• Adds RF vs. Time traces, triggers, Spectrograms, and IQ capture to Spectrum View on a 4 Series MSO
• Option can be applied to MSO44 and MSO46 models
• Model and serial number required if upgrading an existing unit
• This upgrade will be tied to the serial number of a single oscilloscope

This option enhances functionality of the Spectrum View feature of a 4 Series Oscilloscope.

RF vs. Time Traces

Magnitude vs. time, Frequency vs. time, Phase vs. time (with option 4-SV-RFVT)

RF vs. Time Trigger

Edge, pulse width, and timeout trigger on RF Magnitude vs. Time and RF Frequency vs. Time (with option 4-SV-RFVT)

Spectrograms

RF Frequency vs. Time vs. Amplitude display with frequency on x-axis, time on y-axis, and power level indicated by variations in color (with option 4-SV-RFVT)

IQ capture

The data is stored as in-phase and quadrature (I&Q) samples and precise synchronization is maintained between the time domain data and the I&Q data. When RF vs. Time traces are activated IQ data can be captured and exported to file for more analysis within 3rd party applications.

The max acquisition time varies with span and sample rate. At 6.25 GS/s and 500 MHz span, the max acquisition time is 0.021 seconds. For 312.5 MHz span, the max acquisition time is 0.043 seconds. For 40 MHz span, the max acquisition time is 0.172 seconds. For 1 MHz span, the max acquisition time is 10.995 seconds.

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 linked 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.