Tektronix MDO Series Tour
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1. n amp Spectrum Time is positioned in the transition from the 3 hop frequency back to the 1St This is a wider transition thus we see RF energy smeared across more of the spectrum in the frequency domain view you can quickly characterize time varying RF events such as how long it takes to settle to a new frequency or how much undershoot there is during a transition with RF vs time traces ViIDO4000B Series you can easily correlate frequency domain events with changes in the time domain signals 4000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope ing Wideband Signals dards continue to evolve to wider bandwidths In addition many modern wireless devices transmit and receive over bands Traditional spectrum analyzers do not have the capture bandwidth necessary to debug these systems fe See the power of the MDO4000B s exceptionally wide capture bandwidth up to 3 GHz by capturing an RF gt transition from 900 MHz to 2 4 GHz in a single acquisition Exploring Press the Single front panel button to acquire a single acquisition Notice the Span is set to 3 GHz This is 3 GHz capture bandwidth Use the front panel Wave Inspector Pan knob outer ring to move the Spectrum Time indicator orange bar before and after the pulse on Ch 1 Notice that before the pulse the RF output is at 900 MHz it then transitions to 2 4 GHz after the pulse Setting Up e the Channel 1 probe tip is on RIGGER loop on the test board the Mode butto2. Domain Oscilloscope Tour of the World s First Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Traditional Front Panel Oscilloscope Controls Traditional Time Domain Display Dedicated Froquoncy on Domain Display Controls Spectrum Analyzer Input N Type Connector MDO4000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope How It Works The Mixed Domain Oscilloscope The MDO4000B is the world s first oscilloscope with an integrated spectrum analyzer When the spectrum analyzer is off the MDO works just like a traditional oscilloscope When only the spectrum analyzer is on the MDO works like a traditional spectrum analyzer When both are on you have the ultimate debug tool the only instrument in the world capable of providing time correlated views of analog digital and RF signals all in a single instrument CO Enable LL Voltage Digital Analog RF j F VVV VVV ANI Baad Pap Vint Ma nih Rey Time and Frequency Domains The real power of the MDO4000B comes from its universal trigger and acquisition system All channels are fully integrated so you can trigger on any of your signals and the oscilloscope will capture all channels simultaneously As a result all signals analog digital and RF are time correlated for accurate analysis since the MDO4000B captures a long time period of your RF signal you can choose the precise spectrum you want to see at any point in time By simply moving Spectrum Time through
3. PLL circuit Prevu D Spectrum Prior to Trigger Event Spectrum After the Trigger Event au v u O Enable 1 VCO Enable Voltage PLL Voltage 25 0MS 75 i 10k points auoi o 4000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope ging Amplitude Modulated Signals N l il ng RF signal amplitude changes over time and monitoring system level interactions of analog and RF signals can ult and time consuming Time trend views of amplitude vs time can make spectrum analysis an easier task fe Discover how to quickly see the amplitude changes over time of an Amplitude Shift Key ASK modulated signal e MDO4000B s RF Amplitude vs Time trace Exploring Press the Single front panel button to Setting Up Channel 1 probe tip to the ASK loop move Channel 2 probe tip to acquire a single acquisition RIGGER loop on the test board 3 s K Use the front panel Wave Inspector the Mode button on the test board _ Pan knob outer ring to move the 1e ASK Modulation LED is lit Spectrum Time indicator orange bar the Default Setup front panel through the acquisition to see how the spectrum changes with the ASK the Utility front panel button modulation Utility Page and select Demo Notice the RF Amplitude vs Time Multipurpose trace in the time domain graticule ASK Modulation button orange allows you to quickly see Recall Demo Setup how the RF signal amplitude changes Menu Off tront panel button over time and relative
