Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
TDS3000C Series Data Sheet
Features & Benefits
Key Performance Specifications
100 MHz, 300 MHz, and 500 MHz Bandwidth Models
2 or 4 Channels
Sample Rates up to 5 GS/s Real Time on All Channels
10 k Standard Record Length on All Channels
3,600 wfms/s Continuous Waveform Capture Rate
Suite of Advanced Triggers
Ease-of-Use Features
Front-panel USB Host Port for Easy Storage and Transfer of
Measurement Data
25 Automatic Measurements
FFT Standard
Multiple Language User Interface
WaveAlert®Automatic Waveform Anomaly Detection
TekProbe®Interface Supports Active, Differential, and Current Probes for
Automatic Scaling and Units
Portable Design
Lightweight Design (only 7 lb./3.2 kg) for Easy Transport
Optional Internal Battery Operation Provides up to Three Hours Without
Line Power
Application Modules for Specialized Analysis
Advanced Analysis Module
Limit Testing Module
Telecommunications Mask Testing Module
Extended Video Module
601 Serial Digital Video Module
Applications
Digital Design and Debug
Video Installation and Service
Power Supply Design
Education and Training
Telecommunications Mask Testing
Manufacturing Test
General Bench Testing
Data Sheet
Performance You Need at a Price You Can
Afford
Performance in an Affordable Package
The TDS3000C Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes (DPO) provide you
with the performance you need at a price you can afford. Bandwidths range
from 100 MHz to 500 MHz, with up to 5 GS/s sample rates for accurate
representation of your signal.
DPOs Provide a Greater Level of Insight into Complex
Signals
To solve a problem, first you need to see it. The TDS3000C Series
combines 3,600 wfms/s continuous waveform capture rate and real-time
intensity grading so you can see the problem and solve it.
Fast waveform capture rates on a continuous basis save time by quickly
revealing the nature of faults so advanced triggers can be applied to isolate
them.
Real-time intensity grading highlights the details about the history of a
signal’s activity, making it easier to understand the characteristics of the
waveforms you’ve captured. Unlike other comparable oscilloscopes, the
history remains even after the acquisition is stopped.
Quickly Debug and Characterize Signals with DRT
Sampling Technology and sin(x)/x Interpolation
The TDS3000C Series combines unique digital real-time (DRT) sampling
technology with sin(x)/x interpolation to allow you to accurately characterize
a wide range of signal types on all channels simultaneously. With the
TDS3000C Series there is no change in sampling rate when additional
channels are turned on, unlike other comparable oscilloscopes. This
sampling technology makes it possible to capture high-frequency
information, such as glitches and edge anomalies, that elude other
oscilloscopes in its class, while sin(x)/x interpolation ensures precise
reconstruction of each waveform.
Look for unintentional circuit noise with the TDS3000C Series’ FFT capability.
Custom video triggering allows the TDS3000C Series to trigger on standards such as
RS-343 (26.2 kHz scan rate).
The TDS3000C Series provides breakthrough test speeds for telecommunications line
card testing. The telecom QUICKMENU puts all the commonly used telecom test functions
on a single menu.
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The TDS3000C Series with the TDS3LIM module is ideal for manufacturing test
applications where fast Go/No-Go decisions are required.
Trace and identify ITU-R BT.601 video signals with the TDS3SDI 601 Serial Digital Video
Module.
WaveAlert waveform anomaly detection alerts you to any waveform that deviates from the
“normal” input such as the glitch on channel 2.
Easily transfer, document, and analyze data on your PC.
Easy Setup and Use
When working under tight deadlines, you need your oscilloscope to be
intuitive; you want to minimize time spent learning and relearning how to use
it. The TDS3000C Series oscilloscopes help reduce your learning curve.
Simple navigation and dedicated front-panel controls get you to where you
want to be quickly, so that you spend less time learning and more time on
the task at hand.
Simple Documentation and Analysis
The TDS3000C Series comes equipped with a USB host port so you can
easily store and transfer measurement information to your PC.
OpenChoice®PC Communication Software allows you to simply pull screen
images and waveform data into a standalone desktop application or directly
into Microsoft Word and Excel.
To complement OpenChoice, National Instruments LabVIEW
SignalExpress™ Tektronix Edition Software provides you with extended
capabilities including advanced analysis, data logging, remote instrument
control, and live waveform analysis.
If you prefer not to use a PC for analysis, the TDS3000C Series comes
standard with 25 automatic measurements, waveform add, subtract, divide,
and multiply math functions, and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). Unlike other
comparable oscilloscopes, the TDS3000C Series math and measurement
allows you to use the full acquisition record length or isolate a specific
occurrence within an acquisition.
Instrument Control
Utilizing the built-in Ethernet port, e*Scope web-based remote control allows
you to a control TDS3000C Series oscilloscope from anywhere, using the
Internet and your PC.
