The Tektronix TDS3054 is a 4-channel, 500 MHz Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) from the TDS3000 series, combining a high sample rate of 5 GS/s with real-time three-dimensional signal viewing (amplitude, time, and distribution over time). Extremely portable and designed for efficient benchtop troubleshooting, it features a built-in floppy disk drive, comprehensive advanced triggers, and standard FFT analysis.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Centronics parallel port (standard); GPIB, RS-232, VGA, LAN (optional via communication modules) |
| Display | 6.4 in (162.6 mm) active-matrix color TFT LCD, 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
| Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC RMS ±10% (47 Hz to 440 Hz), 75 W maximum; optional battery operation |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 375 mm × 176 mm × 149 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 500 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time | 700 ps |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz, 150 MHz |
| Vertical Resolution | 9-bit |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±1% in parallel with 13 pF ±2 pF, or 50 Ω ±1% |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 150 V RMS CAT I |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±2% |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 100:1 at 100 MHz |
| Input Capacitance (1 MΩ) | 13 pF ± 2 pF |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Range | 1 ns/div to 10 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±20 ppm |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 5 GS/s |
| Maximum Record Length | 10K points |
| Waveform Capture Rate | Up to 3,600 wfm/s |
| Peak Detect Pulse Width | Down to 1 ns |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Sources | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Line |
| Edge Triggering | Rising or falling edge on any channel |
| Video Triggering | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Trigger Level Range (Internal) | ±8 divisions from screen center |
| Trigger Level Range (External) | Not applicable |
| Trigger Sensitivity, Edge-Type, Internal (DC Coupled) | 0.35 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at 500 MHz |
| Trigger Sensitivity, Edge-Type, External (50 Ω, DC Coupled) | Not applicable |
| Trigger Sensitivity, Edge-Type, External (1 MΩ, DC Coupled) | Not applicable |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Display Formats | YT, XY |
| Graticule Options | Full, Grid, Crosshair, Frame |
Connectivity and I/O Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Centronics Parallel Port | Standard (DB-25 female connector) |
| External Trigger Input | Not applicable |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive |
| Floppy Disk Drive | 3.5 in., 1.44 MB |
| Reference Waveform Storage | 4 waveforms |
| Front-Panel Setup Storage | 10 setups |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Operation Capability | Optional (via TDS3BAT / TDS3BATB battery pack) |
| Power Consumption | 75 W maximum |
Environmental and Safety Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude Limit | 3,000 m |
Standard Accessories and Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Included Passive Probes | 4× P6139A 500 MHz 10X passive probes |
| Application Module Slots | 4 slots |
Storage & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Removable Storage | 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB floppy disk drive |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-operating Shock | 50 g, 11 ms, half-sine |
| Operating Vibration | 0.31 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min per axis |
| Non-operating Vibration | 2.46 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min per axis |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Trigger Input Maximum Input Voltage | Not applicable |
| Video Triggering Formats | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Custom Video Triggering | Yes (with Option TV3 / TDS3VID) |
| Advanced Triggering | Runt, Slew Rate, Pattern, State, Setup/Hold (with Option TRG / TDS3TRG) |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels |
| Display Size | 6.5 in. (165 mm) diagonal |
Signal Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Compensator Output | 5.0 V into ≥1 MΩ, 1 kHz |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)
Applications
Electronic design, debugging, power supply testing, and telecommunication mask testing