4. RF signals Hunting Noise Sources e Investigate your RF spectrum with the tools of a general purpose spectrum analyzer e See your entire spectrum at once with a gt 1 GHz capture bandwidth Spectral Analysis Service Options Calibration Service 3 Years Calibration Service 5 Years Calibration Data Report Repair Service 5 Years 44000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope E i ary concludes the MDO tour You have just experienced the world s first oscilloscope an integrated spectrum analyzer This enables you to continue to use your tool of gt e the oscilloscope to debug your designs regardless of whether you re tracking 1 time or frequency domain issues In addition the MDO4000B s unique capability of iring and displaying time correlated analog digital and RF in a single instrument 2s it the ultimate debug tool for the modern design engineer Complete system lity like this hasn t existed before now ou ready to try this on your own design arn more visit www tektronix com mdo4000b for detailed application notes videos other materials For further product demonstrations or to request a quote please act your local Tektronix authorized distributor Wetman R a5 q 4 a
5. button on the test until the Spectrogram LED is lit the Default Setup front panel the Utility front panel button Utility Page and select Demo Multipurpose l Spectrogram Recall Demo Setup Menu Off front panel button 2 Exploring Allow spectrogram to accumulate until half of the spectrogram display area is filled Press Run Stop to stop acquiring Press RF button Press Spectrogram Turn Multipurpose to scroll through Spectrum Slices Or enter desired Slice using keypad such as slice 55 On Summary gt spectrogram view you can view how your RF signal is changing over time You can monitor only portions of the riggered or look at a wider range of signals free run For many designs spectrum analysis begins with signal ow Spectrograms are Generated __MDO40008B Series Spectrogram um Acquired he spectrum trace to indicate amplitude at each point Sold colors blue green indicate lower amplitude tot colors red yellow indicate higher amplitude Fi aT daul hs fie fh M i i M h r j Vag w WA TAN MA mt ity hy a v9 MDO4000B Series Spectrogram Slice Stop Oldest Slice um is flipped with the peaks pointing towards the viewer with west acquired spectrum added to the bottom of the stack Display 7 On Ott CAT CENNA ioe seo Free Run Eyii 12 ae EF trogram ai src L haii Ti wu oT on nagered a L IA Free Run M
6. performed functions have front panel keys associated with them Setting center frequency span Setting reference level Setting resolution bandwidth Using markers 10 digit keypad on front panel for precision entry of specific values 3 Basic Settings Press Freq Span button Press Center Frequency CF bezel button Use keypad to set CF to 2 4 GHz Press Span bezel button Use Multipurpose to set span to 10 MHz Press Ampl button Use Multipurpose to set Reference Level to 10dBm Notice spectral peak is automatically marked Summary lition of a true RF acquisition system N connector dedicated spectrum analyzer controls and user interface make J4000B Series the world s first oscilloscope with an integrated spectrum analyzer Now you can continue to use 44000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope al Peak Identification ng peaks in your spectrum is one of the first steps to understanding the behavior of your design Whether you are e basic marker functions or analyzing noise density or phase noise easy to use tools are critical for saving time e Discover how the frequency and amplitude of peaks in the spectrum are quickly identified with automated peak Learn how manual markers can be used to measure non peak portions of the spectrum Setting Up the Mode button on the test until the Multiple Peaks LED is the Default Setup front panel the Utility front panel button Utility Page and se
