The Tektronix TDS3052 is a 500 MHz, 2-channel digital storage oscilloscope designed for signal analysis, troubleshooting, and design verification across embedded systems, telecommunications, and general electronic test applications. With real-time sampling to 5 GS/s per channel and equivalent-time sampling to 50 GS/s, the instrument captures transient and complex waveforms with up to 10,000 points per channel. Its 8-bit vertical resolution spans 1 mV/div to 10 V/div with ±3% accuracy, while the timebase ranges from 1 ns/div to 50 s/div (±25 ppm accuracy). The color LCD display (640 x 480) supports vector, dot, variable persistence, and intensity-graded rendering modes. Advanced triggering—edge, pulse width, video, pattern, and alternate modes—delivers sub-50 ps trigger jitter and holdoff from 2 ns to 10 s. Acquisition modes include Sample, Average, Peak Detect, and Envelope with averages up to 256. The instrument provides 20+ automatic waveform measurements (Vpp, Vrms, rise/fall time, frequency, period, duty cycle, phase, and more) plus FFT analysis with up to 2048-point resolution and selectable windows. Math operations include Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, and FFT. Dual input coupling options—1 MΩ ± 2% (15 pF ± 5 pF) or 50 Ω ± 2%—accommodate diverse probe types. Front-panel USB, rear GPIB (IEEE 488.2), and RS-232 interfaces enable automated test system integration. The compact 6.7 in. × 16.8 in. × 5.5 in. chassis weighs 10.8 lb, operating on 100–240 VAC, 45–65 Hz input with <150 W power consumption.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz
• Channels: 2
• Real-time sampling: Up to 5 GS/s per channel
• Equivalent-time sampling: Up to 50 GS/s
• Record length: Up to 10,000 points per channel
• Timebase range: 1 ns/div to 50 s/div; accuracy ±25 ppm
• Vertical resolution: 8 bits
• Vertical sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div; ±3% accuracy
• Input coupling: DC, AC, GND
• Input impedance: 1 MΩ ± 2% (15 pF ± 5 pF) or 50 Ω ± 2%
• Trigger modes: Edge, Pulse Width, Video, Pattern, Alternate
• Trigger jitter: <50 psrms
• Holdoff range: 2 ns to 10 s
• Acquisition modes: Sample, Average, Peak Detect, Envelope
• Averages: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
• Deskewy: ±100 ns
• Display: Color LCD, 640 × 480
• Waveform display modes: Vector, Dot, Variable Persistence, Intensity Graded
• Automatic measurements: 20+ including Vpp, Vrms, rise/fall time, frequency, period, width, delay, duty cycle, phase
• Math operations: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, FFT
• FFT: Up to 2048-point resolution; windows: Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming, Blackman
• Connectors: Probe compensation output, front USB, rear GPIB (IEEE 488.2), RS-232, VGA output
• Power input: 100–240 VAC ±10%, 45–65 Hz; <150 W consumption
• Dimensions: 6.7 in. H × 16.8 in. W × 5.5 in. D (170 mm × 427 mm × 140 mm)
• Weight: 10.8 lb (4.9 kg)
– Key Features
• Dual-channel 500 MHz capture with high real-time and equivalent-time sampling rates
• Advanced multi-mode triggering with sub-50 ps jitter
• Four acquisition modes with optional averaging up to 256×
• 20+ automatic measurements plus manual cursor gating
• FFT analysis with four window types and 2048-point resolution
• Selectable 1 MΩ or 50 Ω input impedance
• Portable 10.8 lb form factor
– Typical Applications
• Embedded systems debugging and design verification
• Telecommunications signal analysis
• General electronics troubleshooting and characterization
• Transient and complex waveform capture
• High-speed digital and analog circuit validation
– Compatibility & Integration
The TDS3052 accepts standard BNC connectors and supports Tektronix passive and active probes as well as compatible third-party probes meeting electrical specifications. GPIB and RS-232 interfaces integrate with automated test systems and data acquisition software. VGA output enables connection to external monitors.
