Tektronix TDS3054C Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope

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The Tektronix TDS3054C Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope combines power and portability, designed for easy setup and use. This compact, battery-capable device delivers unparalleled insight into complex signals, thanks to its rapid and continuous waveform capture rate alongside real-time intensity grading. Users can visualize, analyze, and troubleshoot signals effectively, with history retention even after acquisition stops. The sophisticated digital real-time (DTR) sampling technology paired with sin(x)/x interpolation enables swift debugging and accurate characterization across all channels without altering the sampling rate—no matter how many channels are activated.

Key Features and Specifications

• Ease-of-Use Features:
  • Front-panel USB Host Port for straightforward storage and transfer of measurement data.
  • 25 Automatic Measurements for effective analysis.
  • FFT Standard for frequency analysis.
  • Multiple Language User Interface for versatile usability.
  • WaveAlert® Automatic Waveform Anomaly Detection for timely alerts.
  • TekProbe® Interface Supports Active, Differential, and Current Probes for seamless automatic scaling and units adjustment.
• Portable Design:
  • Weighs only 7 lb. (3.2 kg) for effortless transport.
  • Optional internal battery operation lasts up to 3 hours for field use.
• Specialized Application Modules:
  • Advanced Analysis 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 Specifications

• Key Performance Specifications:
  • Sample Rates up to 5 GS/s Real Time across all channels.
  • Standard Record Length of 10 k on all channels.
  • Continuous waveform capture rate of 3,600 wfms/s.
  • Suite of Advanced Triggering options.
• Electrical Characteristics:
  • Bandwidth: 500 MHz
  • Calculated Rise Time (typical): 0.7 ns
  • Input Channels: 4
  • External Trigger Input: Included
  • Sample Rate on each channel: 5 GS/s
  • Record Length: 10 k points
  • Vertical Resolution: 9 bits
  • Vertical Sensitivity:
    • 1 MΩ: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div
    • 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
    • 50 Ω: 5 VRMS with peaks at ≤30 V
  • Position Range: ±5 div
  • Bandwidth Limit: 20 MHz, 150 MHz
  • Time Base Range: 1 ns to 10 s
  • Time Base Accuracy: ±20 ppm over any 1 ms time interval
• Input/Output Interfaces:
  • Ethernet Port: ±2RJ-45 connector, supports 10Base-T LAN.
  • USB Port: Front-panel USB 2.0 host port supporting USB flash drives.
  • GPIB Port: Full talk/listen modes (Optional with TDS3GV Communications Module).
  • RS-232-C Port: DB-9 male connector for full control at baud rates up to 38,400 (Optional with TDS3GV Communications Module).
  • VGA Video Port: DB-15 female connector for display output on VGA 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