The Tektronix MDO32 is a 2-channel 3 Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscope designed for multi-domain signal analysis. Featuring an 11.6-inch Full HD capacitive touch screen, up to 1 GHz bandwidth, 2.5 GS/s sampling rate, and 10 Mpoints record length, it integrates analog channels, a spectrum analyzer, logic channels, an arbitrary function generator, and digital voltmeter capability into a compact benchtop test instrument.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 11.6 in (295 mm) Full HD (1920 × 1080) capacitive touch TFT color display |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC ±10% (50/60 Hz), 115 V AC ±10% (400 Hz), 130 W max |
| Kensington Lock Slot | Rear-panel security slot connects to standard Kensington-style lock |
Key Performance Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Family | 3 Series MDO |
| Analog Channels | 2 |
| Analog Bandwidth | 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz (option dependent) |
| Real-Time Sample Rate | 2.5 GS/s on all analog channels (5 GS/s half-channel on 1 GHz model) |
| Record Length | 10 Mpoints per channel |
| Maximum Waveform Capture Rate | > 280,000 wfm/s |
| Arbitrary Function Generator Option | 1 channel (optional) |
Vertical System - Analog Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz, 250 MHz (model dependent) |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC |
| Input Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ) | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Input Sensitivity Range (50 Ω) | 1 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits (up to 11 bits in High Res mode) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 300 V RMS CAT II |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 100:1 at ≤ 100 MHz, ≥ 30:1 at > 100 MHz up to 1 GHz |
Horizontal System - Analog Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Time Base Range | 400 ps/div to 1000 s/div (1 GHz models); 1 ns/div to 1000 s/div (100–500 MHz models) |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±10 ppm |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±125 ns |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 20 ns to 8 s |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Edge Trigger | Positive, negative, or either slope on any channel |
| Pulse Width Trigger | Trigger on positive or negative pulse width (<, >, =, !=) |
| Runt Trigger | Trigger on pulse crossing one threshold but failing to cross second threshold |
| Timeout Trigger | Trigger on event remaining high, low, or either for specified time |
| Pattern Trigger | Trigger when pattern of signals becomes true or false |
Spectrum Analyzer
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 1 GHz (standard) or 9 kHz to 3 GHz (option 3-SA3) |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) | 20 Hz to 150 MHz |
| Spectrum Trace Types | Normal, Average, Max Hold, Min Hold |
| Automatic Peak Markers | Up to 11 peak markers with user-defined threshold and excursion |
| Spectrum Analyzer Input Connector | N-type female (50 Ω) |
Digital Channels (Logic Analyzer)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Input Channels | 16 channels (with option 3-MSO / P6316 probe) |
Arbitrary / Function Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AFG Standard Waveforms | Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, DC, Noise, Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise/Decay, Haversine, Cardiac |
| AFG Sine Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 50 MHz |
| AFG Sample Rate | 250 MS/s |
| AFG Arbitrary Waveform Length | 128 kpoints |
| AFG Vertical Resolution | 14 bits |
Digital Voltmeter (DVM) & Frequency Counter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DVM Resolution | 4 digits |
| DVM Measurement Types | AC RMS, DC, AC+DC RMS |
Display Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 11.6 in (295 mm) diagonal |
| Display Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Touchscreen Technology | Capacitive multi-touch |
Input / Output Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Output | 1 x HDMI rear panel output |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (9,842 ft) |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Host Ports | 2x USB 2.0 host ports (front panel), 1x USB 2.0 host port (rear panel) |
| USB Device Port | 1x USB 2.0 High-Speed device port (rear panel, Type-B) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Interface | TekVPI probe interface (supports active, differential, and current probes) |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Averaging, Envelope, Hi Res, Roll |
| Averaging Range | 2 to 512 waveforms |
Waveform Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cursor Types | Waveform, V Bars, H Bars, V and H Bars |
Arbitrary Function Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AFG Square Wave Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz - 25 MHz |
| AFG Pulse Wave Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz - 25 MHz |
| AFG Ramp / Triangle Wave Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz - 500 kHz |
Digital Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Channel Input Impedance | 101 kΩ, 8 pF (with P6316 probe) |
| Digital Channel Maximum Toggle Rate | 500 MHz |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | UL61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1 |
Applications
Test equipment