7. rear panel of the oscilloscope Connect the P6616 digital probe to the probe grounds to GND on the test he 1 male A connector of the D15 D0 input on the oscilloscope board able into the USB device port Connect Digital probe test board The board is on DO to SPL CLK he LEDs are lit D1 to SPI_SS 1 D2 to SPL_MOSI square pins on the test board Connect the N to BNC adapter to the d 4m Connect BNC cable here RF input on the oscilloscope WH Connect digital probe Connect the BNC cable to the N to DO D1 and D2 here BNC adapter Connect the other end of the cable to the RF Out BNC Connect passive probe connector on the test board E 4m tips here 4000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Spectrum Analysis O4000B is the world s first oscilloscope with an integrated spectrum analyzer When the need arises to view RF it is far simpler and faster to continue using your tool of choice the oscilloscope rather than finding and ng a spectrum analyzer fe See how simple it is to perform basic spectrum analysis on an MDO4000B Setting Up the Mode button on the test until the CW LED is lit the Default Setup front panel j the Ch1 front panel button twice 1 off Ch1 RF front panel button to turn on ectrum analyzer 2 Spectrum Analyzer Controls Notice an entire section of the front panel is dedicated to spectrum analyzer controls no buried menus Most commonly
8. to other time domain signals Vlixed Domain Oscilloscope you can quickly investigate amplitude modulated RF signals The RF amplitude vs time ows the instantaneous amplitude of the acquired spectrum and can provide insight into such problems as noise ation of Spectrum Time trum shown in the frequency domain graticule corresponds to the period of time indicated by the orange bar in the time domain graticule ge bar is known as Spectrum Time Time can be moved throughout the acquisition to see how the spectrum changes over time or relative to other analog digital or bus signals Happening Amplitude Shift Key Modulation signal on Channel 1 is a digital modulation control signal that is turning the RF output on and off in order to 3 bit counter progressing through the numbers 0 7 eference signal on Channel 2 is shown to aid in understanding the bit pattern on the modulation signal the screenshots the position of Spectrum Time orange bar has been moved to view the spectrum at various points in time n Spectrum Time is positioned where the RF output has been on and stable for a while thus the view in the frequency domain is a stable signal at 2 4 GHz n Spectrum Time is positioned at an off to on transition in the RF thus we see smearing in the frequency domain Similarly in Spectrum Time is positioned at an on to off transition in the RF thus we again see smearing in the frequency domain
9. you can quickly see how the RF signal amplitude changes over time and relative to other analog or digital control signals VIDO4000B Series you can easily correlate frequency domain events with changes in the time domain signals OE Y ees ASK Modulation Bit Reference onl ea fo aom Tii GF eG ae a TURO NTASO TEE Wa wT 400ps 12 50MS s_ J me nz 10k points 5 N w jaoi mA a s0MSs N itt nainte M E AN B ED O y A 1AL malts 1 rc me oe ees ees Sees J 50 0s erdi carm F jl TS GREK an gt 50 0u5 l 44000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope ging Frequency Modulated Signals erizing and correlating time varying RF events with analog signals can be difficult and time consuming With the cilloscope you can easily monitor system behavior with easy to use signal visualization tools fe Explore how the RF Frequency vs Time trace allows you to quickly characterize time varying events of a cy hopping signal such as how long it takes to settle to a new frequency Setting Up Channel 1 probe tip to the GER loop on the test board the Mode button on the test board 1e Frequency Hop LED is lit the Default Setup front panel j the Utility front panel button Utility Page and select Demo Multipurpose Frequency Hop button Recall Demo Setup Menu Off front panel button 2 Exploring Press the Single front panel button to acquire a single acquisition Use the front pane
10. E Eee iior Edit Mothed Lalie is More Auto i J 4000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope g Complete System Activity E l i ging modern wireless enabled designs often requires investigation of more than just the RF signal Understanding relationships between the RF and other analog digital or bus signals in the device under test is critical but incredibly t with multiple stand alone pieces of test equipment that werent designed for the task ive Experience the MDO4000B s unique ability to acquire and display time correlated analog digital and RF signals 2 Exploring that the oscilloscope and test Press the Single front panel button to arm are setup as previously directed the scope for an acquisition the Mode button on the test Press the VCO 1 Enabled button on the until the VCO PLL 1 Turn On na demo board The LED next to the button s lit should turn off the Default Setup front panel Press the VCO 1 Enabled button again The LED next to the button should light and the Utility front panel button the scope should acquire data Utility Page and select Demo Use the front panel Wave Inspector Pan Multipurpose knob outer ring to move the Spectrum VCO PLL Turn On button Time indicator orange bar through the Recall Demo Setup Menu Off front panel button acquisition 5 see how the spectrum changes during the VCO PLL turn on Setting Up Vlixed Domain Oscilloscope you can ea
