Page 3 - WARRANTY
WARRANTY Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) yearsfrom the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, eitherwill repair the defective product without c...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Performance Verification Procedures
TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications i Table of Contents General Safety Summary v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preface ix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - ii; List of Figures
Table of Contents ii TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications List of Figures Figure 1–1: Map of display functions 1–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1–2: Verifying adjustments and signal-path compensation 1–6 . . Figure 1–3: Universal...
Page 7 - iii
Table of Contents TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications iii Figure 1–33: Subsequent 60 Hz Rejection test hookup 1–78 . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1–34: 60 Hz Rejection test result – TDS 684B shown 1–79 . . . . . . . Figure 1–35: Line count accuracy test hook...
Page 8 - iv; List of Tables
Table of Contents iv TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications List of Tables Table 1–1: Test equipment 1–16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 1–2: DC offset accuracy (zero setting) 1–30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 9 - General Safety Summary; Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.; Injury Precautions
TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications v General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage tothis product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use theproduct only as specified. Only qualifi...
Page 10 - Product Damage Precautions; To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation.; Safety Terms and Symbols; These terms may appear in this manual:
General Safety Summary vi TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product.Consult the product manual for further ratings information before makingconnections to the product. Product Damage Pr...
Page 11 - vii; The following symbols may appear on the product:; Certifications and Compliances; Symbols on the Product
General Safety Summary TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications vii The following symbols may appear on the product: DANGER High Voltage Protective Ground (Earth) Terminal ATTENTION Refer to Manual Double Insulated Certifications and Compliances CSA Certification...
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General Safety Summary viii TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications
Page 13 - ix; Preface; Related Manuals
TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications ix Preface This is the Performance Verification and Specifications for the TDS 500D,TDS 600B, and TDS 700D Oscilloscopes. It contains procedures suitable fordetermining if each instrument functions, was adjusted properly, ...
Page 14 - Contacting Tektronix; To write us
Preface x TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Contacting Tektronix ProductSupport For application-oriented questions about a Tektronix measure-ment product, call toll free in North America:1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433 ext. 2400)6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacifi...
Page 18 - Input Channels vs. Model; TDS Model; Conventions
Performance Verification Procedures 1–2 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Input Channels vs. Model When performing the procedures in this section, be aware that some TDS modelsrefer to input channels Ch 3 and Ch 4 as Aux 1 and Aux 2 respectively. Whereappr...
Page 19 - Figure 1–1: Map of display functions
Performance Verification Procedures TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–3 Initialize the oscilloscope: Press save/recall SETUP. Now, press themain-menu button Recall Factory Setup; then the side-menu button OKConfirm Factory Init. H Where instructed to use...
Page 21 - Brief Procedures; Self Tests; Prerequisites; passing of internal diagnostics.; Verify Internal Adjustment,
TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–5 Brief Procedures The Self Tests use internal routines to confirm basic functionality and properadjustment. No test equipment is required to do these test procedures. The Functional Tests utilize the probe-compensation ...
Page 22 - Figure 1–2: Verifying adjustments and signal-path compensation
Brief Procedures 1–6 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications H Press SHIFT; then press UTILITY. H Highlight Cal in the pop-up menu by repeatedly pressing themain-menu button System. See Figure 1–2. H Verify that the word Pass appears in the main menu under thefo...
Page 23 - Functional Tests; volts, or errors in signal measurement will be observed.; Install the test hookup and preset the oscilloscope controls:; tip to PROBE COMPENSATION SIGNAL on the front panel; Verify All Input Channels
Brief Procedures TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–7 Functional Tests The purpose of these procedures is to confirm that the oscilloscope functionsproperly. The only equipment required is one of the standard-accessory probesand, to check the file system,...
Page 24 - Press the main-menu button Recall Factory Setup.
Brief Procedures 1–8 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications connect the probe ground (typically black) to PROBE COMPENSA-TION GND. If using a P6243 or P6245 probe, you may want to attach aY-lead connector and two SMD KlipChips as shown in Figure 1–3. Signal Gnd...
Page 26 - Verify the Time Base
Brief Procedures 1–10 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications H Envelope mode displays an actively acquiring waveform on-screenwith the noise displayed. H Average mode displays an actively acquiring waveform on-screenwith the noise reduced. f. Test all channels:...
