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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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.
I'm one of the road testers and I've posted the first portion of my review. Let me know if you have any comments ro questions and I'll try to address them in the next installment.
After having used the MDO-4014-3 for about 6 months I will confirm that it is both suited for small workbenches and portable use, i would highly recommend the soft case if you are going to be toting it around. it is still a fairly large investment, and keeping it in good condition without a case would be more difficult.
all of the application modules except for mdo4trig, will work with the other 4000 series scopes, this could save your company some coin instead of buying additional modules for other series scopes.
The RF front end is more than sensitive enough to pick up distant radio stations with just a small piece of striped coax, and the 1Watt max input is 10x more most stand alone spectrum analysers, you can easily test many QRP rigs without worry of destroying the input.
congratulations to the roadtesters chosen, and luck to the ones not chosen for future roadtests.
I am one of the Element 14 Road Testers selected to review the MDO4014-3. It appears my name was spelled incorrectly in the reviewer selection announcement. My last name is Archibald, not Archibold, thus the reason why a search did not reveal me as a member.
I was in the Buenos Aires airport when I received the e-mail indicating I had been selected. Being selected to review this instrument came as a very pleasant and very big surprise, but it also came as a daunting challenge. The MDO4014-3 is a formidable instrument and I intend to provide a worthwhile review for Elelment 14 members.
When I returned from Buenos Aires, a large Tektronix box was waiting for me. I have powered up the insturment and explored a few of the basic features. Tonight I am working through the logic analyzer side of the 'scope. So far it is clear to me that this is a professional research grade instrument. I have also discovered that this instrument is complex and novel enough that simple inquisitive investigation may not be sufficient. I have already managed to lock up the spectrum analyzer to the point where I had to cycle the power to get it out of limbo.
Look for an initial post in the Road Test section within a week.
It should be apparent that at the end of the day Element 14 and the manufacturers want to sell stuff. They have no real interest in receiving negative feedback in any way. So common logic dictates that they do most certainly screen the applicants accordingly.
Now to the discussion about frequency. Again, they want to sell. So fromt heir perspective it makes sense to select RoadTesters that have proven themselves useful with other reviews, particularly high-end reviews. After all, this here is a marketing gig for Element 14.
Now I agree that it is not good that people who have never ever posted anything get a $ 12 000. One could argue that it's just fair to give newbies a chance. That may be true. But take note that there's probably a huge amount of people who signed up to the community solely go get the scope. When and if they post their review, they will probably disappear out of the community just as quick as they appeared.
I hope I made it clear that I wasn't in any way critical of the Road Testers themselves. If you got that impression then I'm truly sorry - especially you, because you have posted stuff in the past.
As one of the road testers in question i just wanted to chime in on this thread. Mainly because I'm feeling a bit personally attacked.
First of all, yes, i have been extremely lucky. By some miracle, i have been selected for multiple road tests, and i can understand that many other users are offput by this. All i can say is that i was very honest in my road test applications, and have gotten lucky. I love testing new products and i am very grateful to element14 for these opportunities.
Personally, Scopes and multimeters a couple products that i feel i am well qualified to review...i'm a full-time Magnetron Product Engineer: to me, scopes and multimeters are like an oven is to a baker...They are tools that are part of my daily life, to make my product...And yes, i am young my knowledge/experience is still growing...but i am a quick learner (especially with digital devices) and i do my best to provide a full well-thought-out review.
With my first road test, an Agilent U1620A, i feel that i have highlighted some perks and drawbacks of the unit that other users and potential buyers should be aware of.
I just received the Agilent U1273AX, and have posted a "initial thoughts" review. It's short and sweet...I apologize for the quality of my recording. It was a bit of a rush job (I am afraid that i was my own camera-man: The first time i shot i had the focus horibly off and i didn't realize this until 10pm Monday night when i went to edit it together...so i rushed to re-record my thoughts so that i could post). I will be posting another review for this unit in a couple weeks once i have had time to really test it...I will strive to improve both the quality of the recording and provide you with as much high quality content as possible (and i also plan to post a written copy as well).
As for the Tek MDO4014-3...When i got the email i had been selected, i whooped and horayed in my car till my voice was horse...i honestly think this unt could greatly boost the efficiency of our testing and solve some problems/erks i have with current testing...i'm still waiting on the unit in the mail, but I'm really looking forward to testing it, and i hope that you all find my review insteresting and helpful....
I certainly hope that no-one is angry with Element14 or myself...I am very grateful to Element14/newark/Premier farnel for the opportunities i have received, and i hope everyone has a chance to RoadTest some of this gear! For now, if anyone has questions about any of the units i have received, i would be more than happy to answer them. Please, just ask, i'm happy to do what i can
Take care, and have a great day!
Alex Marconnet
P.S. I am happy to take constructive critisism, and if there is any feature you would like me to focus on, or detial i you think i should cover, please just ask.
P.P.S. It seems that Michael is upset with my "footprint" on element14: Now that i think about it, I read much and post little, so i'm not terribly visible except in my roadtest review. I will make an effort to post more!
P.P.P.S. I have always loved how profesional and constructive element14 is. Please, let's all try to keep the forums upbeat and positive.
Linas, if I was picking people to review products I'd not use random selection. If someone has already done a road test and has done a good job then surely they would be top of the list for the next road test having a proven track record.
Knowing that if I got selected then a load of people would start critising me before they'd even seen the report does put me off.
I don't think think there is anything wrong with the manufactures providing their input into selection process is an issue, they might for example be looking for testers who can demonstrate a particular feature or are in a geographic location even where they want to focus their marketting. The roadtest obviously has to be mutually benificial or manufacturers won't participate.
If you want find out about the members selected, that's easy, you just click on their names top right of this page.
@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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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...
