6 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Troubleshoot and validate high-speed designs with bandwidth that starts at 1 GHz and goes up to 10 GHz . Get accurate measurements with low noise and sample rate up to 50 GS/s . See more of your design with 6- and 8-channel models.
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Base Price

US $26,500 - US $44,600

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Bandwidth

Up to 10GHz

Sample Rate

Up to 50 GS/s

Record Length

Up to 1 G

Vertical Resolution

12 bits

6 Series B MSO

What's new in the B version

More channels

4, 6 and 8 channel models

Even lower noise

Industry-leading noise performance in all vertical ranges as percent of full scale

Higher bandwidth

1- 8 GHz are still available. 10 GHz has been added

Flexible Sampling

50 GS/s on 2 channels
25 GS/s on 4 channels
12.5 GS/s on >4 channels

Simplified security

All user data is stored on a removable solid state drive

Get to know the 6 Series B

Performance Specifications

A new standard in usability

Built-in measurements and analysis

Tackling high-speed clocks and data

Multi-channel spectrum analysis

From 3 V power rails to 3-phase drives

Get to know the 6 Series B

Performance Specifications
A new standard in usability
Built-in measurements and analysis
Tackling high-speed clocks and data
Multi-channel spectrum analysis
From 3 V power rails to 3-phase drives

Lowest noise. More detail.

See signal details you couldn’t see before.

Lowest input noise enabled by new TEK061 front-end ASICs
12-bit resolution at 5 GHz and up to 16-bit resolution at 200 MHz
< 55 µV of noise at 1 mV/div and 1 GHz
< 1.25 mV of noise at 50 mV/div and 10 GHz

Synchronized multi-channel spectrum analysis

Get 4, 6 or 8 channels of spectrum analysis. Hardware digital downconverters (DDCs) in parallel with time domain signal processing unlock exciting capabilities.

Any analog channel can be viewed as a waveform, spectrum, or both
Plot and trigger on changes in RF frequency or magnitude
Spectrums and time domain waveforms are synchronized to correlate RF and time domain events
Spectrum controls such as center frequency and RBW are completely independent of time domain controls

Advanced analysis simplified

Characterize jitter on GHz clocks and serial buses with ease. Bring statistics into your everyday toolkit with integrated measurements. Use the same simple drag and drop action to add advanced and everyday measurements.

Automated measurements and trend analysis
Spectrum View synchronized multi-channel spectrum analysis
Advanced jitter analysis
Advanced power analysis
Power rail measurements
Memory analysis and debug
High-speed serial compliance

Fidelity begins at the probe tip

With 4, 6 or 8 FlexChannel® inputs you can browse your circuits with the included 1 GHz probes. Connect high performance single-ended active probes or differential probes, or do both at once with TriMode probes. Connect a TLP058 logic probe and get 8 digital channels on any FlexChannel input to expand your system visibility.

Built-in 1 MΩ and 50 Ω input terminations
1 GHz low-loading passive probe for each input, included
TekVPI probe interfaces with 10W of probe power per channel for differential, current, power rail, and optically isolated probes
TDP7700 Series 4, 6, 8 and 10 GHz TriMode probes -- perfect for measuring high-speed communications

Specification Overview

Input Channels
4,6 or 8 FlexChannel inputs.
Each FlexChannel provides 1 analog signal input or 8 digital logic inputs with TLP058¹ probe

Bandwidth ¹
1, 2.5, 4, 6, 8, 10 GHz

Sample Rate
50 GS/s on 2 analog channels
25 GS/s on 4 analog channels
12.5 GS/s on > 4 analog channels

Record Length ¹
Up to 1 Gpoints on all analog/digital channels

Signal Generator ¹
13 standard waveform types, plus arbitrary

Digital Voltmeter ²
4 digit

Trigger Frequency Counter ²
8 digit

Display
15.6-inch (385 mm)
TFT color HD (1920 x 1080) resolution Capacitive (multi-touch) touchscreen

1 - Optional and upgradeable
2 - Free with product registration

6 Series B MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Specifications

Add capability as soon as you need it

Add bandwidth up to 10 GHz
Increase record length up to 1 Gpoints on each channel
Add logic probes for up to 64 digital channels
Add a Windows 10 operating system
Add an Arbitrary / Function Generator
Add advanced analysis: serial decode/trigger, power, jitter, memory analysis and debug, and automated compliance testing
Choose from a wide range of voltage and current probes

