Tektronix CSA8000B Series User manual

User Manual
CSA8000B Communications Signal Analyzer
TDS8000B Digital Sampling Oscilloscope
071-1099-03
This document applies to firmware version 2.0
and above.
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WARRANTY
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workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If this product proves defective during its
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or provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
This warranty applies only to products returned to the designated Tektronix depot or the Tektronix authorized
representative from which the product was originally purchased. For products returned to other locations,
Customer will be assessed an applicable service charge. The preceding limitation shall not apply within the
European Economic Area, where products may be returned for warranty service to the nearest designated service
depot regardless of the place of purchase.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must provide the applicable office of Tektronix or its
authorized representative with notice of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable
arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix or its representative, with shipping charges
prepaid. Tektronix or its representative shall pay for the return of the product to Customer. Customer shall be
responsible for paying any associated taxes or duties.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty:
a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or
service the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment;
c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies or consumables;
d) to repair a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such
modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product; or
e) to repair damage or malfunction resulting from failure to perform user maintenance and cleaning at the
frequency and as prescribed in the user manual (if applicable).
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ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’
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REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS
VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ix...................................
Preface xi...................................................
About This Manual xi...............................................
Related Manuals and Online Documents xii..............................
Conventions xii....................................................
Contacting Tektronix xiii............................................
Getting Started
Product Description 1--1........................................
Models 1--1........................................................
Key Features 1--1....................................................
Product Software 1--3................................................
Firmware Upgrade 1--4...............................................
Sampling Modules Supported 1--4......................................
Check the Package Contents 1--7.................................
Installation 1--9...............................................
Check the Environmental Requirements 1--9..............................
Install the Sampling Modules 1--10.......................................
Connect the Peripherals 1--12...........................................
Power On the Instrument 1--13..........................................
Powering Off the Instrument 1--15.......................................
Brightness and Contrast Adjustment (Gamma) 1--15.........................
Back Up User Files 1--15...............................................
Software Installation 1--15..............................................
Description 1--16.................................................
Software Release Notes 1--16........................................
Operating System Reinstallation 1--16.................................
System Diagnostics 1--16...........................................
Windows Safe Mode 1--16..........................................
Incoming Inspection 1--17.......................................
Assemble Equipment 1--17.............................................
Perform the Diagnostics 1--18...........................................
Perform the Compensation 1--20.........................................
Perform the Functional Tests 1--21.......................................
Perform the Hardware and Operating System Tests (Windows 98 Only) 1--38.....
Accessories and Options 1--41....................................
Accessories 1--41.....................................................
Standard 1--41....................................................
Optional 1--42....................................................
Options 1--43........................................................

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Operating Basics
Operational Maps 2--1.........................................
Documentation Map 2--2.......................................
System Overview Maps 2--4.....................................
Functional Model Map 2--4............................................
Process Overview Map 2--6............................................
User Interface Map -- Complete Control and Display 2--7............
Front Panel Map -- Quick Access to Most Often Used Features 2--8....
Display Map -- Single Graticule View 2--9.........................
Display Map -- Multiple Views 2--10...............................
Front Panel I/O Map 2--11.......................................
Rear Panel I/O Map 2--12.......................................
Reference
Overview 3--1.................................................
Acquiring Waveforms 3--3......................................
Signal Connection and Scaling 3--4.....................................
Why Use? 3--4..................................................
What’s Special? 3--5..............................................
What’s Excluded? 3--5............................................
Keys to Using 3--5...............................................
To Set Up the Signal Input 3--8.....................................
To Autoset the Instrument 3--11......................................
To Reset the Instrument 3--13........................................
Signal Conditioning Background 3--13................................
Setting Acquisition Controls 3--21.......................................
Why Use? 3--21..................................................
What’s Special? 3--21..............................................
What’s Excluded? 3--22............................................
Keys to Using 3--22...............................................
To Set Acquisition Modes 3--24......................................
To Start and Stop Acquisition 3--26...................................
Acquisition Control Background 3--27....................................
Acquisition Hardware 3--27.........................................
Sampling Process 3--27.............................................
Sampling Modes 3--28.............................................
Waveform Record 3--28............................................
Acquisition Cycle 3--29............................................
FrameScan Acquisitions 3--30...........................................
Why Use? 3--30..................................................
What’s Special? 3--30..............................................
What’s Excluded? 3--31............................................
Keys to Using 3--31...............................................
To Acquire in FrameScan Mode 3--33.................................
To Catch a Bit Error 3--36..........................................

