Keysight Competitive Comparison

Keysight InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series versus Tektronix TBS1000B-EDU Series

Keysight’s InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series

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Keysight 1000 X-Series Tektronix TBS1000B-EDU

Bandwidth 50 MHz, 70 MHz, 100 MHz √ 50 MHz, 70 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz √
Upgradable bandwidth Yes 3 √ No X
Memory 100 kpts 1 or 1 Mpts 2 √ 2.5 kpts X
Waveform update rate 50,000 wfms/s √ 100 wfms/s X
Display 7 inch √ 7 inch √
Segmented memory Yes – Standard √ Not available X
Frequency response analysis (Bode plot) Yes – Standard √ Not available X
InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series Digital voltmeter and frequency counter Yes – Free √ Not available X
WaveGen built-in function generator Yes – Standard in G models √ Not available X
–– Have confidence in your
Advanced trigger Yes – All except serial triggers are standard √ Not available X
measurements with Keysight-custom
Serial decode Yes – I2C, SPI, RS232, CAN, LIN √ Not available X
technology that leverages more than
Standard warranty 3 years (5-year upgrade option) X 5 years √
60 years of oscilloscope expertise
–– Test quickly and easily with a simple, 1.  On 50 MHz models.
intuitive user-interface and built-in 2.  On 70 and 100 MHz models.
help and training signals 3.  On DSO models only.
–– Get professional-level oscilloscope
functionality with industry-leading Tektronix specifications were obtained from the April 2016 Tektronix TBS1000B-EDU Series data sheet found on the Tektronix website
software analysis and 6-in-1 and measurements made on a Tektronix TBS1072B with firmware version 2.00.
instrument integration

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Confidence in your measurements Software analysis

–– Keysight custom ASIC technology Keysight’s 1000 X-Series has faster
–– Up to 50,000 wfms/s decoding and catches more infrequent
–– Measurement upgrades errors by using hardware-based
–– Access to Keysight experts and help technology. Tektronix’s software-based
center technology slows down the waveform and
–– Access to Keysight oscilloscope decode update rate.
resources
Protocols supported:
Test quickly and easily –– I2C, SPI, UART/RS232 With the infinite persistence display mode With the infinite persistence display mode
–– CAN, LIN (automotive) turned on, an infrequent glitch is captured turned on, the TBS1000B never sees the glitch
–– Intuitive GUI and built-in help after 2 seconds on the 1000 X-Series with after 90 seconds. This is due to its slow update
The front panel has pushable knobs 50,000 wfms/s. rate of 100 wfms/s.
for quick access to commonly used
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spend less time learning how to use Professional performance with
the oscilloscope and more time making Keysight-custom technology.
measurements. Simply press down –– Frequency response analyzer – Bode
and hold any front panel key or menu plot
button to access built-in help screens Gain and phase versus frequency is
that provide short setup tips. shown in a Bode plot on screen, a
–– Built-in training signals measurement type that is exclusive
All 1000 X-Series oscilloscopes to Keysight scopes. (EDUX1002G and
come standard with built-in training DSOX1102G only.)
signals. Now you have the information –– WaveGen function generator The 1000 X-Series’ frequency response analyzer 1000 X-Series’ hardware-based mask testing
you need to effectively make Built-in 20 MHz function generator Bode plot capability is the perfect tool to can quickly validate a signal’s quality and detect
measurements on complex signals – at with a modulation capability. Ideal help students understand the gain and phase errors with up to 50,000 tests per second.
no additional cost. for educational or design labs where performance of passive LRC circuits or active Standard on DSOX models.
–– Free educator’s resource kit bench space and budget are limited. op-amps.
The educator’s resource kit also (EDUX1002G and DSOX1102G only.)
comes standard on all 1000 X-Series –– Serial protocol analyzer
oscilloscopes and includes dynamic Provides protocol-aware triggering
teaching labs. The kit contains an and decode for serial buses. Requires
array of built-in training signals, a additional software.
comprehensive oscilloscope lab –– Digital voltmeter
guide (a tutorial written specifically Provides 3-digit voltmeter
for undergraduate students) and an measurements (DVM) inside the
oscilloscope fundamentals PowerPoint oscilloscope. Both the digital
slide set for professors and lab voltmeter and triggered oscilloscope
assistants. measurements can be made with the
Integrated digit voltmeter (DVM) allows you The 1000 X-Series’ hardware-based serial
same connection.
to characterize signals independent of the decode provides the industry’s fastest update
–– Frequency counter oscilloscope’s triggering system. rate while decoding serial buses.
An integrated 5-digit frequency
counter means easier debugging This information is subject to change without notice.
without the need for another piece of © Keysight Technologies, 2016
test equipment. Published in USA, December 21, 2016
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