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Ensuring the Performance and Conformance of In-Vehicle Networks for New-Generation Automobiles

r.ngugi — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:42:57 GMT

If ensuring the performance and conformance of in-vehicle networks for automobiles is something that concerns you, then this primer is right for you. We'd like to help you and your team move new designs to production faster, accelerate validation testing, enhance conformance
testing, optimize production testing, and simplify service and post-repair testing. Enjoy reading!

community.element14.com/.../Ensuring-the-Perfomance-and-Conformance-of-In_2D00_vehicle-Networks-for-New_2D00_Generation-Automobiles.pdf

Where Are We Going after PCIe 6?

r.ngugi — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:52:44 GMT

At this year’s Tektronix Innovation Forum, we had a panel discussion with two industry experts: Madhumita Sanyal from Synopsys and Hiroshi Goto from Anritsu. We discussed the challenges with the latest PCIe release and what may be in store for 7.0. The development and design of PCIe Express 6.0 is still unfolding and maturing, including the form factor standards, the test specs, etc. Yet, the PCI-SIG® has already announced, and work has already started on Gen 7.0. See the questions that came up from that discussion as well as our solutions for PCIe here:

https://www.tek.com/en/blog/where-are-we-going-after-pcie-6

Separating RSA Facts from RSA Fiction

r.ngugi — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:07:29 GMT

Researchers, engineers, and technicians working on RF applications generally have a good grasp on the use and benefits of spectrum analyzers, whether they are traditional swept spectrum analyzers (TSA) or more modern vector signal analyzers (VSA). They understand the key specifications and principles of operation of these important RF instruments. However, sometimes they are puzzled by a slightly different category of instrument: Real-time spectrum analyzers (RSAs or RTSAs). Maybe due to a lack of awareness of the functionality and measurement capabilities of RSAs, sometimes users miss out on the advantages and benefits of RSAs as a key tool in their RF toolbelt. At Tektronix, we have years of experience designing, manufacturing, and deploying RSAs, so we thought we’d clear up 3 misconceptions and perhaps even myths that circulate around the use of RSAs. Read the full article here: https://www.tek.com/en/blog/separating-rsa-facts-from-rsa-fiction

How are students making use of our Tekscope PC analysis Software?

r.ngugi — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:02:21 GMT

Vlad Tomoiaga, a student at Technical University of Cluj-Napoca in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, has been passionate about electronics since he was very young. Growing up, Vlad’s dad gave him an old computer, and he regularly took it apart and put it back together.

In his last year of high school, he realized his new microcontroller had a fast analogue to digital converter built in and thought to himself, and then out of pure curiosity he made an oscilloscope. Then, while looking for a way to output the data he captured on his homemade scope, Vlad discovered TekScope PC Analysis Software. Tekscope lets you view and analyze waveforms, perform many types of measurements and decode the most common serial buses – all while remotely accessing your oscilloscope.

Check out Vlad's full story here: Student Using TekScope PC Analysis Software with Homemade Oscilloscope - YouTube

www.youtube.com/watch

Using Raspberry Pi to Control Your Oscilloscope

r.ngugi — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:37:16 GMT

Raspberry Pi is a single-board small computer originally used as a tool to teach computer science to students. It has since grown in popularity due to its compact size, low cost, modularity and open design.

Because of its limited computing power, the Raspberry Pi will not replace the regular PC in many areas. However, with its compact size, flexible I/O interfaces, low cost and built-in support for Python, it is an ideal platform to automate a lab test bench or a manufacturing test rack to control the instruments, capture waveform data and measurement results, and act as a hub to manage data from the instruments or remote access of the instruments.

This application note shows how to quickly set up a Raspberry Pi to automate a Tektronix 2 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope and configure the instrument to control it remotely.

community.element14.com/.../7737.Using_5F00_Raspberry_5F00_Pi_5F00_to_5F00_Control_5F00_Your_5F00_Oscilloscope_5F00_122122.pdf

What are the Key Things to consider when choosing a Basic Oscilloscope?

r.ngugi — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:53:57 GMT

community.element14.com/.../7573.3GW_2D00_60848_2D00_2_5F00_10_2D00_Factors_2D00_Basic_2D00_Scope_5F00_EN.pdf

Did you catch the Tektronix Innovation Forum?

r.ngugi — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:28:02 GMT

The Tektronix Innovation Forum has just come to an end, but that’s not where the fun stops! The sessions are available for you to watch on demand by clicking here: TIF 2023 - EMEA (brandlive.com) Gain insights from experts in power, communications, and semiconductor technologies as well as the latest trends from around the world.

DPO7254 software options / keys

DanMeeks — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 03:14:28 GMT

I just got a TDO7254. I suppose there are probably some keys for options?

I can't find anything, but not sure where I would look. Google and I can't find any information.