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Data Sheet
Work Where you Need to
The TDS3000C Series packs the power of a DPO in a compact design that
is only 5.9 in. (149 mm) deep, freeing up valuable benchtop space. And
when you need to move your oscilloscope to another lab, its portable 7 lb.
(3.2 kg) design makes for easy transport.
If your work demands even more mobility, then the optional battery pack will
give you up to three hours of operation without line power.
TDS3BATC provides you with up to three hours of portable battery operation.
Characteristics
TDS3000C Series Electrical Characteristics
Characteristic TDS3012C TDS3014C TDS3032C TDS3034C TDS3052C TDS3054C
Bandwidth 100 MHz 100 MHz 300 MHz 300 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz
Calculated Rise Time
(typical)
3.5 ns 3.5 ns 1.2 ns 1.2 ns 0.7 ns 0.7 ns
Input Channels 242424
External Trigger Input Included on all models
Sample Rate on each
channel
1.25 GS/s 1.25 GS/s 2.5 GS/s 2.5 GS/s 5 GS/s 5 GS/s
Record Length 10 kpoints
Vertical Resolution 9 bits
Vertical Sensitivity,
1MΩ
1mV/divto10V/div
Vertical Sensitivity,
50 Ω
1mV/divto1V/div
Input Coupling AC, DC, GND
Input Impedance 1MΩin parallel with 13 pF or 50 Ω
DC Gain Accuracy ±2%
Maximum Input
Voltage, 1 MΩ
150 VRMS with peaks at ≤400 V
Maximum Input
Voltage, 50 Ω
5V
RMS with peaks at ≤30 V
Position Range ±5 div
Bandwidth Limit 20 MHz 20 MHz 20 MHz, 150 MHz 20 MHz, 150 MHz 20 MHz, 150 MHz 20 MHz, 150 MHz
Time Base Range 4 ns to 10 s 4 ns to 10 s 2 ns to 10 s 2 ns to 10 s 1 ns to 10 s 1 ns to 10 s
Time Base Accuracy ±20 ppm over any 1 ms time interval
Input/Output Interfaces
Ethernet Port RJ-45 connector, supports 10Base-T LAN
USB Port Front-panel USB 2.0 host port
Supports USB flash drive
GPIB Port Full talk/listen modes, setting and measurements
(Optional with TDS3GV Communications Module)
RS-232-C Port DB-9 male connector, full talk/listen modes; control of all modes, settings and measurements
Baudratesupto38,400
(Optional with TDS3GV Communications Module)
VGA Video Port DB-15 female connector, monitor output for direct display on large VGA-equipped monitors
(Optional with TDS3GV Communications Module)
External Trigger Input BNC connector, input impedance >1 MΩin parallel with 17 pF; max input voltage is 150 VRMS
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Acquisition Modes
Mode Description
DPO Captures and displays complex waveforms, random
events and subtle patterns in actual signal behavior.
DPOs provide 3 dimensions of signal information in real
time: Amplitude, time, and the distribution of amplitude
over time
Peak Detect High-frequency and random glitch capture. Captures
glitches as narrow as 1 ns (typical) using acquisition
hardware at all time base settings
WaveAlert®Monitors the incoming signals on all channels and alerts
the user to any waveform that deviates from the normal
waveform being acquired
Sample Sample data only
Average Waveform averaged, selectable from 2 to 512
Envelope Min-max values acquired over one or more acquisitions
Single Sequence Use the Single Sequence button to capture a single
triggered acquisition sequence at a time
Trigger System
Characteristic Description
Main Trigger Modes Auto (supports Roll Mode for 40 ms/div and slower),
Normal, Single Sequence
B Trigger Trigger after time or events
Trigger After Time Range 13.2nsto50s
Trigger After Events
Range
1 to 9,999,999 events
Trigger Types
Trigger Description
Edge Conventional level-driven trigger. Positive or negative
slope on any channel. Coupling selections: AC, DC,
Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject
Video Trigger on all lines or individual lines, odd/even or all
fields on NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Extended Video Trigger on specific lines in broadcast and
non-broadcast (custom) standards and on analog
HDTV formats (1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480p). Requires
TDS3VID or TDS3SDI application module
Pulse Width
(or Glitch)
Trigger on a pulse width <, >, =, ≠to a selectable time
limit ranging from 39.6 ns to 50 s
Runt Trigger on a pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to
cross a second threshold before crossing the first again
Slew Rate Trigger on pulse edge rates that are either faster or
slower than a set rate. Edges can be rising, falling, or
either
Pattern Specifies AND, OR, NAND, NOR when true or false for
aspecifictime
State Any logic state. Triggerable on rising or falling edge of
a clock. Logic triggers can be used on combinations of
2 inputs (not 4)
Comm Provides isolated pulse triggering required to perform
DS1/DS3 telecommunications mask testing per ANSI
T1.102 standard. Requires TDS3TMT application
module
Alternate Sequentially uses each active channel as a trigger
source
Waveform Measurements
Characteristic Description
Cursors Amplitude, Time
Automatic Measurements Display any four measurements from any combination
of waveforms. Or display all measurements with
measurement snapshot feature. Measurements include
Period, Frequency, +Width, -Width, Rise time, Fall time,
+Duty cycle, -Duty cycle, +Overshoot, High, Low, Max,
Min, Peak-to-peak, Amplitude, Mean, Cycle mean,
RMS, Cycle RMS, Burst width, Delay, Phase, Area*1,
Cycle Area*1
Measurement Statistics Mean, Min, Max, Standard deviation. Requires
TDS3AAM application module
Thresholds User-definable thresholds for automatic measurements;
settable in percent or voltage
Gating Isolate a specific occurrence within an acquisition to
take measurements, using either the screen or cursors
*1Requires TDS3AAM application module.
