TDS3000C Series Electrical Characteristics
TDS3012C
TDS3014C
TDS3032C
TDS3034C
TDS3052C
TDS3054C
Bandwidth
100 MHz
300 MHz
500 MHz
Calculated Rise Time (typical)
3.5 ns
1.2 ns
0.7 ns
Input Channels
2
4
External Trigger Input
Included on all models
Sample Rate on each channel
1.25 GS/s
2.5 GS/s
5 GS/s
Record Length
10 k points
Vertical Resolution
9 bits
Vertical Sensitivity, 1 MΩ
1 mV/div to 10 V/div
Vertical Sensitivity, 50 Ω
1 mV/div to 1 V/div
Input Coupling
AC, DC, GND
Input Impedance
1 MΩ in parallel with 13 pF or 50 Ω
DC Gain Accuracy
+2%
Maximum Input Voltage, 1 MΩ
150 VRMS with peaks at < 400 V
Maximum Input Voltage, 50 Ω
5 VRMS with peaks at < 30 V
Position Range
+ 5 div
Bandwidth Limit
20 MHz
20 MHz, 150 MHz
Time Base Range
4 ns to 10 s
2 ns to 10 s
1 ns to 10 s
Time Base Accuracy
+20 ppm over any 1 ms time interval
Input/Output Interfaces
Ethernet Port
RJ-45 connector, supports 10Base-T LAN
USB Port
Front-panel USB 2.0 host port
Supports USB flash drive
GPIB Port
Full talk/listen modes, setting and measurements
(Optional with TDS3GV Communications Module)
RS-232-C Port
DB-9 male connector, full talk/listen modes; control of all modes, settings and measurements
Baud rates up to 38,400
VGA Video Port
DB-15 female connector, monitor output for direct display on large VGA-equipped monitors
BNC connector, input impedence > 1 MΩ in parallel with 17 pF; max input voltage is 150 VRMS
Acquisition Modes
DPO
Captures and displays complex waveforms, random events and subtle patterns in actual signal behavior. DPOs provide 3 dimensions of signal information in real time: Amplitude, time and the distribution of amplitude over time.
Peak Detect
High frequency and random glitch capture. Captures glitches as narrow as 1 ns (typical) using acquisition hardware at all time base settings.
WaveAlert®
Monitors the incoming signals on all channels and alerts the user to any waveform that deviates from the normal waveform being acquired.
Sample
Sample data only
Average
Waveform averaged, selectable from 2 to 512
Envelope
Min-max values acquired over one or more acquisitions
Single Sequence
Use the Single Sequence button to capture a single triggered acquisition sequence at a time
Trigger System
Main Trigger Modes
Auto (supports Roll Mode for 40 ms/div and slower), Normal, Single Sequence
B Trigger
Trigger after time or events
Trigger After Time Range
13.2 ns to 50 s
Trigger After Events Range
1 to 9,999,999 events
Trigger Types
Edge
Conventional level-driven trigger. Positive or negative slope on any channel. Coupling selections: AC, DC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject.
Video
Trigger on all lines or individual lines, odd/even or all fields on NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Extended Video
Trigger on specific lines in broadcast and non-broadcast (custom) standards and on analog HDTV formats (1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480p). Requires TDS3VID or TDS3SDI application module.
Pulse Width
(or Glitch)
Trigger on a pulse width <, >, =, ≠ to a selectable time limit ranging from 39.6 ns to 50 s
Runt
Trigger on a pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second threshold before crossing the first again
Slew Rate
Trigger on pulse edge rates that are either faster or slower than a set rate. Edges can be rising, falling or either.
Pattern
Specifies AND, OR, NAND, NOR when true or false for a specific time
State
Any logic state. Triggerable on rising or falling edge of a clock. Logic triggers can be used on combinations of 2 inputs (not 4).
Comm
Provides isolated pulse triggering required to perform DS1/DS3 telecommunications mask testing per ANSI T1.102 standard. Requires TDS3TMT application module.
