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Tektronix TDS Series User Manual

Tektronix TDS Series
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Programmer Manual
TDS Family Digitizing Oscilloscopes
(TDS 420A, 430A, 460A, 510A, 520B, 540B, 620B,
644B, 680B, 684B, 724A, 744A, 754A, 782A, & 784A)
070-9702-00
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Tektronix TDS Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Vertical Resolution8 bits
Input CouplingAC, DC, GND
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model
Sample RateUp to 5 GS/s (depending on model)
Number of Channels2 or 4
Record LengthUp to 10, 000 points (depending on model)
Display TypeColor LCD
Trigger ModesEdge, Pulse Width, Video
ConnectivityGPIB, USB
Input Impedance1 MΩ
Power Requirements100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Getting Started

Overview of the Manual

Summarizes the type of programming information contained in each major section of this manual.

Setting Up Remote Communications

Describes how to physically connect the oscilloscope to a controller and set the appropriate front panel controls.

Command Syntax

Command and Query Structure

Describes the structure and content of messages sent to the digitizing oscilloscope for commands and queries.

Constructed Mnemonics

Explains how header mnemonics specify a range of mnemonics for commands.

Command Groups

Acquisition Commands

Commands that affect waveform acquisition, controlling mode, averaging, and enveloping.

Display Commands

Commands that control graticule style, displayed intensities, and clear menus.

Command Descriptions

ACQuire:MODe

Sets or queries the acquisition mode of the digitizing oscilloscope.

CURSor? (Query Only)

Returns all current cursor settings, including type and position.

Status and Events

Registers

Explains the system of status registers like SESR and SBR, and enable registers like DESER, ESER, SRER.

Synchronization Methods

Discusses methods like *WAI, BUSY?, *OPC, *OPC? for synchronizing programs.

Programming Examples

Compiling the Example Programs

Provides instructions on compiling and linking example programs written in Microsoft QuickBASIC and QuickC.

Glossary

GPIB

Acronym for General Purpose Interface Bus, a communications interface system.

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