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{{Oscilloscope Sidebar|
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title=Tektronix TDS620 |
|manufacturer=Tektronix
image=tds620.jpg |
|series=TDS series scopes
caption=Tektronix TDS620 |
|model=TDS620
introduced=1993 |
|summary=500 MHz, 2 GS/s, 2-Ch digital scope
discontinued=(?) |
|image=tds620.jpg
summary=500 MHz, 2 GS/s, 2-Ch digital scope |
|caption=Tektronix TDS620
manuals=
|introduced=1993
* [http://exodus.poly.edu/~kurt/manuals/manuals/Tektronix/TEK%20TDS%20620A%20640A%20644A%20User.pdf TDS620A, 640A, 644A user manual] (PDF, 3 MB)
|discontinued=(?)
* [[Media:070-8718-04.pdf|TDS 620A, 640A, and 644A Service Manual (PDF)]]
|designers=
* [http://w140.com/manual_TDS754A.pdf TDS 500B, TDS 600B, and TDS 700A Digitizing Oscilloscopes 070-9719-00 (PDF)]
|manuals=
* [http://w140.com/tek_tech_ref_TDS_520B_540B_620B_644B_680B_684B_724A_744A_784A.pdf TDS 520B, TDS 540B, TDS 620B, TDS 644B, TDS 680B, TDS 684B, TDS 724A, TDS 744A, and TDS 784A Digitizing Oscilloscopes Performance Verification and Specifications 070-9384-01 (PDF)]
'''TDS620'''
* [http://w140.com/TDS640A_Programmer_EN.pdf Tektronix TDS 410A, 420A, 460A, 520A, 524A, 540A, 544A, 620A, 640A, 644A, 684A, 744A & 784A Programmer Manual 070-8709-07]
* [[Media:070-8507-00.pdf|TDS620 Service Manual 070-8507-00]]
* [[Media:070-8506-01.pdf|TDS620 User Manual 070-8506-01]]
* [[Media:070-8649-00.pdf|TDS620 Performance Verification 070-8649-00]]
* [[Media:070-8318-05.pdf|TDS Series Programmer 070-8318-05]]


==Schematics==
'''TDS620A'''
* [http://hakanh.com/dl/docs/hardtofind/TDS544A_A17-A19(PS).pdf Full schematics of A17 - A19 Power Supply boards (TDS620, TDS640, TDS640A & TDS644A, same as TDS544A)]
* [[Media:070-8709-06.pdf|TDS620A Programmer 070-8709-06]]
}}
* [[Media:070-8709-07.pdf|TDS620A Programmer 070-8709-07]]
* [[Media:070-8711-02.pdf|TDS620A Reference 070-8711-02]]
* [[Media:070-8715-04.pdf|TDS620A User Manual 070-8715-04]]
* [[Media:070-8718-04.pdf|TDS620A Service Manual 070-8718-04]]


The '''Tektronix TDS620''' is a 500 MHz, 2.5 GS/s dual-channel digital storage scope.  
'''TDS620B'''
* [[Media:070-9382-01.pdf|TDS620B Reference 070-9382-01]]
* [[Media:070-9384-01.pdf|TDS620B Performance Verification and Specifications 070-9384-01]]
* [[Media:070-9386-03.pdf|TDS620B Service Manual 070-9386-03]]
* [[Media:070-9702-00.pdf|TDS620B Programmer Manual 070-9702-00]]
* [[Media:070-9556-00.pdf|TDS620B etc Programmer Manual 070-9556-00]]
* [[Media:070-9719-00.pdf|TDS620B Digitizing Oscilloscopes 070-9719-00]]
* [[Media:070-9720-01.pdf|TDS620B Performance Verification and Specifications 070-9720-01]]
* [[Media:070-9721-02.pdf|TDS620B Service Manual 070-9721-02]]
* [[Media:070-9861-00.pdf|TDS620B Reference 070-9861-00]] / <small>[[Media:070-9861-00 c2.pdf|Alternate copy]]</small>
* [[Media:070-9869-00.pdf|TDS620B User 070-9869-00]] / <small>[[Media:070-9869-00 c2.pdf|Alternate copy]]</small>
* [[Media:070-9874-02.pdf|TDS620B Technical Reference 070-9874-02]]
* [[Media:070-9875-04.pdf|TDS620B Service 070-9875-04]]
* [[Media:070-9876-00.pdf|TDS620B Programmer manual 070-9876-00]]
* [[Media:071-0090-01.pdf|TDS620B User Manual Supplement 071-0090-01]] / <small>[[Media:071-0090-01 c2.pdf|Alternate copy]]</small>
* [[Media:071-0134-00.pdf|TDS600B User Manual Japanese 071-0134-00]]
* [[Media:071-0135-00.pdf|TDS620B Performance Verification and Specifications 071-0135-00]]
* [[Media:071-0136-00.pdf|TDS620B Service Manual 071-0136-00]]
* [[Media:55W-10066-6.pdf|Sales Brochure]]