Does anyone know if there are any options I might want to get or at least where I would look?

Thanks -

Tekscope software

DanMeeks — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 03:11:26 GMT

Can someone help me with Tekscope sofware?

I just got a DPO7254, which is supposed to be compatible.

First question: I see a free version and I also see several paid versions. What gives?

I downloaded the free version. The GUI opens, but it does not see my scope (which is hard-wired to my network). How do I fix that? I found a user manual for TekScope but it must be for the paid versions because the instructions don't work with what I have downloaded.

I am just a home hobbying so I am not going to pay for it. I just wanted the convenience of grabbing screen shots from my desktop on the other side of the room.

Can I get this done or not?

Thanks in advance

Tectronix MSO66B not able to save image form below python script

vasukinteragundi — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:28:29 GMT

from datetime import datetime # std library

import time # std library

import visa # https://pyvisa.readthedocs.io/

# Replace string with your instrument's VISA Resource Address

visaRsrcAddr = "MSO66B"

rm = visa.ResourceManager()

scope = rm.open_resource(visaRsrcAddr)

print(scope.query('*IDN?')) # Print instrument id to console window

# Save image to instrument's local disk

scope.write('SAVE:IMAGe \"C:/Temp.png\"')

# Generate a filename based on the current Date & Time

dt = datetime.now()

fileName = dt.strftime("MSO5_%Y%m%d_%H%M%S.png")

# Wait for instrument to finish writing image to disk

scope.query('*OPC?')

# Read image file from instrument

scope.write('FILESystem:READFile \"C:/Temp.png\"')

imgData = scope.read_raw(1024*1024)

# Save image data to local disk

file = open(fileName, "wb")

file.write(imgData)

file.close()

# Image data has been transferred to PC and saved. Delete image file from instrument's hard disk.

scope.write('FILESystem:DELEte \"C:/Temp.png\"')

scope.close()

rm.close()

Tektronix THS720P BNC connector replacement

koudelad — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 07:57:21 GMT

Hello,

I would like to ask for help. I found an old Tektronix THS720P handheld oscilloscope and multimeter (20-25 years). It seems to be working OK at the first glance, but the BNC connectors have damaged locks.

I found a service manual and was able to dismantle the unit, however, I can't get the BNCs out. What surprises me is the outer black "shield" is made from plastic, I have only seen metal so far. The connector had a rubber ring from the outer side (now removed) and is a bit loose, but it feels to be locked somehow and I can't remove it. There are two little holes on the top and bottom side of the plastic part, both from the inside and outside, but sticking a thin screwdriver didn't help, yet.

(Please excuse the photo quality, I tried to do the best, but only have a cell phone camera.)

Anyone remembers how to get the connector out?

In addition to that, could you help me finding a replacement (if possible)? I might be searching wrong, but all BNCs I found look are different types.

Thank you,

David

Measuring heartbeat

bhavikbhansali — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:33:32 GMT

Can we measure our heart beat using ECG electrode and DSO ? (can use multiple ECG electrode)

Probe P5205

e14 Contributor — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:46:39 GMT

Can you please tell me the difference between probes P5205 and P5205AP5205A

New Tek scopes

nermash — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:47:08 GMT

Looks like Tektronix is rolling out new generation of scopes

http://www.scoperevolution.com/us/

What do you think new feature will be? Spectrum analyzer on a new ASIC?

Oscilloscope Sortie Ethernet

e14 Contributor — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:57:30 GMT

Bonjour,

Avez-vous un ocilloscope 200 Mh avec sortie ethernet?

Merci

Françoise

TDS210 oscilloscope

e14 Contributor — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:04:11 GMT

I have a customer who has a TDS210 which has a broken bnc connector. The ones that Farnell sell are too big for this model.

Can you advice if this BNC connector can be purchased? And the part number is so.

The connector has AMP embossed on the side.

Thanks

Sam

TDS3032 - broken channel input

e14 Contributor — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:31:05 GMT

Hi everyone,

I have a nice TDS3032 DSO at home which I use for my home project developments. Unfortunately Channel 1 has gone faulty, and having discussed with Tektronix I've been informed that the "Hybrid" component on the channel input is likely to be faulty and that a repair will involve the fitting of a brand new complete motherboard. Unfortunately this is a very expensive repair!

Has anyone else experienced this problem? I've had the scope apart but could find nothing obvious that I could potentially repair myself. If anyone else has been successful in a repair for this symptom I would very much appreciate your sharing the information! My scope works fine on Channel 2 so I've been putting up with it in the meantime. Not that I would wish misfortune on anyone but I've been kind of hoping for a broken one to pop up on Ebay - perhaps one that's been dropped or something like that. Hopefully then I can make one good one out of the two!!

Advice appreciated.

Thanks,

Brian.