Rohde & Schwarz RTB2K-COM4-B - Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes - Channels: 4, Bandwidth: 300 Mhz

Power of ten (10-bit ADC, 10 Msample memory, and 10.1" touchscreen) combined with smart operating concepts make the R&S®RTB2000 Digital Oscilloscopes the perfect tool for university laboratories, for troubleshooting embedded designs during development and for production and service departments.

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The 10-bit A/D converter yields up to a four-fold improvement compared to conventional 8-bit A/D converters. You get sharper waveforms with more signal details.

10 Msample memory depth is available on each channel if all channels are active. When interleaved, 20 Msample are available. That is 10 times more than comparable oscilloscopes offer. This captures longer signal sequences for more analysis results.

The R&S®RTB2000 gives users more than just an oscilloscope. It also includes a logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, waveform, and pattern generator, and digital voltmeter. Dedicated operating modes for frequency analysis, mask tests, and long data acquisitions are also integrated. Debugging all kinds of electronic systems is easy and efficient – and satisfies the all-important rule of investment protection at a very attractive price.

See small signal details in the presence of large signals

10-bit vertical resolution
The R&S®RTB2000 features a customized Rohde & Schwarz engineered 10-bit A/D converter that delivers a four-fold improvement compared to conventional 8-bit A/D converters.

The increased resolution results in sharper waveforms with more signal details that would otherwise be missed. One example is the characterization of switched-mode power supplies. The voltages across the switching device must be determined during the on/off times within the same acquisition. For precise measurements of small voltage components, a high resolution of more than 8-bit is essential.

1 mV/div: full measurement bandwidth and low noise
The R&S®RTB2000 oscilloscope offers an outstanding sensitivity down to 1  mV/div. Traditional oscilloscopes reach this level of input sensitivity only by employing software-based magnification or by limiting the bandwidth. The R&S®RTB2000 oscilloscope shows the signal’s real sampling points over the full measurement bandwidth – even at 1 mV/div. This ensures high measurement accuracy.

The accuracy of a signal displayed on the screen depends on the oscilloscope’s inherent noise. The R&S®RTB2000 oscilloscope precisely measures even at the smallest vertical resolution by using low-noise frontends and state-of-the-art A/D converters.

Capture more time at full bandwidth

10 Msample standard and 20 Msample interleaved
The R&S®RTB2000 offers a class-leading memory depth: 10 Msample per channel are available, even 20 Msample in interleaved mode. This is 10 times more than similar oscilloscopes in the same instrument class. The user captures longer acquisition sequences even at high sampling rates, e.g. when analyzing transients of switched-mode power supplies, and thus benefit from more detailed analysis results

Segmented memory: 160 Msample with the history function
The R&S®RTB-K15 option with deep, segmented memory analyzes signal sequences over a long observation period. For example, protocol-based signals with communications gaps such as I 2 C or SPI can be captured over several seconds or minutes. Thanks to the variable segment size from 10k sample to 10 Msample, the 160 Msample memory is optimally utilized; more than 13 000 cohesive individual recordings are possible.

In history mode, previous acquisitions to the maximum segmented memory depth of 160 Msample are available for further analysis. Mask tests, QuickMeas function, and FFT, for example, can be used for further analysis.

Maintain fast sampling rates at all times
Signal faults and important events are detected better with an oscilloscope that offers a high sampling rate. Many applications require long acquisition cycles, for instance when analyzing serial protocols. With a sampling rate of up to 2.5 Gsample/s and a memory depth of up to 20 Msample, the R&S®RTB2000 oscilloscopes really excel here. They display signals accurately, right down to the details, and even for long sequences.

Oscilloscope
With a sampling rate of up to 2.5 Gsample/s and a memory depth of up to 20 Msample, the R&S RTB2000 oscilloscope excels in its class. A waveform update rate of more than 50 000 waveforms/s ensures a responsive instrument that reliably catches signal faults. Included standard tools provide quick results, e.g. QuickMeas, mask tests, FFT, math, cursors and automatic measurements, including statistics.

Logic analyzer
The R&S RTB-B1 option turns every R&S RTB2000 into an intuitive-to-use MSO with 16 additional digital channels. The oscilloscope captures and analyzes signals from analog and digital components of an embedded design – synchronously and time-correlated to each other. For example, the delay between input and output of an A/D converter can conveniently be determined using the cursor measurements.

Protocol analyzer
Protocols such as I2C, SPI and CAN/LIN frequently transfer control messages between integrated circuits. The R&S RTB2000 has versatile options for protocol-specific triggering and decoding of serial interfaces. Selective acquisition and analysis of relevant events and data is possible. With the hardware-based implementation, smooth operation and a high update rate is ensured even for long acquisitions. This is advantageous, for example, to capture multiple packetized serial bus signals.

