The Tektronix TDS3052 is a 500 MHz, 2-channel digital phosphor oscilloscope (DPO) from the TDS3000 series. It features a maximum real-time sample rate of 5 GS/s, 9-bit vertical resolution, and a built-in floppy disk drive for data storage and documentation. A Centronics port is included as standard, while RS-232, GPIB, LAN, and VGA connectivity are supported via optional modules.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Centronics (standard); RS-232, GPIB, LAN, VGA (via optional modules) |
| Display | Full VGA Color LCD |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100-240 V RMS ±10% (47-63 Hz), 115 V RMS ±10% (360-440 Hz); 75 W maximum |
| Operating Temperature | +5 to +50 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 375 × 176 × 149 |
| Weight | 3.2 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Analog Bandwidth | 500 MHz |
| Vertical Resolution | 9-bit |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ, 50 Ω |
| Vertical Sensitivity (1 MΩ) | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Vertical Sensitivity (50 Ω) | 1 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS (with peaks ≤ ±30 V) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 150 V RMS CAT I (300 V CAT II with standard 10X probe) |
| Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz, 150 MHz |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sample Rate (Real-Time) | 5 GS/s |
| Record Length | 10,000 points |
| Time Base Range | 1 ns/div to 10 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±20 ppm |
Measurement and Math
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Application Modules Supported | Telecommunications Mask Testing (TMT), Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Extended Video |
Display System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Color LCD |
| Display Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Removable Storage | Built-in Floppy Disk Drive |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Capture Rate | Up to 3,600 waveforms/s |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Envelope, Average |
| Waveform Interpolation | Sin(x)/x |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Trigger Types | Edge, Video |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Voltage Range | 100 to 240 V AC RMS (±10%) |
| Line Frequency Range | 45 to 66 Hz (100-240 V AC); 360 to 440 Hz (100-132 V AC) |
| Power Consumption | 75 W maximum |
Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Math Functions | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide |
| Cursors | Amplitude, Time |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-operating Temperature | -40 °C to +71 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) |
| Non-operating Altitude | Up to 15,000 m (50,000 ft) |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)