Tektronix TDS3012C Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope

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The Tektronix TDS3012C Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope combines high-performance capabilities with portability, making it an essential tool for modern engineering and testing environments. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, it features a compact, lightweight design that makes it easy to transport and set up anywhere. This oscilloscope offers a host of advanced functionalities to tackle complex signal analysis efficiently, providing real-time insights through rapid waveform capture rates and real-time intensity grading. This means that you can effectively visualize and solve problems more quickly, even capturing history after acquisition has stopped.

Utilizing unique digital real-time (DTR) sampling technology alongside sin(x)/x interpolation, the TDS3012C allows for rapid debugging and accurate characterization of a variety of signal types across all channels without a reduction in sampling rate when activating additional channels.

Key Features and Specifications

• Ease-of-Use Features:
  • Front-panel USB Host Port for seamless data storage and transfer
  • 25 Automatic Measurements for quick evaluations
  • FFT Standard capability for frequency domain analysis
  • Multiple Language User Interface for diverse user bases
  • WaveAlert® Technology for automatic detection of waveform anomalies
  • TekProbe® Interface for integration with active, differential, and current probes, enabling automatic scaling and units
• Portable Design:
  • Lightweight design (7 lb./3.2 kg) facilitates easy transport
  • Optional internal battery operation offers up to 3 hours of use without line power
• Application Modules for Specialized Analysis:
  • Advanced AnalyModule for in-depth signal analysis
  • Telecommunications Mask Testing Module for telecom applications
  • Extended Video Module for comprehensive video analysis
  • 601 Serial Digital Video Module for high-quality video testing
• Applications:
  • Digital Design and Debugging
  • Video Installation and Service
  • Power Supply Design
  • Education and Training in Electronics
  • Telecommunications Mask Testing
  • Manufacturing Test Environments
  • General Bench Testing for varied applications

Specifications

• Key Performance Specifications:
  • Sample rates up to 5 GS/s achieved in real-time across all channels
  • 10 k Standard Record Length available on all channels
  • Continuous waveform capture rate of 3,600 wfms/s
  • Advanced triggering options included for precise captures
• Electrical Characteristics:
  • Bandwidth: 100 MHz
  • Calculated Rise Time (typical): 3.5 ns
  • Input Channels: 2
  • Sample Rate per channel: 1.25 GS/s
  • Vertical Resolution: 9 bits
  • Input Coupling: AC, DC, GND
  • DC Gain Accuracy: ±2%
  • Maximum Input Voltage:
  • 1 MΩ: 150 VRMS with peaks at ≤400 V
  • 50 Ω: 5 VRMS with peaks at ≤30 V
  • Vertical Sensitivity (1 MΩ): 1 mV/div to 10 V/div
  • Vertical Sensitivity (50 Ω): 1 mV/div to 1 V/div
• Input/Output Interfaces:
  • Ethernet Port: ±2 RJ-45 connector, supports 10Base-T LAN
  • USB Port: Front-panel USB 2.0 host port compatible with USB flash drives
  • GPIB Port: Full talk/listen modes (Optional with TDS3GV Communications Module)
  • RS-232-C Port: DB-9 male connector, baud rates up to 38,400 (Optional with TDS3GV Communications Module)
  • VGA Video Port: DB-15 female connector for larger display options (Optional with TDS3GV Communications Module)
  • External Trigger Input: BNC connector with an input impedance >1 MΩ in parallel with 17 pF, max input voltage at 150 VRMS

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