The Tektronix TDS3024B is a 4-channel, 200 MHz digital phosphor oscilloscope (DPO) from the TDS3000B series. Designed for hardware debugging, design characterization, and production testing, it combines digital real-time (DRT) sampling technology, WaveAlert anomaly detection, and a portable battery-capable design.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (10Base-T Ethernet) standard, 3.5 in 1.44 MB floppy drive; GPIB, RS-232, and VGA available via optional TDS3GV module |
| Display | 6.4 in (162.6 mm) active-matrix color TFT LCD, 640 x 480 pixels |
| Standard Warranty | 3 years (excluding probes and accessories) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC ±10% (50/60 Hz), 115 V AC ±10% (400 Hz), 75 W max; optional battery pack (TDS3BATB) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 375 mm × 176 mm × 149 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 200 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 1.75 ns |
| Number of Input Channels | 4 |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±1% in parallel with 13 pF ±2 pF, or 50 Ω ±1% |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Vertical Resolution (ADC) | 9 bits |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 10 V/div (for 1 MΩ), 2 mV/div to 1 V/div (for 50 Ω) |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±2% (±1.5% typical) |
| 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 |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 100:1 at 100 MHz for any two channels with equal sensitivity settings |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz, 150 MHz |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±100 ns |
| Input Dynamic Range | ±8 divisions from screen center |
| Input Capacitance (1 MΩ) | 13 pF ± 2 pF |
| Vertical Divisions | 8 divisions |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate | 2.5 GS/s on all channels |
| Maximum Record Length (Points per Channel) | 10k points |
| Time Base Range | 2 ns/div to 10 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±20 ppm |
| Post-Trigger Delay Range | 0 to 10,000 s |
| Pre-Trigger Delay Range | 0% to 100% of record length |
| Horizontal Divisions | 10 divisions |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 | Conventional level-driven trigger. Positive or negative slope on any channel. |
| Pulse Width Triggering | Trigger on width of positive or negative pulses > < = or != to a select time limit (39.6 ns to 2.24 s) |
| Runt Triggering | Trigger on a pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second threshold before crossing the first again |
| Video Triggering | Trigger on all lines or individual lines, odd/even or all fields in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM systems |
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 |
| Maximum Waveform Capture Rate | 3,600 wfms/s (continuous) |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 25 (Period, Frequency, +Width, -Width, Rise Time, Fall Time, +Duty Cycle, -Duty Cycle, +Overshoot, -Overshoot, High, Low, Max, Min, Peak-to-Peak, Amplitude, Mean, Cycle Mean, RMS, Cycle RMS, Burst Width, Delay, Phase, Area, Cycle Area) |
| Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) | Standard (Kaiser-Bessel, Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming windows) |
| Waveform Math | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide |
| Waveform Anomaly Detection | WaveAlert (detects anomalous waveforms on all channels) |
Connectivity and Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard LAN Port | 10Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Probe Interface | TekProbe Level II |
Processor and Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | Non-volatile storage for up to 4 reference waveforms and 10 instrument setups |
Optional Modules
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Application Modules | TDS3AAM (Advanced Analysis), TDS3LIM (Limit Testing), TDS3TMT (Telecommunications Mask Testing), TDS3VID (Extended Video), TDS3SDI (601 Serial Digital Video) |
Standard Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Probes | P6139A 10X passive probes (one per channel) |
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 meters |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight with Battery Pack | 4.1 kg |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Edge Trigger Sensitivity (DC Coupled, Internal) | 0.35 div (DC to 50 MHz), 1.0 div (at 200 MHz) |
| Trigger Sources | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, AC Line |
Interfaces & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Floppy Disk Drive | 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Battery Pack Model | TDS3BATB |
| Battery Operating Time (Continuous) | Up to 3 hours (with TDS3BATB) |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 75 W |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Certifications | UL3111-1, CSA1010.1, EN61010-1 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | EN61326 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A, AS/NZS 2064 |
Display System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Formats | YT, XY |
| Graticule Styles | Full, Grid, Crosshair, Frame |
Storage & Save
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Setup Storage | 10 front-panel setups |
| Internal Reference Waveform Storage | 4 waveforms of 10K points |
| Waveform File Formats | Spreadsheet (CSV), Mathcad, MATLAB, PNG, BMP, PCX, TIFF, EPS |
Interfaces & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Parallel Printer Port | Centronics DB-25 female connector (standard) |
| Optional Communication Module (TDS3GV) Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232 (DB-9 male), VGA monitor out |
Environmental & Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling Clearance | 51 mm (2 in.) on left, right, and rear |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)
Applications
Electronic Design, Troubleshooting, General Bench Test, Telecommunications, Video Design
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