Tektronix MSO46B Oscilloscope, 6 FlexChannel Inputs, 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz

Description

Power electronics and embedded designs often mix supply rails, control lines and serial buses on one board. The Tektronix MSO46B oscilloscope gives you six FlexChannel inputs, so you can see them together. It sits in the 4 Series B MSO range. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and sale, and it arranges service on request.

Specification summary

How FlexChannel inputs work

Each FlexChannel takes an analog probe, while an optional logic probe turns the same input into eight digital channels. So six inputs can mean six analog traces, or a mix with up to 48 digital lines. The analog and digital maximums are alternative allocations, so they do not add together.

Speed, memory and bandwidth

Sampling reaches 6.25 GS/s on all channels, so fast edges get plenty of samples. The standard record holds 31.25 Mpoints, while 62.5 Mpoints is optional. Bandwidth then runs from 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz, depending on the option you pick. As a result, a slow power rail and a fast gate edge can share one acquisition.

Jobs for the Tektronix MSO46B oscilloscope

A battery board is a good example, because you can watch a cell-monitor bus beside the balancing signals. Motor-drive work also fits, since you can relate feedback to the control output. Likewise, a sensor interface that mixes analog and digital lines suits six inputs, as does a fault that appears only now and then.

Probe with care

First, check input ratings and grounding in the instrument and probe manuals. Never clip a conventional probe reference lead to a live mains or floating node. For those nodes, choose a rated differential or isolated probe system instead. Protocol, power and other analysis packages also depend on the licenses installed on the unit.

Request a rental or purchase quote

Lost in HCM supplies the instrument, while SMK Vietnam shows the listing. Treat probes, bandwidth, memory and analysis licenses as one configuration. Then request a quote from Lost in HCM with your signals, options and delivery needs. To order the Tektronix MSO46B oscilloscope, you can also read the oscilloscope listings, visit Tektronix or contact SMK Vietnam.

MSO46B questions

Does the 12-bit converter give 12 bits at every setting?

Not always, because effective resolution depends on the sample rate and the acquisition mode.

How long is the standard record?

The standard record is 31.25 Mpoints, while 62.5 Mpoints is optional.

Which bandwidth should I request?

Bandwidth runs from 200 MHz to 1.5 GHz, depending on the option. So name your fastest edge, and Lost in HCM confirms the matching option.