It has [[Tekprobe BNC connector]]s on both input channels.
'''Common'''
* [[Media:045-0213-00.pdf|CRT Filter Retainer Upgrade Kit 045-0213-00]]
* [[Media:061-4094-02.pdf|TDS, TLS & CTS FDD Replacement 061-4094-02]]
* [[Media:070-8432-04.pdf|TLS Logic Scope and TDS Series Oscilloscopes Rackmount Installation 070-8432-04]]
* [[Media:070-8567-01.pdf|Option 13 RS-232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface Instruction Manual 070-8567-01]]
* [[Media:070-8582-01.pdf|Option 2F Advanced DSP Math Instruction Manual 070-8582-01]]
* [[Media:070-8748-02.pdf|TDS Family Opt 05 Video Trigger Interface Instruction Manual 070-8709-02]]
* [[Media:070-8919-00.pdf|TTiP TDS Telecommunication Templates & i-Pattern Software 070-8919-00]]
* [[Media:070-9636-02.pdf|TDS Family Opt 05 Video Trigger Interface Install 070-9636-02]]
* [[Media:070-9785-03.pdf|Wavestar Software User Manual 070-9785-03]]
* [[Media:071-0220-07.pdf|WSTRO & WSTROU WaveStar Software User Manual 071-0220-07]]
* [[Media:071-0220-09.pdf|WSTRO WaveStar Software User Manual 071-0220-09]]
* [[Media:071-0817-00.pdf|WSTRO, WSTROU & WSTRM WaveStar Software, AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter, TDS3EM Ethernet Comms Module User Manual 071-0817-00]]
* [[Media:071-1140-03.pdf|WaveStar Software, Wavestar Reader, AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter Software Solutions Installation 071-1140-03]]
* [[Media:55W-8862-00.PDF|Sales Brochure]]


The quad-channel version is the [[TDS640]].
'''Schematics'''
* [[Media:TDS544A_A17-A19(PS).pdf|Full schematics of A17 - A19 Power Supply boards (TDS620, 640, 640A & 644A, same as TDS544A)]]
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The '''Tektronix TDS620''' and '''TDS620A''' are 500 MHz, 2 GS/s 2-channel digital storage scopes with a monochrome screen, with 2000 points maximum record length per channel. <br>
The '''Tektronix TDS620B''' has 2.5 GS/s sample rate and 15,000 points maximum record length per channel.<br>
Two plus Two channel operation allows up to two of the four channels to be displayed simultaneously.<br>
Channels not displayed can be used to couple a triggering signal to the oscilloscope.


