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2 Series MSO (NON-WINDOWS) FIRMWARE - V1.46.18
January 23, 2023
Software for MSO22 and MSO24 (V1.46.18.839).
SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis Software - V5.0.0146
January 23, 2023
SignalVu-PC software V5.0.0146 brings the full vector signal analysis (VSA) engine of the Tektronix Real-Time Signal Analyzer (RTSA) to your computer, tablet, or Windows embedded oscilloscope, enabling you to analyze live signals, as well as perform post-analysis and playback on acquired waveforms and recordings from Tektronix real-time signal analyzers and oscilloscopes. This version introduces simultaneous Multichannel Analysis capability for General Signal Viewing (with option CON) and Advanced Pulse Analysis (with option SVP) displays, and support for RF triggers for MSO5, MSO5B, MSO6, MSO6B and LPD64 oscilloscopes. Multi-channel analysis can be performed on RF, IQ, Differential IQ Signal types. The 5G NR measurement option has also been qualified and specified to work with RSA306B, RSA306B-SMA, and RSA7100B instruments. See release notes for list of fixes and known defects. This version has been qualified and specified for use with all supported instruments. Refer to the datasheet for SignalVu-PC or instrument of use for detailed performance specifications. Programmatic support is implemented for SignalVu-PC and TekVISA (included with installation). Refer to the SignalVu-PC Programmer‚s Manual for creating automated test scripts based on SCPI commands in combination with the programmatic language of your choice. Simply install SignalVu-PC using the link below. Detailed steps and requirements are available in the Installation Instructions and ‚Quick Start‚ document.
TekExpress USB4 - DX, SX - Win10 - V10.1.5
January 17, 2023
The Tektronix USB4 Compliance and Debug solutions provide an easy way to validate and characterize the emerging USB4™ Router-Host, USB4™ Router-Device, and USB4™ Hubs as per the USB4™ Electrical Compliance Test Specification v1.03. Tektronix DPO/DPS/MSO70000SX/DX series (scope BW ≥ 21GHz) supports the Tektronix USB4 Compliance and Debug solutions (Opt. USB4).
5 SERIES MSO (NON-WINDOWS) FIRMWARE - V1.44.4
January 02, 2023
SOFTWARE FOR MSO58LP V1.44.4
6 SERIES MSO (NON-WINDOWS) FIRMWARE - V1.44.4
January 02, 2023
NON-WINDOWS FIRMWARE FOR LPD64 (v1.44.4).
KickStart Instrument Control Software Version 2.10.0 (Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 compatible)
December 11, 2022
Users that originally purchased the KICKSTARTFL-BASE license will need to purchase the maintenance license KICKSTARTFL-SUITE-UP in order to use KickStart v2.7.0 and later versions.

KickStart Software for the PC enables quick test setup and data visualization when using one or more instruments.

Key Features
• Save time by automating data collection of millions of readings.
• Set up a multi-instrument test with the ability to independently control up to eight instruments.
• Supports power supplies, source measure unit (SMU) instruments, DMMs, dataloggers, arbitrary function generators and oscilloscopes.
• Replicate tests quickly using saved test configurations.
• Use built-in plotting and comparison tools to quickly discover measurement anomalies and trends.
• Users can launch a one-time free trial at any time for the KickStart Apps
• Distributes I-V Tracer application to Graphical SourceMeter SMU instruments

Changes in Version 2.10.0
Enhancements:
• The new Battery Simulator App includes:
• Ability to generate, edit, and simulate custom battery models.
• Responsive user interface allows changes to the simulated state of charge in real time.
• Table and graph views to visualize data collection in real time.
• Ability to browse multiple battery models saved to repository on the local drive.
• Ability to import and export models to and from KickStart software.
• Dynamic and static battery models.
• Dynamic battery model updates values in real time.
• Visual representation of battery VOC, Vt, SOC, ESR, current, and capacity.
• Easy-to-use app with three modes of operation to reduce user error.
Resolved Issues:
• Resolved the issue with KickStart s/w crashing when opening a saved Scope App project while using one or more scopes and the instrument(s) not being turned on.
• Fixed the issue in the I-V Characterizer App where the test would stop when checking for error messages from the instrument and a timeout occurred prematurely.
• Fixed the issue in the Scope App of channels 9 and 10 not synchronizing when changing the label and vertical scale of all channels.
• Misc. problems resolved.
 
2400 Firmware Release Package Version D03
December 07, 2022
2400 firmware D03 and release notes. Using "B" or "C" versions of firmware cannot accept "D" version firmware.
2401 Firmware Release Package Version B03
December 07, 2022
2401 Firmware B03 and Release Notes - Units using "A" version of firmware cannot accept "B" version firmware.
ACS Software Basic Version 3.2
November 22, 2022
The ACS Basic Edition software supports component characterization testing of packaged parts and wafer-level testing using a manual probe station.Changes in Version 3.2ACS Software Enhancements:• Added gate charge measurement functionality.• Enhanced the ACS Hardware Management Tool to display the new 4215-CVU model on the configuration page.• Updated GenericHVCVlib libraries to support the new 4215-CVU model.• Updated CVITM to support the new 4215-CVU and added a step option to the sweep function in the KI42xxCVU library.• Added support for the following probers through new drivers: SemiProbe SPFA, Apollo Wave AP200/AP300, Vector Semiconductor AX/VX Series and Micronics Japan Co. MFC AP-80.ACS Software Resolved Issues:• Repaired the CVITM run error when only using the 4215-CVU card in the 4200A.• Optimized ITM and PTM slow switching issues.• Optimized the 4215-CVU slow compensation problem.• Repaired GPIB communication error when running Python Test Modules (PTMs) with the 24xx SMUs without an interlock connection enabled.• Fixed several plotting related issues.
ACS Software Standard Version 6.2 with WLR edition
November 22, 2022
The ACS Standard Edition software supports component characterization testing of packaged parts and wafer-level testing using probers.

Changes in Version 6.2
ACS Software Enhancements:
• Added gate charge measurement functionality.
• Enhanced the ACS Hardware Management Tool to display the new 4215-CVU model on the configuration page.
• Updated GenericHVCVlib libraries to support the new 4215-CVU model.
• Updated CVITM to support the new 4215-CVU and added a step option to the sweep function in the KI42xxCVU library.
• Added support for the following probers through new drivers:  SemiProbe SPFA, Apollo Wave AP200/AP300, Vector Semiconductor AX/VX Series and Micronics Japan Co. MFC AP-80.

ACS Software Resolved Issues:
• Repaired the CVITM run error when only using the 4215-CVU card in the 4200A.
• Optimized ITM and PTM slow switching issues.
• Optimized the 4215-CVU slow compensation problem.
• Repaired GPIB communication error when running Python Test Modules (PTMs) with the 24xx SMUs without an interlock connection enabled.
• Fixed several plotting related issues.