5 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
Engineered for high-performance debug and validation, the 5 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope delivers unmatched signal fidelity, flexible signal capture, and advanced analysis. With bandwidths up to 2 GHz, 12-bit ADCs, and a scalable input architecture, it’s built for demanding embedded, automotive, and power electronics applications.
Its intuitive touchscreen UI, upgradable features, and powerful protocol decoding help accelerate design cycles and simplify complex measurements. It is designed for engineers who need precise, real-time insights without compromise.
- Bandwidth 350 MHz - 2 GHz
- Analog Channels 4, 6 or 8
- Digital Channels Up to 64 (optional)
- Sample Rate 6.25 GS/s
Insightful measurements
See signal details with high-resolution 12-bit analog-to-digital converters. Change your point of view whenever you wish with multi-channel spectrum analysis, measurement statistics, tables and trend plots.- 12-bit resolution at 1.25 GHz; 16-bit resolution at 50 MHz
- Built-in DDCs enable multi-channel, synchronized spectrum analysis
- Results tables, measurement statistics, and trend plot views
Advanced solutions
The 5 Series adapts to suit your needs with a wide range of application-specific measurements. Add advanced analysis packages individually or install application bundles to address more diverse workloads.
- Support for over 25 serial protocols covering the most common interfaces
- Advanced single-phase and three-phase power analysis packages
- Measurement tools for signal integrity and power integrity
- Optional Windows® operating system lets you run PC software
More ways to see more signals
Versatile inputs and advanced probing technology let you see more.
- Up to 8 FlexChannel™ inputs for up to 8 analog or 64 digital signals, plus an external trigger input
- Includes 500 MHz or 1 GHz probes with just 3.9 pF input capacitance
- TekVPI probe interface supports a wide range of active, differential, isolated and current probes
Protocol Decoding and Analysis
Automatic serial bus decoding saves time and eliminates errors versus hand decoding. Search functions enable you to isolate events for fast system-level troubleshooting. See the datasheet for a complete listing of more than 25 supported protocols.
Highlights
- I2C, SPI
- RS-232 / 422 / 485 / UART
- USB 2.0
- Ethernet
Power Integrity and Power Management
Today’s boards can have 20 or more power rails. Most of these are just a few volts or less and many have strict noise limits. Make accurate multi-rail measurements with the right tools .
Highlights
- Up to 8 analog input channels
- Compatible with low-noise TPR Series power-rail probes
- Decoding options for I2C, SPI, SMBus, SPMI and SVID
- Optional impedance vs. frequency plots
Jitter Analysis and Serial Standards Compliance
Clocks are the heart of every embedded system and digital communication link. Excessive jitter can impact system operation but the jitter analysis package will help you find the sources.
Automated compliance packages simplify testing to make sure your high-speed serial bus implementations conform to serial standards such as USB and Ethernet.
Power Supply Analysis
Whether your latest design uses silicon, gallium arsenide or silicon carbide, making accurate power quality, harmonics and switching loss measurements is easier with automated power measurements.
Highlights
- Power quality and harmonics
- Switching loss and safe operating area
- In-circuit inductor and transformer analysis
- Multi-output efficiency
- Bode plots and power supply rejection ratio
3-Phase Inverters, Motors and Drives Analysis
Make stable 3-phase power measurements on pulse-width modulated waveforms. The Inverters, Motors and Drives Analysis package makes it easy.
Highlights
- Up to 8 analog input channels
- 3-phase wye, delta, and single-phase wiring configurations
- Comprehensive power measurements
- Harmonics analysis
- DQ0 measurements
- Mechanical measurements include angle, speed, acceleration and torque
Automotive Power and In-vehicle Networks
Equipped with differential voltage probes and current probes, the 5 Series is ideal for validating the latest SiC power converters.
Decoders for CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, PSI5 and SENT buses make it easy to see communications between ECUs, sensors and actuators.
An automated Automotive Ethernet compliance suite lets you easily test to the standards, without becoming a high-speed bus expert.
Remote Control and Automation
Test automation helps you get fast, repeatable results and allows you to access your tools and data from anywhere.
- Test automation helps you get fast, repeatable results and allows you to access your tools and data from anywhere.
- KickStart simplifies data capture and logging. Supports function generators, power supplies, SMUs and more
- *eSCope lets you control your scope over any LAN, using just a browser
- Comprehensive, fully-supported programmable interfaces enable development of robust custom software
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Troubleshooting
Each analog channel on the 5 Series B MSO can show you a time domain waveform, a spectrum, or both. Time and frequency plots are synchronized to help you quickly determine which signals are the victims and which ones are the aggressors.
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High-Resolution Signal Acquisition: 12-bit ADCs (up to 16-bit in High Res mode) deliver exceptional signal fidelity for detailed waveform analysis.
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Flexible Channel Configuration: Up to 8 analog inputs or 64 digital channels, accommodating complex mixed-signal designs.
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Advanced Triggering and Decoding: Supports over 25 serial protocols, including I²C, SPI, CAN, and USB 2.0, facilitating comprehensive bus analysis.
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Integrated Arbitrary/Function Generator: Optional 100 MHz generator enables signal simulation and stimulus-response testing within a single instrument.
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Comprehensive Analysis Tools: Includes advanced jitter analysis, power integrity measurements, and spectrum analysis capabilities for in-depth signal evaluation.
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Robust Data Storage and Connectivity: Equipped with a 250 GB removable SSD and multiple USB and Ethernet ports for efficient data management and remote access.
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Upgradeable and Scalable: Modular design allows for bandwidth upgrades and additional software options to meet evolving testing requirements.
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Parameter
Details
Bandwidth
350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz, 2 GHz (model dependent)
Input Channels
Up to 8 analog or 64 digital (using FlexChannel inputs)
Vertical Resolution
12-bit ADC standard (up to 16-bit with High Res mode)
Sample Rate
Up to 6.25 GS/s per channel
Record Length
Up to 125 million points per channel
Waveform Capture Rate
>500,000 waveforms per second
Display
15.6-inch HD capacitive touchscreen
Input Impedance
1 MΩ ±1%, 50 Ω ±1% (selectable)
Protocol Support
I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, CAN FD, LIN, USB 2.0, and more
Arbitrary/Function Generator
Optional, up to 50 MHz or 100 MHz sine output
Math & Analysis
FFT, spectrum analysis, jitter, power analysis, and more
Connectivity
USB 3.0, HDMI, LAN, eSATA, optional Wi-Fi adapter
Storage
250 GB removable SSD
Operating System
Windows 10 (with closed OS mode for security)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Approx. 452 × 288 × 147 mm