The Tektronix TDS3034 is a 300 MHz, 4-channel Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) from the TDS3000 Series. It features a maximum real-time sample rate of up to 2.5 GS/s, 9-bit vertical resolution, and a full VGA color LCD display. It includes standard advanced triggering, Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) capabilities, and built-in support for active, differential, and current probes.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesCentronics port (Standard); RS-232, GPIB, LAN, or VGA (via optional modules)
DisplayFull VGA Color LCD
User InterfaceMulti-Language User Interface with QuickMenu Mode

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz; 115 VAC, 360 to 440 Hz; 75 W max
Operating Temperature0 to +50
Dimensions (W×H×D)375 × 176 × 149
Weight3.2

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Bandwidth300 MHz
Number of Analog Channels4
Vertical Resolution9-bit
Vertical Sensitivity (1 MΩ)1 mV/div to 10 V/div
Vertical Sensitivity (50 Ω)1 mV/div to 1 V/div
DC Gain Accuracy± 2%
Bandwidth Limit Options20 MHz, 150 MHz
Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ)150 V RMS CAT I (300 V RMS CAT II with standard 10X probe)
Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω)5 V RMS (with peaks < ± 30 V)

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate2.5 GS/s
Record Length10,000 points per channel
Time Base Range2 ns/div to 10 s/div
Time Base Accuracy±20 ppm

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger SourcesCH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, AC Line

Waveform Measurements

ParameterValue
Automatic Measurements21

Connectivity and Interfaces

ParameterValue
Supported ProbesActive, Differential, and Current Probes (with automatic scaling and units)

Storage

ParameterValue
Removable StorageBuilt-in Floppy Disk Drive

Input

ParameterValue
Input CouplingAC, DC, GND

Power

ParameterValue
Battery OperationUp to 2 hours with optional TDS3BAT rechargeable battery pack
Power Consumption75 W max

Environmental

ParameterValue
Non-operating Temperature-40 °C to +71 °C
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 m (10,000 ft)
Non-operating AltitudeUp to 15,000 m (50,000 ft)
Operating Vibration0.31 g RMS from 5 to 500 Hz
Non-operating Vibration2.46 g RMS from 5 to 500 Hz
Non-operating Shock50 g, 11 ms, half-sine

Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety ComplianceUL3111-1, CSA1010.1, EN61010-1, IEC61010-1
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)Meets EN61326 Class A, Annex D

Performance

ParameterValue
Waveform Capture Rate3,600 wfms/s
Acquisition ModesSample, Peak Detect, Envelope, Average
Peak Detect Glitch CaptureDown to 1 ns

Display

ParameterValue
Display Resolution640 x 480 pixels (VGA)

Technology

Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)