{{BeginSpecs}}
{{BeginSpecs}}
{{Spec | Bandwidth       | 500 MHz                  }}
{{Spec | Bandwidth   | 500 MHz }}
{{Spec | Sampling rate   | 2 GS/s on both channels }}
{{Spec | Sample rate | 2 GS/s (TDS620, TDS620A), 2,5 GS/s (TDS620B) on all channels }}
{{Spec | Time base        | 500 ps/Div to 5 s/Div    }}
{{Spec | Number of Channels | 2 + 2 }}
{{Spec | Deflection      | 1 mV/Div to 10 V/Div    }}
{{Spec | Vertical Sensitivity| 1 mV to 10 V/div with calibrated fine adjustment }}
{{Spec | Resolution       | 8 bits                  }}
{{Spec | Resolution | 8 bit }}
{{Spec | Record length   | 500 to 2000 points       }}
{{Spec | Time Base Range| 500 ps to 5 s/div (TDS620), 200 ps to 10 s/div (TDS620A, TDS620B) }}
{{Spec | Input impedance | 1 MΩ // 10 pF, or 50 Ω  }}
{{Spec | Record length | 2000 points (TDS620, TDS620A), 15,000 points (TDS620B) }}
{{Spec | Interface        | GPIB standard            }}
{{Spec | Acquisition modes | sample, envelope, average, high-resolution, peak-detect }}
{{Spec | Options |
{{Spec | Display | Monochrome }}
* Centronics interface
{{Spec | Trigger modes | Edge, logic, pulse; Video trigger with option 05 ([[NTSC]], [[SECAM]], [[PAL]], HDTV, and FlexFormat) }}
* RS-232 interface
{{Spec | 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 }}
* FFT, integration and differentiation
{{Spec | I/O | Full GPIB programmability }}
}}
{{Spec | Hardcopy | Using [[GPIB]], [[RS-232]], or Centronics ports }}
{{EndSpecs}}
{{EndSpecs}}
==Software==
* [[Media:TDS600_Field_Adjustment_Software.zip|TDS620 Field Adjustment Software]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:TDS600A_Field_Adjustment_Software.zip|TDS620A Field Adjustment Software]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:TDS600B_Field_Adjustment_Software_063-1908-01.zip|TDS620B Field Adjustment Software 063-1908-01]] (ZIP)
<br>
* [[Media:063-1134-00 V1.2.zip|TDS Family Programming Examples Software 063-1134-00 V1.2]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0002-00.zip|Waveform Converter For Oscilloscopes 066-0002-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0087-00.zip|AWE Drivers For Tektronix Oscilloscopes 066-0087-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0104-00.zip|File Transfer Utility From TDS Scope To PC 066-0104-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:Ttip.zip|Telecom Test and I-Pattern Software TTiP 066-0119-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0125-00.zip|Enhanced Printing Utility for TDS Family 066-0125-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:Tdsrteup_(TDS_runtime_Environment_TDSRTE1).zip|TDS runtime Environment TDSRTE1 066-0127-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0176-00.zip|WFM to ASCII Waveform Converter - UNIX Version For Sun Spark Stations 066-0176-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0177-00.zip|Hardcopy from TDS to PC Using HPIP 82335B Interface Card 066-0177-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0178-00.zip|Example Program To Get Crossing Levels 066-0178-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0179-00.zip|TDS ISF File To CSV File Conversion Utility 066-0179-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0188-00.zip|Transfer 2 Byte Data From TDS Oscilloscopes QuickBasic 066-0188-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0194-00.zip|TDS Waveform Logging Sample Program 066-0194-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0196-00.zip|Load TDS Floppy MathCAD Files Into MathCAD 066-0196-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0197-00.zip|Transfer TDS Hardcopy Screens To PC Via GPIB 066-0197-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0198-00.zip|Transfer Setups Between TDS Oscilloscopes 066-0198-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0200-00.zip|VB Program To Capture TDS Extended Waveforms 066-0200-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:066-0489-00.zip|TDS Series WFM File Formatter 066-0489-00]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:Wavestar_2012.05.09.11.07.29_16456_EN.zip|Tektronix Wavestar 2012.05.09.11.07.29 16456 EN]] (ZIP, 102MB) ''Product Key: WSTRO618650124''
==Firmware==
* [[Media:TDS620B v4.2e Firmware.zip|TDS620B v4.2e Firmware]] (ZIP)
* [[Media:TDS620B_v4.4.1e_Firmware.zip|TDS620B v4.4.1e 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.
==Optional Accessories==
* 1K - Add K420 scope cart
* 1R - Rackmount kit
* 2D - Delete standard 2 P6205 probes
* 22 - (TDS620A) Add 2 each P6139A passive probes
* 23 - (TDS620A) Add 4 each P6245 active FET probes
* 24 - (TDS620B) Add 4 each P6139A passive probes
* D1 - Calibration data report
==TDS620A Included Accessories==
* 2x P6205 FET Probes
* 070-8711-02 - Reference Manual
* 070-8711-01 - User Manual
* 200-3696-01 - Front cover
* 161-0230-01 - US power cord
==TDS620B Included Accessories==
* 2x P6139A FET Probes
* 070-9382-00 - Quick Reference Guide
* 063-2773-00 - Programmers Manual in MS-Help format on floppy disk
* 070-6869-00 - User Manual
* 070-9874-02 - Technical Reference Manual
* 200-3696-01 - Front cover
* 161-0230-01 - US power cord
==Recommended Accessories==
* 012-0991-01 - 1m GPIB cable
* 012-0991-00 - 2m GPIB cable
* 012-1298-00 - RS-232 cable
* 012-1250-00 - Centronics cable
* 016-0909-01 - Soft-sided carrying case
* 016-01135-00 - Transit case
* K420 - Scope cart
==Links==
* 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=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:
** [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/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://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.hakanh.com/dl/TDSErrLog.htm TDS error log viewer]
* [http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=enable-tds754d-options Unlocking software options - ko4bb.com]


