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Oscilloscope Packs PC Power: $308K Machine Runs Windows
25 Sep
Summary
- Tektronix's new oscilloscope integrates a powerful PC with an AMD EPYC CPU.
- The device features 96GB RAM, 1.6TB SSD, and an optional Windows 10 drive.
- Pricing for the DPO718AX starts at a significant $308,000.
Tektronix's 7 Series oscilloscopes now include the DPO718AX, an eight-channel model notable for its integrated computer system. This powerful device features a 12-core AMD EPYC processor, Nvidia T1000 graphics, 96GB of RAM, and a 1.6TB NVMe SSD, along with a 15.6-inch touchscreen. It can also optionally run Windows 10, a capability crucial for its supported compliance and RF analysis software.
The DPO718AX's internal computer components, while robust, are not the latest. The AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 CPU dates back to early 2018, and the system supports PCIe 3.0 and DDR4 memory. Despite these older components, the 12-core, 24-thread CPU should handle most tasks effectively. The oscilloscope can output video up to QHD and supports an optional Windows 10 LTSC 2021 installation.
With a substantial starting price of $308,000, the DPO718AX represents a significant investment. While theoretically capable of running Windows 11 due to TPM 2.0 support, the aging hardware makes it impractical as a primary PC replacement. This high-cost instrument prioritizes its function as advanced test equipment with integrated computing power.
