Tektronix MSO56B Oscilloscope, 6 FlexChannel Inputs, 350 MHz to 2 GHz Options

Description

A control board often has a few supply rails, a clock and a couple of enable lines that all matter at once. The Tektronix MSO56B oscilloscope gives you six FlexChannel inputs to watch them together. It belongs to the 5 Series B mixed signal range. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and sale, and it arranges service on request.

Specification summary

What a FlexChannel does

Each input takes an analog probe. With an optional logic probe, the same input becomes eight digital channels. So the six inputs give you a choice, not a fixed split. The analog and digital maximums are alternative allocations of the same inputs, and they do not run at the same time.

Bandwidth and memory change the price, not the idea

First, you choose 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz or 2 GHz when you order. A long record also helps, because you can capture a slow event and still zoom in on a fast edge. Therefore decide how fast your signals are and how long you must record. Lost in HCM confirms bandwidth, memory, probes and software in the quote.

Where the Tektronix MSO56B oscilloscope fits

• Checking power-up order across several rails
• Relating a clock, a data line and a chip-select signal
• Chasing an intermittent fault that shows up once an hour
• Teaching mixed-signal measurements in a university lab

Moreover, protocol and power analysis packages depend on the licenses installed on the unit you receive.

Probe with care

Also, check the input ratings and the grounding in the instrument and probe manuals. A standard probe ground lead must never touch mains or a floating node. In those cases, use a suitably rated differential or isolated system instead.

Rent or buy through Lost in HCM

Lost in HCM holds the equipment, and SMK Vietnam only shows the listing. A short debug campaign, for example, suits a rental. A bench that needs the scope every day may justify a purchase. To order the Tektronix MSO56B oscilloscope, request a quote from Lost in HCM and list your signals, options and delivery needs. You can also read the oscilloscope listings, visit Tektronix or contact SMK Vietnam.

MSO56B questions

How much memory comes standard?

The scope has 62.5 Mpoints as standard. Longer records of 125, 250 or 500 Mpoints are optional.

Can I use six analog and 48 digital channels together?

No. Each input is either analog or eight digital channels, so the maximums are alternatives.

Does the photo show a six-channel unit?

The reference photo shows an eight-channel unit, while the MSO56B has six FlexChannel inputs.