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Triggering 3--39................................................
Edge Triggering 3--39.................................................
Why Use? 3--39..................................................
What’s Special? 3--39..............................................
Keys to Using 3--40...............................................
To Trigger 3--48..................................................
To Use Gated Trigger 3--50.........................................
Displaying Waveforms 3--53......................................
Using the Waveform Display 3--53.......................................
Why Use? 3--55..................................................
What’s Special? 3--55..............................................
What’s Excluded? 3--55............................................
Keys to Using 3--56...............................................
To Display Waveforms in the Main Time Base View 3--62................
To Display Waveforms in a Mag View 3--64............................
Customizing the Display 3--66..........................................
Why Use? 3--66..................................................
What’s Special? 3--66..............................................
Keys to Using 3--66...............................................
To Set Display Styles 3--68.........................................
To Customize the Graticule and Waveforms 3--69.......................
Measuring Waveforms 3--73.....................................
Taking Automatic Measurements 3--74....................................
Why Use? 3--74..................................................
What’s Measured? 3--74............................................
What’s Special? 3--74..............................................
What’s Excluded? 3--76............................................
Keys to Using 3--76...............................................
To Take Automatic Measurements 3--80...............................
To Localize a Measurement 3--83....................................
Taking Cursor Measurements 3--85.......................................
Why Use? 3--85..................................................
What’s Measured? 3--85............................................
What Sources Can I Measure? 3--86..................................
Keys to Using Cursors 3--86.........................................
To Take a Cursor Measurement 3--89.................................
To Set the Cursor Sources 3--90......................................
Optimizing Measurement Accuracy 3--92..................................
Why Use? 3--92..................................................
Compensation 3--92...............................................
To Compensate the Instrument and Modules 3--92.......................
To Perform Dark-Level and User Wavelength Gain Compensations 3--98.....
Creating Math Waveforms 3--101..................................
Defining Math Waveforms 3--101.........................................
Why Use? 3--102..................................................
What’s Special? 3--102..............................................
What’s Excluded? 3--102............................................
Keys to Using 3--103...............................................
To Define a Math Waveform 3--105....................................

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Operations on Math Waveforms 3--107.....................................
Why Use? 3--107..................................................
What’s Excluded? 3--107............................................
Keys to Using 3--108...............................................
To Use Math Waveforms 3--109.......................................
Data Input and Output 3--113.....................................
Saving and Recalling Setups 3--113.......................................
Why Use? 3--113..................................................
What’s Special? 3--114..............................................
What’s Excluded? 3--114............................................
Keys to Using 3--114...............................................
To Save Your Setup 3--115...........................................
To Recall Your Setup 3--118..........................................
Saving and Recalling Waveforms 3--120...................................
Why Use? 3--120..................................................
What’s Special? 3--120..............................................
What’s Excluded? 3--120............................................
To Save Your Waveform 3--121.......................................
To Recall Your Waveform 3--124......................................
To Clear References 3--127..........................................
Exporting Waveforms and Histograms 3--128...............................
Why Use? 3--128..................................................
Keys to Using 3--128...............................................
To Export Your Waveform 3--128.....................................
To Export Your Histogram 3--129.....................................
To Use an Exported Waveform (or Histogram) 3--129.....................
Printing Waveforms 3--132..............................................
Remote Communication 3--139...........................................
Using Masks, Histograms, and Waveform Databases 3--141............
Mask Testing Waveforms 3--141..........................................
Why Use? 3--141..................................................
What’s Special? 3--141..............................................
What’s Excluded? 3--142............................................
Keys to Using 3--142...............................................
To Mask Test a Waveform 3--145......................................
To Edit a Mask 3--149..............................................
Counting Masks 3--151..............................................
To Create a New Mask 3--152........................................
Taking Histograms 3--154...............................................
Why Use? 3--154..................................................
What’s Special? 3--154..............................................
What’s Excluded? 3--155............................................
Keys to Using Histograms 3--155......................................
To Take a Histogram 3--156..........................................
Histogram Statistics 3--158...........................................