Page 27 - Verify the Main and
Brief Procedures TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–11 c. The horizontal POSITION knob positions the signal left and righton-screen when rotated. 3. Remove the test hookup: Disconnect the probe from the channel input and the probe-compensation terminals. ...
Page 28 - Press HORIZONTAL MENU.; b. Select the delayed trigger level menu:
Brief Procedures 1–12 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications H Pressing SET LEVEL TO 50% triggers the signal that you just leftuntriggered. (Leave the signal triggered). 3. Verify that the delayed trigger system operates: a. Select the delayed time base: H Pres...
Page 29 - Verify the File System
Brief Procedures TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–13 Equipment required One probe such as the P6243, P6245, P6139A, or P6339A One 720 K or 1.44 Mbyte, 3.5 inch DOS-compatible disk. You can use a disk of your own or you can use the TDS FamilyProgrammer D...
Page 30 - NOTE
Brief Procedures 1–14 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications H Turn the general purpose knob to select the file to save. Choose (or fd0:, the floppy disk drive, hd0:, the optional hard disk drive, or Zip:, if an external Zip drive is connected). Withthis choice...
Page 31 - Performance Tests; STOP; The cabinet must be installed on the oscilloscope.
TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–15 Performance Tests This section contains a collection of procedures for checking that the TDS 500D,TDS 600B, and TDS 700D Oscilloscopes perform as warranted. The procedures are arranged in four logical groupings: Signa...
Page 32 - Equipment Required; Table 1–1: Test equipment; Minimum requirements
Performance Tests 1–16 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Equipment Required These procedures use external, traceable signal sources to directly checkwarranted characteristics. The required equipment list follows this introduction. Table 1–1: Test equipment...
Page 33 - Purpose
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–17 Table 1–1: Test equipment (cont.) Item number and description Purpose Example Minimum requirements 15. Meter, Level and Power Sensor Frequency range:10 MHz to 400 MHz.Amplitude range: 6 mV p-p to 2 V...
Page 34 - TDS 600B Test Record; TDS 600B Performance Test
Performance Tests 1–18 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications TDS 600B Test Record Photocopy this and the next three pages and use them to record the performancetest results for your TDS 600B. TDS 600B Test Record Instrument Serial Number: Certificate Number: T...
Page 38 - Minimum
Performance Tests 1–22 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications TDS 500D/700D Test Record Photocopy this and the next three pages and use them to record the performancetest results for your TDS 500D/700D. The TDS 794D Test Record begins onpage 1–26. TDS 500D/700D...
Page 39 - Maximum
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–23 TDS 500D/700D Test Record (cont.) Instrument Serial Number: Certificate Number: Temperature: RH %: Date of Calibration: Technician: TDS 500D/700D Performance Test Maximum Outgoing Incoming Minimum CH...
Page 42 - TDS 794D Test Record; TDS 794D Performance Test
Performance Tests 1–26 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications TDS 794D Test Record Photocopy this and the next two pages and use them to record the performancetest results for your TDS 794D. TDS 794D Test Record Instrument Serial Number: Certificate Number: Tem...
Page 45 - Signal Acquisition System Checks; Be sure to disconnect any input signals from all four channels.; Check Offset Accuracy
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–29 Signal Acquisition System Checks These procedures check those characteristics that relate to the signal-acquisitionsystem and are listed as checked under Warranted Characteristics in Specifica-tions....
Page 46 - TDS 794D offset accuracy limits
Performance Tests 1–30 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications b. Set the vertical scale: Set the vertical SCALE to one of the settings listed in Table 1–2 that is not yet checked. (Start with the first settinglisted). H Press VERTICAL MENU. Press the main-menu ...
Page 48 - Install the test hookup and preset the instrument controls:; Figure 1–5: Initial test hookup; Check DC Voltage
Performance Tests 1–32 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications WARNING. The generator is capable of outputting dangerous voltages. Be sure to set the DC calibration generator to 0 volts before connecting, disconnecting,and/or moving the test hookup during the pe...
Page 49 - Modify the default settings:
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–33 b. Initialize the oscilloscope: H Press save/recall SETUP. H Press the main-menu button Recall Factory Setup. H Press the side-menu button OK Confirm Factory Init. c. Modify the default settings: H P...
