The Tektronix MDO3052 is a mixed-domain oscilloscope that integrates oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and logic analyzer functionality into a single instrument for comprehensive signal analysis and debugging of complex electronic systems. With 500 MHz analog bandwidth, 2 analog channels, and a maximum sample rate of 2.5 GS/s, it captures waveforms at >280,000 waveforms/s using FastAcq® digital phosphor technology with real-time color-intensity grading. The instrument delivers 33 automated measurements, waveform histograms, and over 125 trigger combinations for efficient anomaly detection and characterization.
Technical Specifications
Oscilloscope Core
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz (upgradeable to 1 GHz)
• Analog Channels: 2
• Maximum Sample Rate: 2.5 GS/s
• Maximum Record Length: 10 Mpoints per channel
• Waveform Capture Rate: >280,000 wfms/s
• Input Termination: Selectable 1 MΩ, 50 Ω, or 75 Ω
• Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ): 300 VRMS
• Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω/75 Ω): 5 VRMS with peaks ≤ ±20 V
• Lower AC Frequency Limit: <10 Hz at 1 MΩ coupling
Spectrum Analyzer
• Frequency Range (Standard): 9 kHz to 500 MHz
• Frequency Range (Optional): Up to 3 GHz
• Capture Bandwidth (Optional): Up to 3 GHz
Optional Instruments
• Logic Analyzer: 16 digital channels with 121 ps timing resolution
• Arbitrary Function Generator: Up to 50 MHz output with sine, square, sawtooth, pulse, DC, noise, Sinc, Gaussian, Lorentzian, exponential rise/fall, haversine, and cardio waveforms
• Protocol Analyzer: Serial decode and trigger for I2C, SPI, RS-232/422/485/UART, USB 2.0, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, MIL-STD-1553, and audio standards
• Digital Voltmeter/Frequency Counter: 4-digit resolution
– Key Features
• FastAcq® high-speed waveform capture with real-time color-intensity grading
• TekVPI® probe interface for automatic scaling and units
• Included passive voltage probes (TPP0500B): 500 MHz bandwidth, 10X attenuation, 3.9 pF capacitive loading
• Waveform histogram analysis with numeric measurements
– Typical Applications
Embedded systems development, signal integrity analysis, time and frequency domain characterization, protocol validation, and multi-domain anomaly detection.
– Compatibility & Integration
Bandwidth upgradeable to 1 GHz. Optional modules expand capability into logic analysis, function generation, and protocol-specific decoding.