Alternate
Sequentially uses each active channel as a trigger source
Waveform Measurements
Cursors
Amplitude, Time
Automatic Measurements
Display any four measurements from any combination of waveforms. Or display all measurements with measurement snapshot feature. Measurements include Period, Frequency, +Width, -Width, Rise time, Fall time, +Duty cycle, -Duty cycle, +Overshoot, High, Low, Max, Min, Peak-to-peak, Amplitude, Mean, Cycle mean, RMS, Cycle RMS, Burst width, Delay, Phase, Area*1, Cycle Area*1
Measurement Statistics
Mean, Min, Max, Standard deviation. Requires TDS3AAM application module.
Thresholds
User-definable thresholds for automatic measurements; settable in percent or voltage
Gating
Isolate a specific occurrence within an acquisition to take measurements, using either the screen or cursors
Waveform Math
Arithmetic
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide waveforms
FFT
Spectral magnitude. Set FFT vertical scale to Linear RMS or dBV RMS, and FFT window to Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning, or Blackman-Harris.
Advanced Math*1
Integrate, Differentiate, Define extensive algebraic expressions including analog waveforms, math functions, scalars, up to two user-adjustable variables and results of parametric measurements. For example: (Intg (Ch1-Mean(Ch1)) x 1.414 x VAR1).
Note: Requires TDS3AAM application module.
Waveform Processing
Autoset
Single-button, automatic setup of all channels for vertical, horizontal and trigger systems, with undo autoset
Deskew
Channel-to-channel deskew +10 ns may be manually entered for better timing measurements and more accurate math waveforms
Display Characteristics
Display Type
6.5 in. (165.1 mm) liquid crystal TFT color display
Display Resolution
640 horizontal x 480 vertical pixels (VGA)
Interpolation
Sin(x)/x
Waveform styles
Dots, vectors, variable persistence, infinite persistence
Graticules
Full, grid, cross-hair and frame. NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and vectorscope (100% and 75% color bars) with optional TDS3VID or TDS3SDI application modules
Format
YT, XY, and Gated XYZ (XY with Z-axis blanking available on 4-channel instruments only)
Power Source
AC line power
Source voltage
100 VRMS to 240 VRMS +10%
Source frequency
45 Hz to 440 Hz from 100 V to 120 V
45 Hz to 66 Hz from 120 V to 240 V
Power consumption
75 W maximum
Battery power
Requires TDS3BATC, rechargeable lithium ion battery pack
Operating time, typical
3 hours
Environmental and Safety
Operating
Non-operating
Temperature
0 ºC to +50 ºC
-40 ºC to +71 ºC
Humidity
Operating and Non-operating: up to 95% RH at or below +30 ºC
Operating and Non-operating: up to 45% RH +30 ºC up to +50 ºC
Altitude
To 3,000 m
15,000 m
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Meets or exceeds EN61326 Class A, Annex D radiated and conducted emissions and immunity; EN6100-3-2 AC Powerline Harmonic Emissions; EN6100-3-3 Voltage Changes, Fluctuation, and Flicker; FCC 47 CFR, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A; Australian EMC framework.
Safety
UL61010B-1, CSA1010.1, IEC61010-1, EN61010-1
Physical Characteristics
Instrument
Dimensions
mm
in.
Width
375.0
14.8
Height
176.0
6.9
Depth
149.0
5.9
Weight
kg
lbs.
Instrument only
3.2
7.0
with accessories
4.5
9.8
Instrument Shipping
Package Dimensions
502.0
19.8
369.0
14.5
Rackmount (RM3000)
Dimension
484.0
19.0
178.0
152.0
6.0
*1 Requires TDS3AAM application module.
100 MHz, 2 Channel, 1.25 GS/s
100 MHz, 4 Channel, 1.25 GS/s
300 MHz, 2 Channel, 2.5 GS/s
300 MHz, 4 Channel, 2.5 GS/s
500 MHz, 2 Channel, 5 GS/s
500 MHz,.4 Channel, 5 GS/s
One P6139A, 500 MHz, 10x passive probe per channel
User Manual and Translated Front Panel Overlay
Please specify preferred language option - see chart below
Power Cord
Please specify plug option - see chart below
Accessory Tray
Protective Front Cover
OpenChoice® PC Communication Software
Enables fast and easy communication between Windows PC and the TDS3000C series via LAN, GPIB, or RS-232. Transfer and save settings, waveforms, measurements and screen images.