11. MDO4000B Series Self Guided Tour RS S ANR a SRS ee o SSE SSE MDO4000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Self Guided Tour With this guide you will explore what you can do with the world s first oscilloscope with an integrated spectrum analyzer Applications range from simple frequency amplitude measurements of RF signals to time correlated acquisitions of analog digital and RF signals that provide you with a complete system view of your device under test Application Basic Spectrum Analysis Spectral Peak Identification Viewing RF Signals Over Time Viewing Complete System Activity Debugging Amplitude Modulated Signals Debugging Frequency Modulated Signals Capturing Wideband Signals 0 ed ay a ym Tm JJJ What You Will Experience Configuring the MDO4000B to look at the spectrum of interest and making basic spectral measurements Quick and easy spectral peak identification via the MDO4000B s automatic and manual markers Visualize slowly changing RF phenomena using Spectrograms Discover the MDO4000B s unique ability to acquire and show time correlated analog digital and RF signals in a single view View how the amplitude of an Amplitude Shift Key ASK modulated signal changes over time Quickly visualize transient behavior of a frequency hopping signal Capture and analyze both 900 MHz and 2 4 GHz signals in a single acquisition a4 11 13 15 17 MDO4000B Mixed
12. attached to Multipurpose control Press to quickly set the Center Frequency to the frequency of the Reference Marker f you are only interested in marking peaks above a certain level then set the marker threshold to that level f spectrum is noisy and all markers are on non essential peaks then adjust the excursion value The excursion value is how far a signal amplitude needs to fall between marked peaks to be considered another valid peak Press to turn on two manual markers to use for measuring non peak areas of the spectrum Absolute Readouts are absolute frequency and absolute amplitude Delta Readouts indicates each peak s delta frequency and kar o e relative to the Reference Marker Manual Markers have a third line of readout information For multipurpose a marker this indicates noise density For multipurpose marker this indicates noise density when readout is set to absolute when set to delta it indicates phase noise ralativa ta miiltinnirnnea markar 4000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope g RF Signals Over Time rogram is a view of relative amplitudes in a spectrum as seen over time The spectrogram display provides an color map showing how your signal varies over time You can even go back and compare previously acquired data fe See how a spectrogram can be used to monitor a slowly changing RF signal and view different spectrums within ctrogram Setting Up the Mode
13. l Wave Inspector Pan knob outer ring to move the Spectrum Time indicator orange bar through the acquisition to see how the spectrum changes with the Frequency Modulation Notice the RF Frequency vs Time trace in the time domain graticule orange allows you to quickly see how the RF signal frequency changes over time and relative to other time domain signals RF signals can vary significantly with time With a Mixed Domain Oscilloscope you can quickly characterize time RF events without having to look through the spectrum in the frequency domain view ation of Spectrum Time trum shown in the frequency domain graticule corresponds to the period of time indicated by the orange bar in the time domain graticule ge bar is known as Spectrum Time Time can be moved throughout the acquisition to see how the spectrum changes over time or relative to other analog digital or bus signals Happening er signal on Channel 1 is a digital control signal that initiates the frequency hopping cycle the screenshots the position of the Spectrum Time orange bar has been moved to view the spectrum at various points in time after the nt n Spectrum Time is positioned in the middle of the second hop frequency thus the frequency domain view shows a single peak at 2 4 GHz n Spectrum Time is positioned in the transition from the 2 hop frequency to the 3 4 thus we see RF energy smeared across the spectrum n the frequency domain view
