESD simulators prior to compliance or precompliance testing Covers some basic theory on ESD Describes a basic testing system for …Application Note Troubleshooting ESD Failures Using an Oscilloscope
THIS APPLICATION NOTE Is intended to help designers learn troubleshooting techniques for ESD compliance failures Covers some basic theory on ESD Describes a basic testing system for ESD troubleshooting, including an H …Application Note 4 Series MSO Included Probes and Accessories
Photograph and listing of included probes and accessories for the 4 Series MSO Oscilloscope.Fact Sheet Step by Step EMI Troubleshooting with 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO Oscilloscopes
This application note will help you learn the basics of EMC and EMI troubleshooting and debugging. It introduces a 3-step troubleshooting process and introduces the basics of radiated and conducted emissions troubleshooting. It covers the …Application Note Achieve Higher Vertical Resolution for More Precise Measurements
This white paper describes an approach in which new oscilloscope ADC technology, combined with digital signal processing and a low-noise front end, can provide even higher resolution than found in conventional high bit-rate ADC implementations. It …Whitepaper Working Remotely with Tektronix Oscilloscopes
There are several approaches you can take to work remotely with Tektronix oscilloscopes. The available techniques differ somewhat between instruments that run the Windows operating system and instruments that do not. This guide is …Technical Brief EMI Troubleshooting with the Latest-Generation Oscilloscopes
Introduction EMI/EMC regulations help to ensure reliable operation and safety for users of electrical and electronic equipment. Regulations limit the allowable radiated emissions …Application Note Serial Support Using Tektronix Oscilloscopes and Optional Software
Tektronix oscilloscopes offer a portfolio of optional analysis capabilities to simplify serial bus debug or compliance verification. This selection matrix shows which serial standards are supported by each of the oscilloscope series.Product Selector Guide Spectrum View: A New Approach to Frequency Domain Analysis on Oscilloscopes
Spectrum View: A New Approach to Frequency Domain Analysis on Oscilloscopes FIGURE 1. Spectrum View enables simultaneous analog and spectrum views with independent controls in each domain. Debugging embedded systems often involves looking …Application Note Power Supply Measurement and Analysis with 4/5/6-PWR Application Software
Introduction Today’s power supply designers are faced with increasing pressure to achieve power conversion efficiencies of 90% and even higher. This trend is driven by demand for longer battery life in portable electronics, the Internet of things …Application Note Decoding and Searching MIPI I3C Bus Activity with an Oscilloscope
THIS APPLICATION NOTE Gives a brief orientation on the physical layer and packet structures of I3C with the goal of providing just enough detail to help with troubleshooting Explains how to set up decoding on an oscilloscope …Application Note Making Higher Accuracy Oscilloscope Measurements
Introduction One of the most important functional blocks in a digital oscilloscope is the analog-to-digital converter or ADC. This technical brief explains why ADC resolution (number of bits) has become a more important consideration in …Technical Brief Measuring Power Supply Switching Loss with an Oscilloscope
Introduction With the demand for improving power efficiency and extending the operating time of battery-powered devices, the ability to analyze power loss and optimize power supply efficiency is more critical than ever …Application Note Probing Techniques for Accurate Voltage Measurements on Power Supplies with Oscilloscopes
This application note describes considerations and techniques for making accurate voltage measurements on power converters with an oscilloscope, especially as they relate to probe selection and application. It includes two examples for …Application Note Getting Started with Power Rail Measurements Application Note
Most of today’s electronic designs require many different supply voltages to function properly. In fact, many components within a given circuit require multiple voltages. This is especially true with highly-integrated system on chip and …Application Note Troubleshooting USB 2.0 Problems with Your Oscilloscope
Learn the basics of the USB 2.0 physical layer to help you troubleshoot bus problems or system issues. Learn how to set up and interpret the results when using automated decoding, triggering, and search on an oscilloscope equipped with USB 2.0 bus …Application Note XYZs of Oscilloscopes Primer
After reading this primer, you will be able to: Describe how oscilloscopes work Describe the differences between analog, digital storage, digital phosphor, and digital sampling oscilloscopes Describe electrical waveform types Understand basic …Primer How to Minimize Probe Loading with Low Capacitance Probes
Probing a circuit always has some impact on signals. Probe loading changes the signal being probed and can cause measurement problems or can even cause a circuit to perform differently. Reducing capacitive loading can help minimize these effects. In …Application Note Using FastFrame Segmented Memory on the 4/5/6 Series MSO
Introduction Debug and verification of complex systems present many technical challenges, including capturing and visualizing multiple infrequent or intermittent events, such as serial data packets, laser pulses, and glitches …Technical Brief Keysight 4000 X-Series Oscilloscope vs. 4 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Comparison
Display Size and Waveform Viewing Area Tektronix 4 Series MSO ✔ 13.3 inch HD (1920 x 1080) – touch with gesture control Keysight 4000A X-Series ✗ 12 …Competitive Making Accurate Current Measurements on Power Supplies with Oscilloscopes
