{"product_id":"mso8000hd-smbus-embedded-serial-bus-smbus-option","title":"MSO8000HD-SMBUS Embedded Serial Bus SMBus Option","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ut-cat{color:#333;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.5;}\n.ut-cat h4{color:#1a1a1a;font-size:1.15em;margin:1.5em 0 .5em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;}\n.ut-cat h2{color:#1a1a1a;font-size:1.25em;margin:1.2em 0 .4em;}\n.ut-cat h3{color:#222;font-size:1.05em;margin:1em 0 .3em;}\n.ut-cat p{margin:.6em 0;}\n.ut-cat ul{margin:.5em 0;padding-left:1.4em;}.ut-cat li{margin:.25em 0;}\n.ut-cat img{max-width:100%;height:auto;}\n.ut-cat table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.5em 0;}\n.ut-cat th,.ut-cat td{border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;}\n.ut-cat td strong{color:#222;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ut-cat\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MSO8000HD-SMBUS adds SMBus (System Management Bus) protocol decode to your MSO8000HD Series oscilloscope — I2C-derived protocol for power management, battery management, temperature monitoring, and fan control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMBus adds packet error checking (PEC), host notify, alert response, and specific commands over the I2C layer. Essential for PMIC and battery charger development. The option is enabled by a software license keyed to the oscilloscope's serial number and is permanent for the life of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-key-features\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMBus Decoding\u003c\/strong\u003e — Quick Command, Send\/Receive Byte, Read\/Write Word, Block transfers, Process Call.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePEC Verification\u003c\/strong\u003e — Validates Packet Error Checking CRC — not available in standard I2C decode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHost Notify and Alert\u003c\/strong\u003e — Decodes SMBus alert protocol and host notification events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriggering\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trigger on command types, data values, and PEC errors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime License Activation\u003c\/strong\u003e — activate once, owned for the life of the instrument. No subscriptions, no renewals, no maintenance fees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen You Need This Option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe option fits the following workflows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Management Debug\u003c\/strong\u003e — Smart battery charger communicating with fuel gauge over SMBus. Verify state-of-charge reads and PEC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServer BMC Development\u003c\/strong\u003e — BMC reads sensors and controls fans over SMBus. Verify polling intervals and alerts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option is compatible with the MSO8000HD Series: MSO8804HD (8 GHz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use I2C decode instead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI2C shows raw bytes but misses SMBus-specific features (PEC, Quick Commands, Block transfers, Alert Response). If your design uses SMBus features, you need this option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I buy this individually or get a bundle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you only need SMBus, the individual license covers exactly that protocol. The BND bundle includes every protocol in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this option activated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe option is enabled by a software license keyed to the oscilloscope's serial number. After purchase, the license is registered on the UNI-T website to generate the license file, which is then loaded onto the instrument from a USB drive through the option-install menu. Refer to the oscilloscope's user manual for the step-by-step procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the license permanent, or does it require renewal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe license is permanent — a one-time purchase that stays active for the life of the instrument. 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