The Tektronix TDS3054B is a 500 MHz, 4-channel Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) from the highly popular TDS3000B series. Known for its portability and responsive 3,600 wfms/s waveform capture rate, it features an independent 5 GS/s digitizer for each channel and provides 9-bit vertical resolution. Notable standard inclusions on the 'B' model are built-in Ethernet, 25 automatic measurements, FFT, and WaveAlert anomaly detection.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Ethernet (10Base-T) RJ-45, Centronics Parallel Port (GPIB, RS-232, and VGA video available via optional TDS3GV module) |
| Display | 6.4-inch (163 mm) Active TFT Color LCD (Full VGA 640 × 480) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC (±10%) at 50/60 Hz; 115 VAC at 400 Hz; 75 W maximum |
| Operating Temperature | +5 to +50 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 375 × 176 × 149 |
| Weight | 3.2 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 500 MHz |
| Input Channels | 4 |
| Calculated Rise Time | 700 ps |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz, 150 MHz |
| Vertical Resolution | 9 bits |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ± 1% with 13 pF ± 2 pF, 50 Ω ± 1% |
| Input Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ) | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Input Sensitivity Range (50 Ω) | 1 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±2% |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 VRMS with peaks < 30 V |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | >100:1 at ≤100 MHz; >30:1 at >100 MHz |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sample Rate | 5 GS/s per channel |
| Waveform Capture Rate | 3,600 wfms/s |
| Anomaly Detection | WaveAlert™ Automatic Waveform Anomaly Detection (Standard) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Record Length | 10,000 points per channel (10k pts) |
| Time Base Range | 1 ns/div to 10 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | 20 ppm |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Source | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Ext, Ext/10, AC Line |
| Trigger Types | Edge, Video (Standard); Logic, Pulse, Telecom, Video options available via modules |
Waveform Measurements and Math
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Math | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide |
| FFT | Standard |
Input and Output Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Removable Storage | Built-in 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive |
Display Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | 6.4 in (163 mm) Active TFT Color LCD |
| Display Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels (Full VGA) |
Environmental and Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 90% RH at or below +30 °C; 20% to 45% RH above +30 °C up to +50 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | Meets or exceeds EN61326 Class A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B, AS/NZS 2064 |
| Safety Certifications | UL61010B-1, CSA1010.1, EN61010-1 |
Ordering Information and Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Probes | P5050 500 MHz 10X passive probes (one per channel) |
Power Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Power Option | Optional TDS3BATB Li-Ion battery pack (provides ~3 hours of operation) |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight with Battery | 4.1 kg |
Acquisition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Interpolation | Sin(x)/x |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Level Range (Internal) | ±8 divisions from center of screen |
Measurements & Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cursors | Amplitude, Time (H Bars, V Bars, Paired) |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Graticules | Full, Grid, Cross-hair, Frame |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 75 W maximum |
| Battery Operating Time | Approx. 3 hours (with optional TDS3BATB battery) |
Options & Upgrades
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Application Modules | TDS3AAM, TDS3LIM, TDS3TMT, TDS3VID, TDS3SDI |
| Supported Communication Module | TDS3GV (GPIB, VGA, RS-232) |
Inputs & Coupling
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Interface | TekProbe BNC (Level II) |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-in Network Port | 10/100Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Parallel Printer Port | Centronics standard |
Connectivity & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Web Interface | e*Scope web-based remote control |
Trigger
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Trigger Formats | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
Storage & Memory
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Setup Storage | 10 front-panel setups |
| Internal Waveform Storage | 4 reference waveforms |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)
Applications
Electronic circuit design, troubleshooting, manufacturing test, and field service
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