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Using Waveform Databases 3--159........................................
Why Use? 3--159..................................................
What’s Special? 3--159..............................................
What’s Excluded? 3--159............................................
Keys to Using 3--160...............................................
To Set Up a Waveform Database 3--162................................
To Customize the Database Display 3--164..............................
Accessing Online Help 3--167......................................
What’s Available? 3--167...............................................
Why Use? 3--167..................................................
Keys to Using 3--167...............................................
How to Use Online Help 3--168..........................................
Cleaning the Instrument 3--175....................................
Exterior Cleaning 3--175................................................
Flat Panel Display Cleaning 3--176........................................
Optical Connector Cleaning 3--176........................................
Appendices
Appendix A: Specifications A--1..................................
Certifications A--11...................................................
Appendix B: Automatic Measurements Reference B--1..............
Pulse Measurements -- Amplitude B--2...................................
Pulse Measurements -- Timing B--8......................................
Pulse Measurement -- Area B--14.........................................
Return-to-Zero (RZ) Measurements -- Amplitude B--15.......................
Return-to-Zero (RZ) Measurements -- Timing B--29..........................
Return-to-Zero (RZ) Measurements -- Area B--36............................
Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) Measurements -- Amplitude B--37.................
Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) Measurements -- Timing B--50....................
Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) Measurements -- Area B--55......................
Measurement Reference Parameters and Methods B--56..............
All Sources B--56.....................................................
Pulse Sources B--57...................................................
RZ Sources B--60.....................................................
NRZ Sources B--62....................................................
Tracking Methods B--68................................................
Mid-reference Level B--69.............................................
To Optimize the Vertical Resolution B--69.................................
Use a Waveform Database B--70.........................................
Glossary
Index

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List of Figures
Figure 1--1: Compartments for sampling modules 1--11...............
Figure 1--2: Maximum inputs in three configurations 1--11............
Figure 1--3: Locations of peripheral connectors on rear panel 1--12.....
Figure 1--4: Line fuse and power cord connector locations,
rear panel 1--13.............................................
Figure 1--5: On/Standby switch location 1--14.......................
Figure 1--6: Compensation dialog box 1--20.........................
Figure 1--7: Hookup for electrical functional tests 1--23...............
Figure 1--8: Channel button location 1--23..........................
Figure 1--9: Channel button location 1--26..........................
Figure 1--10: Optical channel verification 1--27......................
Figure 1--11: Hookup for the time base tests 1--28....................
Figure 1--12: Channel button location 1--29.........................
Figure 1--13: Main time base verification 1--30......................
Figure 1--14: Mag time base verification 1--31.......................
Figure 1--15: Channel button location 1--32.........................
Figure 1--16: Hookup for the gated trigger tests 1--33.................
Figure 1--17: Signal triggered 1--34................................
Figure 1--18: Signal not triggered (signal frozen) 1--35................
Figure 1--19: Signal not triggered (no signal) 1--36...................
Figure 1--20: Signal triggered 1--37................................
Figure 3--1: Acquisition and display controls 3--4...................
Figure 3--2: Setting vertical scale and position of input channels 3--15...
Figure 3--3: Varying offset positions vertical acquisition
window on waveform amplitude 3--17..........................
Figure 3--4: Horizontal acquisition window definition 3--18...........
Figure 3--5: Common trigger, record length, and acquisition
rate for all channels 3--20.....................................
Figure 3--6: Aliasing 3--23........................................
Figure 3--7: Channel configuration 3--27...........................
Figure 3--8: Digital acquisition — sampling and digitizing 3--28........
Figure 3--9: The waveform record and its defining parameters 3--29....
Figure 3--10: How FrameScan acquisition works (scanning on
a 127-bit PRBS shown) 3--32..................................
Figure 3--11: Slope and level define the trigger event 3--41.............