Page 50 - Table 1–3: DC Voltage measurement accuracy; TDS 794D Accuracy limits
Performance Tests 1–34 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Table 1–3: DC Voltage measurement accuracy Scale setting Positionsetting(Divs) Offset setting Generatorsetting TDS 600BAccuracy limits TDS 500D/700D(except TDS 794D)Accuracy limits 5 mV –5 +1 V +1.04...
Page 51 - Check against limits:
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–35 Turn on the measurement called mean and read the results here. Figure 1–6: Measurement of DC accuracy at maximum offset and position f. Check against limits: H CHECK that the readout for the measurem...
Page 52 - Check Analog Bandwidth
Performance Tests 1–36 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Equipment required One sine wave generator (Item 14) One level meter and power sensor (Item 15) One power splitter (Item 16) One female N to male BNC adapter (Item 18) Four male N to female BNC adapt...
Page 53 - Figure 1–7: Initial test hookup
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–37 NOTE . The sine wave generator output amplitude must be leveled to within 0.35 db of the reference frequency (10 MHz) through the bandwidth frequencylisted in Table 1–4. The 0.35 db requirement is ne...
Page 54 - button to toggle it to the 50
Performance Tests 1–38 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2. Confirm the input channels are within limits for analog bandwidth: Do the following substeps — test CH 1 first, skipping substeps a and b since CH 1is already set up for testing from step 1. a. Se...
Page 55 - Table 1–4: Analog bandwidth
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–39 Table 1–4: Analog bandwidth er ical cale Re ere ce ampli e ri al Test frequency –3 b Limi Vertical scale Reference amplitude(6 divisions) Horizontalscale TDS 794D TDS 580DTDS 680BTDS 684BTDS 784D TDS...
Page 56 - Figure 1–9: Measurement of analog bandwidth; Enter voltage on test record.
Performance Tests 1–40 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications f. Measure the test signal: H Set the frequency of the generator, as shown on screen, to the testfrequency in Table 1–4 that corresponds to the vertical scale set insubstep d. See Figure 1–9. H Set t...
Page 57 - Check Delay Between
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–41 STOP . Checking each channel’s bandwidth at all vertical scale settings is time consuming and unnecessary. You may skip checking the remaining vertical scalesettings in Table 1–4 (that is, skip the f...
Page 58 - Figure 1–10: Initial test hookup
Performance Tests 1–42 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications STOP . DO NOT use the vertical position knob to reposition any channel while doing this check. To do so invalidates the test. 1. Install the test hookup and preset the instrument controls: a. Initial...
Page 59 - b. The horizontal SCALE should already be set to 500 ps. On the; Display all test signals:
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–43 2. Confirm all four channels are within limits for channel delay: a. Set up the generator: Set the generator frequency to 250 MHz and the amplitude for about six divisions in CH 1. Hint: As you are a...
Page 60 - Figure 1–11: Measurement of channel delay – TDS 684B shown; g. Check against limits: CHECK that the cursor readout on screen is; proceed to step 3. Otherwise, proceed with steps i through p.
Performance Tests 1–44 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications H Press CURSOR. H Press the main-menu button Function; then press the side-menubutton V Bars. H Press CLEAR MENU. H Align one V bar cursor to the time reference point of the left-mostwaveform edge an...
Page 61 - k. Again use the cursors to measure the skew from CH1 to CH2, CH1 to; Coupling; the input connectors of the channels.
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–45 i. Use the cursors to measure the skew from CH1 to CH2, CH1 to CH3,and CH1 to CH4 (use AX1 and AX2 instead of CH3 and CH4 if yourTDS model is so equipped). Write down these three numbers in the first...
Page 62 - Time Base System Checks; Figure 1–12: Initial test hookup; Check Accuracy for
Performance Tests 1–46 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Time Base System Checks These procedures check those characteristics that relate to the Main and Delayedtime base system and are listed as checked under Warranted Characteristics inSpecifications. Eq...
Page 63 - to toggle it to the 50; Enter number of divisions on the test record.
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–47 H Press VERTICAL MENU; then press the main-menu buttonCoupling. Press the side-menu button to toggle it to the 50 setting. (This step is not required on the TDS 794D.) H Press SET LEVEL TO 50%. H Use...
Page 64 - Figure 1–13: Measurement of accuracy – Long-term and delay time
Performance Tests 1–48 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Check long–term sample rates and delay time accuracies against limits. 4 Align the trigger T to the center graticule line. 1 Sethorizontalmode. 2 Set horizontal scale and delayed time. 3 Figure 1–13:...
