Overview and Application Context

In summary, the Tektronix MSO22 2-BW-100 is a 2-channel mixed signal oscilloscope in the 2 Series MSO family with 100 MHz of analog bandwidth, 2.5 GS/s sample rate, 10 M points of record length per channel, and a 10.1-inch capacitive multi-touch display. It is approximately 1.5 inches thick and supports an optional dual-slot hot-swap battery pack for field use.

What is the MSO22 2-BW-100 used for?

The MSO22 2-BW-100 is used for daily electronic debug and test on the bench, in the lab, and — with the optional battery pack — in the field. Typical workflows include embedded systems development, serial bus capture and decode (I²C, SPI, RS-232/422/485/UART, CAN, CAN FD, LIN, SENT — optional), power-electronics measurement using high-resolution acquisition, and analog/digital co-debug when the optional 16-channel MSO digital input is enabled.

How does this differ from a bench-only oscilloscope?

The 2 Series is purpose-built for portability without giving up modern UI ergonomics. The capacitive touch display supports the same pinch/swipe interactions engineers expect on consumer devices, while the membrane-switch front panel keeps critical controls accessible and rugged. The 100 × 100 mm VESA mount on the back lets it dock at a fixed workstation; the battery pack lets it leave that workstation entirely.

Maximum input is 300 V RMS CAT II with peaks < ±425 V; DC gain accuracy is ±3% derated at 0.10%/°C above 30 °C; trigger sensitivity is the greater of 6 mV or 0.8 div on edge type; time-base accuracy is ±25 ppm over any ≥1 ms interval. Trigger types include edge, pulse width, runt, timeout, logic, setup/hold, rise/fall time, and parallel bus. The optional Arbitrary Function Generator delivers up to 50 MHz waveform generation across thirteen waveform types.

The 2 Series MSO uses the same UI framework as the higher-end 3 Series MDO, 4 Series MSO, 5 Series B MSO, and 6 Series B MSO — making programmatic code portable across the Tektronix next-generation oscilloscope line. It also supports a compatibility mode for the legacy TDS2000, TBS1000, and MSO/DPO2000 programming command sets, easing drop-in replacement in established ATE.

Accessories Supplied

Pre-Owned 2 Series MSO instruments ship with the accessories required for normal bench operation. Specific accessory inclusion — passive probes, power supply, documentation, stand — is determined on a case-by-case basis depending on availability and your application. Contact your Test Architect to confirm what will ship with your unit.

Core Specifications

Below are the verbatim datasheet specifications for the MSO22 2-BW-100. All specs apply to all 2 Series MSO models unless noted; bandwidth-specific values are called out where relevant. Typical specifications are provided for convenience but are not guaranteed unless explicitly marked.

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