Find out more about upgrades with this guide

February 2021 firmware release enables new features and options

NEW Options

Free upgrades on all instruments

More robust remote network file storage

Free upgrades on instruments with advanced analysis options

Instruments with built-in function generator get burst mode capability
Instruments with Advanced Jitter and Eye Analysis (DJA) get eye mask autofit

NEW Collaborative Data Sharing and Visualization

TekDrive - Upload/recall files directly on scope for organization, visualization, analysis, and collaboration

NEW Application Bundles

New bundles offer more application coverage for less cost than individual options

NEW PC Software

TekScope waveform analysis software for Windows

Already have a 6 Series? Get your update.

Download new firmware

What's in the box?

One TPP1000 1 GHz, low-C passive probe for each channel, with accessories
Front cover with accessory pouch
Mouse
Power cord
Printed Installation Manual covers safety and basic operation
Comprehensive built-in online help
Certificate of traceability
1-year warranty on the instrument and included probes

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	Tektronix 6 Series MSO	Tektronix 5 Series MSO	Keysight MXR-Series	Rohde & Schwarz RTP Series	Rohde & Schwarz RTO Series	LeCroy WavePro HD
Detailed Comparison	--	--	Fact Sheet	Fact Sheet	Fact Sheet	Fact Sheet
Number of Analog Channels	4, 6 or 8	4, 6 or 8	4 or 8	4	2 or 4	4
Bandwidth Ranges	1 GHz to 10 GHz	350 MHz to 2 GHz	500 MHz to 6 GHz	4 GHz to 16 GHz	600 MHz to 6 GHz	2.5 GHz to 8 GHz
Max Bandwidth on 4 channels	10 GHz	2 GHz	6 GHz	8 GHz	4 GHz	4 GHz
Max Bandwidth on 8 channels	5 GHz	2 GHz	6 GHz	--	--	--
Upgradeable Bandwidth	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Channel Input Impedance	50 Ω, 1 MΩ	50 Ω, 1 MΩ	50 Ω, 1 MΩ	50 Ω	50 Ω, 1 MΩ	50 Ω, 1 MΩ
Analog Sample Rate (on 4 Channels)	Up to 25 GS/s	Up to 6.25 GS/s	Up to 16 GS/s	Up to 20 GS/s	Up to 20 GS/s	Up to 10 GS/s
Analog Sample Rate (on 8 Channels)	Up to 12.5 GS/s	Up to 6.25 GS/s	Up to 16 GS/s	--	--	--
Standard Record Length (on all channels)	62.5 Mpts	62.5 Mpts	200 Mpts	50 Mpts	50 Mpts	50 Mpts
Optional Record Length (on all channels)	1 Gpts	500 Mpts	400 Mpts	1 Gpts	1 Gpts	2.5 Gpts
Integrated Arbitrary/Function Generator	50 MHz (opt.)	50 MHz (opt.)	50 MHz (opt.)	None	100 MHz (opt.)	None
Digital / Logic Analysis Channels (MSO)	Up to 64 (opt.)	Up to 64 (opt.)	16 (opt.)	16 (opt.)	16 (opt.)	16 (opt.)
Waveform Capture Rate (wfms / Sec)	>500,000	>500,000	200,000	950,000	>1,000,000	Not Available
RMS Noise, 1mV/div, at 1 GHz, 4GHz, 10GHz	54 µV, 93 µV, 201 µV	254 µV, NA, NA	73 µV, 132 µV, NA	NA, 270 µV, NA	100 µV, 220 µV, NA	NA, 228 µV, NA
ADC Resolution	12 bits	12 bits	10 bits	8 bits	8 bits	12 bits
Operating System	Embedded OS Windows 10 (opt.)	Embedded OS Windows 10 (opt.)	Windows 10	Windows 10	Windows 7	Windows 10
Standard Probes	1 GHz Passive 3.9 pF loading	Up to 1 GHz Passive 3.9 pF loading	500 MHz Passive 9.5 pF loading	None	500 MHz Passive 10 pF loading	500 MHz Passive 10 pF loading
Standard Warranty	1 year	3 years	1 years	3 years	3 years	3 years

Power Integrity and Power Management

Today’s boards can have 20 or more power rails. Many are less than 3 V and most have noise limits. Accurate noise measurements demand special attention.

