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==TDS744== | ==TDS744== | ||
* TDS744 Programmer Manual 070-8709-01 | |||
* [[Media:070-8991-01.pdf|TDS744 User Manual 070-8991-01]] | * [[Media:070-8991-01.pdf|TDS744 User Manual 070-8991-01]] | ||
* [[Media:070-8992-02.pdf|TDS744 Service Manual 070-8992-02]] | * [[Media:070-8992-02.pdf|TDS744 Service Manual 070-8992-02]] | ||
* [[Media:070-8990-02.pdf|TDS744 Performance Verification and Specifications 070-8990-02]] | |||
* TDS744 Reference 070-8999-01 | |||
==TDS744A== | ==TDS744A== | ||
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==Schematics== | ==Schematics== | ||
* [[Media:Tek_TDS744A_DRAM_Processor_Display_Module_Schematic.pdf|TDS744A DRAM/Processor/Display Module Schematic]] | * [[Media:Tek_TDS744A_DRAM_Processor_Display_Module_Schematic.pdf|TDS744A DRAM/Processor/Display Module Schematic]] | ||
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The '''TDS744''' is a 500 MHz, 2 GS/s four-channel digital storage scope with a color screen. | |||
The '''TDS744''' is a 500 MHz, 2 GS/s four-channel digital scope with a color screen. | |||
{{BeginSpecs}} | {{BeginSpecs}} | ||
{{Spec | Bandwidth | 500 MHz | {{Spec | Bandwidth | 500 MHz }} | ||
{{Spec | Sample rate | 1 channel @ 2 GS/s, 2 channels @ 1 GS/s, 3 or 4 channels @ 500 MS/s }} | {{Spec | Sample rate | 1 channel @ 2 GS/s, 2 channels @ 1 GS/s, 3 or 4 channels @ 500 MS/s }} | ||
{{Spec | Number of Channels | 4 }} | |||
{{Spec | Vertical Sensitivity| 1 mV to 10 V/div with calibrated fine adjustment }} | |||
{{Spec | Resolution | 8 bit }} | {{Spec | Resolution | 8 bit }} | ||
{{Spec | Record length | 50k samples per channel ( | {{Spec | Time Base Range| 500 ps to 10 s/div }} | ||
{{Spec | Record length | 50k samples per channel }} | |||
{{Spec | Record Length (1M Option)| 500 K points on 1 channel; 250 k points on 2 channels ; 130 k points on 3 or 4 channels }} | |||
{{Spec | Record Length (2M Option)| 8 M points on 1 channel; 4 M points on 2 channels ; 2 M points on 3 or 4 channels }} | |||
{{Spec | Acquisition modes | sample, envelope, average, high-resolution, peak-detect }} | {{Spec | Acquisition modes | sample, envelope, average, high-resolution, peak-detect }} | ||
{{Spec | Display | Color; Zoom }} | {{Spec | Display | Color; Zoom }} | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
See the [[TDS794D/Repairs|Repairs page]] regarding HDD/FDD replacements. | |||
* Tek Forum threads: | * Tek Forum threads: | ||
** [http://forum.tek.com/viewtopic.php?f=568&t=140017/ Recovering the unit from a bricked state] | ** [http://forum.tek.com/viewtopic.php?f=568&t=140017/ Recovering the unit from a bricked state] | ||
** [http://forum.tek.com/viewtopic.php?f=568&t=139999&hilit=TDS784/ Firmware updating] | |||
** [http://forum.tek.com/viewtopic.php?f=568&t=138168&hilit=TDS784/ Backing up and restoring calibration data] | |||
* EEVBlog Forum Threads: | * EEVBlog Forum Threads: | ||
** [http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/conversion-of-500mhz-tds744a-to-1ghz-tds784a/ Conversion of | ** [http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/conversion-of-500mhz-tds744a-to-1ghz-tds784a/ Conversion of 500 MHz TDS744A to 1 GHz TDS784A] | ||
** [http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hackingupgrading-old-scope-(tds754d)/ EEVBlog Forum thread on TDS options and how to enable them] | ** [http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hackingupgrading-old-scope-(tds754d)/ EEVBlog Forum thread on TDS options and how to enable them] | ||
** [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/unified-tektool-released-!-(firmware-flash-tools-for-old-tds-series)/ Firmware update via GPIB] | ** [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/unified-tektool-released-!-(firmware-flash-tools-for-old-tds-series)/ Firmware update via GPIB] | ||
** [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/tektronix-tds500-700-debug-konscole-interface/ Serial debug and console interface card for TDS500-700 series] | ** [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/tektronix-tds500-700-debug-konscole-interface/ Serial debug and console interface card for TDS500-700 series] | ||
** [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/console-port-debug-adapter-for-tek-tds500-tds600-and-tds700-series-scopes/ Console port debug adapter for TDS500-700 series] | ** [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/console-port-debug-adapter-for-tek-tds500-tds600-and-tds700-series-scopes/ Console port debug adapter for TDS500-700 series] | ||
* Youtube | |||
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve-MnHakY6Y NVRAM module replacement - Near Far Media] | |||
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0P1sJBomDQ Input hybrid repair - Near Far Media] | |||
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsxKTOmeZ2k Power supply repair - Near Far Media] | |||
* [https://simmconnlabscom.ipage.com/store/page5.html Simmconn Labs LCD replacement kits for CRT-based TDS O-scopes] | * [https://simmconnlabscom.ipage.com/store/page5.html Simmconn Labs LCD replacement kits for CRT-based TDS O-scopes] | ||
* [https://www.tek.com/support/faqs/i-lost-my-wavestar-keycode-how-can-i-get-it-back Wavestar Product Key] | * [https://www.tek.com/support/faqs/i-lost-my-wavestar-keycode-how-can-i-get-it-back Wavestar Product Key] | ||
* [https://www.hakanh.com/dl/TDSErrLog.htm TDS error log viewer] | * [https://www.hakanh.com/dl/TDSErrLog.htm TDS error log viewer] | ||
* [http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=enable-tds754d-options | * [http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=enable-tds754d-options Enabling options via GPIB interface - ko4bb.com] | ||
==Pictures== | ==Pictures== |
Revision as of 05:12, 30 April 2022
The TDS744 is a 500 MHz, 2 GS/s four-channel digital storage scope with a color screen.
