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Tektronix TBS2000 Series Oscilloscopes: Comparison with Multiple Competing Models

2024-11-28

Tektronix TBS2000 Series Oscilloscopes

Comparison with Multiple Competitive Products（GW, LeCroy, Rigol, R&S, Keysight）


This article focuses on the Tektronix TBS2000 Series Oscilloscopes, and compares it with GW-Instek GDS2000A Series, LeCroy WaveAce 2000 Series, Rigol DS2000A Series, R&S HMO Compact Series and Keysight X2000 Series  Multi-dimensional comparison helps you clearly understand its advantages and features.


1. Visual Indicator Comparison


Tektronix TBS2000 SeriesGW-Instek GDS2000A SeriesLeCroy WaveAce 2000 SeriesRigol DS2000A SeriesR&S HMO Compact SeriesKeysight X2000 Series
√    9"WVGA, 15 horizontal grids×  7"WVGA, 18 horizontal grids×  6.5"WVGA, 12 horizontal grids<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Microsoft YaHei, "Microsoft YaHei";>×  8.5"WVGA, 10 horizontal grids


Record Length√    20M points×  2M points×  12K points×  14M points (Standard), 56M points (Optional)×  2M points×  100K points (Standard), 1M points (Optional)


  • Tektronix TBS2000 Series features a 9" WVGA display with 15 horizontal grids, which is significantly superior to other series in terms of screen size and number of grids. Meanwhile, its 20M point record length also greatly outperforms some competing products.


II. Comparison of Key Specifications



Tektronix TBS2000 SeriesGW-Instek GDS2000A SeriesLeCroy WaveAce 2000 SeriesRigol DS2000A SeriesR&S HMO Compact SeriesKeysight X2000 Series
Analog Channels√    2, 4√    2, 4√    2, 4×  2√    2, 4√    2, 4
Bandwidth×  70,100 MHz√    70, 100, 200,300 MHz√    70, 100, 200, 300 MHz√    70,100, 200, 300 MHz√    70, 100, 150, 200 MHz√    70,100,200 MHz
Max. Sampling Rate (All Channels Enabled)×  500 MS/s√    1 GS/s√    1 GS/s√    1 GS/s√    1 GS/s√    1 GS/s
Time Base Range√    2ns/div to 100s/div (70&100MHz)×  1ns/div to 100s/div×  5ns/div to 50s/div (70MHz)×  5ns/div to 1ks/div (70&100MHz)×  2ns/div to 50s/div×  5ns/div to 50s/div (70&100MHz)
2.5ns/div to 50s/div (100&200MHz)2ns/div to 1ks/div (200MHz)2ns/div to 50s/div (200MHz)
1ns/div to 50s/div (300MHz)1ns/div to 1ks/div (300MHz)
Automatic Measurement√    32 Types√    36 Types√    32 Types×  24 Types×  20 Types×  24 Types
Trigger Types×   Edge, Pulse Width, Runt√    Edge, Pulse Width, Video, Runt, Rise/Fall, Alternate, Timeout, Event Delay√    Edge, Pulse Width, Video, Slope (Rise Time), Alternate×   Edge, Pulse Width, Runt×   Edge, Pulse Width, Logic, Video×   Edge, Pulse Width, Pattern, Runt

  • In terms of analog channels, there is little difference between different series. However, different series have their own strengths in parameters such as bandwidth, maximum sampling rate and time base range. Although Tektronix TBS2000 series does not have an absolute advantage in some parameters, it is relatively rich in automatic measurement and trigger type settings.


3. Comparison of Probes and Measurements


Tektronix TBS2000 SeriesGW-Instek GDS2000A SeriesLeCroy WaveAce 2000 SeriesRigol DS2000A SeriesR&S HMO Compact SeriesKeysight X2000 Series
Probe Interface√    TekVPI probe interface, supports active probes, differential probes and current probes. No external power required, probe communicates with TBS2000×   Standard BNC interface, oscilloscope does not provide power, no communication function×   Standard BNC interface, oscilloscope does not provide power, no communication function×   Standard BNC interface, oscilloscope does not provide power, no communication function×   Select 20 automatic measurement functions from a long list, cannot view all measurements at one time×   Standard BNC interface, oscilloscope does not provide power, no communication function
Convenience of Auto Measurement√    32 kinds of auto measurements can be categorized and arranged on one page for intuitive and straightforward selection×   Auto measurement functions are selected from a long list; all measurements cannot be set at one time×   32 kinds of auto measurement functions are selected from a long list; all measurements cannot be viewed at one time×   24 kinds of auto measurement functions are selected from a long list; all measurements cannot be viewed at one time×   20 kinds of auto measurement functions are selected from a long list; all measurements cannot be viewed at one time×   24 kinds of auto measurement functions are selected from a long list; all measurements cannot be viewed at one time
Cursor Measurement Reading Position√    On the waveform×   At the bottom of the screen×   On the side of the screen×   On the side of the screen×   At the bottom of the screen×   On the side of the screen

 

  • The unique TekVPI probe interface of Tektronix TBS2000 Series brings distinct advantages, with convenient automatic measurement functions. The cursor measurement reading position is on the waveform, which is convenient and intuitive.


