The Tektronix MDO3024 is a 200 MHz, 4-channel Mixed Domain Oscilloscope from the MDO3000 series, integrating an RF spectrum analyzer, arbitrary function generator, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, and a digital voltmeter in a single compact instrument.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 Host (2x Front, 1x Rear), USB 2.0 Device, LAN (10/100 Base-T Ethernet), Video Out (DB-15 SVGA) |
| Display | 9 in. (229 mm) WVGA (800 x 480) widescreen color TFT-LCD |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 370 mm x 203 mm x 147 mm (14.6 in. x 8.0 in. x 5.8 in.) |
| Weight | 4.2 kg (9.2 lbs) |
Analog Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Input Channels | 4 |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 200 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 1.75 ns (typical) |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MOhm +/-1% || 13 pF, 50 Ohm +/-1% |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits (11 bits with High Resolution mode) |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz |
| DC Gain Accuracy | +/-1.5% for 5 mV/div and above |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MOhm) | 300 V RMS Cat II |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ohm) | 5 V RMS |
Digital Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Channels | 16 (with optional MDO3MSO upgrade) |
| Digital Threshold Selections | TTL, CMOS, ECL, PECL, User-defined |
| Digital User-defined Threshold Range | -15 V to +25 V |
| Digital Maximum Input Voltage | -20 V to +30 V |
| Digital Minimum Voltage Swing | 500 mV |
| Digital Input Resistance | 101 kOhm |
| Digital Probe Loading | 8 pF |
| Digital Vertical Resolution | 1 bit |
Horizontal System - Analog
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-time Sample Rate | 2.5 GS/s (all channels) |
| Maximum Record Length | 10 Mpoints (all channels) |
| Time Base Range | 1 ns/div to 1000 s/div |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | +/-125 ns |
| Maximum Duration at Highest Sample Rate | 4 ms |
Horizontal System - Digital
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Sample Rate (Main) | 500 MS/s (2 ns resolution) |
| Digital Record Length (Main) | 10 Mpoints |
| Digital Sample Rate (MagniVu) | 8.25 GS/s (121.2 ps resolution) |
| Digital Record Length (MagniVu) | 10k points centered on trigger |
| Digital Minimum Detectable Pulse Width | 2 ns (typical) |
| Digital Channel-to-Channel Skew | 500 ps (typical) |
Spectrum Analyzer
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Channels | 1 |
| Standard RF Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 200 MHz |
| Optional RF Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 3 GHz (with MDO3SA upgrade) |
| RF Capture Bandwidth | Up to 3 GHz (ultra-wide) |
Arbitrary/Function Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Arbitrary Function Generator Channels | 1 (with optional MDO3AFG upgrade) |
| AFG Maximum Frequency | 50 MHz |
| AFG Waveforms | 13 predefined types and user-defined arbitrary |
| AFG Sample Rate | 250 MS/s |
| AFG Record Length | 128 kpoints |
Integrated Instruments
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Voltmeter Measurements | 4-digit AC RMS, DC, and AC+DC RMS (free with registration) |
| Frequency Counter Resolution | 5-digit (free with registration) |
Display & User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Waveform Capture Rate | >280,000 wfm/s (FastAcq) |
| Wave Inspector | Dedicated front panel controls with zoom, pan, and automated search |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 20 ns to 8 s |
| Optional Protocol Support | I2C, SPI, RS-232/422/485/UART, USB 2.0, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, MIL-STD-1553, Audio |
| Edge Trigger Sensitivity | 0.4 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at rated bandwidth (DC-coupled) |
| Trigger Jitter | < 8 ps RMS (typical) |
Acquisition Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Averaging, Envelope, High Resolution, Roll |
Waveform Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Math | Arithmetic (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide), Advanced Math, FFT |
| Automated Measurements | 30 automatic measurements |
Environmental & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +71 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 meters |
| Non-Operating Altitude | Up to 12,000 meters |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vertical Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ) | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range (50 Ω) | 1 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 100:1 at ≤ 100 MHz; ≥ 30:1 at > 100 MHz |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Accuracy | ±10 ppm over any ≥1 ms interval |
Spectrum Analyzer - RF Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector | Type-N female |
| RF Input VSWR | < 1.5:1 (9 kHz to 3 GHz, typical) |
| RF Maximum Operating Input Level | +20 dBm (0.1 W) average continuous power, ±40 V DC |
| RF Absolute Maximum Input Level | +30 dBm (1 W) average continuous power, ±40 V DC |
Arbitrary Function Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AFG Amplitude Range (50 Ω) | 1 mVp-p to 2.5 Vp-p |
| AFG Amplitude Range (Hi-Z) | 2 mVp-p to 5 Vp-p |
| AFG Sine Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 50 MHz |
| AFG Square/Pulse Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 25 MHz |
| AFG Ramp/Triangle Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 500 kHz |
| AFG Vertical Resolution | 14 bits |
| AFG Jitter (RMS) | 500 ps (typical) |
| AFG Sine Harmonic Distortion | <-40 dBc (< 20 kHz), <-35 dBc (>= 20 kHz) for 1 Vpp into Hi-Z |
| AFG Sine THD | < 1% (10 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Vpp, typical) |
| AFG Sine SFDR | -40 dBc (10 Hz to 50 MHz, 1 Vpp, typical) |
| AFG Frequency Resolution | 0.1 Hz or 4 digits (whichever is greater) |
Power and Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 120 W maximum |
| Ventilation Clearance | 50.8 mm (2 in) required on left side and rear |
Standard Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Analog Probes | 4x TPP0250 (250 MHz, 10X, 3.9 pF passive probes) |
| Optional Digital Probe | P6316 16-channel logic probe (included with option MDO3MSO) |
RF Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF DANL | <-109 dBm/Hz (9 kHz - 50 kHz), <-126 dBm/Hz (50 kHz - 5 MHz), <-138 dBm/Hz (5 MHz - 2 GHz), <-128 dBm/Hz (2 GHz - 3 GHz) |
| RF Level Resolution | 0.1 dB |
Digital Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Channel Threshold Accuracy | ±(100 mV + 3% of threshold setting) |
| Digital Channel Input Dynamic Range | ±10 V about threshold |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | High: 40 °C to 50 °C, 10% to 60% RH; Low: 0 °C to 40 °C, 10% to 90% RH |
| Non-Operating Humidity | High: 40 °C to 60 °C, 5% to 55% RH; Low: 0 °C to 40 °C, 5% to 90% RH |
| Operating Vibration | 0.31 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min per axis, 3 axes |
| Non-Operating Vibration | 2.46 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min per axis, 3 axes |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Ports | 1x USB 2.0 host (front), 1x USB 2.0 host (rear), 1x USB 2.0 device (rear, USBTMC support) |
Technology
Mixed Domain Oscilloscope
Applications
Embedded Design, Power Measurement, EMI Troubleshooting, Education, and Manufacturing Test