Repair and Service of Tektronix CSA8000B Communications Signal Analyzer

At Wyoming Electronics Inc, we specialize in the repair and service of the Tektronix CSA8000B Digital Sampling Oscilloscope. Our team of highly skilled technicians is dedicated to providing reliable solutions and ensuring the optimal performance of this advanced instrument.

When you choose us for the repair and service of your Tektronix CSA8000B oscilloscope, here is an overview of our process:

1. Initial Assessment: Upon receiving your oscilloscope, our technicians conduct a thorough initial assessment. We carefully inspect the physical condition of the instrument, checking for any visible damage or signs of wear. We also evaluate the overall functionality, examining connectors, buttons, and displays.
2. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: If your oscilloscope is experiencing any operational issues, our technicians employ advanced troubleshooting techniques. Utilizing specialized equipment and following Tektronix’s recommended procedures, we systematically identify and diagnose the root causes of the problems.
3. Component Replacement: Once the faulty components or subsystems are identified, we proceed with component replacement. We use genuine Tektronix parts sourced from authorized suppliers to ensure compatibility and maintain the instrument’s original performance specifications. Our technicians are experienced in handling delicate electronic components, ensuring precise and accurate replacements.
4. Calibration and Adjustment: After replacing the faulty components, we perform calibration and adjustment procedures. Using precision test equipment and software tools, we align the measurements and readings of your Tektronix CSA8000B oscilloscope with known reference signals. This step ensures accurate and reliable performance.
5. Firmware and Software Updates: As part of our comprehensive service, we check for available firmware and software updates provided by Tektronix. If applicable, we update the oscilloscope’s firmware to the latest version, incorporating any enhancements, bug fixes, and stability improvements provided by the manufacturer.
6. Rigorous Testing: Before returning the oscilloscope to you, we subject it to rigorous testing procedures. Our technicians verify the accuracy of measurements across various signal frequencies, thoroughly test all features and controls, and ensure that the instrument meets specified tolerances.
7. Cleaning and Maintenance: We understand the importance of a clean and well-maintained instrument. As a final step, we meticulously clean your Tektronix CSA8000B oscilloscope, removing dust, debris, and contaminants that may have accumulated during usage. This cleaning process helps improve the longevity and performance of your instrument.
8. Detailed Service Report: Along with your repaired oscilloscope, we provide a detailed service report. This report outlines the repairs performed, components replaced, calibration results, and any additional observations or recommendations made during the service process. It serves as a valuable reference and documentation for your records.

Steps to getting your CSA8000B fixed:
1) Fill our RMA form here, and ship us your defective CSA8000B
2) We will perform free evaluation and quote you with lead time
3) You will accept or decline the repair
4) We will repair and or return your CSA8000B

At Wyoming Electronics Inc, we are committed to providing exceptional repair and service solutions for the Tektronix CSA8000B Digital Sampling Oscilloscope. With our expertise, attention to detail, and adherence to Tektronix’s guidelines, you can trust us to restore your instrument to its optimal working condition.

We specialize in providing extensive technical support, maintenance, and calibration services for complex instrumentation like the CSA8000B, which is essential in high-performance semiconductor, computer, and communications applications. Our team is equipped to handle the comprehensive needs of this advanced system to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Detailed Service Offerings Include:

