Tektronix Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes MDO4014-3

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Overview
The world’s first oscilloscope with a built-in spectrum analyzer. For the first time ever, test engineers can capture time-correlated analog, digital and RF signals for a complete system view of a device. See both the time and frequency domain in a single glance. View the RF spectrum at any point in time to see how it changes with time or device state. Solve the most complicated design issues, quickly and efficiently, with an oscilloscope as integrated as the design. Transforming the way engineers test. Only from Tektronix.
Key features
  • Mixed-domain analysis
    • Time-correlated analog, digital, and RF signal acquisitions in a single instrument
    • Wave Inspector® controls provide easy navigation of timecorrelated data from both the time and frequency domains
    • Amplitude, frequency, and phase vs. time waveforms derived from RF input
    • Selectable spectrum time to discover and analyze how RF spectrum changes over time - even on a stopped acquisition
  • Spectral analysis
    • Dedicated front-panel controls for commonly performed tasks
    • Automated peak markers identify frequency and amplitude of spectrum peaks
    • Manual markers enable non-peak measurements
    • Trace types Include: Normal, Average, Max Hold, and Min Hold
    • Detection types include: +Peak, -Peak, Average, and Sample
    • Spectrogram display enables easy observation and insight into slowly changing RF phenomena
    • Automated measurements include: Channel Power, Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR), and Occupied Bandwidth (OBW)
    • Trigger on RF power level
    • Triggered or Free Run spectral analysis
  • Optional serial triggering and analysis - serial protocol trigger, decode, and search for I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, RS-232/422/485/UART, MIL-STD-1553, and I2S/LJ/RJ/TDM10.
  • 4 in. (264 mm) bright XGA color display
  • Small footprint and lightweight - Only 5.8 in. (147 mm) deep and 11 lb. (5 kg)
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Terms & Conditions
  • Testers will be selected on the basis of quality of applications: we expect a full and complete description of why you want to test this particular product.
  • Testers are required to produce a full, comprehensive and well thought out review within 2 months of receipt of the product.
  • Failure to provide this review within the above timescale will result in the enrolee being excluded from future Road Tests.
RoadTest Reviews
Comment List
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  • @jeremyvnc - you have rather missed the point - obviously I don't expect  a review so soon  - my point was that one of the selected testers has never posted anything, ever on E14, one can't be found by searching E14 (either as a poster or a member) and the third has already been selected to test 2 high value items already. As I already pointed out  - I'm not complaining that they didn't choose me - just that 2 out of the three they chose have zero visibility on E14.

     

    @Joann - if Mark Archibold is a member how is that searching E14 doesn't find him ?

     

    As a more general point - if road testers are selected by the manufacturer this rather downgrades the level of confidence one can have in their independence. Now of course Tek' can give/loan scopes to whoever they like for review but the lack of transparency in the conduct of this road test puts me off participation in any more.

     

    MK

  • Many thanks for your comments; we are always looking to improve our process and your feedback will inform this.

     

    In answer to your question, we take into consideration a number of different factors when choosing a RoadTester; in some instances, the selection is made in consultation with the manufacturer and they express preferences.  Rest assured that we do look at need of the tester as well as the quality of the application. As much as we would wish to, we can’t please everyone, but we do our best.  We encourage you to apply again for a relevant RoadTest in the near future; no doubt products of a similar standard will be featured.

     

    For this specific road test the manufacturer had made the decision from all applications submitted and chose their 3 road testers. I assure you all 3 are members.

  • @Michael Kellet

     

    The rules of the road test specify that the participants write a review within two months after they get the product.  The selection just happened less than a week ago.  Now, while I would have done an unpacking post when I received the product, maybe they all haven't received the product yet.  We all have different ways of reviewing.  Some people would probably opt to just do one blog and be done with it whereas others would make multiple blogs as they go through the product.

     

    Lets keep an open mind and keep hopeful that we too may be selected for a road test one day.

  • More information and a more transparant selection process would be helpfull indeed.

     

    Gerrit.

  • @Joann Alvarez,

     

    I notice that one of your Road Testers can't  be located as a member, the other two are both in the US, one has never posted anything at all and the other has already road tested an Agilent DMM and an Agilent scope. I'm not griping because I didn't get a go but I won't be wasting my time applying again since it doesn't look to me as if the being a normal active member gets you a look-in for the high value items.

     

    MK

  • And it went back up to 3 kits. Good to see.

     

    Mike

  • Wow. Congrats to the lucky persons selected. I really look forward to your reviews.

     

    Good luck!!!

     

    Mike

  • Hi Everyone.

     

    Thank you all for applying. This RoadTest is now closed. We are pleased to announce the following members that have been selected to receive this Road Test:

     

    • Mark Archibold
    • Scott Harris
    • Alex Marconnet

     

    Congratulations! Your product will be shipped to the address each of you provided when you applied for this RoadTest. As a reminder, element14 and our supplier partners send these products free-of-charge because we place high value upon your unbiased, detailed product review. Please post your review back here within 3-6 weeks of receiving your item.

     

    For those who were not selected to win this product, we have new Road Tests open for applicants

     

    Enroll today and Good Luck!!!  image

  • As far as battery options go: If you just need power remotely, and it doesn't need to be super-portable (handheld):

     

    Per the spec sheet, the unit is rated to draw less than 225W...i doubt it draws half that continiously during standard operation...If you only need an hour or so...and you don't mind an extra 20lbs accessory, just grap a UPS, i suspect you could get about an hour or so per charge...