The Tektronix DPO3052 is a 2-channel, 500 MHz digital phosphor oscilloscope from the DPO3000 Series. Featuring a large 9-inch WVGA display, a 5 Mpoint record length on all channels, and a 2.5 GS/s sample rate, it delivers advanced performance for debugging and analysis. With its standard Wave Inspector® controls and a wide range of optional serial triggering modules, the DPO3052 provides efficient waveform analysis and serial bus debugging capabilities in a compact, lightweight form factor.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 Host (Front and Rear), USB 2.0 Device (Rear), LAN (10/100 Base-T), VGA (Video Out) |
| Display | 9 in. (228.6 mm) widescreen TFT-LCD, 800 × 480 pixels (WVGA) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC ±10% (50/60 Hz), 100 to 132 V AC (400 Hz), < 120 W power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 416.6 × 203.2 × 137.2 mm |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 500 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 700 ps |
| Number of Input Channels | 2 |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ± 1% in parallel with 13 pF ± 2 pF, 50 Ω ± 1% |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC |
| Vertical Resolution (ADC) | 8 bits |
| Input Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ) | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Input Sensitivity Range (50 Ω) | 1 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1.5% (±2.0% at 2 mV/div, ±2.5% at 1 mV/div) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 300 Vrms CAT II (with peaks ≤ ±450 V) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 Vrms (with peaks ≤ ±20 V) |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz, 250 MHz |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 100:1 at ≤ 500 MHz |
| Position Range | ±5 divisions |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate | 2.5 GS/s |
| Maximum Record Length | 5 Mpoints per channel |
| Time Base Range | 1 ns/div to 1000 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±10 ppm |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±75 ns |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | CH1, CH2, AC Line, External |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 250 ns to 8 s |
| Edge Triggering | Positive, negative, or either slope on any channel |
| Pulse Width Triggering | Trigger on width of positive or negative pulses that are >, <, =, ≠, or inside/outside (4 ns to 8 s) |
| Runt Triggering | Trigger on a pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second threshold before crossing the first again |
| Setup/Hold Triggering | Trigger on violations of setup time and hold time between clock and data |
| Video Triggering | Trigger on NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video signals |
| I2C Serial Triggering | Optional (with DPO3EMBD) |
| SPI Serial Triggering | Optional (with DPO3EMBD) |
| CAN/LIN Serial Triggering | Optional (with DPO3AUTO) |
| RS-232/422/485/UART Serial Triggering | Optional (with DPO3COMP) |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ± 1% in parallel with 13 pF ± 2 pF |
| Internal Trigger Sensitivity | 0.5 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at 500 MHz |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Averaging, Envelope, Hi Res, Roll |
| Peak Detect Minimum Pulse Width | 2.0 ns |
| Averaging Factor Range | 2 to 512 |
| Maximum Waveform Capture Rate | 50,000 wfm/s |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 29 measurements (including Period, Frequency, Rise Time, Fall Time, Width, Duty Cycle, Amplitude, RMS) |
| Measurement Statistics | Mean, Minimum, Maximum, Standard Deviation |
| Waveform Math | Arithmetic (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) |
| FFT Window Types | Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning, Blackman-Harris |
| FFT Vertical Scale Options | Linear RMS, dBV RMS |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | 9-inch TFT-LCD Color Display |
| Display Resolution | 800 × 480 pixels (WVGA) |
| Waveform Display Formats | YT, XY |
| Graticule Options | Full, Grid, Crosshair, Frame |
Connectivity and Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Host Ports | 1 front-panel port, 1 rear-panel port |
| USB Device Ports | 1 rear-panel port (supports USBTMC) |
| LAN Port | RJ-45 connector, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet |
| External Video Output Port | DB-15 female connector |
| Auxiliary Output (Trigger Out) | BNC connector, selectable Trigger Out, Event Out, or Reference Clock Out |
| Probe Calibration / Demo Output | Front-panel pins, 1 kHz, 0 to 2.5 V square wave |
| Probe Interface | TekVPI |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply Voltage Range | 100 to 240 V AC ±10% |
| Power Supply Frequency Range | 50/60 Hz (100 to 240 V), 400 Hz (100 to 132 V) |
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 120 W |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +71 °C |
| Operating Altitude | 3,000 meters (approx. 9,843 feet) |
| Non-Operating Altitude | 12,192 meters (approx. 40,000 feet) |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop |
| Height | 203.2 mm (8.0 in.) |
| Width | 416.6 mm (16.4 in.) |
| Depth | 137.2 mm (5.4 in.) |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Logic Pattern Triggering | Trigger when logic pattern of channels goes true or false |
| Logic State Triggering | Any logical pattern of channels clocked by an edge on another channel |
| Rise/Fall Time Triggering | Trigger on pulse edge rates that are faster or slower than a specified rate |
Search and Navigation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wave Inspector® Navigation | Dedicated front-panel controls for zoom, pan, play/pause, marks, and search |
| Automated Search | Search for Edge, Pulse Width, Runt, Logic, Setup & Hold, Rise/Fall Time, or Bus criteria |
Optional Serial Bus Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio Bus Support | Optional (via DPO3AUDIO module) for I2S, Left Justified (LJ), Right Justified (RJ), and TDM |
Optional Power Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Analysis Software | Optional (via DPO3PWR module) for power quality, switching loss, harmonics, SOA, modulation, ripple, and slew rate |
Security & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface Option | Supported via TEK-USB-488 adapter |
| Kensington Lock Slot | Rear-panel security slot connects to standard Kensington-style lock |
Standard Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Included Standard Probes | P6139A (one per channel) 500 MHz, 10x passive voltage probe |
Display System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 9 in. (228.6 mm) diagonal widescreen |
Regulatory & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Certifications | UL61010-1:2004, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010.1:2004, EN61010-1:2001 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | 2004/108/EC, EN61326-1:2006 Class A, AS/NZS CISPR 11:2004 Class A |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)
Applications
Electronic Design and Debug, Embedded Systems, Education, Manufacturing Test
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