The Tektronix TDS3014B is a 100 MHz, 4-channel Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) from the TDS3000B series. It combines a real-time sample rate of 1.25 GS/s on all channels, a 9-bit vertical resolution, and advanced analysis tools with a portable design and optional battery compatibility.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Standard: Ethernet (10Base-T RJ-45), Centronics parallel port; Optional via TDS3GV: GPIB (IEEE 488.2), RS-232, VGA video out |
| Display | 6.4 in (162.6 mm) active-matrix color TFT LCD, 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC ±10% (47 Hz to 440 Hz at 100-120 V, 47 Hz to 63 Hz at 115-240 V), 75 W max; optional TDS3BATB battery pack |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 375 mm × 176 mm × 149 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg (instrument only) |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 100 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 3.5 ns |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±1% in parallel with 13 pF ±2 pF, or 50 Ω ±1% |
| 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 | 9 bits |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±2% |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 150 V RMS CAT I (derated at 20 dB/decade above 100 kHz to 13 V peak AC at 3 MHz and above) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS |
| Position Range | ±5 divisions |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥100:1 at 100 MHz for any two channels with equal Volts/div settings |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-time Sample Rate | 1.25 GS/s |
| Maximum Record Length | 10k points per channel |
| Timebase Range | 4 ns/div to 10 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±20 ppm |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect (1 ns), Envelope, Average, Single Sequence |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Sensitivity (Internal) | 0.35 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at 100 MHz |
| Trigger Level Range (Internal) | ±8 divisions from center of screen |
| Edge Triggering | Conventional level-driven trigger. Positive or negative slope on any channel. |
| Video Triggering | Triggers on all lines or individual lines, odd/even or all fields in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM |
| Runt Triggering | Trigger on a pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second threshold before crossing the first again |
| Slew Rate Triggering | Trigger on pulse edge rates that are faster or slower than a set limit |
| Trigger Source Selection | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Line |
Waveform Measurements & Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Anomaly Detection | WaveAlert™ automatic waveform anomaly detection |
Display & User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Color active-matrix TFT LCD |
| Display Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels (VGA) |
| Waveform Styles | Vectors, Dots, Variable Persistence, Infinite Persistence |
| Graticules | Full, Grid, Crosshair, Frame |
| User Interface Languages | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean |
Connectivity, Storage & Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Removable Media Type | 3.5 in 1.44 MB floppy disk |
| LAN Port (Ethernet) | Standard 10Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| GPIB Interface | Optional via TDS3GV module |
| RS-232 Serial Port | Optional via TDS3GV module |
| VGA Video Output Port | Optional via TDS3GV module |
| Centronics Parallel Printer Port | Standard parallel port |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Input Voltage Range | 100 V to 240 V AC ±10% |
| Power Consumption | 75 W maximum |
| Battery Operation Compatibility | Compatible with TDS3BATB rechargeable battery pack |
| Battery Operating Time | Up to 3 hours |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
| Width | 375 mm (14.8 in) |
| Depth | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Net Weight | 3.2 kg (7.0 lbs) without battery; 4.4 kg (9.8 lbs) with battery |
| Rackmount Configuration Support | Optional via RM3000 rackmount kit |
Environmental & Safety Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m |
| Non-Operating Altitude | Up to 15,000 m |
| Regulatory/Safety Standards | UL61010B-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1 |
Calibration & Warranty
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Probes | Four P3010 10X passive probes |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Interface | TekProbe Level II interface |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Waveform Storage | 4 reference waveforms |
| Setup Storage | 10 front-panel setups |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Web Remote Control | e*Scope built-in web server via RJ-45 LAN interface |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Shock | 50 g, 11 ms, half-sine |
| Operating Vibration | 0.31 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
| Non-operating Vibration | 2.46 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Capture Rate | 3,600 wfm/s |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Delay by Time | 16 ns to 250 s |
| Trigger Delay by Events | 1 to 9,999,999 events |
Optional Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Application Modules | TDS3AAM, TDS3LIM, TDS3TMT, TDS3VID, TDS3SDI |
| Optional Thermal Printer | TDS3PRT |
Waveform Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Statistics | Mean, Minimum, Maximum, Standard Deviation (requires TDS3AAM) |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Battery Model | TDS3BATB (Lithium-Ion) |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope
Applications
General Electronic Troubleshooting, Research and Development, Education, Manufacturing Test