Highlights

Low measurement system noise
Compatible with low-noise TPR Series power-rail probes
Pairs with low-noise TPR Series power-rail probes
Decoding options for SVID and SPMI
Impedance measurements

Getting Started with Power Rail Measurements Application Note

Jitter Analysis

Clocks are the heart of every embedded system and digital communication link. Jitter and other clock distortion can impact system operation, and getting to the root cause can be challenging without the right analysis tools.

Highlights

Standard phase noise, TIE, and frequency plots and histograms
Optional advanced analysis with jitter decomposition and clock recovery

Learn how to use the 6 Series MSO for Jitter Analysis

Learn the basics of Jitter Analysis

Vector Signal Analysis

Conduct advanced wideband RF analysis with up to 2 GHz analysis bandwidth with SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis software.

RF measurements
Modulation Analysis
Constellation diagrams
Error vector magnitude
Pulsed RF measurements

Watch the Vector Signal Analysis Overview video

Get the details on SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis Software

Serial Standards Compliance Testing

High speed digital interfaces rely on rigorous test procedures to ensure reliability and interoperability. Automated compliance testing software manages the whole testing process -- setup, making measurements, checking against limits, and generating detailed reports.

Highlights

Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T, NBASE-T and XGBT
Automotive Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T1
MIPI D-PHY 1.2
Automotive Ethernet 100/1000BASE-T1

Physical Layer Compliance Testing for 1000BASE-T Ethernet

Electromagnetic Interference Troubleshooting

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Troubleshooting

Each analog channel on the 6 Series MSO can show you a time domain waveform, a spectrum, or both. Time and frequency plots are synchronized to help you quickly determine which signals are the victims and which ones are the aggressors.

EMI Troubleshooting with the Latest-Generation Oscilloscopes

3-phase Inverters, Motors and Drives

The Inverters, Motors and Drives Analysis package makes it easy to perform stable, reliable power measurements on 3-phase PWM systems.

Highlights

Up to 8 analog input channels
3-phase wye, delta, and single-phase wiring configurations
Comprehensive power measurements
Harmonics analysis

* Indicates features that require 6-WIN

Access Digital Channels

Upgrade	Description	Purchasing Details
TLP058 Logic Probe	Each probe accesses 8 digital channels on any FlexChannel input	Request a quote on this probe

Add Instrument Functions

Upgrade	Description	Purchasing Details
SUP6-AFG	Add arbitrary function generator	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-DVM	Add digital voltmeter / trigger frequency counter	Software upgrade license file provided upon registration. Register now.
SUP6-RL-1	Extend record length to 125 Mpts / channel	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-RL-1T2	Extent record length from 125 Mpts/channel to 250 Mpts/channel	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-RL-2	Extend record length to 250 Mpts / channel	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-RL-3	Extend record length from 62.5 M/ch to 500 M/ch	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-RL-1T3	Extend record length from 125 M/ch to 500 M/ch	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-RL-2T3	Extend record length from 250 M/ch to 500 M/ch	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-RL-4	Extend record length from 62.5 M/ch to 1 G/ch	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-RL-1T4	Extend record length from 125 M/ch to 1 G/ch	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-RL-2T4	Extend record length from 250 M/ch to 1 G/ch	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-RL-3T4	Extend record length from 500 M/ch to 1 G/ch	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6B-LNX	Expansion solid state drive with embedded operating system	No trial available Request a quote
SUP6B-WIN	Expansion solid state drive with Windows 10 license	No trial available Request a quote

Add Protocol Analysis

Upgrade	Description	Purchasing Details
SUP6-SR8B10B	8b10b Protocol Decoder and Search	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRAERO	Aerospace serial triggering and analysis (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC429)	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRAUDIO	Audio serial triggering and analysis (I ²S, LJ, RJ, TDM)	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRAUTO	Automotive serial triggering and analysis (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay)	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRAUTOEN1	100BASE-T1 automotive Ethernet protocol decode software	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRAUTOSEN	Automotive sensor serial triggering and analysis (SENT)	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRCOMP	Computer serial triggering and analysis (RS-232/422/485/UART)	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRCPHY	MIPI C-PHY protocol decoding and analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRDPHY	MIPI D-PHY 1.2 (CSI-2, DSI-1) decoding and analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SREMBD	Embedded serial triggering and analysis (I ²C, SPI)	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRENET	Ethernet serial triggering and analysis (10Base-T, 100Base-TX)	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SREUSB2	eUSB2 protocol decoding and analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRI3C	MIPI I3C decoding and analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRMANCH	Manchester protocol decoding and analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRMDIO	MDIO protocol decoding and analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRNRZ	NRZ Protocol Decoder and Search	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRONEWIRE	1-Wire protocol decoding and analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRPM	Power Management serial triggering and analysis (SPMI)	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRPSI5	PSI5 serial decode and analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRSDLC	Synchronous Data Link Control protocol decoding and analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRSPACEWIRE	SpaceWire protocol decoding and analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRSVID	SVID protocol decoding and analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SRUSB2	USB 2.0 serial bus triggering and analysis (LS, FS, HS) (≥ 1 GHz model recommended for HS)	Request trial license Request a quote

