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

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB 2.0 Host (2x Front, 1x Rear), USB 2.0 Device, LAN (10/100 Base-T Ethernet), Video Out (DB-15 SVGA)
Display9 in. (229 mm) WVGA (800 x 480) widescreen color TFT-LCD

Physical

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature0 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.)
Weight4.2 kg (9.2 lbs)

Analog Vertical System

ParameterValue
Analog Input Channels4
Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB)200 MHz
Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%)1.75 ns (typical)
Input CouplingAC, DC, GND
Input Impedance1 MOhm +/-1% || 13 pF, 50 Ohm +/-1%
Vertical Resolution8 bits (11 bits with High Resolution mode)
Hardware Bandwidth Limits20 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

ParameterValue
Digital Channels16 (with optional MDO3MSO upgrade)
Digital Threshold SelectionsTTL, 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 Swing500 mV
Digital Input Resistance101 kOhm
Digital Probe Loading8 pF
Digital Vertical Resolution1 bit

Horizontal System - Analog

ParameterValue
Maximum Real-time Sample Rate2.5 GS/s (all channels)
Maximum Record Length10 Mpoints (all channels)
Time Base Range1 ns/div to 1000 s/div
Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range+/-125 ns
Maximum Duration at Highest Sample Rate4 ms

Horizontal System - Digital

ParameterValue
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 Width2 ns (typical)
Digital Channel-to-Channel Skew500 ps (typical)

Spectrum Analyzer

ParameterValue
RF Input Channels1
Standard RF Frequency Range9 kHz to 200 MHz
Optional RF Frequency Range9 kHz to 3 GHz (with MDO3SA upgrade)
RF Capture BandwidthUp to 3 GHz (ultra-wide)

Arbitrary/Function Generator

ParameterValue
Arbitrary Function Generator Channels1 (with optional MDO3AFG upgrade)
AFG Maximum Frequency50 MHz
AFG Waveforms13 predefined types and user-defined arbitrary
AFG Sample Rate250 MS/s
AFG Record Length128 kpoints

Integrated Instruments

ParameterValue
Digital Voltmeter Measurements4-digit AC RMS, DC, and AC+DC RMS (free with registration)
Frequency Counter Resolution5-digit (free with registration)

Display & User Interface

ParameterValue
Maximum Waveform Capture Rate>280,000 wfm/s (FastAcq)
Wave InspectorDedicated front panel controls with zoom, pan, and automated search

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesAuto, Normal, Single
Trigger CouplingDC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject
Trigger Holdoff Range20 ns to 8 s
Optional Protocol SupportI2C, SPI, RS-232/422/485/UART, USB 2.0, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, MIL-STD-1553, Audio
Edge Trigger Sensitivity0.4 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at rated bandwidth (DC-coupled)
Trigger Jitter< 8 ps RMS (typical)

Acquisition Modes

ParameterValue
Acquisition ModesSample, Peak Detect, Averaging, Envelope, High Resolution, Roll

Waveform Analysis

ParameterValue
Waveform MathArithmetic (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide), Advanced Math, FFT
Automated Measurements30 automatic measurements

Environmental & Compliance

ParameterValue
Non-Operating Temperature Range-40 °C to +71 °C
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 meters
Non-Operating AltitudeUp to 12,000 meters

Vertical System

ParameterValue
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

ParameterValue
Timebase Accuracy±10 ppm over any ≥1 ms interval

Spectrum Analyzer - RF Input

ParameterValue
RF Input ConnectorType-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

ParameterValue
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 Range0.1 Hz to 50 MHz
AFG Square/Pulse Frequency Range0.1 Hz to 25 MHz
AFG Ramp/Triangle Frequency Range0.1 Hz to 500 kHz
AFG Vertical Resolution14 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 Resolution0.1 Hz or 4 digits (whichever is greater)

Power and Environmental

ParameterValue
Power Consumption120 W maximum
Ventilation Clearance50.8 mm (2 in) required on left side and rear

Standard Accessories

ParameterValue
Standard Analog Probes4x TPP0250 (250 MHz, 10X, 3.9 pF passive probes)
Optional Digital ProbeP6316 16-channel logic probe (included with option MDO3MSO)

RF Input

ParameterValue
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 Resolution0.1 dB

Digital Channels

ParameterValue
Digital Channel Threshold Accuracy±(100 mV + 3% of threshold setting)
Digital Channel Input Dynamic Range±10 V about threshold

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating HumidityHigh: 40 °C to 50 °C, 10% to 60% RH; Low: 0 °C to 40 °C, 10% to 90% RH
Non-Operating HumidityHigh: 40 °C to 60 °C, 5% to 55% RH; Low: 0 °C to 40 °C, 5% to 90% RH
Operating Vibration0.31 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min per axis, 3 axes
Non-Operating Vibration2.46 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min per axis, 3 axes

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
USB Ports1x 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