14. lect Demo Multipurpose Multiple Peaks Recall Demo Setup Markers front panel button Summary 2 Exploring Use Multipurpose a to set number of Peak Markers to 11 Press Threshold and use Multipurpose to set threshold to 70 0 dBm Notice that peaks meeting the criteria are indicated with Absolute Frequency and Amplitude Readouts Press Readout to select Delta Notice peak readouts are now relative to the Reference Marker Press Manual Markers Notice the Ref Marker can now be moved anywhere via manual markers erforming spectrum analysis markers are an invaluable tool for easily quantifying peaks in a spectrum Simply nreshold and excursion values to automatically mark all peaks that meet your criteria Or user manual markers to Auto gt V 40 UGK O4000B Series Automatic Markers v Markers ia a fl f E Marker Options Peak Markers Vv a Center 70 0 done pe 30 0 dhe y om is D Thresholds Free nin Excursion s Manu F LEERTE al Markers Auto V INH JO4000B Serie V V3 SErH Markers e ee ft 30 0 dB p on f Manual Markers Readouts Press to turn markers on or off Use Multipurpose a to select maximum number of peak to be marked When Manual Markers are off then the Reference marker fis placed on the highest amplitude peak When Manual Markers are on then the Reference Marker is
15. mputer RS 232 422 485 Embedded 12C SPI Ethernet 10BASE T 100BASE TX USB 2 0 LS FS HS inalysis Adv RF Power Level Triggering Power Analysis Limit and Mask Testing HDTV amp Custom Video Trinqnaring TPPO500 B 500 MHz 10X 300V TekVPI Low C 3 9 pF TPP0502 500 MHz 2X 300V TekVPI Low C 12 7 pF TPP1000 1 GHz 10X 300V TekVPI Low C 3 9 pF Active Voltage Probes TAP 1500 1 5 GHz 10X 8V TekVPI Single ended TAP2500 2 5 GHz 10X 4V TekVPI Single ended TAP3500 3 5 GHz 10X 4V TekVPI Single ended Differential Voltage Probes 500 MHz 50X 5X 42V TekVPI Differential 1 GHz 50X 5X 42V TekVPI Differential 1 5 GHz 10X 1X 8V TekVPI Differential 3 5 GHz 5X 2V TekVPI Differential 100 MHz 1000X 100X 6kV TekVPI Diff 200 MHz 500X 50X 1 5kV TekVPI Diff 200 MHz 250X 25X 750V TekVPI Diff Current Probes TCP0020 TCP0030 TCP0150 50 MHz 20A AC DC TekVPI 120 MHz 30A AC DC TekVPI 20 MHz 150A AC DC TekVPI Key Applications System level Troubleshooting of Wireless enabled Designs Zigbee Bluetooth WLAN Benefits e See your time correlated analog digital and RF signals on a single display e Analyze the time and frequency domains with one instrument e Monitor multiple points of your design at one time e Analyze your RF spectrum for noise with the built in spectrum analyzer e Identify sources of noise with the time correlated display of analog digital and
16. n on the test until the Capture BW LED is lit the Default Setup front panel j the Utility front panel button Utility Page and select Demo Multipurpose Capture Bandwidth button Recall Demo Setup Menu Off front panel button Tre Summary gt MDO4000B Series you can see your whole spectrum of interest at any point in time with the up to 3 GHz ultra wide bandwidth approximately 100 times wider than the 10 40 MHz capture bandwidths of traditional soectrum analyzers ation of Spectrum Time trum shown in the frequency domain graticule corresponds to the period of time indicated by the orange bar in the time domain graticule ge bar is known as Spectrum Time Time can be moved throughout the acquisition to see how the spectrum changes over time or relative to other analog digital or bus signals Happening see on channel 1 is a control signal telling the device to switch the RF output from 900 MHz to 2 4 GHz apturing this transition in a single acquisition This ability to look across 3 GHz of spectrum and correlate the RF activity to other analog and als is unique to the MDO4000B shot WW Spectrum Time is positioned prior to the trigger event single pulse on channel 1 In the spectrum the device under test is currently ating to a device in the 900 MHz ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical radio band shot Spectrum Time has been moved to view the spectrum after the trigger event In the spectrum
