Tektronix MDO4104C Mixed Domain Oscilloscope

Overview

The Tektronix MDO4104C is a mixed-domain oscilloscope that combines six instruments in one: oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, arbitrary waveform generator, voltmeter, frequency counter, and power supply. It features 4 analog channels with selectable bandwidth models up to 1 GHz, 5 GS/s sample rate, and 20 M record length on all channels, making it ideal for embedded design, power analysis, EMI troubleshooting, and wireless signal capture.

Key Features

• 4 analog channels with 1 GHz, 500 MHz, 350 MHz, and 200 MHz bandwidth options (upgradeable up to 1 GHz)
• Up to 5 GS/s sample rate
• 20 M record length on all channels
• Maximum waveform capture rate exceeding 340,000 wfm/s
• Standard passive voltage probes with 3.9 pF capacitive loading (1 GHz or 500 MHz analog bandwidth)
• Integrated 6-in-1 instrument: oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, function generator, voltmeter, frequency counter, power supply

Applications

• Embedded system design and debug for mixed-signal systems with serial bus and wireless technologies
• Power design with automated measurements for voltage, current, power quality, switching loss, harmonics, ripple, and modulation
• EMI troubleshooting to identify time-domain signals causing unwanted emissions
• Wireless signal analysis for Bluetooth, 802.11 WiFi, ZigBee, and other wireless technologies with real-time multi-technology view
• Educational applications for advanced wireless technology coursework with full upgradeability
• Manufacturing test and troubleshooting with compact 6-in-1 integration to minimize bench space