This application note describes considerations and techniques for making accurate current measurements on power converters using an oscilloscope and a current probe. When used in conjunction with an oscilloscope’s voltage measurements …Application Note Debugging SPMI Power Management Buses with an Oscilloscope
Introduction Increasingly, mobile devices and other portable designs are adopting System Power Management Interface (SPMI) protocol for multimaster, multi-slave systems to monitor and dynamically control supply voltages based on real …Application Note Debugging SENT Automotive Buses with an Oscilloscope
Introduction Increasingly, automotive designs are adopting Single Edge Nibble Transmission (SENT) protocol for low-cost, asynchronous, point-topoint transmission of high-resolution data. Unlike basic protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes …Application Note Debugging CAN, LIN and FlexRay Automotive Buses with an Oscilloscope
Introduction Embedded systems applications growing rapidly in the automotive industry. Many vehicle designs use CAN, LIN or FlexRay to communicate among electronic control units (ECUs), and between ECUs and sensors, actuators and …Application Note How to Troubleshoot System Problems Using an Oscilloscope with I2C and SPI Decoding
Introduction Most microcontroller-based designs use I2C or SPI or both, to communicate among controllers and between controllers and peripheral chips. Seeing what’s going on in an embedded system when a chip sends a particular I2C or …Application Note Oscilloscope Selection Guide
From basic signal-checking to high-performance analysis, this selection guide gives an overview of the complete range of oscilloscopes from Tektronix. Comparison tables give high-level specifications and features, and indicate the major differences …Product Selector Guide Rohde & Schwarz RTA4000 Series Oscilloscopes vs. 4 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes Comparison
COMPETITIVE FACT SHEET Display Size and Waveform Viewing Area Tektronix 4 Series MSO R&S RTA4000 Series ✔ 13.3 inch HD (1920 x 1080 …Competitive 4 Series MSO vs MDO4000C
COMPARISON FACT SHEET Screen Size and Waveform Viewing Area 4 Series MSO MDO4000C …Fact Sheet
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Software Document Type Part Number: ReleaseDate 4 SERIES MSO (NON-WINDOWS) FIRMWARE - V1.40.3
Software for MSO44, MSO46 V1.40.3Firmware 066201813 4 SERIES MSO (NON-WINDOWS) FIRMWARE - V1.38.2
Software for MSO44, MSO46 V1.38.2Firmware 066201812 4 SERIES MSO (NON-WINDOWS) FIRMWARE - V1.36.2
Software for MSO44, MSO46 V1.36.2Firmware 066201811 4 SERIES MSO (NON-WINDOWS) FIRMWARE - V1.34.8
Software for MSO44, MSO46 V1.34.8Firmware 066201810 4 SERIES MSO (NON-WINDOWS) FIRMWARE - V1.32.1
Software for MSO44, MSO46 V1.32.1Firmware 066201809 4 SERIES MSO (NON-WINDOWS) FIRMWARE - V1.30.1
Software for MSO44, MSO46 V1.30.1Firmware 066201808 4, 5, 6 and 6B Series MSO, 5 and 6 Series Low Profile Digitizers IVI-COM Driver - V1.7.0
TekSeriesScope IVI-COM Driver for 4, 5, 6 and 6B Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes; 5 and 6 Series Low Profile Digitizers IVI Scope class-compliant driver. It complies with Scope Class specifications (IVI-4.1) as defined by the IVI foundation. An IVI …Driver 066192808 4 SERIES MSO FIRMWARE-V1.26
Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 4 series MSO oscilloscopesFirmware 066201806 4 Series MSO Firmware - V1.24.9
Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 4 Series MSO oscilloscopes.Firmware 066201805 4 Series MSO Firmware - V1.22.4
Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 4 Series MSO oscilloscopes.Firmware 066201803 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO, 5 and 6 Series Low Profile Digitizers IVI-COM Driver - V1.6.0
TekSeriesScope IVI-COM Driver for 4, 5 and 6 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes; 5 and 6 Series Low Profile Digitizers IVI Scope class-compliant driver. It complies with Scope Class specifications (IVI-4.1) as defined by the IVI foundation. An IVI …Driver 066192807 4 Series MSO Firmware - V1.20.14
Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 4 Series MSO oscilloscopes.Firmware 066201802 TEKVISA Connectivity Software - V4.2.0
TekVISA is the Tektronix implementation of VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture), an industry-standard communication protocol.When installed on a PC, TekVISA provides communication with instruments that are connected to the PC via various …Driver 066093812 4, 5 and 6 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope IVI-COM Driver - V1.5.0
The TekSeriesScope IVI-COM Driver for 4, 5 and 6 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes is an IVI Scope class-compliant driver. It complies with Scope Class specifications (IVI-4.1) as defined by the IVI foundation. An IVI class-compliant specific driver …Driver 066192806 4 Series MSO Firmware - V1.18.2
Download this firmware to install the latest updates for the 4 Series MSO oscilloscopes.Firmware 066201800
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FAQS FAQ ID How do I save and transfer a screenshot from the 4, 5 or 6 Series MSO oscilloscope to my PC via the remote command interface?
Screenshots (also known as hard copies) can be transferred from the Series 4, 5 and 6 MSO oscilloscopes via the remote programming interface using just a few simple commands. For information on how to send commands to the instrument via the remote …245436 How do I set up a network drive on my 4, 5, 6 Series MSO?
Introduction Network drives were introduced in firmware version 1.8.7 for 5 Series, 5 Series Low Profile, and 6 Series MSOs. This feature allows you to specify a directory on another computer for the scope to use as storage. To access this storage …773296 What probe interface does my oscilloscope have?
Oscilloscope series Probe interface CSA7000/CSA7000B TekConnect DPO2000 TekVPI DPO3000 …64251 Where do I start learning about oscilloscopes and Tektronix offerings?
This document covers the basics of oscilloscopes including history and general operation, in this training presentation developed by a Tektronix Applications Engineer. Learn the XYZ's of Oscilloscopes »778971