Page 65 - Trigger System Checks; Pulse-Width Triggering
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–49 Trigger System Checks These procedures check those characteristics that relate to the Main and Delayedtrigger systems and are listed as checked in Specifications. Equipment required One sine wave gen...
Page 66 - Figure 1–14: Initial test hookup; pulse-width triggering (Horizontal Scale
Performance Tests 1–50 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 50 coaxial cable Sine Wave Generator Oscilloscope Output 10X Attenuator Figure 1–14: Initial test hookup 2. Confirm the trigger system is within time-accuracy limits for pulse-glitch or pulse-width t...
Page 68 - Set the horizontal SCALE to 5; Enter time on test record.; the input connector of CH 1.
Performance Tests 1–52 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications H Press the side-menu button Upper Limit. Use the keyboard to setthe upper limit to 4 s. H Press the side-menu button Lower Limit. Use the keypad to set thelower limit to 500 ns. b. Display the test ...
Page 69 - Figure 1–16: Initial test hookup; Threshold, DC Coupled
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–53 Equipment required One DC calibration generator (Item 9) One BNC T connector (Item 7) Two 50 W, precision coaxial cables (Item 5) Prerequisites See page 1–15. DC Calibrator 50 W coaxial cables Dual b...
Page 70 - Set the vertical SCALE to 200 mV.; Instrument
Performance Tests 1–54 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications H Set the vertical SCALE to 200 mV. H Press VERTICAL MENU, then press the main-menu buttonPosition. H Set vertical position to –3 divisions (press –3, then ENTER, on thekeypad). The baseline level wi...
Page 71 - Figure 1–17: Measurement of trigger-level accuracy
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–55 Set DC calibration generator to equal offset (+10 V). 2 Set vertical position to –3 divs. Set vertical offset to +10 volts. 1 Read results. 3 Figure 1–17: Measurement of trigger-level accuracy 3. Con...
Page 72 - Table 1–7: Delayed trigger level accuracy readout; a. First set the output of the DC calibration generator to 0 volts.
Performance Tests 1–56 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications d. Check against limits: Do the following subparts in the order listed. H CHECK that the Level readout in the side menu is within the limitslisted in Table 1–7. Table 1–7: Delayed trigger level accur...
Page 73 - to select the 50; DC Coupled
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–57 Equipment required One sine wave generator (Item 14) Two precision 50 coaxial cables (Item 5) One 10X attenuator (Item 1) One BNC T connector (Item 7) One 5X attenuator (Item 2) Prerequisites See pag...
Page 74 - Figure 1–18: Initial test hookup; b. Check the Main trigger system for stable triggering at limits:
Performance Tests 1–58 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Sine Wave Generator Oscilloscope To AUX TRIG INPUT on rear panel Figure 1–18: Initial test hookup 2. Confirm Main and Delayed trigger systems are within sensitivity limits (50 MHz): a. Display the te...
Page 77 - Set the horizontal SCALE to 500 ps for the M (Main) time base.; Display the test signal:
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–61 H Leave the Main trigger system triggered on the positive slope of thewaveform before proceeding to the next check. H Press the main-menu button Source; then press the side-menu button–more– until CH...
Page 78 - Output Signal Checks; Figure 1–20: Initial test hookup; Initialize the oscilloscope:; Check Outputs — CH 3
Performance Tests 1–62 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Output Signal Checks The procedure that follows checks those characteristics of the output signals thatare listed as checked under Warranted Characteristics in Specifications. Theoscilloscope outputs...
Page 79 - Low readout is
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–63 d. Modify the initialized front-panel control settings: H Press WAVEFORM OFF to turn off CH 1. H Press CH 3 (AUX 1 on some TDS models) to display that channel. H If necessary, adjust the calibration ...
Page 80 - Low readout; Figure 1–21: Measurement of main trigger out limits; d. Check Delayed Trigger output against limits: See Figure 1–21.; Output BNC to the rear-panel Delayed Trigger Output BNC.
Performance Tests 1–64 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications H CHECK that the Ch2 High readout is ≥ 1.0 volt and that the Ch2 Low readout ≤ 0.25 volts. H Enter high and low voltages on the test record. Check output Figure 1–21: Measurement of main trigger out ...