17. sily track down system level issues by viewing analog digital and RF signals related on the same display By moving Spectrum Time throughout the waveform record you can quickly see how ation of Spectrum Time trum shown in the frequency domain graticule corresponds to the period of time indicated by the orange bar in the time domain graticule ge bar is known as Spectrum Time Time can be moved throughout the acquisition to see how the spectrum changes over time or relative to other analog digital or bus signals Happening voltage controlled oscillator is enabled when channel 1 goes high mmand on the SPI bus tells the VCO PLL phase locked loop circuit the desired frequency which in this case is 2 4 GHz SPI command has been transmitted the VCO PLL circuit begins tuning to the desired frequency senshots below we ve made a single acquisition of this turn on event by triggering on the SPI command indicating the desired 2 4 GHz freq shot the Spectrum Time orange bar is positioned prior to the VCO being enabled thus there is no activity in the spectrum yet shot inhe Spectrum Time orange bar has been moved via the Wave Inspector Pan knob to view the spectrum about midway through LL s process of tuning to the desired frequency vIDO4000B Series you can easily correlate frequency domain events with relevant time domain control signals enabling you to quickly and e critical timing measurements such as time to stability of a VCO
18. the digital control signal the trigger ilts in the RF output switching from communicating from one device in the 900 MHz ISM radio band to another device in the 2 4 GHz ISM at both the 900 MHz and 2 4 GHz ISM radios bands are captured in a single acquisition A typical spectrum analyzer with capture bandwidth Hz could not capture this wideband transitory event VIDO4000B Series you can easily correlate frequency domain events with changes in the time domain signals 9 Spectrum Prior to Trigger Event Spectrum After the Trigger Event ne r on ee spectrum Spectrum 4000B Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes cifications and ordering information Analog Analog Analog Digital RF 3 3 3 6 3 6 obes and Accessories 500 500 MHz models or TPP1000 dels Passive Voltage Probes 6 16 Channel Logic Probe Adapter 103 0045 00 ce Desktop and Trial Version of SignalVu Signal Analysis Software Certificate Quick Reference Manual amp ation on CD Digital Sample Rate Recommended Probes and Accessories RF Accessories TPA N PRE Preamplifier 12 dB gain 9kHz 6 GHz TPA N VPI N to TekVPI Adapter 119 4146 00 Near Field Probe Set 100 kHz 1 GHz 119 6609 00 Flexible Monopole Antenna Passive Voltage Probes gt Cover Power Cord rranty Modules triggering and Protocol Analysis Aerospace MIL STD 1553 Audio l2S LJ RJ and TDM Automotive CAN LIN MA Automotive CAN LIN FlexRay Co
19. your acquisition you can see how your RF spectrum is changing over time or device State MDO4000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope E H Checklist for the Tour Before beginning the tour please be sure you have the following items Q MDO4000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope LJ Power cord LI Two 2 TPP1000 or TPP0500 B passive probes with hook tips attached LJ USB cable Q P6616 digital probe with extension ground tips connected to DO D1 and D2 Extension ground tips can be found in the Logic Probe Accessories Kit LI N to BNC adapter Q BNC cable 44000B Mixed Domain Oscilloscope A fl j up for the Tour iny test one of the first steps is to connect the instrument to the device under test For the initial exploration a test s been provided to output signals needed for the tour After you ve completed the tour and have gained an nding of how the MDO4000B operates please feel free to connect to your own system and see how the MDO can dur day to day work etup the Oscilloscope Attach Probes to the Connecting the nd the Test Board scope Probes to Test Board and power on the oscilloscope Connect TPP1000 or TPP0500 B Connect Channel 1 probe tip to VCO he 2 male B connectors of the passive probes to Channel 1 and 1 Enable loop connect Channel 2 able into the 2 USB host ports Channel 2 inputs on the oscilloscope probe tip to PLL 1 loop and both
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