The Tektronix TDS3052B is a 500 MHz, 2-channel digital storage oscilloscope engineered for electronic testing, troubleshooting, and signal analysis. Operating at 5 GS/s sample rate with 10,000-point record length per channel, it delivers fast waveform capture at rates up to 3,400 wfms/s. The instrument combines a color LCD display with advanced triggering—including edge, pulse width, video, pattern, and rise/fall time modes—plus integrated FFT for frequency domain analysis. Eight-bit vertical resolution and trigger jitter under 50 ps RMS enable precise signal characterization across applications from power supply validation to digital circuit debugging.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz
• Channels: 2
• Sample Rate: 5 GS/s per channel
• Record Length: 10,000 points per channel
• Time Base: 5 ns/div to 50 s/div
• Vertical Sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 10 V/div
• Vertical Resolution: 8 bits
• ADC Resolution: 8 bits
• Input Coupling: DC, AC, GND
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ ± 2% || 15 pF ± 5 pF, or 50 Ω ± 2%
• Trigger Jitter: < 50 ps RMS
• Waveform Capture Rate: 3,400 wfms/s maximum
• Display: 640 x 480 color LCD
• Power: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; < 40 W consumption
• Dimensions: 153 mm H × 351 mm W × 144 mm D
• Weight: 3.5 kg
– Key Features
• Advanced trigger system: edge, pulse width, video, pattern, alternate, rise/fall time, delay by time, delay by events
• Automatic waveform measurements: amplitude, rise/fall time, period, frequency, pulse width, duty cycle, mean, RMS, standard deviation, noise, peak-to-peak, minimum, maximum, plus 15+ additional functions
• Waveform math operators including addition, subtraction, and FFT
• Autoset function for rapid vertical, horizontal, and trigger optimization
• Waveform cursors for detailed analysis
• Probe compensator output on front panel
– Typical Applications
Power supply testing, digital circuit validation, signal integrity analysis, frequency domain measurements, and general-purpose electronic troubleshooting across education, service, and design environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
GPIB (IEEE 488.2) and RS-232-C interfaces enable remote operation and data transfer in automated test systems. USB host port allows direct waveform and settings export. VGA output supports external monitor connection. Compatible with standard 1 MΩ impedance oscilloscope probes and passive voltage probe accessories.