Waveform Math
Characteristic Description
Arithmetic Add, subtract, multiply, and divide waveforms
FFT Spectral magnitude. Set FFT vertical scale to Linear
RMS or dBV RMS, and FFT window to Rectangular,
Hamming, Hanning, or Blackman-Harris
Advanced Math*1Integrate, Differentiate, Define extensive algebraic
expressions including analog waveforms, math
functions, scalars, up to two user-adjustable variables
and results of parametric measurements. For example:
(Intg (Ch1-Mean(Ch1)) × 1.414 × VAR1)
Note: Requires TDS3AAM application module.
*1Requires TDS3AAM application module.
Waveform Processing
Characteristic Description
Autoset Single-button, automatic setup of all channels for
vertical, horizontal and trigger systems, with undo
autoset
Deskew Channel-to-channel deskew ±10 ns may be manually
entered for better timing measurements and more
accurate math waveforms
Display Characteristics
Characteristic Description
Display Type 6.5 in. (165.1 mm) liquid-crystal TFT color display
Display Resolution 640 horizontal × 480 vertical pixels (VGA)
Interpolation Sin(x)/x
Waveform styles Dots, vectors, variable persistence, infinite persistence
Graticules Full, grid, crosshair, and frame. NTSC, PAL, SECAM,
and vectorscope (100% and 75% color bars) with
optional TDS3VID or TDS3SDI application modules
Format YT, XY, and Gated XYZ (XY with Z-axis blanking
available on 4-channel instruments only)
Power Source
Characteristic Description
AC line power
Source voltage 100 VRMS to 240 VRMS ±10%
Source frequency 45 Hz to 440 Hz from 100 V to 120 V
45 Hz to 66 Hz from 120 V to 240 V
Power consumption 75 W maximum
Battery power Requires TDS3BATC, rechargeable lithium ion battery
pack
Operating time, typical 3hours
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Data Sheet
Environmental and Safety
Characteristic Operating Non-operating
Temperature 0ºCto+50ºC -40ºCto+71ºC
Humidity Operating and Nonoperating:
Up to 95% RH at or below +30 ºC
Operating and Nonoperating:
Up to 45% RH +30 ºC up to +50 ºC
Altitude To 3,000 m 15,000 m
Electromagnetic
Compatibility
Meets or exceeds EN61326 Class A, Annex D
radiated and conducted emissions and immunity;
EN6100-3-2 AC Powerline Harmonic Emissions;
EN6100-3-3 Voltage Changes, Fluctuation, and
Flicker; FCC 47 CFR, Part 15, Subpart B, Class
A; Australian EMC framework
Safety UL61010B-1, CSA1010.1, IEC61010-1, EN61010-1
Physical Characteristics
Instrument
Dimensions mm in.
Width 375.0 14.8
Height 176.0 6.9
Depth 149.0 5.9
Weight kg lb.
Instrument only 3.2 7.0
with accessories 4.5 9.8
Instrument Shipping
Package Dimensions mm in.
Width 502.0 19.8
Height 375.0 14.8
Depth 369.0 14.5
Rackmount (RM3000)
Dimension mm in.