Key Specifications
Bandwidth | 500 MHz |
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Sample rate | 1 channel @ 2 GS/s, 2 channels @ 1 GS/s, 3 or 4 channels @ 500 MS/s |
Number of Channels | 4 |
Vertical Sensitivity | 1 mV to 10 V/div with calibrated fine adjustment |
Resolution | 8 bit |
Time Base Range | 500 ps to 10 s/div |
Record length | 50k samples per channel |
Record Length (1M Option) | 500 K points on 1 channel; 250 k points on 2 channels ; 130 k points on 3 or 4 channels |
Record Length (2M Option) | 8 M points on 1 channel; 4 M points on 2 channels ; 2 M points on 3 or 4 channels |
Acquisition modes | sample, envelope, average, high-resolution, peak-detect |
Display | Color; Zoom |
Trigger modes | Edge, logic, pulse; Video trigger with option 05 (NTSC, SECAM, PAL, HDTV, and FlexFormat) |
Storage | 1.44 Mbyte, 3.5 inch, DOS 3.3-or-later floppy disk. NVRAM storage for saving waveforms, hardcopies, and setups. Units with option HD present (requires additional hardware) have a hard disk drive |
I/O | Full GPIB programmability |
Hardcopy | Using GPIB, RS-232, or Centronics ports |
Software
- Tektronix TDS300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800 AWE Drivers 066-0087-00 (ZIP)
- Telecom Test and I-Pattern Software TTiP 066-0119-00 (ZIP)
- Telecommunications Option for TDS Oscilloscopes 066-0201-00 (ZIP)
- Enhanced Printing Utility for TDS Family 066-0125-00 (ZIP)
- TDS runtime Environment TDSRTE1 066-0127-00 (ZIP)
- Tektronix Wavestar 2012.05.09.11.07.29 16456 EN 066-0934-03 (ZIP, 102MB) Product Key: WSTRO618650124
Firmware
- TDS744A v1.0e Firmware (ZIP)
- TDS744A v1.1e Firmware (ZIP)
- TDS744A v4.2.1e Firmware (ZIP)
Options
- 05 - Video Trigger - Oscilloscope comes with tools that allow investigation of a range of NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and high definition TV signals.
- 1M - 4M acquisition length - Extends standard acquisition length from 50,000 points per channel to 130,000 samples on three or four channels, 250,000 samples on two channels, and 500,000 samples on one channel.
- 13 - RS-232C and Centronics hardcopy interfaces - Add RS-232-C and Centronics interface ports.
- 1F - Floppy disk drive - Add 3.5 inch, 1.44 MByte floppy disc drive.
- 2F - Advanced DSP math - Add advanced DSP math features such as FFT, integration, and differentiation.
- 2C - Communication Signal Analyzer - Oscilloscope comes configured for communications signal triggering and mask testing.
- 3C - P6701B with system calibration - Oscilloscope comes with a P6701B and calibrated short-wavelength optical reference receiver on channel 1.
- 4C - P6703B with system calibration - Oscilloscope comes with a P6703B and calibrated long-wavelength optical reference receiver on channel 1.
- 2M - 8M acquisition length - TDS 520D, 724D: To 2M samples on two channels and 4M on one channel. TDS 540D, 580D, 714L, 754D, 784D, 794D: To 2M samples on three or four channels, 4M on two channels, and 8M samples on one channel (Option includes a hard disk and is only available for the models listed above.)
Links
See the Repairs page regarding HDD/FDD replacements.
- Tek Forum threads:
- EEVBlog Forum Threads:
- Youtube
- Simmconn Labs LCD replacement kits for CRT-based TDS O-scopes
- Wavestar Product Key
- TDS error log viewer
- Enabling options via GPIB interface - ko4bb.com
Pictures
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Front
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Rear
Internals
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Top - Processor/Display Board
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Bottom - Acquisition board
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Power supply & CRT board
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Power supply & CRT board
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Left Side
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Right Side
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Option 05 Internal Parts