The Tektronix TDS2012 is a 100 MHz, 2-channel digital storage oscilloscope from the original TDS2000 series, offering a 1.0 GS/s real-time sample rate, a color LCD display, and standard FFT capabilities. Known for its compact, lightweight design, the TDS2012 features optional rear-panel expansion modules for communication, including RS-232, GPIB, and USB connectivity.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Optional RS-232, GPIB, and Centronics (via TDS2CMA module) or CompactFlash and USB (via TDS2MEM module) |
| Display | 1/4 VGA active matrix color TFT LCD |
| User Interface Languages | 11 languages |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 1 year |
| Standard Probes Included | P2200 (100 MHz, 1x/10x passive probe, one per channel) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 V to 250 V AC, 45 Hz to 440 Hz, CAT II, <30 W power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 323.8 mm × 151.4 mm × 124.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.0 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Calculated Rise Time | 3.5 ns |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±2% in parallel with 20 pF ±3 pF |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±3% for Sample or Average acquisition mode |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 300 V RMS CAT II, derated at 20 dB/decade above 100 kHz to 13 V peak AC at 3 MHz and above |
| Position Range | ±2 V (2 mV to 200 mV/div), ±50 V (>200 mV to 5 V/div) |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥100:1 at 60 Hz, ≥10:1 at 100 MHz |
| Bandwidth Limit | 20 MHz |
| Input Capacitance | 20 pF ±3 pF |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) | At least 100:1 at 60 Hz, and at least 20:1 at 50 MHz (with equal Volts/Div settings) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate | 1.0 GS/s (on each channel) |
| Maximum Record Length | 2.5k points per channel |
| Sec/Div Range | 5 ns/div to 50 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±50 ppm |
| Horizontal Delay Range | Pre-trigger (10 divisions), Post-trigger (500 s) |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single Sequence |
| Trigger Types | Edge, Video, Pulse Width |
| Trigger Source Options | CH1, CH2, EXT, EXT/5, AC Line |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject |
| Trigger Sensitivity (Internal) | 0.35 div from DC to 10 MHz; 1 div from 10 MHz to 100 MHz |
| Trigger Sensitivity (External) | 50 mV from DC to 10 MHz; 100 mV from 10 MHz to 100 MHz |
| Trigger Level Range | Internal: ±8 divisions from screen center; External: ±1.6 V (±8 V for EXT/5) |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 500 ns to 10 s |
| Pulse Width Trigger Range | 33 ns to 10 s |
| Video Trigger Formats | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 1 MOhm ±2% in parallel with 20 pF ±3 pF |
| External Trigger Maximum Input Voltage | 300 V RMS CAT II |
| External Trigger Level Range | ±1.6 V (EXT), ±16 V (EXT/10) |
Acquisition Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sample Mode | Standard sample data only |
| Peak Detect Mode | High-frequency and random glitch capture as narrow as 12 ns |
| Average Mode | Averages selectable from 4, 16, 64, or 128 waveforms |
Measurement & Waveform Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automated Measurements | 11 automatic measurements (Period, Frequency, +Width, -Width, Rise Time, Fall Time, Max, Min, Peak-to-Peak, Mean, Cycle RMS) |
| Cursor Types | Amplitude, Time |
| Waveform Math Operations | Addition, Subtraction, FFT |
| FFT Window Types | Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular |
Display System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 320 × 240 pixels |
| Waveform Display Styles | Dots, Vectors |
| Graticule Options | Full, Grid, Crosshair, Frame |
| Display Type | Color Active Matrix TFT LCD |
Connectivity & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Trigger Input | Standard BNC, 1 MΩ in parallel with 20 pF |
| Probe Compensator Output | Approx. 5 V into ≥1 MΩ load, frequency 1 kHz |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Shipping Weight | Approx. 3.6 kg (with accessories) |
Environmental & Reliability
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +71 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | Up to 90% RH at or below +30 °C; up to 60% RH up to +50 °C |
| Non-Operating Humidity Range | Up to 90% RH at or below +30 °C; up to 85% RH up to +50 °C |
| Operating Altitude Limit | Up to 3,000 m |
| Non-Operating Altitude Limit | Up to 15,000 m |
Standards & Certifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Safety Standards | UL61010B-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | Directive 89/336/EEC, EN55011 Class A |
Power and Cooling
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | Less than 30 W |
| Cooling | Natural convection (fanless) |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Setup Storage | 10 front-panel setups |
| Waveform Storage | 2 reference waveforms |
Waveform Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| FFT Points | 2048 points |
Safety & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overvoltage Category | CAT II 300 V |
| Pollution Degree | Pollution Degree 2 |
Signal Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Compensator Output Frequency | 1 kHz |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Backlight | CCFL |
| Display Contrast Adjustment | No |
Expansion
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Modules | TDS2CMA (GPIB, RS-232, Centronics), TDS2MEM (CompactFlash, RS-232, Centronics) |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
Electronic Design, Troubleshooting, Education, and Manufacturing Test