The Tektronix TDS 3052 is a two-channel, 500 MHz digital phosphor oscilloscope delivering 5 GS/s maximum real-time sample rate per channel. This benchtop instrument captures signal anomalies through Digital Real-Time sampling and intensity grading, which darkens and thickens waveform lines to highlight frequently occurring signal elements. The full VGA color LCD display and QuickMenu graphical interface streamline operation for digital design debug, power supply characterization, and general test procedures.
Technical Specifications
Acquisition Performance
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz
• Channels: 2 analog
• Maximum sample rate: 5 GS/s per channel
• Vertical resolution: 9-bit
• Record length: 10,000 points per channel
• Waveform capture rate: 3,600 wfms/s continuous
• Vertical accuracy: ±2%
Display and Signal Visualization
• TFT color LCD, full VGA resolution
• Waveform styles: dots, vectors, variable persistence
• Graticule options: full, grid, cross-hair, frame
Triggering Capabilities
• Main modes: Auto (with roll mode at 40 ms/div and slower), Normal
• B trigger: Delay by time (13.2 ns to 50 s) or events (1 to 9,999,999)
• External trigger input: >1 MΩ || 17 pF; maximum 150 VRMS
• Optional advanced triggering (TDS3TRG): pulse width, runt pulse, slew rate
• WaveAlert automatic waveform anomaly detection included
Measurements and Analysis
• 21 automatic measurements standard (25 with TDS3AAM module)
• FFT analysis standard
• Channel-to-channel deskew: ±10 ns manual entry
• Math functions: Add, subtract, multiply, divide; arbitrary expressions with TDS3AAM
• Autoset single-button automatic setup
• Optional measurement statistics: mean, min, max, standard deviation (TDS3AAM)
– Interfaces
Original and B versions include Centronics parallel hard copy port and floppy disk drive. C version features USB host port for data storage and transfer. Optional modules enable Ethernet (10base-T, RJ-45) and programmability via GPIB (IEEE 488.2) or RS-232-C (up to 38,400 baud).
