Maintaining technical compatibility with high-resolution, touch-sensitive displays and intuitive UI.

Tektronix has launched an automotive-specific solution for its 5 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO).

This solution is designed to accelerate verification and debug of complex electronic systems used in next-generation vehicles and shorten design cycles. It maintains full technical compatibility with the 5 Series MSO, which features eight channels, 12-bit resolution, a large, high-resolution capacitive touch display, and an intuitive user interface.

The automotive industry has undergone rapid transformation through digital innovation, from intelligent, self-driving cars to electronic devices that replace or enhance existing electromechanical systems. But a more complex question is whether modern medium- to high-speed serial buses such as CAN FD (5-10 Mb/s) and Automotive Ethernet can be compatible with existing automotive buses such as LIN, FlexRay, and MOST.

With this software upgrade for the 5 Series MSO, Tektronix provides automotive engineers with an ideal solution for analyzing and troubleshooting electronic control units (ECUs) and multiple buses across all vehicle systems.

“This supporting solution for the 5 Series MSO helps automotive engineers working on the next generation of vehicles gain richer insights into complex systems, resolve problems faster and stay on schedule,” said Brian Ice, general manager, Mainstream Oscilloscopes, Tektronix. “Unlike traditional four-channel offerings, the 5 Series MSO gives customers the ability to collect more information and compare it simultaneously to help them troubleshoot and debug faster and more efficiently.”