The Tektronix TDS3014 is a 100 MHz, 4-channel Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) from the TDS3000 series, combining high-speed acquisition with standard analysis tools. It features a sample rate of up to 1.25 GS/s, 9-bit vertical resolution, and a standard Centronics parallel port, with optional expansion modules for RS-232, GPIB, LAN, and VGA output.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Centronics (Parallel) standard; GPIB, RS-232, LAN, VGA optional via communication modules |
| Display | 6.4 in (162.6 mm) active matrix color TFT LCD, 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC (±10%), 47 to 440 Hz (100 to 120 V), 47 to 63 Hz (115 to 240 V), 75 W max; optional battery operation |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 375 mm × 176 mm × 149 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Analog Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time | 3.5 ns |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance (1 MΩ) | 1 MΩ ± 1% in parallel with 13 pF ± 2 pF |
| Input Impedance (50 Ω) | 50 Ω ± 1% |
| Input Sensitivity (1 MΩ) | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Input Sensitivity (50 Ω) | 1 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| Vertical Resolution | 9 bits |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 150 V RMS CAT I, derate at 20 dB/decade above 100 kHz to 13 V peak at 3 MHz |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±2% (±3% for 1 mV/div and 2 mV/div) |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥100:1 at 100 MHz |
| Position Range | ±5 divisions |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Time Base Range | 4 ns/div to 10 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±20 ppm |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 1.25 GS/s |
| Record Length | 10k points per channel |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single Sequence |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Sources | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, AC Line |
| Edge Triggering | Conventional level-driven trigger on any channel |
| Video Triggering | Trigger on NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Logic Triggering | Pattern, State (AND, OR, NAND, NOR) |
| Pulse Triggering | Glitch, Width, Runt, Slew Rate |
| Trigger Level Range | Internal: ±8 divisions from screen center |
| Trigger Level Accuracy (Typical) | ±(0.2 div + 5% of setting) for signals with rise/fall times ≥ 20 ns |
| Trigger Sensitivity (DC Coupled) | Internal: 0.35 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at 100 MHz |
Acquisition Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sample Mode | Standard acquisition mode |
| Peak Detect Mode | High-frequency and random glitch capture (down to 1 ns) |
| Envelope Mode | Min/max values acquired over one or more acquisitions |
| Average Mode | Averages selectable from 2 to 512 waveforms |
| Waveform Capture Rate | Up to 3,600 wfms/s (continuous) |
Waveform Measurements and Math
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 21 automatic measurements with statistics |
| Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) | Standard (with Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming, Blackman-Harris windows) |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Floppy Disk Drive | Built-in 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy disk drive |
| Internal Setup Storage | 10 front-panel setups |
| Internal Waveform Storage | 4 reference waveforms (10k points each) |
Environmental Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% RH at or below +30 °C; up to 45% RH up to +50 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) |
| Non-Operating Altitude | Up to 15,000 m (50,000 ft) |
Regulatory & Standards Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Certifications | UL3111-1, CSA1010.1, EN61010-1 |
Power & Battery
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Power Consumption | 75 W |
Acquisition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Roll Mode Range | 40 ms/div to 10 s/div |
Display & Controls
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Graticules | Full, Grid, Crosshair, Frame |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 250 ns to 8 s |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Voltage Range | 90 V to 250 V AC |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling Clearance | 50 mm (2 in) required on left side and rear |
| Acoustic Noise | < 37 dBA (typical) |
| Vibration (Operating) | 0.31 GRMS, 5 to 500 Hz |
| Vibration (Non-Operating) | 2.46 GRMS, 5 to 500 Hz |
| Shock (Operating) | 50 G, 11 ms, half-sine |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)
Applications
Electronic design, debug, and troubleshooting