Waveform and pattern generator
The integrated R&S RTB-B6 waveform and pattern generator up to 50 Mbit/s is useful for educational purposes and for implementing prototype hardware. Apart from the common sine, square/pulse, ramp and noise waveforms, it outputs arbitrary waveforms and 4-bit signal patterns. Waveforms and patterns can be imported as CSV files or copied from oscilloscope waveforms. Before playing signals back, the user can preview them to quickly check signal correctness. Predefined patterns for e.g. I2C, SPI, UART and CAN/LIN can be used.

Digital voltmeter
The R&S RTB2000 features a three-digit voltmeter (DVM) and six-digit frequency counter on each channel for simultaneous measurements. Measurement functions include DC, AC+DCRMS and ACRMS – included in scope of delivery.

Frequency analysis mode
Difficult-to-find faults often result from the interaction between time and frequency signals. The FFT function of the R&S RTB2000 is activated with the push on a button and by just entering center frequency and span. Due to the high-performance FFT functionality of the R&S RTB2000 oscilloscopes, signals can be analyzed with up to 128 kpoints. Other practical tools include cursor measurements and autoset in frequency domain.

Mask test mode
Mask tests quickly reveal whether a specific signal lies within defined tolerance limits. By using statistical pass/fail evaluation, they assess quality and stability of a DUT. Signal anomalies and unexpected results are quickly identified. When the mask is violated, the measurement stops. Each violation can generate a pulse output at the AUX-OUT connector on the R&S RTB2000. This pulse output can be used to trigger actions in the measurement setup.

History and segmented memory mode
The R&S RTB-K15 history function option increases the memory from 10 Msample to 160 Msample. Users scroll through past acquisitions and analyze the data using all of the oscilloscope tools, e.g. protocol decode and logic channels. In ultra-segmented mode, waveforms are seamlessly captured before visualization. Serial protocol and pulse sequences are recorded practically without interruptions.

The best choice for education

Ready for the teaching lab
In the teaching lab, the R&S®RTB2000 oscilloscope is the perfect choice to teach students how to measure with an oscilloscope. This Rohde & Schwarz oscilloscope has an easy-to-use concept combined with state-of-the-art technology – at an affordable price. Students appreciate the intuitive and quick access to frequently used functions via dedicated buttons and capacitive touchscreen operation. And they solve their lab tutorial without worrying about oscilloscope functionality.

The large 10.1" high-resolution screen shows every signal detail, and one instrument can be shared among several students. Reports can be efficiently created with the handy and flexible screen annotation tool.

Professors especially like the password-protected education mode that disables automatic functions such as Autoset. This helps students understand the concepts. The built-in web server functionality enables professors to display their oscilloscope screen content to the classroom and over a network.

Updating and monitoring hundreds of units? The remote interfaces make these tasks as easy as switching on a light bulb.

X-in-1 integration saves space and costs
With the R&S®RTB2000, students and professors in a university lab get an oscilloscope plus logic and protocol analyzer, waveform and pattern generator and digital voltmeter. Dedicated operation modes for frequency analysis, mask tests and long data acquisitions are also integrated. Debugging all kinds of electronic systems is easy and efficient – and satisfies the all-important rule of investment protection at a very attractive price. The compact design and small footprint save precious bench space in the lab.

And there is so much more...

• Efficient reporting capabilities
• Localized GUI and online help
• Fully upgradable via software licenses
• Web server functionality for instrument access
• Extensive range of probes and accessories

Growing with the your needs
The R&S®RTB2000 oscilloscopes flexibly adapt to needed project updates by installing software licenses. This applies to e.g. triggering and decoding of serial protocols and the history and segmented memory mode. The waveform and pattern generator and the MSO capabilities) are built-in and just need to be activated. Via keycode, the bandwidth can be upgraded up to 300 MHz. All this makes retrofitting really easy.

Multilingual support: choose among thirteen languages
The R&S®RTB2000 oscilloscope’s user interface and online help support thirteen languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Russian, simplified and traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese). Users can change the language in just a few seconds while the instrument is running.

Protection of data
The secure erase function protects sensitive data. This function removes all user data and settings, including device setups and reference waveforms.

Connectivity
The R&S®RTB2000 can be directly connected to a PC via the built-in USB host and USB device ports. The USB host transfers screenshots or instrument settings to a USB stick. Media transfer protocol (MTP) implementation ensures seamless integration. The USB device port and the LAN interface also enable remote control. The built-in web server functionality allows users to control the oscilloscope and display their screen content to an audience. Data and programming interfaces are included, e.g. for seamless MATLAB® integration.

Probes to measure accurately
A comprehensive probe portfolio for accurate measurements rounds out the R&S®RTB2000 oscilloscope offering. Each R&S®RTB2000 is delivered with passive voltage probes. Single-ended high-voltage probes, differential probes and current probes are also available and can be ordered additionally. With the USB MTP implementation, easy access to live channel data and screenshots and integration into customers computing environment is possible.