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

ParameterValue
InterfacesStandard: Ethernet (10Base-T RJ-45), Centronics parallel port; Optional via TDS3GV: GPIB (IEEE 488.2), RS-232, VGA video out
Display6.4 in (162.6 mm) active-matrix color TFT LCD, 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 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 Temperature0 to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)375 mm × 176 mm × 149 mm
Weight3.2 kg (instrument only)

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Number of Channels4
Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB)100 MHz
Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%)3.5 ns
Hardware Bandwidth Limits20 MHz
Input CouplingAC, DC, GND
Input Impedance1 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 Resolution9 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

ParameterValue
Maximum Real-time Sample Rate1.25 GS/s
Maximum Record Length10k points per channel
Timebase Range4 ns/div to 10 s/div
Timebase Accuracy±20 ppm
Acquisition ModesSample, Peak Detect (1 ns), Envelope, Average, Single Sequence

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesAuto, Normal, Single
Trigger CouplingAC, 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 TriggeringConventional level-driven trigger. Positive or negative slope on any channel.
Video TriggeringTriggers on all lines or individual lines, odd/even or all fields in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM
Runt TriggeringTrigger on a pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second threshold before crossing the first again
Slew Rate TriggeringTrigger on pulse edge rates that are faster or slower than a set limit
Trigger Source SelectionCH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Line

Waveform Measurements & Analysis

ParameterValue
Waveform Anomaly DetectionWaveAlert™ automatic waveform anomaly detection

Display & User Interface

ParameterValue
Display TypeColor active-matrix TFT LCD
Display Resolution640 × 480 pixels (VGA)
Waveform StylesVectors, Dots, Variable Persistence, Infinite Persistence
GraticulesFull, Grid, Crosshair, Frame
User Interface LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean

Connectivity, Storage & Ports

ParameterValue
Removable Media Type3.5 in 1.44 MB floppy disk
LAN Port (Ethernet)Standard 10Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
GPIB InterfaceOptional via TDS3GV module
RS-232 Serial PortOptional via TDS3GV module
VGA Video Output PortOptional via TDS3GV module
Centronics Parallel Printer PortStandard parallel port

Power Specifications

ParameterValue
AC Input Voltage Range100 V to 240 V AC ±10%
Power Consumption75 W maximum
Battery Operation CompatibilityCompatible with TDS3BATB rechargeable battery pack
Battery Operating TimeUp to 3 hours

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Height176 mm (6.9 in)
Width375 mm (14.8 in)
Depth149 mm (5.9 in)
Net Weight3.2 kg (7.0 lbs) without battery; 4.4 kg (9.8 lbs) with battery
Rackmount Configuration SupportOptional via RM3000 rackmount kit

Environmental & Safety Compliance

ParameterValue
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 m
Non-Operating AltitudeUp to 15,000 m
Regulatory/Safety StandardsUL61010B-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1

Calibration & Warranty

ParameterValue
Recommended Calibration Interval1 year

Accessories

ParameterValue
Standard ProbesFour P3010 10X passive probes

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Probe InterfaceTekProbe Level II interface

Storage

ParameterValue
Reference Waveform Storage4 reference waveforms
Setup Storage10 front-panel setups

Connectivity

ParameterValue
Web Remote Controle*Scope built-in web server via RJ-45 LAN interface

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating Shock50 g, 11 ms, half-sine
Operating Vibration0.31 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
Non-operating Vibration2.46 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz

Performance

ParameterValue
Waveform Capture Rate3,600 wfm/s

Triggering

ParameterValue
Trigger Delay by Time16 ns to 250 s
Trigger Delay by Events1 to 9,999,999 events

Optional Features

ParameterValue
Supported Application ModulesTDS3AAM, TDS3LIM, TDS3TMT, TDS3VID, TDS3SDI
Optional Thermal PrinterTDS3PRT

Waveform Measurements

ParameterValue
Measurement StatisticsMean, Minimum, Maximum, Standard Deviation (requires TDS3AAM)

Power

ParameterValue
Optional Battery ModelTDS3BATB (Lithium-Ion)

Technology

Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope

Applications

General Electronic Troubleshooting, Research and Development, Education, Manufacturing Test