The Tektronix TDS3052C is a 500 MHz, 2-channel Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) belonging to the TDS3000C Series. Offering real-time sample rates of up to 5 GS/s per channel and a continuous waveform capture rate of 3,600 wfms/s, the TDS3052C provides powerful, portable performance with optional battery operation and built-in USB host, LAN, and VGA connectivity.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB Host Port (front), USB Device Port (rear), RJ-45 Ethernet (LAN, rear), optional GPIB, RS-232, and VGA Out via TDS3GV module
Display6.5 in (165.1 mm) color active-matrix TFT LCD, 640 × 480 pixels
Standard Warranty3 years

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 240 V AC RMS ±10% (45 to 440 Hz at 100 to 120 V, 45 to 66 Hz at 120 to 240 V), 75 W max; optional battery power (TDS3BATC)
Operating Temperature0 to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)375 mm × 176 mm × 149 mm
Weight3.2 kg

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth500 MHz
Number of Channels2
Calculated Rise Time (10-90%)700 ps
Input CouplingAC, DC, GND
Input Impedance1 MΩ ±1% in parallel with 13 pF ±2 pF, or 50 Ω ±1%
Input Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ)2 mV/div to 10 V/div
Input Sensitivity Range (50 Ω)2 mV/div to 1 V/div
Vertical Resolution9 bits
DC Gain Accuracy±2% (±2.5% at 2 mV/div)
Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ)150 V RMS CAT I
Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω)5 V RMS
Offset Range (2 mV to 100 mV/div)±1 V
Offset Range (101 mV to 1 V/div)±10 V
Offset Range (1.01 V to 10 V/div)±100 V
Hardware Bandwidth Limits20 MHz, 150 MHz
Channel-to-Channel Isolation≥100:1 at 100 MHz
Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range±100 ns
Vertical Position Range±5 divisions

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Timebase Range1 ns/div to 10 s/div
Timebase Accuracy±20 ppm
Record Length10k points per channel
Horizontal Zoom Range1X to 10,000X

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Real-time Sample Rate5.0 GS/s per channel
Continuous Waveform Capture Rate3,600 wfms/s
Acquisition ModesSample, Peak Detect, Envelope, Average, Single Sequence
Peak Detect Minimum Pulse Width1.0 ns

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesAuto, Normal, Single Sequence
Trigger TypesEdge, Video, Pulse (Width, Runt, Slew Rate), Logic (Pattern, State)
Trigger CouplingAC, DC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject
Trigger SourceCH1, CH2, AC Line, External
Edge Trigger Sensitivity (Internal)0.35 div (DC to 50 MHz), 1.0 div (at 500 MHz)
Trigger Level Range (Internal)±8 divisions from center of screen
Trigger Level Range (External)±1.5 V
Trigger Holdoff Range250 ns to 8 s
Video Trigger FormatsNTSC, PAL, SECAM
External Trigger Input Impedance1 MΩ ±1% in parallel with 13 pF ±2 pF
Max External Trigger Input Voltage150 V RMS CAT I

Waveform Measurements & Analysis

ParameterValue
Automatic Waveform Measurements25
Waveform Math OperatorsAdd, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, FFT
FFT Window TypesRectangular, Hanning, Hamming, Blackman-Harris
Waveform Anomaly DetectionWaveAlert® automatic waveform anomaly detection
Internal Waveform Storage4 reference waveforms

Display & User Interface

ParameterValue
Graticule TypesFull, Grid, Crosshair, Frame
Display PersistenceOff, Short, Medium, Long, Infinite
Internal Setup Storage10 setups

Interfaces & Connectivity

ParameterValue
Front-panel USB Host Port1x USB 2.0 (supports USB flash drives)
Built-in LAN Port1x RJ-45, 10Base-T Ethernet
VGA Video OutputStandard, DB-15 female connector
External Trigger InputStandard, BNC connector
Probe InterfaceTekProbe® (supports active, differential, and current probes)
Probe Calibration Output (Amplitude)5.0 V into ≥1 MΩ load
Probe Calibration Output (Frequency)1 kHz
Optional GPIB/RS-232 ModuleNot supported

Power & Electrical

ParameterValue
Optional Battery PackTDS3BATC rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack
Battery Operating TimeUp to 3 hours of continuous operation

Environmental & Safety

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-40 °C to +71 °C
Operating HumidityUp to 95% RH at or below +30 °C; up to 45% RH up to +50 °C
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 m
Safety CertificationsUL61010B-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)EN61326 Class A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Net Weight (Instrument Only)3.2 kg (7.0 lbs)
Net Weight (With Battery Installed)4.5 kg (9.8 lbs)

Display

ParameterValue
Supported Color PalettesNormal, Green, Gray, Temp, Spectral, Fire

Interfaces

ParameterValue
USB Host Port TypeUSB 2.0 Full-speed (supports USB flash drives)
LAN Port Type10Base-T RJ-45
VGA Output Port TypeDB-15 female
Rear-panel USB Device Port1x USB 2.0 Type-B client port supporting USBTMC
Direct Printing SupportPictBridge compatible printers via USB device port

Power

ParameterValue
Power Source Voltage100 V to 240 V AC ±10%
Power Source Frequency47 Hz to 440 Hz
Power Consumption (Maximum)75 W
Optional Battery ModelTDS3BATC Lithium-Ion

Environmental

ParameterValue
Vibration (Operating)0.31 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min per axis, 3 axes
Vibration (Non-operating)2.46 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min per axis, 3 axes
Mechanical Shock (Operating)50 g, 11 ms, half-sine

Software & Control

ParameterValue
e*Scope Web-based Remote ControlEnabled via built-in RJ-45 Ethernet port
Included SoftwareOpenChoice Desktop, NI LabVIEW SignalExpress Tektronix Edition

Triggering

ParameterValue
Trigger after Time Range13.2 ns to 50 s
Trigger after Events Range1 to 9,999,999 events
Pulse Width Trigger Range39.6 ns to 2.24 s

Storage

ParameterValue
Waveform Export FormatsCSV, TSV, BMP, PNG, TIFF, ISF

Technology

Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)

Applications

Electronic design, debugging, manufacturing test, service, education