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

ParameterValue
InterfacesLAN (10Base-T Ethernet) standard, 3.5 in 1.44 MB floppy drive; GPIB, RS-232, and VGA available via optional TDS3GV module
Display6.4 in (162.6 mm) active-matrix color TFT LCD, 640 x 480 pixels
Standard Warranty3 years (excluding probes and accessories)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC ±10% (50/60 Hz), 115 V AC ±10% (400 Hz), 75 W max; optional battery pack (TDS3BATB)
Operating Temperature0 °C to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)375 mm × 176 mm × 149 mm
Weight3.2

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB)200 MHz
Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%)1.75 ns
Number of Input Channels4
Input Impedance1 MΩ ±1% in parallel with 13 pF ±2 pF, or 50 Ω ±1%
Input CouplingAC, DC, GND
Vertical Resolution (ADC)9 bits
Input Sensitivity Range2 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 Limits20 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 Divisions8 divisions

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate2.5 GS/s on all channels
Maximum Record Length (Points per Channel)10k points
Time Base Range2 ns/div to 10 s/div
Time Base Accuracy±20 ppm
Post-Trigger Delay Range0 to 10,000 s
Pre-Trigger Delay Range0% to 100% of record length
Horizontal Divisions10 divisions

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesAuto, Normal, Single Sequence
Trigger CouplingAC, DC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject
Trigger Holdoff Range250 ns to 8 s
Edge TriggeringConventional level-driven trigger. Positive or negative slope on any channel.
Pulse Width TriggeringTrigger on width of positive or negative pulses > < = or != to a select time limit (39.6 ns to 2.24 s)
Runt TriggeringTrigger on a pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second threshold before crossing the first again
Video TriggeringTrigger on all lines or individual lines, odd/even or all fields in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM systems

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Acquisition ModesSample, Peak Detect, Envelope, Average, Single Sequence
Peak Detect Mode Min Pulse Width4 ns
Averaging Factor Range2 to 512
Maximum Waveform Capture Rate3,600 wfms/s (continuous)

Waveform Measurements and Analysis

ParameterValue
Automatic Measurements25 (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 MathAdd, Subtract, Multiply, Divide
Waveform Anomaly DetectionWaveAlert (detects anomalous waveforms on all channels)

Connectivity and Ports

ParameterValue
Standard LAN Port10Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
Probe InterfaceTekProbe Level II

Processor and Storage

ParameterValue
Internal StorageNon-volatile storage for up to 4 reference waveforms and 10 instrument setups

Optional Modules

ParameterValue
Optional Application ModulesTDS3AAM (Advanced Analysis), TDS3LIM (Limit Testing), TDS3TMT (Telecommunications Mask Testing), TDS3VID (Extended Video), TDS3SDI (601 Serial Digital Video)

Standard Accessories

ParameterValue
Standard ProbesP6139A 10X passive probes (one per channel)

Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-20 °C to +60 °C
Operating Humidity RangeUp to 95% RH at or below +30 °C; up to 45% RH up to +50 °C
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 meters

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Weight with Battery Pack4.1 kg

Triggering

ParameterValue
Edge Trigger Sensitivity (DC Coupled, Internal)0.35 div (DC to 50 MHz), 1.0 div (at 200 MHz)
Trigger SourcesCH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, AC Line

Interfaces & Storage

ParameterValue
Floppy Disk Drive3.5-inch, 1.44 MB

Power

ParameterValue
Optional Battery Pack ModelTDS3BATB
Battery Operating Time (Continuous)Up to 3 hours (with TDS3BATB)
Maximum Power Consumption75 W

Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety CertificationsUL3111-1, CSA1010.1, EN61010-1
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)EN61326 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A, AS/NZS 2064

Display System

ParameterValue
Display FormatsYT, XY
Graticule StylesFull, Grid, Crosshair, Frame

Storage & Save

ParameterValue
Internal Setup Storage10 front-panel setups
Internal Reference Waveform Storage4 waveforms of 10K points
Waveform File FormatsSpreadsheet (CSV), Mathcad, MATLAB, PNG, BMP, PCX, TIFF, EPS

Interfaces & Connectivity

ParameterValue
Parallel Printer PortCentronics DB-25 female connector (standard)
Optional Communication Module (TDS3GV) InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232 (DB-9 male), VGA monitor out

Environmental & Physical

ParameterValue
Cooling Clearance51 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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