Add Serial Compliance Testing

Upgrade	Description	Purchasing Details
SUP6-AUTOEN-BND	Automotive Ethernet Compliance, Signal Separation, PAM3 Analysis, 100BASE-T1 Decode software	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-AUTOEN-SS	Signal Separation Solution (Min BW 1 GHz) using TekExpress Automation Platform	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-CMINDUEN10	Industrial Ethernet (10Base-T1L Long reach) automated compliance test solution	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-PAM3	PAM3 Automated Compliance Solution (Min BW 1 GHz) using TekExpress Automation Platform	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-CMAUTOEN	Automotive Ethernet (100Base-T1 and 1000BASE-T1) automated compliance test solution	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-CMAUTOEN10	Automotive Ethernet (10BASE-T1S Short Reach) automated compliance test solution	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-CMUSB2	USB 2.0 automated pre-compliance test solution	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-CMENET	Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T) compliance test solution	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-CMENETML	Multilane Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T) automated compliance testing for 6 Series MSO, requires 6-CMENET and 6-WIN	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-CMDPHY	MIPI D-PHY 1.2 compliance test solution	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-CMDPHY21	MIPI D-PHY 2.1 test automation software. Requires 6-DJA and 6-WIN	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-CMDPHY21UP	MIPI D-PHY 2.1 test automation software, upgrade from D-PHY 1.2	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-CMNBASET	Ethernet (2.5/5GBASE-T) compliance test solution	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-CMXGBT	Ethernet (10GBASE-T) compliance test solution	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-DBLVDS	Automated LVDS test solution for 6 Series MSO oscilloscopes	Request trial license Request a quote

Add Advanced Analysis

Upgrade	Description	Purchasing Details
SUP6-DPM	Complete Digital Power Management Analysis and debug solution (Includes all measurements in DPMBAS + Jitter Analysis and Eye Diagram Analysis)	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-DJA	Advanced jitter and eye analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6B-IMDA	Inverters, motors and drives analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6B-IMDA-DQ0	DQ0 analysis for IMDA	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-MTM	Mask and limit testing	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-PWR	Power analysis	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SV-BW-1	Increase Spectrum View Capture Bandwidth to 2 GHz	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-SV-RFVT	Spectrum View RF versus time analysis and trigger	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-VID	Analog video trigger (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)	Request trial license Request a quote

Upgrade Bandwidth

Upgrade	Description	Purchasing Details
SUP6B-BW4	Bandwidth upgrade for 6 Series B MSO with 4 FlexChannel inputs. See datasheet for options.
SUP6B-BW6	Bandwidth upgrade for 6 Series B MSO with 6 FlexChannel inputs. See datasheet for options.
SUP6B-BW8	Bandwidth upgrade for 6 Series B MSO with 8 FlexChannel inputs. See datasheet for options.

Add Memory Debug and Compliance

Upgrade	Description	Purchasing Details
SUP6-DBDDR3	DDR3 memory debug solution	Request trial license Request a quote
SUP6-CMDDR3	DDR3 / LPDDR3 Compliance Test	Request trial license Request a quote

Datasheet HC5

Datasheet Accessory

Description Datasheet Hard transit case for the 5 and 6 Series MSO

Datasheet RM5

Datasheet Accessory

Description Datasheet Rackmount kit for the 5 and 6 Series MSO

Datasheet	Datasheet	Accessory
	HC5	Hard transit case for the 5 and 6 Series MSO
	RM5	Rackmount kit for the 5 and 6 Series MSO

See beyond the noise with the NEW 6 Series B MSO.