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Revision as of 23:13, 1 March 2023

Tektronix TDS620
500 MHz, 2 GS/s, 2-Ch digital scope
Tektronix TDS620

Produced from 1993 to (?)

Manuals

TDS620

TDS620A

TDS620B

Common

Schematics

(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix TDS620 and TDS620A are 500 MHz, 2 GS/s 2-channel digital storage scopes with a monochrome screen, with 2000 points maximum record length per channel.
The Tektronix TDS620B has 2.5 GS/s sample rate and 15,000 points maximum record length per channel.
Two plus Two channel operation allows up to two of the four channels to be displayed simultaneously.
Channels not displayed can be used to couple a triggering signal to the oscilloscope.

Key Specifications

Bandwidth 500 MHz
Sample rate 2 GS/s (TDS620, TDS620A), 2,5 GS/s (TDS620B) on all channels
Number of Channels 2 + 2
Vertical Sensitivity 1 mV to 10 V/div with calibrated fine adjustment
Resolution 8 bit
Time Base Range 500 ps to 5 s/div (TDS620), 200 ps to 10 s/div (TDS620A, TDS620B)
Record length 2000 points (TDS620, TDS620A), 15,000 points (TDS620B)
Acquisition modes sample, envelope, average, high-resolution, peak-detect
Display Monochrome
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


Firmware

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.

Optional Accessories

  • 1K - Add K420 scope cart
  • 1R - Rackmount kit
  • 2D - Delete standard 2 P6205 probes
  • 22 - (TDS620A) Add 2 each P6139A passive probes
  • 23 - (TDS620A) Add 4 each P6245 active FET probes
  • 24 - (TDS620B) Add 4 each P6139A passive probes
  • D1 - Calibration data report

TDS620A Included Accessories

  • 2x P6205 FET Probes
  • 070-8711-02 - Reference Manual
  • 070-8711-01 - User Manual
  • 200-3696-01 - Front cover
  • 161-0230-01 - US power cord

TDS620B Included Accessories

  • 2x P6139A FET Probes
  • 070-9382-00 - Quick Reference Guide
  • 063-2773-00 - Programmers Manual in MS-Help format on floppy disk
  • 070-6869-00 - User Manual
  • 070-9874-02 - Technical Reference Manual
  • 200-3696-01 - Front cover
  • 161-0230-01 - US power cord

Recommended Accessories

  • 012-0991-01 - 1m GPIB cable
  • 012-0991-00 - 2m GPIB cable
  • 012-1298-00 - RS-232 cable
  • 012-1250-00 - Centronics cable
  • 016-0909-01 - Soft-sided carrying case
  • 016-01135-00 - Transit case
  • K420 - Scope cart

Links

Pictures

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