1. Full System Calibration and Accuracy Verification:
   • We perform rigorous calibration across all acquisition modes — Sample, Envelope, and Average — to ensure accuracy in signal capture. Calibration includes checking and adjusting the vertical resolution of 14 bits and the horizontal timebases from 1 ps/div to 5 ms/div, ensuring your measurements are precise and reliable.
2. Module Support and Configuration:
   • The CSA8000B can accommodate up to four dual-channel electrical and two single-channel optical sampling modules. Our services include installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of these modules, ensuring they are perfectly integrated and functioning at their best to manage up to eight simultaneously active inputs.
3. Trigger System Optimization and Repair:
   • We optimize and maintain the trigger system, which includes external direct triggers, pre-scaled triggers, internal clock triggers, and clock recovery triggers. Our team ensures the trigger sensitivity and input ranges are accurately maintained to minimize jitter and enhance the reliability of triggering under various test conditions.
4. Measurement and Analysis Tools Maintenance:
   • Our expertise extends to the powerful built-in measurement capabilities of the CSA8000B. We ensure that automated measurements for signal types such as RZ, NRZ, and Pulse are functioning accurately, covering amplitude, timing, and area measurements. We also provide support for the advanced math and waveform processing functions available in the instrument.
5. Display and User Interface Enhancements:
   • We maintain the touch screen display, ensuring the 10.4-inch color screen with high-resolution video remains clear and responsive. Our services include calibration of the display settings and troubleshooting any issues with the user interface to ensure seamless operation.
6. Jitter Optimization and Timebase Accuracy:
   • Critical for applications requiring high precision, our services ensure the short-term jitter optimized mode and the locked to 10 MHz reference mode are calibrated to reduce jitter to its lowest possible values, enhancing the instrument’s performance in time-sensitive applications.
7. Extended Functionality through Software Support:
   • Running on the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system, we provide updates, optimizations, and technical support to ensure stability and efficiency. This includes troubleshooting and assistance with the extensive GPIB-command set and message-based interface for full programmability.
8. Custom Configuration for Specific Testing Requirements:
   • Depending on your specific testing requirements, we can assist in configuring the CSA8000B to support a variety of optical and electrical standards, including telecom (SONET/SDH) and datacom (Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet) standards.

Characteristics

Signal Acquisition

Acquisition Modes – Sample (normal), envelope and average.

Number of Sampling Modules Accommodated – Up to four, dual-channel electrical and two, single-channel optical sampling modules.

Number of Simultaneously Acquired Inputs – Eight channels maximum (eight electrical or two optical and six electrical).

Vertical Systems

Rise Time/Bandwidth – Determined by the sampling modules used.

Vertical Resolution – 14 bits over the sampling modules’ dynamic range.

Horizontal System

Main and Magnification View Timebases – 1 ps/div to 5 ms/div in 1-2-5 sequence or 1 ps increments.

Maximum Trigger Rate – 200 kHz.

Typical Acquisition Rate – 150 Ksamples/sec per channel.

Time Interval Accuracy – Horizontal scale: <21 ps/div: 1 ps + 1% of interval.

Horizontal scale: ?21 ps/div:

8 ps +0.1% of interval (short-term optimized mode).

8 ps + 0.01% of interval (locked to 10 MHz mode).

Horizontal Deskew Range: -500 ps to +100 ns on any individual channel in 1 ps increments.

Record Length – 20, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000 or 4000 samples.

Magnification Views – In addition to the main timebase, the CSA8000B supports two magnification views. These magnifications are independently acquired using separate timebase settings which enable higher resolution sampling.

Trigger System

Trigger Sources – External direct trigger.

External pre-scaled trigger.

Internal clock trigger: Internally connected to direct trigger.

Clock recovery triggers (from optical sampling modules) – internally connected to pre-scaled trigger.

Trigger Sensitivity –

External direct trigger output:

50 mV, DC -4 GHz (typical).

100 mV, DC -3 GHz (guaranteed).

Pre-scaled trigger input:

800 mV, 2 to 3 GHz (guaranteed).

600 mV, 3 to 10 GHz (guaranteed).

1000 mV, 10 to 12, 5 GHz (typical).

Jitter –

Short-term jitter optimized mode:

?0.8 ps RMS +5 ppm (typical).

?1.2 ps RMS +10 ppm (max.).

Locked to 10 MHz reference:

1.6 ps RMS+0.04 ppm of position (typical).

?2.5 ps RMS +0.01 ppm of position (max.).

Internal Clock – Adjustable from 25 to 200 kHz (drives TDR, internal clock output and calibrator).

Trigger Level Range – ±1.0 V.

Trigger Input Range – ±1.5 V.

Trigger Holdoff – Adjustable 5 ?s to 100 ms in 2 ns increments.

External Trigger Gate (optional) – TTL logic 1 enables gate, a TTL logic 0 disables gate, maximum non-destruct input level ±5 V.

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