The Tektronix TDS360 is a 200 MHz, 2-channel Digital Real-Time (DRT) oscilloscope designed for benchtop electronic testing, featuring a high real-time sample rate of 1 GS/s on both channels simultaneously. With its integrated 3.5-inch floppy drive, 21 automatic measurements, standard FFT analysis, and optional professional I/O interfaces, the TDS360 provides precise and reliable waveform capture for high-speed glitch detection and transient signal analysis.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Optional (Option 14) GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232-C serial, Centronics parallel printer port, and VGA monitor output |
| Display | 7-inch diagonal monochrome CRT, high-resolution magnetic deflection, 8 × 10 division graticule |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 V to 250 V AC, 45 Hz to 440 Hz, 75 W max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 362 mm × 172 mm × 464 mm |
| Weight | 6.8 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Analog Bandwidth | 200 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time | 1.75 ns |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MOhm in parallel with 20 pF |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±2% |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 400 V (DC + Peak AC) |
| Position Range | ±5 divisions |
| Bandwidth Limit | 20 MHz |
| Vertical Offset Range | ±1 V (2 mV/div to 100 mV/div), ±10 V (101 mV/div to 1 V/div), ±100 V (1.01 V/div to 10 V/div) |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | >= 100:1 at 100 MHz |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 1 GS/s |
| Maximum Record Length | 1 K points |
| Time Base Range | 2 ns/div to 5 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±0.01% (100 ppm) |
| Horizontal Zoom Expansion Range | 2x, 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single Sequence |
| Trigger Types | Edge, Video |
| Trigger Source Selection | Channel 1, Channel 2, Line, External |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject |
| Trigger Sensitivity | 0.35 div (DC to 10 MHz), 1.0 div (at 200 MHz) |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 1 MOhm in parallel with 20 pF |
| External Trigger Maximum Input Voltage | 400 V (DC + Peak AC) |
Acquisition Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sample Mode | Yes |
| Peak Detect Mode | 10 ns glitch capture |
| Envelope Mode | Yes (1 to 256 acquisitions or infinite) |
| Average Mode | Yes (2 to 256 acquisitions) |
| Roll Mode | Yes (at 50 ms/div and slower) |
| AutoSetup | Yes (automatically sets vertical, horizontal, and trigger) |
Waveform Measurements and Math
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 21 automatic measurements including Period, Frequency, Rise/Fall Time, Pulse Width, Duty Cycle, Amplitude, Mean, RMS, Max, Min, Peak-to-Peak |
| Cursor Measurements | Voltage, Time, Paired |
| Waveform Math Operations | Addition, Subtraction, FFT Analysis (standard) |
Display and Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Accumulate Modes | Vector, Dot, Accumulate (infinite or timed persistence) |
Storage and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Removable Media Drive Type | 3.5-inch DOS-compatible floppy disk drive (1.44 MB / 720 KB) |
Environmental and Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -51 °C to +71 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,570 m (15,000 ft) |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 250 ns to 10 s |
| Video Trigger Formats | NTSC, PAL, SECAM (field 1, field 2, or all lines) |
| Trigger Level Range (Internal) | ±4 divisions from screen center |
| Trigger Level Range (External) | ±1.5 V (±15 V with /10 setting) |
Signal Acquisition & Processing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| FFT Window Functions | Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming, Blackman-Harris |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Graticules | Full, Grid, Crosshair, Frame |
| CRT Display Type | 7-inch diagonal, magnetic deflection, raster-scan, monochrome CRT with internal graticule |
| CRT Phosphor Type | P31 (Green) |
Memory & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Storage Capacity | 2 internal waveforms, 10 front-panel setups |
| Floppy Disk Format | 3.5 in, 1.44 MB or 720 KB, MS-DOS compatible |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Line Voltage | 90 V to 250 V AC |
| AC Line Frequency | 45 Hz to 440 Hz |
| Input Voltage Range Selection | Automatic (universal input) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Certifications | UL 3111-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | EN 55011 Class A, EN 50082-1, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 14 Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232-C (DB-9), Centronics parallel, VGA monitor output (DB-15) |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interpolation Type | Linear or sin(x)/x |
| Glitch Capture Width | 10 ns |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Setup Storage Capacity | 10 nonvolatile front-panel setups |
Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Automatic Measurements | 21 |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Forced-air circulation (fan) |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
Electronic Test & Measurement