The Tektronix TDS3034B is a 4-channel Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) from the TDS3000B series, featuring a 300 MHz bandwidth, a real-time sample rate up to 2.5 GS/s, and a 9-bit vertical resolution. It combines standard digital oscilloscope functionality with DPO capabilities to capture, store, and analyze complex signal behaviors in real-time.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesLAN (10Base-T Ethernet RJ-45, standard); GPIB, RS-232, VGA video output (via optional TDS3GV module)
Display6.4 in (162.6 mm) Color Active-Matrix TFT LCD, 640 × 480 VGA resolution

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 240 V AC ±10%, 47 to 440 Hz (at 100 to 120 V), 47 to 63 Hz (at 115 to 240 V), 75 W maximum
Operating Temperature0 °C to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)375 mm × 176 mm × 149 mm
Weight3.2 kg

Key Performance Specifications

ParameterValue
Bandwidth300 MHz
Calculated Rise Time1.2 ns
Number of Channels4
Maximum Real-time Sample Rate2.5 GS/s
Maximum Record Length10k points per channel
Vertical Resolution9-bit
Waveform Capture RateUp to 3,600 wfms/s

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Input CouplingAC, DC, GND
Input Impedance1 MΩ ±1% in parallel with 13 pF ±2 pF, or 50 Ω ±1%
Input Sensitivity Range1 mV/div to 10 V/div (1 MΩ); 1 mV/div to 1 V/div (50 Ω)
Vertical Gain Accuracy±2%
Maximum Input Voltage150 V RMS CAT I (1 MΩ); 5 V RMS (50 Ω)
Bandwidth Limiters20 MHz, 150 MHz
Input Capacitance13 pF
Intermediate Bandwidth Limit150 MHz
Low-Frequency Bandwidth Limit20 MHz

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Time Base Range2 ns/div to 10 s/div
Time Base Accuracy±20 ppm

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesAuto, Normal, Single Sequence
Trigger CouplingDC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject, AC
Trigger SourceCH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Line
Trigger Level Range±8 divisions from center of screen
Trigger Holdoff Range250 ns to 8 s
Edge TriggeringPositive or negative slope on any channel; conventional level-driven trigger
Video TriggeringTriggers on all lines, individual lines, odd/even fields, or all fields on NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video systems
Runt TriggeringTrigger on a pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second threshold
Slew Rate TriggeringTrigger on pulse edge rates that are faster or slower than a specified rate
Trigger Sensitivity (Internal, DC Coupled)0.35 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at 300 MHz

Acquisition Modes

ParameterValue
Sample ModeAcquire sampled values only
Envelope ModeMax/min values accumulated over one or more acquisitions
Average ModeWaveform average selectable from 2 to 512
Single Sequence ModeAcquires a single sequence of triggered waveforms

Waveform Measurements

ParameterValue
Measurement GatingGated by full screen or cursor boundaries

Display and UI

ParameterValue
Display GraticuleFull, Grid, Crosshair, Frame
Waveform Display StylesVectors, Dots, Variable Persistence, Infinite Persistence

Connectivity & Storage

ParameterValue
Removable Storage Media Type3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive
External Trigger InputNot applicable (no external trigger input on 4-channel models)

Power System

ParameterValue
Battery Option Operating TimeUp to 3 hours with optional TDS3BATB rechargeable battery pack

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Weight (with Optional Battery)4.1 kg

Environmental & Safety

ParameterValue
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 meters
Safety CertificationsUL61010B-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1
Electromagnetic CompatibilityEN61326 Class A, Annex A; FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A

Application Modules & Accessories

ParameterValue
Standard ProbesP6139A 10X Passive Probes (one per channel)

Power

ParameterValue
Power Consumption75 W maximum

Environmental

ParameterValue
Cooling Clearance Requirement50 mm (2 in) required on left side and rear
Operating Vibration0.31 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
Non-operating Vibration2.46 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
Operating Shock50 g, half-sine, 11 ms

Storage

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

Display

ParameterValue
Display Resolution640 x 480 pixels

Technology

Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)

Applications

Electronic design, debug, manufacturing test, and educational labs