• Upgrades 3 Series MDO to an MSO
• Adds 16 digital channels
• Color-coded digital waveform display
• MagniVu high-speed acquisition
• P6316 MSO probe 

The logic analyzer provides 16 digital channels which are tightly integrated into the oscilloscope's user interface. This simplifies operation and makes it possible to solve mixed-signal issues easily. The option is used to simultaneously view analog and digital signals by probing both sides of a D/A converter.

This upgrade will not be transferrable to additional instruments.

Color-coded digital traces display ones in green and zeros in blue. This coloring is also used in the digital channel monitor. The monitor shows if signals are high, low, or are transitioning so you can see channel activity at a glance without having to clutter your display with unneeded digital waveforms.

The multiple transition detection hardware shows you a white edge on the display when the system detects multiple transitions. White edges indicate that more information is available by zooming in or acquiring at faster sampling rates. In most cases zooming in will reveal the pulse that was not viewable with the previous settings. If the white edge is still present after zooming in as far as possible, this indicates that increasing the sample rate on the next acquisition will reveal higher frequency information than the previous settings could acquire.

You can group digital waveforms and enter waveform labels easily on the touchscreen. By simply placing digital waveforms next to each other, they form a group. Once a group is formed, you can position all the channels contained in that group collectively. This greatly reduces the normal setup time associated with positioning channels individually.

The main digital acquisition mode on the 3 Series MDO will capture up to 10 M at 500 MS/s (2 ns resolution). In addition to the main record, the 3 Series MDO provides an ultra high-resolution record called MagniVu which acquires 10,000 points at up to 8.25 GS/s (121.2 ps resolution). Both main and MagniVu waveforms are acquired on every trigger and can be switched between in the display at any time, running or stopped. MagniVu provides significantly finer timing resolution than comparable oscilloscopes on the market, instilling confidence when making critical timing measurements on digital waveforms. 

This unique probe design offers two eight-channel pods, simplifying the process of connecting to the device-under-test. When connecting to square pins, the P6316 can connect directly to 8×2 square pin headers spaced on tenth-inch centers. When more attachment flexibility is required, you can use the included flying lead sets and grabbers to clip onto surface mount devices or test points. The P6316 offers outstanding electrical characteristics applying only 8 pF of capacitive loading with 101 kΩ input impedance.

If you are purchasing this option to upgrade a unit that you already own, please provide the instrument model and serial number at purchase time. This may be done using the order notes box on step 2 of the online checkout process. If placing a phone order, please reply to the order confirmation email with the model and serial number. If using a purchase order, please provide the information on the PO.

The model and serial number will be sent to the manufacturer to generate a unique software option key used to upgrade the instrument. That key will be emailed to you. You will then enter the key using your instrument’s virtual keyboard. See upgrade instructions in the Manuals/Guides section of this webpage for further details.

The order will remain in our system on hold until we receive the model and serial number.