4. Safety and Reliability Comparison



Tektronix TBS2000 SeriesGW-Instek GDS2000A SeriesLeCroy WaveAce 2000 SeriesRigol DS2000A SeriesR&S HMO Compact SeriesKeysight X2000 Series
Fan Status (2-channel models)√    Fanless, low operating noise×   With fan×   With fan×   With fan×   With fan×   With fan
Maximum Input Voltage√    CATII300Vrms×  CATII300Vrms (CAT rating not published)×  400Vp×  CATII 100Vrms×  200Vp√    CATII300Vrms

  • The 2-channel models of Tektronix TBS2000 series feature a fanless design for low operating noise, and the maximum input voltage meets the CATII300Vrms standard, delivering excellent performance.


5. Comparison of Universal Educational and Training Functions



Tektronix TBS2000 SeriesGW-Instek GDS2000A SeriesLeCroy WaveAce 2000 SeriesRigol DS2000A SeriesR&S HMO Compact SeriesKeysight X2000 Series
Main Operation Instructions√    HelpEverywhere - Displays real-time instructions for main operations such as triggering or measurement×   Not available×   Not available×   Not available×   Not available×   Press the Help button to get a simple text introduction
√    ScopeIntro - Built-in knowledge manual, detailed introduction of oscilloscope and current model information×   None×   NoneLaboratory Exercise Function×   Lab guides and tutorials are only provided on CD or website, cannot be loaded or viewed on the oscilloscope×   Cannot load or view laboratory exercises on the oscilloscope×   Laboratory exercises are provided by third parties and require payment, cannot be loaded or viewed on the oscilloscope
Monitor Student Progress√    TekSmartLab - TBS2000 is fully compatible with TekSmartLab software, which allows pre-configuring lab workstations and monitoring student progress from the instructor station×   Does not support pre-configuring lab workstations, and cannot monitor student progress from the instructor station during experiments

  • Tektronix TBS2000 Series provides abundant education-oriented functions, including real-time operation instructions, built-in knowledge manual, lab exercises that can be loaded on the oscilloscope, and student progress monitoring function, which outperforms other series significantly.


6. Remote Connection Comparison

 


Tektronix TBS2000 SeriesGW-Instek GDS2000A SeriesLeCroy WaveAce 2000 SeriesRigol DS2000A SeriesR&S HMO Compact SeriesKeysight X2000 Series
Wi-fi Function√    The first entry-level oscilloscope that supports Wi-fi dongle×   No wireless connectivity×   No wireless connectivity×   No wireless connectivity×   No wireless connectivity×   No wireless connectivity
USB Port√    Two USB ports on the rear panel: one USB host port (for USB flash drive or Wi-Fi dongle), one USB device port (for remote control via PC)√    Two USB ports on the rear panel: one USB host port (for USB flash drive), one USB device port (for remote control via PC)√    Two USB ports on the rear panel: one USB host port (for USB flash drive), one USB device port (for remote control via PC)×   Only one USB device port on the rear panel√    Two USB ports on the rear panel: one USB host port (for USB flash drive or Wi-Fi dongle), one USB device port (for remote control via PC)√    Two USB ports on the rear panel: one USB host port (for USB flash drive), one USB device port (for remote control via PC)
LAN and Compatibility√    LAN is standard, LXI compatible×   LAN is optional, not LXI compatible×   LAN is standard, not LXI compatible√    LAN is standard, LXI compatible×   No LAN port, not LXI compatible×   LXI-compatible LAN/VGA module is optional only

  • As the first basic oscilloscope that supports Wi-Fi dongle, Tektronix TBS2000 Series comes with LAN as standard and is LXI-compliant, which delivers obvious advantages in remote connectivity.



Overall, the Tektronix TBS2000 Series oscilloscopes exhibit unique advantages in multiple key aspects. Although other series outperform it in some parameters, its overall performance and functions are sufficient to meet diverse demands. Users can make a choice based on their specific requirements and priorities.


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