Tektronix TDS 510A User manual

Instruction Manual
TDS 510A
Digitizing Oscilloscope
Performance Verification and Specifications
070-9706-00

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!                    " 
     "       "  !      
               !    
       "   " !      !   "
                
         " !     ! 
"                  "    ! 
        "     !  "   
   "  
 "   "  "      "       
  !          "        "
   !              
                   
              "    
               
            
           
             
               
           
       

TDS 510A Performance Verification and Specifications i
Table of Contents
List of Figures ii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Safety Summary v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Verification
Performance Verification Procedures 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brief Procedures 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self Tests 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Tests 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Tests 1–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prerequisites 1–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Required 1–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TDS 510A Test Record 1–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal Acquisition System Checks 1–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time Base System Checks 1–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trigger System Checks 1–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Signal Checks 1–52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option 05 Video Trigger Checks 1–61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sine Wave Generator Leveling Procedure 1–78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
Specifications 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Product Description 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nominal Traits 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranted Characteristics 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Characteristics 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents
ii TDS 510A Performance Verification and Specifications
List of Figures
Figure 1–1: Map of Display Functions 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–2: Verifying Adjustments and Signal-Path Compensation 1–6.
Figure 1–3: Universal Test Hookup for Functional Tests 1–8. . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–4: Measurement of DC Offset Accuracy at Zero Setting 1–25. . .
Figure 1–5: Initial Test Hookup 1–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–6: Measurement of DC Accuracy at Maximum Offset
and Position 1–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–7: Initial Test Hookup 1–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–8: Measurement of Analog Bandwidth 1–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–9: Initial Test Hookup 1–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–10: Measurement of Channel Delay 1–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–11: Initial Test Hookup 1–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–12: Measurement of Accuracy — Long-Term and
Delay Time 1–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–13: Initial Test Hookup 1–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–14: Measurement of Time Accuracy for Pulse and
Glitch Triggering 1–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–15: Initial Test Hookup 1–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–16: Measurement of Trigger-Level Accuracy 1–46. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–17: Initial Test Hookup 1–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–18: Measurement of Trigger Sensitivity — 50 MHz Results 1–51
Figure 1–19: Initial Test Hookup 1–53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–20: Measurement of Main Trigger Out Limits 1–55. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–21: Initial Test Hookup 1–57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–22: Measurement of Probe Compensator Frequency 1–58. . . . .
Figure 1–23: Subsequent Test Hookup 1–59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–24: Measurement of Probe Compensator Amplitude 1–60. . . . .
Figure 1–25: Jitter Test Hookup 1–62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–26: Jitter Test Displayed Waveform 1–63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–27: Jitter Test When Completed 1–64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–28: Triggered Signal Range Test – 300 mV 1–66. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–29: Triggered Signal Range Test – 75 mV 1–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–30: 60 Hz Rejection Test Hookup 1–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–31: 60 Hz Rejection Test Setup Signal 1–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–32: Subsequent 60 Hz Rejection Test Hookup 1–69. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–33: 60 Hz Rejection Test Result 1–70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents
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Figure 1–34: Line Count Accuracy Test Hookup 1–71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–35: Line Count Accuracy Test Setup Waveform 1–72. . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–36: Line Count Accuracy Correct Result Waveform 1–73. . . . . .
Figure 1–37: Setup for Sync Duty Cycle Test 1–75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–38: Sync Duty Cycle Test: One-Div Neg Pulse Waveform 1–76. .
Figure 1–39: Sync Duty Cycle Test: Critically Adjusted Pulse 1–77. . . . . .
Figure 1–40: Sine Wave Generator Leveling Equipment Setup 1–79. . . . .
Figure 1–41: Equipment Setup for Maximum Amplitude 1–80. . . . . . . . .

Contents
iv TDS 510A Performance Verification and Specifications
List of Tables
Table 1–1: Test Equipment 1–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Record 1–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–2: DC Offset Accuracy (Zero Setting) 1–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–3: DC Voltage Measurement Accuracy 1–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–4: Analog Bandwidth 1–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–5: Delay Between Channels Worksheet 1–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–1: Nominal Traits — Signal Acquisition System 2–3. . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–2: Nominal Traits — Time Base System 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–3: Nominal Traits — Triggering System 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–4: Nominal Traits — Display System 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–5: Nominal Traits — Interfaces, Output Ports, and
Power Fuse 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–6: Nominal Traits — Mechanical 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–7: Warranted Characteristics — Signal Acquisition System 2–9
Table 2–8: Warranted Characteristics — Time Base System 2–10. . . . . .
Table 2–9: Warranted Characteristics — Triggering System 2–11. . . . . .
Table 2–10: Warranted Characteristics — Interfaces, Output Ports
and Power Requirements 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–11: Warranted Characteristics — Environmental, Safety,
and Reliability 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–12: Certifications and compliances 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–13: Typical Characteristics — Signal Acquisition System 2–15. .
Table 2–14: Typical Characteristics — Time Base System 2–16. . . . . . . . .
Table 2–15: Typical Characteristics — Triggering System 2–17. . . . . . . .
Table 2–16: Typical Characteristics — Data Handling 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . .

Company Confidential 4/02/93
Manual Name v
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.
Use Proper Power Cord. To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified
for this product.
Avoid Electric Overload. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a
voltage to a terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal.
Avoid Overvoltage. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply potential
to any terminal, including the common terminal, that varies from ground by
more than the maximum rating for that terminal.
Avoid Electric Shock. To avoid injury or loss of life, 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.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not
operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Use Proper Fuse. To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified
for this product.
Do Not Operate in Wet/DampConditions. To avoid electric shock, do not operate
this product in wet or damp conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not
operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Use Proper Power Source. Do not operate this product from a power source that
applies more than the voltage specified.
Use Proper Voltage Setting. Before applying power, ensure that the line selector is
in the proper position for the power source being used.
Provide Proper Ventilation. To prevent product overheating, provide proper
ventilation.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Injury Precautions
Product Damage
Precautions

General Safety Summary
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Manual Name
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:
ProtectiveGround
(Earth)Terminal ATTENTION Refer to Manual Double Insulated
DANGER
High Voltage
Refer to the specifications section for a listing of certifications and compliances
that apply to this product.
Symbols and Terms
Certifications and
Compliances