Tektronix
TDS 8000 B Digital Sampling Oscilloscope
What it is
The TDS8000B offers a bandwidth of DC to 70+ GHz. The instrument features a modular architecture supporting up to eight channels. The TDS8000B includes a large 10.4-inch full-color display and runs Windows 2000. The instrument uses a multi-processor design with dedicated per-channel digital signal processors.[4][5]
How it works
The TDS8000B timebase provides equivalent-time sweep speeds from 1.0 ps/div to 5 ms/div with record lengths from 20 to 4000 points. The sample interval can be as low as 10 femtoseconds (0.01 ps). The timebase can be locked to a 10 MHz reference for long-term stability. The instrument uses a multi-processor architecture with per-channel DSP to achieve high acquisition rates. Gated triggering is available as an option.[4][5]
Where it fits in the process flow
Applications
Applications of the TDS8000B include semiconductor device testing, time-domain reflectometry characterization of circuit boards, IC packages, and cables. The instrument supports high-speed digital communications testing. Optical modules enable testing of telecom signals from 155 Mb/s to 43 Gb/s and datacom signals such as Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, and Gigabit Ethernet.[4][5]
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- Single failure of NVRAM Data Integrity
- Display screen is non functional
- 2 test fails on AQ2 Cal Strobe/TI and Strobe Freerun
What do the numbers mean?
Control & software1
- Touchscreen capable[1]
Configuration & options10
- Unit powers on and functions[1]
- Self-test states single failure of NVRAM Data Integrity[1]
- Unit being sold As-is[1]
- Protective cover included[1]
- Modules are sold separately[1]
- Self-test states 2 test fails on AQ2 Cal Strobe/TI and Strobe Freerun[2]
- Protective cover included, modules sold separately[2]
- Unit powers on[3]
- Display screen is non functional[3]
- Unit works with monitor and displays single self-test failure code '171 NVRAM Data Integrity'[3]
Where are the manuals?
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Frequently asked questions
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Sources & citations
Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]Inventory photo
- [3]inventory listing
- [4]https://www.testequipmenthq.com/datasheets/TEKTRONIX-TDS8000B-Datasheet.pdf — testequipmenthq.comtestequipmenthq.com
- [5]Tektronix TDS8000B Digital Sampling Oscilloscope - Sell, Rent, Lease, Buy, Trade — 4gte.com4gte.com
Last updated Aug 14, 2026.
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