Page 82 - Figure 1–22: Initial test hookup; Check Probe
Performance Tests 1–66 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Equipment required One female BNC to clip adapter (Item 3) Two dual-banana connectors (Item 6) One BNC T connector (Item 7) Two precision 50 W coaxial cables (Item 5) One DC calibration generator (It...
Page 84 - Figure 1–23: Measurement of probe compensator frequency; Save the probe compensation signal in reference memory:
Performance Tests 1–68 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Figure 1–23: Measurement of probe compensator frequency c. Save the probe compensation signal in reference memory: H Press SAVE/RECALL WAVEFORM; then press the main-menubutton Save Wfm Ch 1. H Press ...
Page 85 - Figure 1–24: Subsequent test hookup; Measure amplitude of the probe compensation signal:
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–69 H Connect the Sense output of the generator through a seconddual-banana connector followed by a 50 W precision coaxial cable to the other side of the BNC T connector. Now connect the BNC Tconnector t...
Page 86 - Figure 1–25: Measurement of probe compensator amplitude; Enter voltage difference on test record.
Performance Tests 1–70 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Figure 1–25: Measurement of probe compensator amplitude g. Check against limits: H Subtract the value just obtained (base level) from that obtainedpreviously (top level). H CHECK that the difference ...
Page 87 - Press the side-menu OK Confirm Factory Init.; CONFIRM the oscilloscope is setup as shown below.; Check Video Trigger
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–71 Option 05 Video Trigger Checks(Not Available on TDS 794D) Equipment required PAL signal source (Item 19) 60 Hz. sine wave generator (Item 20) Pulse generator (Item 21) Two 75 cables (Item 22) Two 75 ...
Page 88 - Figure 1–26: Jitter test hookup; it displays the waveform on screen. See Figure 1–27.
Performance Tests 1–72 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications h. Select 250 MHz from the side menu. i. Press the main-menu Fine Scale. j. Use the keypad to set the fine scale to 282 mV (press 282, SHIFT, m,then ENTER). k. Press HORIZONTAL MENU. l. Press the mai...
Page 89 - Figure 1–27: Jitter test displayed waveform – TDS 684B shown
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–73 Figure 1–27: Jitter test displayed waveform – TDS 684B shown c. Press SHIFT; then press ACQUIRE MENU. d. Press the main-menu Mode. e. Select the side-menu Average. It should be already set to 16. f. ...
Page 90 - Figure 1–28: Jitter test when completed – TDS 684B shown; Set up oscilloscope for Triggered Signal Test.
Performance Tests 1–74 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications q. Press the main-menu Mode. r. Press the side-menu Envelope. s. Use the keypad to set envelope to use 100 acquisitions (press 100, thenENTER). t. Press the main-menu Stop After button. u. Press the ...
Page 91 - Figure 1–29: Triggered signal range test – 300 mV
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–75 b. Press WAVEFORM OFF. c. Press HORIZONTAL MENU. d. Use the keypad to set horizontal scale (/div) to 50 s (press 50, SHIFT, m , then ENTER). e. Press SHIFT; then press ACQUIRE MENU. f. Press the main...
Page 92 - o. CONFIRM that the TRIG’D LED stays lighted and that the waveform; Figure 1–30: Triggered signal range test – 75 mV; a. Set up oscilloscope for 60 Hz Rejection Test:
Performance Tests 1–76 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications n. Use the keypad to set the fine scale to 75 mV (press 75, SHIFT, m, then ENTER). o. CONFIRM that the TRIG’D LED stays lighted and that the waveform on screen is stable. That is, it does not move ho...
Page 93 - Figure 1–31: 60 Hz Rejection test hookup
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–77 H Use the keypad to set the horizontal scale (/div) to 5 ms (press 5,SHIFT, m, then ENTER). b. Set up 60 Hz signal generator: H Connect the output of the signal generator to the CH2 input througha 50...
Page 94 - Check 60 Hz rejection:; Figure 1–33: Subsequent 60 Hz Rejection test hookup
Performance Tests 1–78 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications c. Check 60 Hz rejection: H Use the keypad to set the horizontal scale (/div) to 50 m s (press 50, SHIFT, m , then ENTER). H Reconnect the output of the signal generator. Connect the compositesignal ...
