The 6 Series MSO offers better visibility into complex systems by offering four, six and eight-channel models with a large 15.6-inch high-definition (1,920 x 1,080) display. Many applications, such as embedded systems, three-phase power electronics, automotive electronics, power supply design, and Power Integrity require the observation of more than four analog signals to verify and characterize device performance and to debug challenging system issues.

Most engineers can recall situations in which they were debugging a particularly difficult problem and wanted greater system visibility and context, but the oscilloscope they were using was limited to two or four analog channels. Using a second oscilloscope involves significant effort to align the trigger points, difficulty in determining the timing relationships across the two displays, and documentation challenges.

You might assume that a six and eight-channel oscilloscope would cost 50% or 100% more than a four-channel oscilloscope, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find that six-channel models are only ~25% more than four channel models and eight-channel models are only ~67% (or less) more than four channel models. The additional analog channels can pay for themselves quickly by enabling you to keep current and future projects on schedule.

Confidence in numbers:

Input channels

4, 6, or 8 FlexChannel® inputs-
Each FlexChannel provides:
- One analog signal that can be displayed as a waveform view, a spectral view, or both simultaneously
- Eight digital logic inputs with TLP058 logic probeBandwidth (all analog channels)

1 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 4 GHz, 6 GHz, 8 GHz, 10 GHz (upgradable)

Sample rate (all analog / digital channels)

Real-time: 50 GS/s (2 channels), 25 GS/s (4 channels), 12.5 GS/s (> 4 channels)
Interpolated: 2.5 TS/s

Record length (all analog / digital channels)

62.5 Mpoints standard
125, 250, 500 Mpoints, or 1 Gpoints (optional)

Waveform capture rate

>500,000 waveforms/s

Vertical resolution

12-bit ADC
Up to 16-bits in High Res mode

Standard trigger types

Edge, Pulse Width, Runt, Timeout, Window, Logic, Setup & Hold, Rise/Fall Time, Parallel Bus, Sequence, Visual Trigger, Video (optional), RF vs. Time (optional)
Auxiliary Trigger ≤5 VRMS, 50Ω, 400 MHz (Edge Trigger only)

Standard analysis

Cursors: Waveform, V Bars, H Bars, V&H Bars
Measurements: 36
Spectrum View: Frequency-domain analysis with independent controls for frequency and time domains
FastFrameTM: Segmented memory acquisition mode with maximum trigger rate >5,000,000 waveforms per second
Plots: Time Trend, Histogram, Spectrum and Phase Noise
Math: Basic waveform arithmetic, FFT, and advanced equation editor
Search: Search on any trigger criteria
Jitter: TIE and Phase Noise

Optional analysis

Advanced Jitter and Eye Diagram Analysis
Advanced Spectrum View
RF vs. Time traces (magnitude, frequency, phase)
Digital Power Management
Mask/Limit Testing
Inverters, Motors, and Drives
LVDS Debug and Analysis
PAM3 Analysis
Advanced Power Measurements and Analysis

Optional serial bus trigger, decode and analysis

I2C, SPI, I3C, RS-232/422/485/UART, SPMI, CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, SENT, PSI5, Automotive Ethernet,MIPI D-PHY, USB 2.0, eUSB2, Ethernet, Audio, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Spacewire, 8B/10B, NRZ, Manchester, SVID, MDIO

Optional serial compliance test

Ethernet, USB 2.0, Automotive Ethernet, Industrial Ethernet, MIPI D-PHY 1.2

Optional memory analysis

DDR3 debug, analysis, and compliance test

Arbitrary/Function Generator1

50 MHz waveform generation
Waveform Types: Arbitrary, Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, DC Level, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise/Fall, Sin(x)/x, Random Noise, Haversine, Cardiac

Digital voltmeter2

4-digit AC RMS, DC, and DC+AC RMS voltage measurements

Trigger frequency counter2

8-digit

Display

15.6-inch (396 mm) TFT color
High Definition (1,920 x 1,080) resolution
Capacitive (multi-touch) touchscreen

Connectivity

USB Host (7 ports), USB 3.0 Device (1 port), LAN (10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet), Display Port, DVI-I, VGA

e*Scope®

Remotely view and control the oscilloscope over a network connection through a standard web browser

Warranty

1 year standard

Dimensions

12.2 in (309 mm) H x 17.9 in (454 mm) W x 8.0 in (204 mm) D
Weight: <28.4 lbs. (12.88 kg)

With the lowest input noise and up to 10 GHz analog bandwidth, the 6 Series MSO provides the best signal fidelity for analyzing and debugging today's embedded systems with GHz clock and bus speeds. The remarkably innovative pinch-swipe-zoom touchscreen user interface coupled with the industry's largest high definition display and up to 8 FlexChannel®inputs that let you measure one analog or eight digital signals per channel, the 6 Series MSO is ready for today's toughest challenges and tomorrow's too.

1) Optional and upgradable.

2) Free with product registration.

FlexChannel®technology enables maximum flexibility and broader system visibility:

The 6 Series MSO redefines what a Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) should be. FlexChannel technology enables each channel input to be used as a single analog channel, eight digital logic inputs (with the TLP058 logic probe), or simultaneous analog and spectrum views with independent acquisition controls for each domain. Imagine the flexibility and configurability this provides.

You can change the configuration at any time by simply adding or removing TLP058 logic probes, so you always have the right number of digital channels.

FlexChannel technology enables the ultimate in flexibility. Each input can be configured as a single analog or eight digital channels based on the type of probe you attach.

Previous-generation MSOs required tradeoffs, with digital channels having lower sample rates or shorter record lengths than analog channels. The 6 Series MSO offers a new level of integration of digital channels. Digital channels share the same high sample rate (up to 50 GS/s), and long record length (up to 1Gpoints) as analog channels.

The TLP058 provides eight high performance digital inputs. Connect as many TLP058 probes as you like, enabling up to a maximum of 64 digital channels.

Channel 2 has a TLP058 Logic Probe connected to the eight inputs of a DAC. Notice the green and blue color coding, where ones are green and zeros are blue. Another TLP058 Logic Probe on Channel 3 is probing the SPI bus driving the DAC. The white edges indicate higher frequency information is available by either zooming in or moving to a faster sweep speed on the next acquisition

Beyond just analog and digital, FlexChannel inputs include Spectrum View. This Tektronix-patented technology enables you to simultaneously view both analog and spectral views of all your analog signals, with independent controls in each domain. For the first time ever, oscilloscope-based frequency-domain analysis is as easy as using a spectrum analyzer while retaining the ability to correlate frequency-domain activity with other time-domain phenomena.

Documents:

Package Includes:

1 x Tektronix 6 Series B MSO64B / MSO66B / MSO68B Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Oscilloscope Specifications
Sample Rate	Up to 50 GS/s
Record Length	62.5 M - 1 G
Analog Channel	4, 6, 8
Bandwidth	1 GHz - 10 GHz
Digital Channel	Up to 32 (optional), Up to 48 (optional), Up to 64(optional) respectively