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  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch3: On-The-Bench User Experience

    Now that I have the Tektronix 2-series MSO in-hand, it’s time to set it up and find out what it’s like to live with. Unfortunately, as this unit has not been provided with the 16-channel digital probe, there will be no tests involving the digital channels…
  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch5: TekDrive, TekScope, Kickstart & ArbExpress

    A key differentiating factor for Tektronix products is the software support that ties in with the oscilloscope. While most other vendors typically have just the oscilloscope and options which install on the oscilloscope (leaving users to program their…
  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch4: Remote Connectivity

    As the last blog post concentrated on the usage of the MSO on-the-bench, this one will focus on its capabilities when using its remote-control interfaces. Documentation and Support Information regarding the 2-series MSO’s programmatic interface is…
  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch7: Instrument Performance Tests

    As an oscilloscope is a very sophisticated device, there are only a limited set of tests that someone like myself without a calibration lab can perform. Nevertheless, they have all been grouped together and reported in this blog. Front-End Noise Everyone…
  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch2: Unboxing & Feature Introduction

    In this second in-depth blog posting, I’ll be looking at the boxes that have arrived. Peeling away the packaging, I’ll reveal what’s included inside this RoadTest bundle and comment on some of the key design features and key differences from what was…
  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch1: Market Survey

    First of all, let me begin by thanking element14 and Tektronix for selecting me as the lucky RoadTester for the Tektronix 2-series MSO. This is a product I’ve been looking at since launch, having attending the launch event, as there is more than meets…