Page 95 - Figure 1–34: 60 Hz Rejection test result – TDS 684B shown; a. Set up oscilloscope for Line Count Accuracy Test:; cable and a 75
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–79 Figure 1–34: 60 Hz Rejection test result – TDS 684B shown 6. Check Line Count Accuracy. a. Set up oscilloscope for Line Count Accuracy Test: H Press WAVEFORM OFF. H Press CH1. H Press HORIZONTAL MENU...
Page 96 - Figure 1–35: Line count accuracy test hookup
Performance Tests 1–80 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications PAL signal source Oscilloscope 75 cable 75 terminator Output Figure 1–35: Line count accuracy test hookup H Press the main-menu Trigger Position. H Press the side-menu to Set to 50%. H Press the main...
Page 97 - Figure 1–36: Line count accuracy test setup waveform – TDS 684B shown
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–81 Figure 1–36: Line count accuracy test setup waveform – TDS 684B shown H Press CURSOR. H Press the main-menu Function. H Press the side-menu V Bars. H Using the General Purpose knob, place the left cu...
Page 98 - Figure 1–37: Line count accuracy correct result waveform; Disconnect all test equipment (TSG 121) from the oscilloscope.
Performance Tests 1–82 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Figure 1–37: Line count accuracy correct result waveform H Disconnect all test equipment (TSG 121) from the oscilloscope. H Turn off cursors by pressing CURSOR, then the main-menuFunction button, and...
Page 99 - b. Set up the pulse generator for Sync Duty Cycle Test:
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–83 H Use the keypad to set the number of fields to 1 (press 1, thenENTER). H Press the side-menu Sync Width. H Use the keypad to set the width to 400 ns (press 400, SHIFT, n,then ENTER). H Press the sid...
Page 100 - Figure 1–38: Setup for sync duty cycle test
Performance Tests 1–84 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications c. Check Sync Duty Cycle: H Connect the pulse generator through a 50 W cable and a 50 W terminator to the oscilloscope CH1 input. See Figure 1–38. Pulse Generator Oscilloscope 50 cable 50 terminator ...
Page 101 - Figure 1–39: Sync duty cycle test: one-div neg pulse waveform
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–85 Figure 1–39: Sync duty cycle test: one-div neg pulse waveform H Turn the pulse generator PULSE DURATION variable control toadjust the negative pulse so the oscilloscope’s CH1 – Widthmeasurement displ...
Page 102 - Figure 1–40: Sync duty cycle test: critically adjusted pulse
Performance Tests 1–86 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Figure 1–40: Sync duty cycle test: critically adjusted pulse H Press TRIGGER MENU. H Press the main-menu Type pop-up until you select Video. If the TRIG’D LED is not lighted, check that the CH1 – Wid...
Page 104 - Sine Wave Generator Leveling Procedure; Figure 1–41: Sine wave generator leveling equipment setup; Set the sine wave generator to a reference frequency of 10 MHz.
Performance Tests 1–88 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Sine Wave Generator Leveling Procedure Some procedures in this manual require a sine wave generator to produce thenecessary test signals. If you do not have a leveled sine wave generator, use oneof t...
Page 105 - (start with the sine wave generator connected to the oscilloscope).
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–89 H Adjust the sine wave generator amplitude to the required number ofdivisions as measured by the oscilloscope. 3. Record the reference level: Note the reading on the level meter. 4. Set the generator...
Page 106 - Figure 1–42: Equipment setup for maximum amplitude; Set the generator to the new frequency and reference level:
Performance Tests 1–90 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Oscilloscope Level Meter Power sensor Sine Wave Generator Output Input Connect the sine wave generator to the oscilloscope and the power sensor as directed in the text. Figure 1–42: Equipment setup f...
Page 107 - Table 1–8: Available Filters; Filter Availability
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–91 Optical Filters Checks (TDS 500D/TDS 700D Only) The procedure that follows verifies that the frequency response of the combinedP670xB and TDS500D/700D oscilloscope system is a Fourth Order BesselThom...
Page 108 - Name; Table 1–11: Available receivers; Option 4C
Performance Tests 1–92 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Table 1–10: Option 3C and 4C Specifications (not available on TDS 794D) Name Description Calibration Range, Reference Receiver 10 m W per division 20 m W per division 50 m W per division Temperature ...
