Atec Tektronix-TDS7154 - Manual (Page 4)

Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
TDS7000 Series
Enhanced Spectral Analysis
The TDS7000 Series includes a unique spec-
trum-analyzer style interface for performing
frequency domain analysis. Controls such as
center frequency, frequency span, resolution
bandwidth and reference level provide access
to wide- or narrow-band frequency, phase
and group delay information. A gating function
allows selection of only a portion of the time-
domain signal for analysis.
Complete Connectivity
The TDS7000 Series combines a high per-
formance real-time oscilloscope with a PC
processor in a self-contained unit. With open
access to the Windows operating environment,
built-in applications such as WordPad, Paint
and Internet Explorer allow users to concur-
rently maintain lab notes and reference design
information while working with the instrument,
saving time and reducing errors. The built-in
floppy disk drive provides a convenient means
of transporting results while the standard net-
work interfaces allow easy file sharing and
remote control. The analysis and connectivity
software of the TDS7000 Series provides a
comprehensive software infrastructure for
faster, more versatile operations. Industry-
standard protocols, such as VISA and ActiveX
Controls, are included for using and enhancing
Windows applications such as Excel for data
analysis and documentation. Or, create custom
software to automate multi-step processes in
waveform collection and analysis with Visual
BASIC, C, C++, MATLAB, HP VEE, and other
common development environments. By host-
ing applications on the instrument and using
the embedded PCI bus, waveform data can
be moved directly from the acquisition system
to analysis applications at much faster
speeds than conventional cable connections.
Integration of the instrument with external PCs
and non-Windows hosts is also supported by
TDS7000 Series software solutions. Plug-and-
play drivers are included to enable fast and
easy communication with LabVIEW, Lab
Windows and HP VEE programs using GPIB
and LAN connections. Applications using a
local area network can connect directly to a
TDS7000 Series analyzer using the VXI 11.2
server included in the instrument.
View The Microsoft Windows
Desktop On A Separate
Monitor
TDS7000 can also be expanded with the addi-
tion of an external monitor. With dual-monitor
mode enabled, the instrument retains live
scope displays while other applications such
as publishing, analysis or browsing tools
reside on the external monitor. Users can
easily transfer images and waveform data
from TDS7000 to the locally running applica-
tion or view Web-based reference information
while using the scope for design work.
Standard Interfaces
The TDS7000 includes standard interfaces for
control and peripheral expansion. The GPIB
command set shares a high degree of com-
monality with previous TDS500/700-class
instruments while increasing hardware and
software performance. Both USB and PS-2
interfaces are included for mouse, keyboard
and other peripheral expansion. USB offers the
advantage of hot-insertion and removal so
devices can be added or removed without
cycling power. The TDS7000 also includes a
LAN interface for network connection.
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Figure 4. Open access to the Microsoft
Windows desktop allows users to leverage
standard tools for documentation, analysis,
information browsing and communications.