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Figure 3--12: Triggered versus untriggered displays 3--41.............
Figure 3--13: Trigger inputs 3--42.................................
Figure 3--14: Holdoff adjustment can prevent false triggers 3--46.......
Figure 3--15: Trigger to End Of Record Time (EORT) 3--47...........
Figure 3--16: Display elements 3--54...............................
Figure 3--17: Horizontal position includes time to Horizontal
Reference 3--59.............................................
Figure 3--18: Graticule, cursor and automatic measurements 3--73.....
Figure 3--19: Measurement annotations on a waveform 3--75..........
Figure 3--20: High/Low tracking methods 3--78......................
Figure 3--21: Reference-level calculation methods 3--79...............
Figure 3--22: Horizontal cursors measure amplitudes 3--86............
Figure 3--23: Components determining Time cursor readout
values 3--88................................................
Figure 3--24: Functional transformation of an acquired
waveform 3--101.............................................
Figure 3--25: Export dialog box 3--129..............................
Figure 3--26: Creating a user mask 3--144...........................
Figure 3--27: Adding a new vertex 3--144............................
Figure 3--28: Vertical histogram view and statistics on data 3--154.......
Figure 3--29: Normal vector view of a waveform 3--163................
Figure 3--30: Waveform database view of a waveform 3--163............
Figure B--1: Reference-level calculation methods B--56................
Figure B--2: Pulse-reference levels B--57............................
Figure B--3: Pulse crossings and mid-reference level B--58.............
Figure B--4: AOP pulse crossings and mid-reference level B--59........
Figure B--5: Overshoot levels B--59................................
Figure B--6: RZ measurement reference levels B--60..................
Figure B--7: RZ crossings B--61...................................
Figure B--8: RZ eye--aperture parameters B--62......................
Figure B--9: NRZ measurement reference levels B--63.................
Figure B--10: NRZ crossings B--64.................................
Figure B--11: NRZ eye-aperture parameters B--65....................
Figure B--12: NRZ overshoot levels B--66...........................
Figure B--13: NRZ Crossings (OMA) B--67..........................

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List of Tables
Table 1--1: Additional accessory connection information 1--13.........
Table 1--2: Line fuses 1--13......................................
Table 1--3: Standard accessories 1--41.............................
Table 1--4: Optional accessories 1--42..............................
Table 3--1: Application-based triggering 3--43......................
Table 3--2: Defining and displaying waveforms 3--56.................
Table 3--3: Operations performed based on the selected
waveform 3--57............................................
Table 3--4: Equivalent mouse and touchscreen operations 3--61........
Table 3--5: Customizable display attributes 3--66....................
Table 3--6: Cursor functions (types) 3--85..........................
Table 3--7: Cursor units 3--88....................................
Table 3--8: Math expressions and the math waveforms produced 3--103..
Table 3--9: Standard masks 3--142.................................
Table 3--10: Histogram statistics 3--158.............................
Table A--1: System -- Signal acquisition A--1.......................
Table A--2: System -- Timebase A--2..............................
T a b l e A -- 3 : S y s t e m -- T r i g g e r A -- 3................................
Table A--4: System -- Environmental A--6..........................
Table A--5: Power consumption and cooling A--7...................
T a b l e A -- 6 : D i s p l a y A -- 7........................................
T a b l e A -- 7 : P o r t s A -- 8..........................................
Table A--8: Data storage A--9....................................
Table A--9: Mechanical A--10.....................................
Table A--10: Certifications and compliances A--11...................
Table B--1: Pulse Measurements —Amplitude B--2.................
Table B--2: Pulse Measurements -- Timing B--8.....................
Table B--3: Pulse Measurements -- Area B--14.......................
Table B--4: RZ Measurements -- Amplitude B--15....................
Table B--5: RZ Measurements -- Timing B--29.......................
Table B--6: RZ Measurements --Area B--36.........................
Table B--7: NRZ Measurements -- Amplitude B--37..................
Table B--8: NRZ Measurements -- Timing B--50.....................
Table B--9: NRZ Measurements -- Area B--55.......................

