The Tektronix TDS3TRG is an Advanced Trigger Module designed for TDS3000 and TDS3000B series oscilloscopes. It adds powerful logic and pulse triggering capabilities directly to the host oscilloscope's menu system, enabling comprehensive troubleshooting of digital logic systems, synchronous state machines, and high-speed transceivers.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesProprietary plug-in interface for TDS3000/TDS3000B application module slots
DisplayIntegrates directly with host oscilloscope's display and menu system

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyPowered by host oscilloscope mainframe

General Specifications & Compatibility

ParameterValue
Module TypeAdvanced Trigger Application Module
Host Mainframe CompatibilityTektronix TDS3000 and TDS3000B Series Oscilloscopes
Required Slot Count1 application module slot

Triggering & Sequence Control

ParameterValue
Logic Trigger ModesPattern, State
Pulse Trigger ModesPulse Width (or Glitch), Runt Pulse, Slew Rate
Pattern Trigger OperatorsAND, OR, NAND, NOR
Pattern Trigger ParametersTime constraints and signal threshold levels
State Trigger ConditionsTriggers when a state signal is true or false at the time a clock signal transition occurs
Pulse Width Trigger ConditionsLess than, greater than, equal to, or not equal to a specified pulse width
Runt Pulse Trigger ConditionsTriggers when a signal pulse fails to cross both thresholds; includes optional runt pulse-width parameters
Slew Rate Trigger ConditionsRise or fall time is less than, greater than, equal to, or not equal to a specified slew rate

Application-Specific & Extension Functions

ParameterValue
Primary Diagnostic ApplicationsDigital logic debugging, synchronous state machine analysis, bus-contention troubleshooting, transmission line analysis, and digital bus transceiver testing

Technology

Oscilloscope Hardware Extension Module

Applications

Digital Logic Troubleshooting and Signal Integrity Analysis