The Tektronix TDS320 is a 100 MHz, two-channel digital storage oscilloscope designed for electronic testing and troubleshooting. It offers a 500 MS/s real-time sampling rate on each channel, an 8-bit vertical resolution, and advanced horizontal and vertical systems for accurate waveform measurement and analysis. With the Option 14 computer interface, it supports comprehensive GPIB, RS-232, and hardcopy capabilities.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232, Centronics-type parallel (with Option 14)
DisplayMonochrome CRT

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90 to 250 VAC continuous, 45 Hz to 440 Hz, < 65 W
Operating Temperature0 to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)362 mm × 165 mm × 472 mm
Weight6.5 kg

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB)100 MHz
Number of Input Channels2
Input Sensitivity Range2 mV/div to 10 V/div
Vertical Resolution (ADC)8 bits
Vertical Divisions256 levels over 10.24 vertical divisions
Channel Invert FunctionSupported on each channel
Input Impedance1 MΩ ±1% in parallel with 20 pF ±2 pF
Input CouplingAC, DC, GND
Maximum Input Voltage400 V (DC + peak AC)
DC Gain Accuracy±2%

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate500 MS/s on each channel
Maximum Record Length1000 sample points per channel
Time Base Range5 ns/div to 5 s/div
Time Base SystemMain and Delayed
Time Base Accuracy±0.01%
Waveform InterpolationSin(x)/x

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger Sources/TypesEdge, Video
Trigger System CapabilitiesMain Only
Trigger CouplingAC, DC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject
External Trigger Input ImpedanceNot supported
External Trigger Max Input VoltageNot supported

Waveform Measurements and Analysis

ParameterValue
Automatic MeasurementsSupported

Connectivity and Ports

ParameterValue
GPIB Interface OptionIEEE-488.2 programmable (Option 14)
RS-232 Interface OptionRS-232 programmable (Option 14)
Video Output PortNot supported
Hardcopy PortCentronics-type parallel or RS-232 (Option 14)
Graphics Interface File FormatsInterleaf (.img), TIFF, PCX, BMP, Encapsulated Postscript (EPS) (Option 14)
Supported Printer FormatsHP ThinkJet, DeskJet, LaserJet, Epson (9 & 24 Pin), Seiko DPU 411/II, DPU 412 (Option 14)
Printer DC Power OutputProvided for Seiko printers (Option 14)

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Acquisition ModesSample, Envelope, Average, Peak Detect
Glitch Capture (Peak Detect)10 ns

Measurement & Math

ParameterValue
Waveform Math FunctionsCH1 + CH2, CH1 - CH2, CH2 - CH1

Storage & Save

ParameterValue
Storage (Reference Waveforms)Two 1k point reference waveforms (Ref1, Ref2)

Auxiliary Outputs

ParameterValue
Probe Compensator Output Voltage5.0 V into ≥1 MΩ load
Probe Compensator Output Frequency1.2 kHz

Power & Environmental

ParameterValue
Power Consumption≤ 65 W (90 VA)
Operating Altitude4,570 m (15,000 ft)
Non-Operating Altitude12,190 m (40,000 ft)

Setup & Waveform Storage

ParameterValue
Setup Storage Capacity10 front-panel setups

Certifications & Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety ComplianceUL 1244, CSA C22.2 No. 231, EN 61010-1

Technology

Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)

Applications

Electronic design, debugging, troubleshooting, and education