Page 109 - Figure 1–43: Reference-receiver performance-verification set up; the optical attenuator:; Reference Receiver
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–93 Equipment required OIG501 (use with P6701B) (Item 24) OIG502 (use with P6703B) (Item 25) Optical Attenuator OA5022 (Item 26) Fiber Optic Cable (Item 27) Optical-to-Electrical Converter (item 28) Prer...
Page 111 - Press the side-menu button Linear Interpolation.; Select the desired Mask standard and turn it on:; Press MEASURE then select Masks from the Measure pop-up menu.
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–95 H Press HORIZONTAL MENU; then press the main-menu buttonTrigger Position. Set the Trigger Position to 20% using the generalpurpose knob or keypad. NOTE . Press SHIFT to change the horizontal position...
Page 112 - a. Press the front panel MORE button then press the main-menu button; b. If the math waveform is not set to FFT, create an FFT waveform:; Press the side-menu button Set FFT source to Ch1.; Press the side-menu button OK Create Math Waveform.
Performance Tests 1–96 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications NOTE . <xxx> is the standard that you are verifying (such as OC1, OC3, OC12, FC1063; see Table 1–12). H From the Mask Type pop-up menu, select the mask type (<xxx>) of yourreference recei...
Page 113 - d. Position one cursor at the beginning of the FFT record.
Performance Tests TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 1–97 4. Move the beginning of the FFT data record onto the screen: NOTE . Press SHIFT to change the horizontal position speed. The position moves faster when SHIFT is lighted. H Adjust the HORIZONTAL POSI...
Page 116 - Standard
Performance Tests 1–100 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Table 1–12: Bessel Thompson frequency response and reference receiver limits Standard Frequency (MHz) Lower Limit (dB) Nominal (dB) Upper Limit (dB) Measured (delta dB) OC–12 SONET or STM–4 SDH, Dat...
Page 119 - Specifications
Page 121 - Product Description; Feature
TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2–1 Specifications This section begins with a general description of the traits of the TDS 500D,TDS 600B and TDS 700D oscilloscopes. Three sections follow, one for each ofthree classes of traits: nominal traits, warranted ...
Page 122 - User Interface; Menus
Specifications 2–2 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–1: Key features of the TDS 500D, 600B and 700D oscilloscopes (cont.) Feature TDS 500D & TDS 700D TDS 600B Storage Floppy disk drive:1.44 Mbyte, 3.5 inch, DOS 3.3-or-later floppy disk drive In...
Page 123 - Signal Acquisition System; GUI
Specifications TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2–3 The user interface also makes use of a GUI, or Graphical User Interface, to makesetting functions and interpreting the display more intuitive. Some menus andstatus are displayed using iconic representati...
Page 124 - Table 2–2: Record length and divisions per record vs. TDS model
Specifications 2–4 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–2: Record length and divisions per record vs. TDS model S a ar el Rec r le Divisions per record Standard Models Record length FTS 1 Off 2 FTS 1 On 3 All TDS 500D, TDS600B & TDS 700D All ha el...
Page 125 - Trigger System
Specifications TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2–5 Table 2–2: Record length and divisions per record vs. TDS model (cont.) el i p i 2 Rec r le Divisions per record Models with Option 2M Record length FTS 1 Off 2 FTS 1 On 3 TDS 520D & TDS 724DOne or t...
Page 126 - (flexible format) allows the user to define the video; Acquisition Control
Specifications 2–6 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications that you specify. It can also trigger on a pulse edge that has a slew rate fasteror slower than the rate you specify. The timeout trigger will act when eventsdo not occur in a defined time period. The pu...
Page 127 - On-Board User Assistance; Help
Specifications TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2–7 On-Board User Assistance Help and autoset can assist you in setting up the oscilloscope to make yourmeasurements. Help displays operational information about any front-panel control. When helpmode is in ...
Page 128 - Digital Signal Processing
Specifications 2–8 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications An important component of the multiprocessor architecture of this oscilloscopeis Tektronix’ proprietary digital signal processor, the DSP. This dedicatedprocessor supports advanced analysis of your wavef...
Page 129 - Display; Zoom
Specifications TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2–9 The hardcopies obtained are based on what is displayed on-screen at the timehardcopy is invoked. The hardcopies can be stamped with date and time andspooled to a queue for printing at a later time. You c...