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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read
the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions
related to operating the system.
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Wear Eye Protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or
laser radiation exists.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
ToAvoidFireor
Personal Injury

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Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Mains Disconnected
OFF (Power)
Mains Connected
ON (Power) Standby
Symbols and Terms

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Preface
This is the user manual for the CSA8000B Communications Signal Analyzer and
TDS8000B Digital Sampling Oscilloscope. It covers the following information:
HDescribes the capabilities of the instrument: how to install it and reinstall its
software
HExplains how to operate the instrument: how to control acquisition of,
processing of, and input/output of information
HLists the specifications and accessories of the instrument
About This Manual
This manual is composed of the following chapters:
HGetting Started shows you how to configure and install your instrument and
provides an incoming inspection procedure.
HOperating Basics uses maps to describe the various interfaces for controlling
the instrument, including the front panel and the software user interface.
These maps provide overviews of the product and its functions from several
viewpoints.
HReference comprises an encyclopedia of topics (see Overview on page 3--1)
that describe the instrument interface and features, and that give background
and basic information on how to use them. (The online help onboard the
instrument application describes the interface, features, and their usage in
more detail; detailed descriptions of all programming commands are found
in the online CSA8000 & TDS8000 Programmer Guide manual.)
HAppendices provides additional information including the specifications and
automatic measurement definitions.

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Related Manuals and Online Documents
This manual is part of a document set of standard-accessory manuals and online
documentation; this manual mainly focuses on installation and background
needed to use the product features. See the following list for other documents
supporting instrument operation and service. (Manual part numbers are listed in
Table 1--3 on page 1--41.)
Manual name Description
CSA8000 & TDS8000 Online Help An online help system, integrated with the User Interface application that ships with this
product.
CSA8000B & TDS8000B ReferencesA quick reference to major features of the instrument and how they operate.
CSA8000 & TDS8000 Programmer Guide Part of the online help system this guide comprises an alphabetical listing of the
programming commands and other information related to controlling the instrument over
the GPIB. This is an online document.
Electrical Sampling Modules User Manual The user manual for the electrical sampling modules. Included as a PDF file on the
product software CD or the PDF file can be downloaded from the Tektronix website.
80C00 Series Optical Sampling Modules
User Manual
The user manual for the optical sampling modules. Included as a PDF file on the product
software CD or the PDF file can be downloaded from the Tektronix website.
80A01 Trigger Prescale Limiting Preamplifi-
er Module User Manual
The user manual for the 80A01 Trigger Prescale Limiting Preamplifier Module. Included
as a standard accessory if you ordered this module with this instrument. Shipped in the
module package, not the main instrument package.
80A02 EOS/ESD Protection Module
Instructions
The instructions for the 80A02 EOS/ESD Protection Module. Included as a standard
accessory if you ordered this module with this instrument. Shipped in the module
package, not the main instrument package.
CSA8000 & TDS8000 Service Manual Describes how to service the instrument to the module level. This optional manual must
be ordered separately.
For more information on how the product documentation relates to the
instrument operating interfaces and features, see Documentation Map on
page 2--2.
Conventions
This manual uses the terms vertical acquisition window and horizontal acquisi-
tion window throughout this section and elsewhere. These terms refer to the
vertical and horizontal range of the acquisition window, which defines the
segment of the input signal that the acquisition system acquires.
The terms do not refer to any operating system windows that you might display
on screen.

