Tektronix TAS465 Analog Oscilloscope 100 MHz

The Tektronix TAS465 is a 100 MHz analog oscilloscope built for signal analysis across electronics testing, circuit design, and educational environments. Its dual-channel architecture, 3.5 ns rise time, and comprehensive triggering suite enable precise waveform capture and measurement. The instrument combines vertical sensitivity down to 2 mV/div, dual time-base sweep capability, and video trigger support with intuitive measurement cursors and automated setup functions - delivering the performance needed for bench-level diagnostics and production test applications.

Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 100 MHz


• Channels: 2


• Vertical sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 5 V/div


• Deflection factor accuracy: ±2.5%


• Input coupling: AC, DC, GND


• Bandwidth limit: 20 MHz (per-channel) Horizontal System


• Time base: Dual


• Main sweep range: 0.5 s/div to 20 ns/div


• Delayed sweep range: 5 ms/div to 20 ns/div


• Horizontal accuracy: ±2% (±3% at X10) Trigger Capabilities


• Modes: AUTO LEVEL, AUTO, NORMAL, TV LINE, TV FIELD, SGL SEQ


• Video trigger with trigger/ground reference indicator


• Trigger delay: RUNS AFTER DELAY, TRIGGERS AFTER DELAY, TV LINE Display & Measurement


• CRT: Monochrome, 8 cm × 10 cm


• CRT system voltage: 14 kV nominal


• Measurement cursors and CRT readout


• Auto setup with setup store/recall


• Z-axis input: Positive voltage decreases intensity; +2 V blanks trace usable to 20 MHz Electrical


• Input voltage: 115 VAC (90–132 V) or 230 VAC (180–250 V)


• Line frequency: 48–440 Hz


• Maximum power consumption: ≤85 W Probe Compensator


• Output: 0–5 V ±10% into 1 MΩ load


• Frequency: 1 kHz ±5%


• Rise time: ≤500 ns

Key Features

• Rise time of 3.5 ns supports fast transient capture


• Dual time-base architecture for main and delayed sweep analysis


• Video trigger modes for sync-dependent signal testing


• Independent bandwidth limiting per channel minimizes noise


• Onboard probe compensator for fast-settling measurements

Typical Applications

• Training and educational bench work


• Manufacturing production test environments


• Field repair and troubleshooting


• Bench calibration and repair workflows


• Product design validation

Compatibility & Integration The instrument operates on single-phase 115 VAC or 230 VAC line power, accommodating global utility ranges. Its CRT readout and measurement cursor interface enable rapid waveform annotation and parameter extraction without external computation.