Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
TDS5000B Series
provides a comprehensive software
infrastructure for faster, more versatile
operations. Data transfer programs, such
as the Excel Toolbar, Word Toolbar and
Report Generator are used to simplify
analysis and documentation on the
Windows desktop or on external PCs.
Tektronix’ implementation of industry-
standard protocols, such as TekVISA™
interface and ActiveX Control, are
included for using and enhancing
Windows applications for data analysis
and documentation. Or, use the Software
Developer’s Kit (SDK) to help create
custom software to automate multi-step
processes in waveform collection and
analysis with Visual BASIC, C, C++,
MATLAB, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI and
other common Application Development
Environments (ADE). Integration of the
oscilloscope with external PCs and non-
Windows hosts is also supported by the
TDS5000B Series software solutions.
Plug-and-play and IVI instrument drivers
are included to enable easy communica-
tion with the oscilloscope using GPIB,
Serial and LAN
connections from programs running on
the instrument or an external PC. UNIX
applications, and other LAN resources,
can connect directly over Ethernet using
the VXI 11.2 server included on the
TDS5000B Series.
The unparalleled ease-of-use, coupled
with the TDS5000B’s high performance,
OpenChoice® platform, and comprehen-
sive feature set all in a compact benchtop
package, provides exceptional value.
Applications
The TDS5000B Series’ high performance
features make it ideal for a multitude of
applications, such as digital design and
debug, power measurements, communi-
cations mask testing, and video design.
Digital Design and Debug
The interoperability of the TDS5000B
Series oscilloscope with the Tektronix
TLA5000 Series logic analyzer made
possible by Tektronix Integrated View
(iView™) enables digital designers to solve
signal integrity challenges and effectively
debug and verify their systems more
quickly and easily. The iView feature fully
integrates the industry-leading performance
and measurement accuracy of a Tektronix
oscilloscope with the multi-channel and
powerful triggering capabilities of a
Tektronix logic analyzer. This integration
allows designers to view time-correlated
digital and analog data in the same
display window and isolate the analog
characteristics of the digital signals that
are causing failures in their systems.
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OpenChoice® Platform. Capturing data into
Microsoft Excel using the unique Excel
Toolbar and then creating a custom report
using the Tektronix Report Generator.
Digital Design and Debug. Tektronix Integrated View (iView) fully integrates the performance
and measurement accuracy of a Tektronix oscilloscope with the multi-channel and powerful
triggering capabilities of a Tektronix logic analyzer in one display, allowing designers to quickly
verify and debug their designs.