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Contacting Tektronix
Phone [phone]*
Address Tektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web site www.tektronix.com
Sales support 1-800-833-9200, select option 1*
Service support 1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Technical support Email: [e-mail]
1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
* This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a
voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the
Tektronix web site for a list of offices.

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CSA8000B & TDS8000B User Manual 1-1
Product Description
This chapter describes your instrument, which is either the CSA8000B Commu-
nications Signal Analyzer or the TDS8000B Digital Sampling Oscilloscope, and
its options. Following this description are four sections:
HCheck the Package Contents, on page 1--7, shows you how to verify that you
have received all of the parts of your instrument.
HInstallation, on page 1--9, shows you how to configure and install the
instrument, as well as how to reinstall the system software included with the
product.
HIncoming Inspection, on page 1--17, provides a procedure for verifying basic
operation and functionality.
HAccessories and Options, on page 1--41, lists the instrument options
available and the standard and optional accessories for this product.
Models
This manual supports two very similar instruments:
HThe CSA8000B Communications Signal Analyzer.
HThe TDS8000B Digital Sampling Oscilloscope.
Differences between the two instruments will be called out when necessary;
otherwise, the material applies to both instruments. The word “instrument”refers
to either product.
Key Features
The instrument is a high-speed, precision sampling system that finds use in
validation and conformance testing and impedance verification for:
Hhigh-performance semiconductor/computer applications, such as semicon-
ductor testing, TDR characterization of circuit boards, IC packages and
cables, and high-speed serial digital data communications.
Hhigh-performance communications applications, such as design evaluation
and manufacturing test of datacom and telecom components, transceiver
subassemblies, and transmission systems.
The instrument includes a user interface that runs on the Microsoft Windows
operating system as a windowed application. You operate the instrument using

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front-panel controls with the mouse and keyboard or with the touch screen. The
installed Windows operating system (MS Windows 98 or MS Windows 2000) is
dependent on the purchase date or product upgrade status.
Key features include:
Hindustry-leading waveform acquisition and measurement rate, with Sample,
Envelope, and Average acquisition modes.
Hsupport for up to six sampling modules (two large and four small modules)
for a maximum configuration of ten inputs. (Up to eight inputs can be active
at a time. See Maximum Configuration on page 1--11).
Hsupports integrated optical signal pick-off and clock recovery enabling
accurate triggering on optical communication-signals.
Hsupport for optical modules with several integrated, selectable reference
receivers, which eliminates the need for a multitude of add-on reference
receivers.
Hfull programmability, with an extensive GPIB-command set and a message-
based interface.
Htrue differential TDR, with fast step (35 psec reflected risetime) when used
with a TDR-capable sampling module.
Hindustry-leading trigger bandwidth (12+ GHz) when using the built-in-
prescaler.
Hsupport of both telecom (SONET and SDH) and datacom (Fibre Channel,
Infiniband, and Gigabit Ethernet) optical communication standards.
Hpowerful built-in measurement capability, including histograms, mask
testing, and automatic measurements.
Hautomatic measurements operate on Pulses, RZ eye patterns, and NRZ eye
patterns.
HDC to 65 GHz optical bandwidth; DC to 65 GHz electrical bandwidth, with
up to 12.5 GHz triggering.
NOTE. Bandwidth is determined by the specific modules that are installed.
HFrameScan acquisition for isolating data-dependent failures during confor-
mance/performance testing and for examining very low-level repetitive
signals.
Hsupport for optical conformance testing of SONET/SDH signals (including
the various forward error correction rates for these telecom rates) from
155 Mbps to 43 Gb/s, 1 and 10 Gb/s FibreChannel signals, 10.52 Gb/s