Tektronix

DPO 5204 B Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope

Tektronix DPO 5204 B Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope family

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Power

1 GHz, 500 MHz, 350 MHz, 250 MHz, 20 MHz^[1]

Performance

±1.5%, derated at 0.10%/°C above 30 °C^[1]

Optics

8 bits (>11 bits with Hi Res)^[1]

What is it?

The Tektronix DPO 5204 B is a 2 GHz, 4-channel digital phosphor oscilloscope with a 10/5 GS/s sample rate and 50 M/25 M record length.

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Power & electrical4

Bandwidth Limits: 1 GHz, 500 MHz, 350 MHz, 250 MHz, 20 MHz^[1]
Input Sensitivity Range: 1 MΩ: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div; 50 Ω: 1 mV/div to 1 V/div^[1]
Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ): 300 VRMS CAT II, with peaks ≤ ±425 V^[1]
Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω): 5 VRMS, with peaks ≤ ±20 V^[1]

Optics & imaging1

Vertical Resolution: 8 bits (>11 bits with Hi Res)^[1]

Performance1

DC Gain Accuracy: ±1.5%, derated at 0.10%/°C above 30 °C^[1]

Dimensions & facilities2

Dimensions (H x W x D): 233 mm x 439 mm x 206 mm^[1]
Weight (Net): 6.7 kg (14.9 lb)^[1]

Configuration & options16

Bandwidth: 2 GHz^[1]
Input Channels: 4^[1]
Maximum Sample Rate (1 or 2 channels): 10 GS/s^[1]
Maximum Sample Rate (All channels): 5 GS/s^[1]
Maximum Record Length (standard): 50 M (1 or 2 ch) / 25 M (4 ch)^[1]
Maximum Record Length (with Option 10RL): 250 M (1 or 2 ch) / 125 M (4 ch)^[1]
Rise Time (Calculated): 175 ps^[1]
Effective Number of Bits (Typical): 6 bits^[1]
Maximum Equivalent Time Sampling Rate: 400 GS/s^[1]
Maximum Waveform Capture Rate: >250,000 wfms/s with FastAcq® acquisition^[1]
Input Coupling: AC, DC^[1]
Input Resistance: 1 MΩ ±1%, 50 Ω ±1%^[1]
Position Range: ±5 divisions^[1]
Delay between any Two Channels (Typical): ≤100 ps (50 Ω, DC coupling and equal V/div at or above 10 mV/div)^[1]
Power Consumption: 275 W maximum^[1]
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C^[1]

Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

Designation	Generation	Vintage	Changes	Source
DPO5034B	—	—	350 MHz, 5 GS/s, 25 M record length, 4-channel digital phosphor oscilloscope	testequipmenthq.com^[1]
DPO5054B	—	—	500 MHz, 5 GS/s, 25 M record length, 4-channel digital phosphor oscilloscope	testequipmenthq.com^[1]
DPO5104B	—	—	1 GHz, 10/5 GS/s (2/4 ch), 50 M/25 M record length, 4-channel digital phosphor oscilloscope	testequipmenthq.com^[1]

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Bandwidth Limits1 GHz, 500 MHz, 350 MHz, 250 MHz, 20 MHz^[1]
Input Sensitivity Range1 MΩ: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div; 50 Ω: 1 mV/div to 1 V/div^[1]
Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ)300 VRMS CAT II, with peaks ≤ ±425 V^[1]
Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω)5 VRMS, with peaks ≤ ±20 V^[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the bandwidth of the Tektronix DPO5204B?

The DPO5204B is available in 2 GHz, 1 GHz, 500 MHz, and 350 MHz bandwidth models.^[1]

What is the maximum real-time sample rate of the DPO5204B?

The DPO5204B offers up to 10 GS/s real-time sample rate on one or two channels and up to 5 GS/s on all four channels.^[1]

What is the maximum record length of the DPO5204B?

The DPO5204B supports up to 250 megapoint record length with MultiView zoom.^[1]

Does the DPO5204B support serial protocol decoding?

The DPO5204B can be equipped to decode common serial protocols, providing a comprehensive view of systems.^[1]

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