NI LabVIEW SignalExpress™ Tektronix Edition LE
A fully interactive measurement software environment optimized for the TDS3000C series. Enables you to acquire, generate, analyze, compare, import and save measurement data and signals using intuitive drag-and-drop user interface that does not require any programming. Standard TDS3000C series support for acquiring, controlling, viewing and exporting your live signal data is permanently available through the software. A 30-day trial period of the full version provides additional signal processing, advance analysis, mixed signal, sweeping, limit testing and user-defined step capabilities. Order SIGEXPTE for permanent full version capability.
Traceable Certificate of Calibration
NIM/NIST
Documentation CD
3 Year Warranty
Covering all labor and parts excluding probes and accessories
International Power Plugs Option
Opt. A0
North America
Opt. A1
Universal Euro
Opt. A2
United Kingdom
Opt. A3
Australia
Opt. A5
Switzerland
Opt. A6
Japan
Opt. A10
China
Opt. A11
India
Opt. A99
No power cord
Language Options Option
Opt. L0
English
Opt. L1
French
Opt. L2
Italian
Opt. L3
German
Opt. L4
Spanish
Opt. L5
Japanese
Opt. L6
Portuguese
Opt. L7
Simplified Chinese
Opt. L8
Traditional Chinese
Opt. L9
Korean
Opt. L10
Russian
Opt. L99
No manual
Accessories
TDS3GV
GPIB, VGA, RS-232 interface
TDS3AAM
Advanced Analysis Module. Adds extended math capability, arbitrary math expressions, measurement statistics and additional automated measurements.
TDS3LIM
Limit Testing Module. Adds custom waveform limit testing capabilities.
TDS3TMT
Telecom Mask Testing Module. Adds pass/fail compliance of ITU-T G.703 and ANSI T1.102 standards, custom mask testing and more.
TDS3VID
Extended Video Analysis Module. Adds video quickmenu, autoset, hold, line count trigger, video picture mode, vectorscope*2 mode, HDTV format trigger graticules and more.
TDS3SDI
Serial/Digital Video Module. Adds 601 serial digital video to analog video conversion, video picture, vectorscope*2, and analog HDTV triggering capabilities and more.
TDS3BATC
Lithium ion battery pack for up to 3 hours continuous operation without line power
TDS3CHG
Fast charger for battery pack
AC3000
Soft case for carrying instrument
HCTEK4321
Hard plastic case for carrying instrument (requires AC3000)
RM3000
Rackmount kit
SIGEXPTE
NI LabVIEW SignalExpress™ Tektronix Edition Software full version
Service Manual
English only (071-2507-00)
TNGTDS01
Extensive instructions and step-by-step lab exercises provide education about the operation of TDS3000C Series Oscilloscopes. Kit includes self-paced CD-ROM based manual and signal source board. Optional hard copy manual available for order separately.
Probes
P6243
1 GHz, <1 pF input C 10X active probe
P5205
1.3 kV, 100 MHz high voltage differential probe
P5210
5.6 kV, 50 MHz high voltage differential probe
P5100
2.5 kV, 100X high voltage passive probe
TCP202
50 MHz, 15 A AC/DC current probe
TCP303*3
15 MHz, 150 A current probe
TCP305*3
50 MHz, 50 A current probe
TCP312*3
100 MHz, 30 A current probe
TCPA300
100 MHz probe amplifier
TCP404XL*4
2 MHz, 500 A current probe
TCPA400
50 MHz probe amplifier
ADA400A
100X, 10X, 1X, 0.1X high gain differential amplifier
Options
Available at time of purchase
Opt. CA1
Provides a single calibration event or coverage for the designated calibration interval, whichever comes first
Opt. C3
Calibration Service - 3 years
Opt. C5
Calibration Service - 5 years
Opt. D1
Calibration Data Report
Opt. D3
Calibration Data Report - 3 years (with Option C3)
Opt. D5
Calibration Data Report - 5 years (with Option C5)
Opt. R5
Repair Service - 5 year
Available after purchase
TDS30xxC-CA1
TDS30xxC-R1PW
Repair service coverage 1 year post warranty
TDS30xxC-R2PW
Repair service coverage 2 years post warranty
TDS30xxC-R5DW
Repair service coverage 5 years (includes product warranty period); 5 year period starts at time of customer instrument purchase
*2 Vectorscope does not support composite video.
*3 Requires TCPA300 probe amplifier.
*4 Requires TCPA400 probe amplifier.