The Tektronix 2430A is a 2-channel digital oscilloscope delivering 150 MHz bandwidth with 1 GS/s maximum sampling rate for signal capture and analysis across electronic testing and measurement applications. This instrument combines portable form factor with advanced triggering and acquisition capabilities designed for engineers and technicians requiring precise waveform characterization.
Technical Specifications
Acquisition and Sampling
• 2-channel simultaneous input
• 150 MHz bandwidth (40 MHz single-event bandwidth)
• Maximum sampling rate: 1 GS/s; digitizing rate: 100 MS/s
• Record length: 1024 points
• Rise time: 2.33 ns; glitch capture: 2 ns
Vertical Measurement
• Sensitivity range: 2 mV/div to 5 V/div
• Bandwidth limits: 20 MHz, 50 MHz, or full bandwidth
Timebase and Horizontal Display
• Crystal timebase accuracy: 0.0015%
• 28 calibrated SEC/DIV settings: 5 ns/div to 5 s/div
• B sweep timebase: 20 ns/div to 5 ms/div
• Display modes: A, A INTEN, B Delayed
Triggering
• SOURCE selection, LEVEL control, SLOPE, MODE, CPLG (coupling)
• Pre-trigger data display with user-selectable trigger points within acquired waveform
• Delay by Events: A display delayed by selected number of B Trigger events
• DELTA DELAY: Two independently settable delayed B traces in DELAY by TIME
• External Clock mode: 1 MHz to 100 MHz
Acquisition Modes
• Normal, Envelope (glitch capture), Average
• ENVELOPE: Saves maximum and minimum data-point values over 1 to 256 acquisitions plus continuous mode
– Key Features
• Automatic on-screen measurements with 1/TIME cursors (scalable in Hz, degrees, or percentage)
• VOLTS/DIV readouts with coded probe compatibility
• MEASURE feature for automatic waveform parameter extraction
• Internal SELF CAL for thermal drift compensation
– Typical Applications
Electronic circuit debugging, signal integrity analysis, timing characterization, transient capture, and general-purpose bench testing.
– Compatibility & Integration
• Full GPIB interface with waveform output to HP Graphics Printer or Plotter (DEVICES setting)
• Operates from power source not exceeding 250 V rms between supply conductors or to ground
• Protective ground connection required for safe operation
