The Tektronix TDS3012B is a 2-channel, 100 MHz Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) from the TDS3000B series. Known for its portable form factor, high waveform capture rate, and rich measurement capabilities, it combines 1.25 GS/s real-time sampling rate with standard Ethernet connectivity and 25 automatic measurements, making it ideal for electronic design, manufacturing test, and educational labs.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | 10Base-T LAN (RJ-45), Centronics parallel port, 3.5-inch floppy drive (standard); GPIB, RS-232, and VGA out (optional via TDS3GV module) |
| Display | 6.4-inch (162.6 mm) active-matrix color LCD, 640 × 480 resolution |
| Real-Time Clock | Built-in, provides time and date stamping for stored files |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 375 mm × 176 mm × 149 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 3.5 ns |
| Number of Input Channels | 2 |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±1% in parallel with 13 pF ±2 pF, or 50 Ω ±1% |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| 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 (ADC) | 9 bits |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±2% |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 100:1 at 100 MHz |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz |
| Vertical Position Range | ±5 divisions |
| Input Capacitance (1 MΩ) | 13 pF |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate | 1.25 GS/s per channel |
| Maximum Record Length | 10k points per channel |
| Time Base Range | 4 ns/div to 10 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±20 ppm |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±100 ns |
| Horizontal Zoom | Standard |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | CH1, CH2, Line, External |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single Sequence |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 250 ns to 8 s |
| Edge Triggering | Positive or negative slope on any channel |
| Advanced Triggering (Standard) | Pulse (Width, Runt, Slew Rate, Setup/Hold), Logic (Pattern, State), Video |
| Pulse Width Trigger Range | 39.6 ns to 8.19 s |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±1% in parallel with 13 pF ±2 pF |
| Internal Trigger Level Range | ±8 divisions from screen center |
| External Trigger Level Range | ±1.2 V |
| Trigger Sensitivity (Edge, Internal) | 0.35 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at rated bandwidth |
| Trigger Sensitivity (Edge, External) | 50 mV from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 150 mV at rated bandwidth |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Envelope, Average, Single Sequence |
| Peak Detect Mode Min Pulse Width | 4 ns |
| Averaging Factor Range | 2 to 512 |
| Waveform Capture Rate | Up to 3,600 wfms/s |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 25 automatic measurements |
| Basic Math Functions | Add, Subtract, Multiply, FFT |
| FFT Window Types | Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning, Blackman-Harris |
| Waveform Histograms | Vertical or horizontal |
| WaveAlert™ Anomaly Detection | Automatic waveform anomaly detection and warning |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Color Grading / Intensity Modulation | Digital Phosphor Display (DPO) with intensity-graded color |
| Waveform Display Formats | YT, XY |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Portable benchtop |
| Height | 176 mm |
| Width | 375 mm |
| Depth | 149 mm |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | Up to 95% RH at or below +30 °C, up to 45% RH up to +50 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m |
| Non-Operating Altitude | Up to 15,000 m |
Compliance and Standards
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Certifications | UL61010B-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | EN61326 Class A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A |
Standard Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Probe Model | P3010 (100 MHz, 10X passive probe, one per channel) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Interface | TekProbe Level II (supports active, differential, and current probes) |
| Built-in LAN Port | RJ-45, 10Base-T Ethernet |
| Parallel Printer Port | DB-25 female connector, Centronics compatible |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Floppy Disk Drive | 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB (MS-DOS format) |
Power & Battery
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Battery Pack | TDS3BATB Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack |
| Battery Operating Time | Up to 3 hours (with TDS3BATB installed) |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Video Triggering | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Optional Video Triggering | HDTV/FlexFormat video triggering (requires TDS3VID module) |
Display & User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels |
| Display Size | 6.5 inches (165 mm) |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 75 W |
Storage & Setup
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Waveform Storage | 4 reference waveforms |
| Internal Setup Storage | 9 front-panel setups |
General Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 1 year |
| Application Module Slots | 4 slots |
Auxiliary Ports & Signals
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Compensator Output Voltage | 5.0 V into ≥1 MΩ load |
| Probe Compensator Output Frequency | 1 kHz |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)
Applications
Electronic design, debug, manufacturing test, service, and education