Page 131 - Nominal Traits; Table 2–3: Nominal traits — Signal acquisition system
TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2–11 Nominal Traits This section contains a collection of tables that list the various nominal traitsthat describe the TDS 500D, TDS 600B, and TDS 700D oscilloscopes. Electricaland mechanical traits are included. Nominal t...
Page 132 - Table 2–4: Nominal traits — Time base system
Nominal Traits 2–12 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–4: Nominal traits — Time base system Name Description Range, Sample-Rate 1,3 TDS 684B: 5 Samples/sec to 5 GSamples/sec on four channels simultaneously TDS 680B: 5 Samples/sec to 5 GSamples/sec o...
Page 133 - Table 2–5: Nominal traits — Triggering system
Nominal Traits TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2–13 Table 2–4: Nominal traits — Time base system (cont.) Name Description Record Length Selection TDS 500D & TDS 700D:500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000, 15,000 and 50,000 samples In addition to the record length...
Page 135 - Table 2–6: Nominal traits — Display system
Nominal Traits TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2–15 Table 2–5: Nominal traits — Triggering system (cont.) Name Description Communication Trigger Modes of Operation(Option 2C Comm Trigger) Standard Name Code 1 Bit Rate OC1/STM0 NRZ 51.84 Mb/s OC3/STM1 NRZ...
Page 136 - Table 2–8: Nominal traits — Data handling and reliability
Nominal Traits 2–16 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–6: Nominal traits — Display system (cont.) Name Description Waveform Display Graticule Single Graticule: 401 × 501 pixels, 8 × 10 divisions, where divisions are 1 cm by 1 cm Waveform Display Lev...
Page 137 - Table 2–9: Nominal traits — Mechanical
Nominal Traits TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2–17 Table 2–9: Nominal traits — Mechanical Name Description Cooling Method Forced-air circulation with no air filter. Clearance is required. Refer to the TDS 500D,TDS 600B & TDS 700D User Manual for min...
Page 139 - Warranted Characteristics; Performance Conditions; C of the current ambient temperature.
TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2–19 Warranted Characteristics This section lists the various warranted characteristics that describe theTDS 500D, TDS 600B and TDS 700D oscilloscopes. Electrical and environmen-tal characteristics are included. Warranted ...
Page 140 - Table 2–10: Warranted characteristics — Signal acquisition system
Warranted Characteristics 2–20 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–10: Warranted characteristics — Signal acquisition system Name Description Accuracy, DC Gain TDS 600B: ± 1.5% for all sensitivities from 2 mV/div to 10 V/div ± 2.0% at 1 mV/div sensit...
Page 141 - The limits given are for the ambient temperature range of 0
Warranted Characteristics TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2–21 Table 2–10: Warranted characteristics — Signal acquisition system (cont.) Name Description Analog Bandwidth, DC-50 Coupled and Bandwidth selection is FULL,TDS 500D/700D Volts/Div TDS 520D, 54...
Page 142 - Table 2–11: Warranted characteristics — Time base system
Warranted Characteristics 2–22 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–11: Warranted characteristics — Time base system Name Description Accuracy, Long Term Sample Rate andDelay Time TDS 600B: ± 100 ppm over any ≥ 1 ms interval TDS 500D/700D: ± 25 ppm ov...
Page 144 - Table 2–14: Warranted characteristics — Environmental
Warranted Characteristics 2–24 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–14: Warranted characteristics — Environmental Name Description Atmospherics Temperature (no disk in floppy drive): TDS 600B: Operating: +4 _ C to +45 _ C Floppy disk drive: Operating:...
Page 146 - Table 2–15: Certifications and compliances
Warranted Characteristics 2–26 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–15: Certifications and compliances EC Declaration of Conformity(TDS 500D and TDS 700D) Meets intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance wasdemonstrat...
Page 147 - Typical Characteristics; Table 2–16: Typical characteristics — Signal acquisition system
TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications 2–27 Typical Characteristics This subsection contains tables that list the various typical characteristics whichdescribe the TDS 500D, TDS 600B and TDS 700D oscilloscopes. Typical characteristics are described in terms of ...
Page 150 - Table 2–17: Typical characteristics — Triggering system
Typical Characteristics 2–30 TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–16: Typical characteristics — Signal acquisition system (cont.) Name Description Step Response Settling Errors l iv e i S ep ampli e Settling error (%) 3 at Volts/Div setting ± Step amp...