The Tektronix TDS5052 is a 2-channel, 500 MHz Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) designed for advanced electronic design, debugging, and analysis. Featuring a maximum sample rate of 5 GS/s, a high waveform capture rate of up to 100,000 wfms/s via DPX technology, and a 10.4-inch active matrix color display, it offers deep insight into complex signals. Operating on an open Windows 2000 platform, it provides exceptional integration with third-party software, making it highly versatile for bench-top test environments.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB, LAN, GPIB, VGA, RS-232, Parallel |
| Display | 10.4-inch (264 mm) active-matrix color LCD, 640 x 480 pixels |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V % CAT II (47 to 63 Hz) or 115 V % (360 to 440 Hz), < 220 W |
| Operating Temperature | +5 to +45 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 447 mm x 361 mm x 288 mm |
| Weight | 11.4 kg |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Channels | 2 |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 500 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time | 800 ps |
| Vertical Resolution | 8-bit |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ % in parallel with 13 pF, or 50 Ω % |
| 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 | ±1.5% with offset set to 0 V |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 100:1 at 100 MHz, ≥ 30:1 at 500 MHz |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 150 V CAT I |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS |
| Analog Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz and 150 MHz (selectable) |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±75 ns |
| Vertical Position Range | ±5 divisions |
| Vertical Offset Range | ±0.5 V (1 to 99.5 mV/div), ±5 V (100 to 995 mV/div), ±50 V (1 to 10 V/div) |
Horizontal & Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-time Sample Rate | 5 GS/s (1 channel), 2.5 GS/s (2 channels) |
| Maximum Record Length (Standard) | 200 kpoints |
| Maximum Record Length (Optional Config) | Up to 8 Mpoints (with Option 3M) |
| Timebase Range | 200 ps/div to 40 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±15 ppm |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Envelope, Average, High Resolution, Waveform Database |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | CH1, CH2, Line, External |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 250 ns to 12 s |
| Edge Triggering | Positive or negative slope on any channel or front-panel auxiliary input |
| Pulse Width Triggering | Trigger on width of positive or negative pulses from 1 ns to 1 s |
| Glitch Triggering | Trigger on or reject glitches down to 1 ns |
| Runt Triggering | Trigger on pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second before crossing the first |
| Timeout Triggering | Trigger on event which remains high, low, or either, for 1 ns to 1 s |
| Transition (Slew Rate) Triggering | Trigger on pulse edge rates that are faster or slower than specified |
| Setup and Hold Violations Triggering | Trigger on setup time and hold time violations between clock and data on any two input channels |
| Pattern / State Triggering | Trigger when pattern goes false or true, or is qualified by a clock edge |
| Window Triggering | Trigger on event entering or exiting a window defined by two thresholds |
| Video Triggering | Trigger on NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or HDTV formats |
| Trigger Jitter (Typical) | ≤8 ps RMS |
Display & Visualization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Active-matrix color TFT LCD |
| Display Size | 10.4 in (264 mm) |
| Display Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
| Waveform Capture Rate | 100,000 wfms/s maximum |
| Intensity-Graded Display Tech | DPX Digital Phosphor |
| Waveform Styles | Vectors, Dots, Infinite Persistence, Variable Persistence |
| Format | YT, XY |
Waveform Measurements & Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Measurements | Amplitude, High, Low, Maximum, Minimum, Peak-to-Peak, Mean, Cycle Mean, RMS, Cycle RMS, Positive Overshoot, Negative Overshoot |
| Time Measurements | Rise Time, Fall Time, Positive Width, Negative Width, Positive Duty Cycle, Negative Duty Cycle, Period, Frequency, Delay |
| Combination Measurements | Area, Cycle Area, Phase, Burst Width |
| Waveform Math | Add, subtract, multiply, and divide waveforms |
| Advanced Math | Algebraic Expressions, Calculus, Frequency Domain Functions (option dependent) |
| FFT Window Types | Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning, Kaiser-Bessel, Blackman-Harris, Gaussian, Flattop2, Tek Exponential |
Connectivity & Interface Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Interface Support | TekProbe Level II |
| GPIB Interface | IEEE-488.2 |
| LAN/Ethernet Port | 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 |
| USB Ports | USB 1.1 (host ports on front/rear) |
| VGA Monitor Output | DB-15 female connector |
| RS-232 Serial Port | DB-9 male connector |
| External Trigger Input | Front-panel BNC input |
| Auxiliary Output | BNC connector, trigger out or recovery clock out |
| Reference Clock Input | BNC connector, 10 MHz |
| Keyboard and Mouse Ports | PS/2 ports on rear panel, USB on front/rear |
| Built-in Printer Option | Available as option |
| CD-RW Drive Option | Available as option |
Software & Operating System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Operating System | Windows 98 |
| Programming Support | SCPI, VISA |
| Third-Party Software Compatibility | MATLAB, LabVIEW |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage Range | 100 to 240 V ±10% CAT II |
| Input Frequency Range | 47 to 63 Hz (100 to 240 V), 360 to 440 Hz (115 V) |
| Power Consumption | < 220 W |
Physical & Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft.) |
| Non-Operating Altitude | Up to 12,190 m (40,000 ft.) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Delay Range | -10 ns to 50 s |
Interfaces & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Parallel Port | 1 Centronics DB-25 connector (IEEE 1284) |
| Audio Ports | Line In, Line Out, and Microphone (3.5 mm jacks) |
| Reference Clock Output | 10 MHz BNC connector (buffered) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Shock (Operating) | 15 g, 11 ms half-sine |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling Clearance | 3 in (76 mm) on left, right, and rear |
PC System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron (850 MHz) |
| System Memory | 256 MB (standard), upgradeable to 512 MB |
| Hard Disk Drive Capacity | ≥20 GB |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Touch Screen | Optional (Option 18) |
Trigger
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Trigger Sensitivity (DC Coupled) | 0.35 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at 500 MHz |
| External Trigger Sensitivity (DC Coupled) | 150 mV from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 500 mV at 500 MHz |
| Trigger Level Range (Internal) | ±12 divisions from center of screen |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance Standards | UL 3111-1, CSA 22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards | 89/336/EEC, EN 61326 Class A |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Analysis Packages | Option JT3 (Jitter and Timing Analysis), Option PW3 (Power Measurement), Option LPT (Limit Testing), Option ITU (Comm Triggering) |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)
Applications
Electronic Design, Debugging, and Analysis