Tektronix Launched DPO718AX Oscilloscope
The new 25 GHz instrument supports eight synchronized channels for high-speed serial validation.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Semiconductors
Live Poll
Do you believe advanced specialized technology consistently makes professional tasks easier to complete?
Tektronix released the DPO718AX oscilloscope, a high-performance instrument designed for advanced research and multi-lane high-speed serial validation. The device features eight synchronized channels and offers up to 25 GHz of bandwidth.
Why it matters
The system provides engineers with the ability to perform simultaneous capture across multiple lanes, which is critical for testing complex high-speed electronic designs. This capability supports faster and more accurate validation of next-generation hardware.
The DPO718AX offers 25 GHz bandwidth with eight synchronized channels and sample rates reaching 125 GS/s in four-channel mode. Internal hardware includes an AMD EPYC Embedded 3351 processor, an Nvidia T1000 GPU, and over 1.6 TB of NVMe storage.
The players
Tektronix
This company is a global manufacturer of test, measurement, and monitoring equipment used for electronic design.
AMD
This multinational semiconductor company produces the EPYC processors used in the DPO718AX for high-performance computing tasks.
Nvidia
This technology firm designs the T1000 GPU utilized within the oscilloscope for advanced data processing and visualization.
The details
The instrument utilizes QuietChannel technology for signal equalization and incorporates 12-bit ADCs for high-resolution data capture. It features an 8U rack-mount design with a 15.6-inch 1080p touchscreen and supports USB4v2 automated compliance testing.
Timeline
September 2025 marked the debut of the 7 Series DPO platform.
September 24, 2026 was the official launch date of the DPO718AX.
Fall 2026 is the planned introduction window for the P7725 TriMode probe.
The Tech Race
The DPO718AX follows the architectural design standards established by the 7 Series DPO platform. This release marks an advancement in the industry-wide push toward higher channel density to keep pace with modern multi-lane serial data interfaces.
Engineers and lab technicians gain a significant boost in workflow efficiency through the device's ability to test eight lanes simultaneously. The inclusion of an automated compliance testing suite for USB4v2 further simplifies the certification process for developers.
The takeaway
The DPO718AX highlights the growing need for high-bandwidth, multi-channel capture tools in modern hardware development. Investing in scalable testing infrastructure allows organizations to meet the increasing complexity requirements of next-generation data standards.
What happens next
Tektronix is scheduled to introduce the P7725 TriMode probe in the fall of 2026.
Further reading
For more information on high-performance testing hardware, visit Semiconductors.
Source note: This article includes information reported by All About Circuits.
Live Poll
Do you believe advanced specialized technology consistently makes professional tasks easier to complete?
