Features & Benefits
Key Performance Specifications
- 100 MHz, 300 MHz, and 500 MHz Bandwidth Models
- 2 or 4 Channels
- Sample Rates up to 5 GS/s Real Time on All
Channels
- 10 k Standard Record Length on All Channels
- 3,600 wfms/s Continuous Waveform Capture Rate
- Suite
of Advanced Triggers
Ease-of-Use Features
- Front-panel USB Host Port for Easy Storage and Transfer of Measurement
Data
- 25 Automatic Measurements
- FFT Standard
- Multiple Language User Interface
- WaveAlert® Automatic Waveform Anomaly Detection
- TekProbe® Interface Supports Active, Differential, and Current Probes for
Automatic Scaling and Units
Portable Design
- Lightweight Design (only 7 lb./3.2 kg) for Easy Transport
- Optional Internal Battery Operation Provides up to Three Hours
Without Line Power
Application Modules for Specialized
Analysis
- Advanced Analysis Module
- Limit Testing
Module
- Telecommunications Mask Testing Module
- Extended
Video Module
- 601 Serial Digital Video Module
Applications
- Digital Design and Debug
- Video Installation and Service
- Power Supply Design
- Education and Training
- Telecommunications Mask Testing
- Manufacturing Test
- General Bench Testing
Performance
You Need at a Price You Can Afford
Performance in an Affordable
Package
The TDS3000C Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
(DPO) provide you with the performance you need at a price you can
afford. Bandwidths range from 100 MHz to 500 MHz, with up to 5 GS/s
sample rates for accurate representation of your signal.
DPOs
Provide a Greater Level of Insight into Complex Signals
To
solve a problem, first you need to see it. The TDS3000C Series combines
3,600 wfms/s continuous waveform capture rate and real-time intensity
grading so you can see the problem and solve it.
Fast waveform
capture rates on a continuous basis save time by quickly revealing
the nature of faults so advanced triggers can be applied to isolate
them.
Real-time intensity grading highlights the details about
the history of a signal’s activity, making it easier to understand
the characteristics of the waveforms you’ve captured. Unlike other
comparable oscilloscopes, the history remains even after the acquisition
is stopped.
Quickly Debug and Characterize Signals with DRT
Sampling Technology and sin(x)/x Interpolation
The TDS3000C
Series combines unique digital real-time (DRT) sampling technology
with sin(x)/x interpolation to allow you to accurately characterize
a wide range of signal types on all channels simultaneously. With
the TDS3000C Series there is no change in sampling rate when additional
channels are turned on, unlike other comparable oscilloscopes. This
sampling technology makes it possible to capture high-frequency information,
such as glitches and edge anomalies, that elude other oscilloscopes
in its class, while sin(x)/x interpolation ensures precise reconstruction
of each waveform.
Look for unintentional
circuit noise with the TDS3000C Series’ FFT capability.
Custom video triggering allows the TDS3000C Series
to trigger on standards such as RS-343 (26.2 kHz scan rate).
The TDS3000C Series provides breakthrough test
speeds for telecommunications line card testing. The telecom QUICKMENU
puts all the commonly used telecom test functions on a single menu.
The TDS3000C Series with the TDS3LIM module is
ideal for manufacturing test applications where fast Go/No-Go decisions
are required.
Trace and identify ITU-R
BT.601 video signals with the TDS3SDI 601 Serial Digital Video Module.
WaveAlert waveform anomaly detection alerts you
to any waveform that deviates from the “normal” input such as the
glitch on channel 2.
Easy Setup and Use
When working under tight deadlines, you need your oscilloscope
to be intuitive; you want to minimize time spent learning and relearning
how to use it. The TDS3000C Series oscilloscopes help reduce your
learning curve. Simple navigation and dedicated front-panel controls
get you to where you want to be quickly, so that you spend less time
learning and more time on the task at hand.
Simple Documentation
and Analysis
The TDS3000C Series comes equipped with a USB
host port so you can easily store and transfer measurement information
to your PC.
OpenChoice® PC Communication Software
allows you to simply pull screen images and waveform data into a standalone
desktop application or directly into Microsoft Word and Excel.
To complement OpenChoice, National Instruments LabVIEW SignalExpress™
Tektronix Edition Software provides you with extended capabilities
including advanced analysis, data logging, remote instrument control,
and live waveform analysis.
If you prefer not to use a PC for
analysis, the TDS3000C Series comes standard with 25 automatic measurements,
waveform add, subtract, divide, and multiply math functions, and Fast
Fourier Transform (FFT). Unlike other comparable oscilloscopes, the
TDS3000C Series math and measurement allows you to use the full acquisition
record length or isolate a specific occurrence within an acquisition.
Easily transfer, document, and analyze data on your
PC.
Instrument Control
Utilizing the
built-in Ethernet port, e*Scope web-based remote control allows you
to a control TDS3000C Series oscilloscope from anywhere, using the
Internet and your PC.
Work Where you Need to
The TDS3000C
Series packs the power of a DPO in a compact design that is only 5.9 in.
(149 mm) deep, freeing up valuable benchtop space. And when you need
to move your oscilloscope to another lab, its portable 7 lb. (3.2 kg)
design makes for easy transport.
If your work demands even
more mobility, then the optional battery pack will give you up to
three hours of operation without line power.
