The Tektronix DPO3012 is a 100 MHz, 2-channel Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) from the DPO3000 Series. Built to simplify the analysis and debugging of complex signals, it delivers a real-time sample rate of 2.5 GS/s on all channels, a generous standard record length of 5 Mpoints, and a 50,000 wfm/s waveform capture rate. Enhanced by Wave Inspector® controls and a 9-inch WVGA widescreen display, this oscilloscope offers comprehensive serial triggering, search capabilities, and robust e*Scope remote viewing.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 Host (1 front, 1 rear), USB 2.0 Device (USBTMC compliant), LAN (10/100Base-T Ethernet, RJ-45), Video Out (DB-15 SVGA), Auxiliary Output (BNC) |
| Display | 9 in. (229 mm) widescreen color TFT-LCD, 800 × 480 pixels (WVGA) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC ±10% (50/60 Hz), 115 V AC ±10% (400 Hz), < 120 W power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 375 mm × 203.2 mm × 137.2 mm |
| Cooling Clearance | 50 mm (2 in.) on the left side and rear of the instrument |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| Input Channels | 2 |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 3.5 ns |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ± 1% in parallel with 11.5 pF ± 2 pF, 50 Ω ± 1% |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits (11 bits with High Resolution mode) |
| Input Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ) | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Input Sensitivity Range (50 Ω) | 1 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 300 V RMS CAT II, with peaks ≤ ±450 V |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS, with peaks ≤ ±20 V |
| DC Vertical Gain Accuracy | ±1.5% for 5 mV/div and above, ±2.0% for 2 mV/div, ±2.5% for 1 mV/div |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 100:1 at 100 MHz |
| Offset Range (1 mV/div to 50 mV/div) | ±1 V |
| Offset Range (50.5 mV/div to 99.5 mV/div) | ±0.5 V |
| Offset Range (100 mV/div to 500 mV/div) | ±10 V |
| Offset Range (1 V/div to 5 V/div) | ±100 V |
| Offset Range (5.05 V/div to 10 V/div) | ±50 V |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Range | 2 ns/div to 1000 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±10 ppm |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±125 ns |
| Timebase Delay Time Range | -10 divisions to 5000 s |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sample Rate (All Channels) | 2.5 GS/s |
| Maximum Record Length | 5 Mpoints |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Average, Envelope, High Resolution, Roll |
| Peak Detect Mode | Captures high-frequency glitches as narrow as 1.4 ns |
| Average Mode | From 2 to 512 waveforms |
| Maximum Waveform Capture Rate | 50,000 wfm/s |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | CH1, CH2, Line, External |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 20 ns to 8 s |
| Edge Triggering | Conventional level-driven trigger on any channel (rising or falling slope) |
| Pulse Width Triggering | Trigger on pulse width > < = or != specified duration (4 ns to 8 s) |
| Runt Triggering | Trigger on a pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second threshold |
| Logic/Pattern Triggering | Trigger when logic pattern of channels goes False or stays True for specified time |
| Setup and Hold Triggering | Trigger on setup and hold violations between clock and data on analog channels |
| Rise/Fall Time Triggering | Trigger on pulse edge rates faster or slower than specified (4 ns to 8 s) |
| Video Triggering | Trigger on all lines, odd, even, or all fields on NTSC, PAL, and SECAM signals |
| Serial Protocol Triggering Options | I2C, SPI, CAN, LIN, RS-232/422/485/UART (with optional application modules) |
| Trigger Sensitivity (Internal, DC Coupled) | 0.4 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at rated bandwidth |
| Trigger Level Range (Internal) | ±8 divisions from center of screen |
| Trigger Level Range (Auxiliary Input) | ±8 V |
| Trigger Frequency Counter Resolution | 6 digits |
| Trigger Frequency Counter Range | 15 Hz to 100 MHz |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Voltage Measurements | Amplitude, High, Low, Max, Min, Peak-to-Peak, Mean, Cycle Mean, RMS, Cycle RMS, Positive Overshoot, Negative Overshoot |
| Automatic Time Measurements | Period, Frequency, Rise Time, Fall Time, Positive Width, Negative Width, Duty Cycle, Delay, Phase, Burst Width |
| Waveform Math Operations | Add, Subtract, Multiply, FFT |
| FFT Window Types | Hanning, Rectangular, Hamming, Blackman-Harris |
| Waveform Histograms | Not supported |
Display & User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Display Graticules | 8 × 10 divisions |
| Display Update Persistence Modes | Off, Infinite, Variable (250 ms to 10 s) |
Connectivity & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Video Display Output | DB-15 female connector, 1024 × 768 |
| Probe Compensation Output | 0 to 2.5 V amplitude, frequency 1 kHz ±10% |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity | High: 40 °C to 50 °C, 10% to 60% RH / Low: 0 °C to 40 °C, 10% to 90% RH |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft) |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop |
| Security Lock Slot | Kensington-style security slot on rear panel |
Standards & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Standards Certifications | UL61010-1:2004, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010.1:2004, EN61010-1:2001 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive | 2004/108/EC, EN61326-1:2006, EN61326-2-1:2006 |
Accessories & Configuration Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Included Probes | P3010 (10X passive probe, one per channel) |
| Probe Interface | TekVPI® Probe Interface (supports active, differential, and current probes with auto-scaling) |
Auxiliary Trigger Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ± 1% in parallel with 13 pF ± 2 pF |
| Auxiliary Max Input Voltage | 300 VRMS (CAT II, peaks ≤ ±425 V) |
Search and Mark
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Search Criteria | Edge, Pulse Width, Runt, Logic, Setup & Hold, Rise/Fall Time, Packet Content |
Wave Inspector
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wave Inspector Controls | Dedicated front-panel controls for Zoom, Pan, Play/Pause, Set/Clear Mark, and Prev/Next Mark |
Measurement System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Statistics | Mean, Minimum, Maximum, Standard Deviation |
Acquisition Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Roll Mode | Active at sweep speeds of 40 ms/div and slower |
Memory & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nonvolatile Setup Storage | 10 internal setups |
| Reference Waveform Storage | 4 internal waveforms |
Software
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Included Software | OpenChoice Desktop, NI LabVIEW SignalExpress Tektronix Edition LE |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)
Applications
Electronic Design, Debug, Embedded Systems Analysis, Serial Debugging, and Education