Width 484.0 19.0
Height 178.0 7.0
Depth 152.0 6.0
Ordering Information
TDS3000C Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
Model Description
TDS3012C 100 MHz, 2 Channel, 1.25 GS/s
TDS3014C 100 MHz, 4 Channel, 1.25 GS/s
TDS3032C 300 MHz, 2 Channel, 2.5 GS/s
TDS3034C 300 MHz, 4 Channel, 2.5 GS/s
TDS3052C 500 MHz, 2 Channel, 5 GS/s
TDS3054C 500 MHz, 4 Channel, 5 GS/s
Standard Accessories
Accessory Description
One P6139B, 500 MHz,
10x passive probe per
channel
User Manual and
Translated Front-panel
Overlay
Please specify preferred language option - see chart
below
Power Cord Please specify plug option - see chart below
Accessory Tray
Protective Front Cover
OpenChoice®PC
Communication Software
Enables fast and easy communication between
Windows PC and the TDS3000C Series through
LAN, GPIB, or RS-232. Transfer and save settings,
waveforms, measurements, and screen images
NI LabVIEW
SignalExpress™
Tektronix Edition LE
A fully interactive measurement software environment
optimized for the TDS3000C Series. Enables you
to acquire, generate, analyze, compare, import,
and save measurement data and signals using an
intuitive drag-and-drop user interface that does not
require any programming. Standard TDS3000C
Series support for acquiring, controlling, viewing, and
exporting your live signal data is permanently available
through the software. A 30-day trial period of the full
version provides additional signal processing, advance
analysis, mixed signal, sweeping, limit testing, and
user-defined step capabilities. Order SIGEXPTE for
permanent full version capability
Traceable Certificate of
Calibration
NIM/NIST
Documentation CD
3 Year Warranty Covering all labor and parts excluding probes and
accessories
Options
Option Description
Opt. A0 North America
Opt. A1 Universal Euro
Opt. A2 United Kingdom
Opt. A3 Australia
Opt. A5 Switzerland
Opt. A6 Japan
Opt. A10 China
Opt. A11 India
Opt. A99 No power cord
Language Options
Option Description
Opt. L0 English
Opt. L1 French
Opt. L2 Italian
Opt. L3 German
Opt. L4 Spanish
Opt. L5 Japanese
Opt. L6 Portuguese
Opt. L7 Simplified Chinese
Opt. L8 Traditional Chinese
Opt. L9 Korean
Opt. L10 Russian
Opt. L99 No manual
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Recommended Accessories
Accessory Description
TDS3GV GPIB, VGA, RS-232 interface
TDS3AAM Advanced Analysis Module. Adds extended math
capability, arbitrary math expressions, measurement
statistics, and additional automated measurements
TDS3LIM Limit Testing Module. Adds custom waveform limit
testing capabilities
TDS3TMT Telecom Mask Testing Module. Adds pass/fail
compliance of ITU-T G.703 and ANSI T1.102
standards, custom mask testing, and more
TDS3VID Extended Video Analysis Module. Adds video
quickmenu, autoset, hold, line count trigger, video
picture mode, vectorscope*2mode, HDTV format
trigger graticules, and more
TDS3SDI Serial/Digital Video Module. Adds 601 serial digital
video to analog video conversion, video picture,
vectorscope*2, and analog HDTV triggering capabilities,
and more
TDS3BATC Lithium-ion battery pack for up to 3 hours continuous
operation without line power
AC3000 Soft case for carrying instrument
HCTEK4321 Hard plastic case for carrying instrument
(requires AC3000)
RM3000 Rackmount kit
SIGEXPTE NI LabVIEW SignalExpress™ Tektronix Edition
Software full version
Service Manual English only (071-2507-xx)
TNGTDS01 Extensive instructions and step-by-step lab exercises
provide education about the operation of TDS3000C
Series Oscilloscopes. Kit includes self-paced CD-ROM
based manual and signal source board. Optional
hardcopy manual available for order separately
*2Vectorscope does not support composite video.
Recommended Probes
Probe Description
P6243 1GHz,≤1 pF input C 10x active probe
P5205 1.3 kV, 100 MHz high-voltage differential probe
P5210 5.6 kV, 50 MHz high-voltage differential probe
P5100 2.5 kV, 100x high-voltage passive probe
TCP202 50 MHz, 15 A AC/DC current probe
TCP303*315 MHz, 150 A current probe
TCP305*350 MHz, 50 A current probe
TCP312*3100 MHz, 30 A current probe
TCPA300 100 MHz probe amplifier
TCP404XL*42 MHz, 500 A current probe
TCPA400 50 MHz probe amplifier
ADA400A 100x, 10x, 1x, 0.1x high-gain differential amplifier
*3Requires TCPA300 probe amplifier.
*4Requires TCPA400 probe amplifier.
Service Options
Option Description
Available at time of purchase
Opt. CA1 Provides a single calibration event or coverage for the
designated calibration interval, whichever comes first
Opt. D1 Calibration Data Report
Opt. R5 Repair Service - 5 year
Available after purchase
TDS30xxC-CA1 Provides a single calibration event or coverage for the
designated calibration interval, whichever comes first
TDS30xxC-R1PW Repair service coverage 1 year post warranty
TDS30xxC-R2PW Repair service coverage 2 years post warranty
TDS30xxC-R5DW Repair service coverage 5 years (includes product
warranty period); 5-year period starts at time of
customer instrument purchase
Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar.
Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix
Standard Codes and Formats.
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