The Tektronix MDO3054 is a 500 MHz mixed domain oscilloscope that integrates oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzer, arbitrary function generator, protocol analyzer, and digital voltmeter/counter into a single instrument. This 6-in-1 platform delivers independent digitizers and dedicated memory per channel, eliminating measurement tradeoffs while supporting customization and performance upgrades as engineering requirements evolve.
Technical Specifications
Oscilloscope Core
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz (upgradeable to 1 GHz)
• 4 analog channels with 2.5 GS/s sample rate (5 GS/s on single channel)
• 10 Mpts record length across all channels
• >280,000 waveforms/s capture rate
• Peak Detect mode captures glitches as narrow as 2.0 ns
• Acquisition modes: Sample, Peak Detect, Averaging, Envelope
• FastAcq™ digital phosphor technology with real-time color-intensity grading
• Input coupling: DC, AC
• Input termination: 1 MΩ, 50 Ω, or 75 Ω
Triggering & Analysis
Over 125 trigger combinations including runt, logic, pulse width/glitch, setup and hold violation, serial packet, and parallel data triggers. 33 automated measurements, waveform histograms, cursors, arbitrary equation editing, FFT analysis, and trend plots.
Spectrum Analyzer
• Standard range: 9 kHz to 500 MHz
• Optional range: upgradeable to 9 kHz to 3 GHz
• Up to 3 GHz instantaneous capture bandwidth
• Independent acquisition system for RF measurements
• Frequency domain and spectrogram display modes
• Automated and manual markers with delta frequency/amplitude measurements
Logic Analyzer (Optional)
• 16 digital channels integrated into oscilloscope interface
• 10 M record length on all channels
• 121.2 ps timing resolution
• Protocol support: I2C, SPI, RS-232/422/485/UART, USB 2.0, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, MIL-STD-1553, Audio with packet-level triggering, decoding, and search
Arbitrary Function Generator (Optional)
13 predefined waveform types including Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp/Triangle, DC, Noise, Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, and Exponential Rise.
– Key Features
• Modular architecture supports field upgrades
• Independent digitizers eliminate channel coupling effects
• High waveform capture rate enables rare event detection
• Integrated protocol analysis simplifies serial/parallel debugging
– Typical Applications
Design validation, signal integrity analysis, RF characterization, embedded system debugging, protocol compliance testing, and power delivery network analysis.
