The portable oscilloscope promises benchtop performance.
Tektronix today announced its new 2 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO), a lightweight scope designed for both field and lab use. The company’s press release described the 2 Series as the “first portable oscilloscope to offer benchtop performance.”
Characterized by a sleek design not usually seen in scopes, the 2 Series MSO weighs less than four pounds and measures only 1.5 inches in thickness.
The scope also features a 10.1″ touchscreen display, and according to Tektronix, its user interface was “designed from the ground up for touch operation.” Users can drag and zoom signals with familiar touch gestures or use the conventional control knobs, which are illuminated by colored LED ring lights to indicate active sources.
The new oscilloscope supports two or four analog channel inputs and will support 16 digital channels with a future software release. It can measure bandwidths from 70MHz to 500MHz with a maximum sample rate of 2.5GS/s. The 2 Series MSO also offers an optional 50MHz arbitrary function generator and, with a future software release, will include a built-in pattern generator, voltmeter, and frequency counter. An optional hot-swappable battery pack can provide the scope with up to eight hours of power.
“Our team worked closely with engineers to deeply understand their unique needs. We cannot wait to see how the 2 Series MSO improves the way our customers work,” said Tektronix President Tami Newcombe.
The Tektronix 2 Series MSO is now available worldwide.
