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Tektronix,
Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced that
its next generation of high performance real-time oscilloscopes will
incorporate IBM's latest 9HP silicon-germanium (SiGe) chip-making process. This
fifth generation of IBM's semiconductor technology along with other advances
such as patent pending Asynchronous Time Interleaving announced
previously will result
in oscilloscopes with bandwidth capability of 70 GHz and improvements in signal
fidelity.
Operating
at speeds up to 350 GHz, 9HP is the first SiGe technology in the industry
featuring the density of 90nm BiCMOS and delivers higher performance, lower
power and higher levels of integration than current 180nm or 130nm SiGe
offerings. Tektronix has been a long-time adopter of SiGe, using it to
consistently deliver the best performing and most accurate oscilloscopes in the
industry.
The
next generation of performance oscilloscopes from Tektronix is due for
availability in 2014. With real-time bandwidth of 70 GHz, and the potential for
more in future iterations, the new oscilloscope platform will deliver the
performance and signal fidelity needed for applications such as 400 Gbps and 1
Tbps optical communications and fourth generation serial data communications.
This level of advancement in oscilloscope technology is a direct result of
Tektronix's commitment to innovation and one the industry's highest levels of
R&D investment year over year.
"By
extending our long-standing relationship with technology leader IBM, Tektronix
is continuing to push the envelope on what can be achieved in high-fidelity,
high-speed data acquisition systems. Early adoption of 9HP has allowed our
engineers to explore innovative architectures and performance thresholds once
thought unattainable," said Kevin Ilcisin, chief technology officer,
Tektronix. "The advanced 9HP SiGe BiCMOS technology provides the faster
switching speeds, high integration levels, and low noise our next generation of
performance instrumentation requires to meet customer requirements."
Improving
Signal to Noise
In addition to leveraging the advances made possible by 9HP, Tektronix' forthcoming oscilloscopes will benefit from the use of Asynchronous Time Interleaving technology to improve signal-to-noise ratio beyond the frequency interleaving approach in use by some vendors today. In traditional frequency interleaving, each analog-to-digital converter (ADC) in the signal acquisition system only sees part of the input spectrum. With Asynchronous Time Interleaving, all ADCs see the full spectrum with full signal path symmetry. This offers the performance gains available from interleaved architectures but without the same impact to signal fidelity. To learn more, download the new white paper "Techniques for Extending Real-Time Oscilloscope Bandwidth."
In addition to leveraging the advances made possible by 9HP, Tektronix' forthcoming oscilloscopes will benefit from the use of Asynchronous Time Interleaving technology to improve signal-to-noise ratio beyond the frequency interleaving approach in use by some vendors today. In traditional frequency interleaving, each analog-to-digital converter (ADC) in the signal acquisition system only sees part of the input spectrum. With Asynchronous Time Interleaving, all ADCs see the full spectrum with full signal path symmetry. This offers the performance gains available from interleaved architectures but without the same impact to signal fidelity. To learn more, download the new white paper "Techniques for Extending Real-Time Oscilloscope Bandwidth."
Investment
Protection
Over the past decade, Tektronix has consistently anticipated the proper levels of bandwidth support for the leading serial standards, and is an active participant in such bodies as the IEEE Society, PCI-SIG, SATA-IO and USDB-IF. The Tektronix Performance Oscilloscope Investment Protection Program provides customers with a cost-effective migration path to higher-performance oscilloscopes as their needs evolve. If interested, customers should contact their Tektronix Account Manager to discuss future migration plans.
Over the past decade, Tektronix has consistently anticipated the proper levels of bandwidth support for the leading serial standards, and is an active participant in such bodies as the IEEE Society, PCI-SIG, SATA-IO and USDB-IF. The Tektronix Performance Oscilloscope Investment Protection Program provides customers with a cost-effective migration path to higher-performance oscilloscopes as their needs evolve. If interested, customers should contact their Tektronix Account Manager to discuss future migration plans.
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About
Tektronix
For more than sixty-five years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at www.tektronix.com.
For more than sixty-five years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at www.tektronix.com.