TDS3BATC provides you with up to three hours of portable
battery operation.
Characteristics
TDS3000C Series Electrical
Characteristics
|
Characteristic
|
TDS3012C
|
TDS3014C
|
TDS3032C
|
TDS3034C
|
TDS3052C
|
TDS3054C
|
|
Bandwidth
|
100 MHz
|
100 MHz
|
300 MHz
|
300 MHz
|
500 MHz
|
500 MHz
|
|
Calculated Rise Time (typical)
|
3.5 ns
|
3.5 ns
|
1.2 ns
|
1.2 ns
|
0.7 ns
|
0.7 ns
|
|
Input Channels
|
2
|
4
|
2
|
4
|
2
|
4
|
|
External Trigger Input
|
Included on all models
|
|
Sample Rate on each channel
|
1.25 GS/s
|
1.25 GS/s
|
2.5 GS/s
|
2.5 GS/s
|
5 GS/s
|
5 GS/s
|
|
Record Length
|
10 kpoints
|
|
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
|
20 MHz, 150 MHz
|
20 MHz, 150 MHz
|
20 MHz, 150 MHz
|
20 MHz, 150 MHz
|
|
Time Base Range
|
4 ns to 10 s
|
4 ns to 10 s
|
2 ns to 10 s
|
2 ns to 10 s
|
1 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
(Optional with TDS3GV Communications Module)
|
|
VGA Video Port
|
DB-15 female connector, monitor output for direct
display on large VGA-equipped monitors
(Optional with TDS3GV
Communications Module)
|
|
External Trigger Input
|
BNC connector, input impedance >1 MΩ in parallel
with 17 pF; max input voltage is 150 VRMS
|
Acquisition Modes
|
Mode
|
Description
|
|
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
|
Characteristic
|
Description
|
|
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
|
Trigger
|
Description
|
|
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
|
Characteristic
|
Description
|
|
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
|
*1 Requires TDS3AAM application module.
Waveform Math
|
Characteristic
|
Description
|
|
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)) × 1.414 × VAR1)
Note: Requires TDS3AAM
application module.
|
*1 Requires TDS3AAM application module.
Waveform Processing
|
Characteristic
|
Description
|
|
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
|
Characteristic
|
Description
|
|
Display Type
|
6.5 in. (165.1 mm) liquid-crystal TFT color display
|
|
Display Resolution
|
640 horizontal × 480 vertical pixels (VGA)
|
|
Interpolation
|
Sin(x)/x
|
|
Waveform styles
|
Dots, vectors, variable persistence, infinite persistence
|
|
Graticules
|
Full, grid, crosshair, 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
|
Characteristic
|
Description
|
|
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
|
Characteristic
|
Operating
|
Non-operating
|
|
Temperature
|
0 ºC to +50 ºC
|
-40 ºC to +71 ºC
|
|
Humidity
|
Operating and Nonoperating:
Up to 95% RH
at or below +30 ºC
Operating and Nonoperating:
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
|
lb.
|
|
Instrument only
|
3.2
|
7.0
|
|
with accessories
|
4.5
|
9.8
|
|
Instrument Shipping
|
|
Package Dimensions
|
mm
|
in.
|
|
Width
|
502.0
|
19.8
|
|
Height
|
375.0
|
14.8
|
|
Depth
|
369.0
|
14.5
|
|
Rackmount (RM3000)
|
|
Dimension
|
mm
|
in.
|
|
Width
|
484.0
|
19.0
|
|
Height
|
178.0
|
7.0
|
|
Depth
|
152.0
|
6.0
|
Ordering Information
TDS3000C Series Digital
Phosphor Oscilloscopes
|
Model
|
Description
|
|
TDS3012C
|
100 MHz, 2 Channel, 1.25 GS/s
|
|
TDS3014C
|
100 MHz, 4 Channel, 1.25 GS/s
|
|
TDS3032C
|
300 MHz, 2 Channel, 2.5 GS/s
|
|
TDS3034C
|
300 MHz, 4 Channel, 2.5 GS/s
|
|
TDS3052C
|
500 MHz, 2 Channel, 5 GS/s
|
|
TDS3054C
|
500 MHz, 4 Channel, 5 GS/s
|
Standard Accessories
|
Accessory
|
Description
|
|
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 through 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 an 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
|
Options
|
Option
|
Description
|
|
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
|
Description
|
|
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
|
Recommended Accessories
|
Accessory
|
Description
|
|
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-xx)
|
|
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
hardcopy manual available for order separately
|
*2 Vectorscope does not support composite
video.
Recommended Probes
|
Probe
|
Description
|
|
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
|
*3 Requires TCPA300 probe amplifier.
*4 Requires TCPA400 probe amplifier.
Service
Options
|
Option
|
Description
|
|
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 Opt. C3)
|
|
Opt. D5
|
Calibration Data Report - 5 years (with Opt. C5)
|
|
Opt. R5
|
Repair Service - 5 year
|
|
Available after purchase
|
|
TDS30xxC-CA1
|
Provides a single calibration event or coverage for the designated
calibration interval, whichever comes first
|
|
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
|
|
|
Product(s) are manufactured in ISO registered facilities.
|
|
Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C,
and with Tektronix Standard Codes and Formats.
|
41W-12482-17, 22-APR-2008
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