The Tektronix TDS340A is a 100 MHz, 2-channel digital real-time oscilloscope engineered for signal acquisition, analysis, and troubleshooting in production testing and design environments. With a 500 MS/s sampling rate per channel, 8-bit vertical resolution, and peak detect capability down to 10 ns, this instrument captures transient and single-shot events with minimal aliasing. The 7-inch CRT display supports multiple acquisition and rendering modes, while 21 automatic measurements and FFT analysis streamline waveform interpretation. AutoSetup and intuitive controls enable rapid setup and operation across diverse measurement scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Signal Acquisition
• Bandwidth: 100 MHz
• Sampling Rate: 500 MS/s per channel
• Channels: 2
• Vertical Resolution: 8-bit (256 levels across 10.24 divisions)
• Vertical Accuracy (DC Gain): ±2%
• Sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 10 V/div with calibrated fine adjust
• Vertical Position Range: ±5 divisions
• Peak Detect: Captures glitches as narrow as 10 ns from 25 µs/div to 5 s/div
• Acquisition Modes: Sample, Envelope, Average, Peak Detect

Time Base System
• Time/Division Range: 5 ns to 5 s/div
• Record Length: 1000 sample points per channel
• Horizontal Accuracy: ±0.01%
• Roll Mode: Available at 0.1 s/div and slower with Auto Trigger Mode

Triggering
• Trigger Types: Edge, Video
• Trigger Modes: Auto, Normal
• Video Support: NTSC, PAL, SECAM; horizontal line rates 15–65 kHz; field rates 50–60 Hz

Display & Storage
• Display Type: 7-inch CRT
• Display Modes: Dot, Dot Accumulate, Vector, Vector Accumulate
• Built-in Floppy Disk: 3.5-inch DOS-compatible
• Supported Formats: Interleaf, TIF, PCX, BMP, EPS

– Key Features

• 21 automatic measurements for fast parameter extraction
• FFT analysis for frequency-domain visualization
• Multiple trigger sources (CH1, CH2, Line, External)
• Calibrated offset ranges: ±1 V (2–99.5 mV/div), ±10 V (100–995 mV/div), ±100 V (1–10 V/div)

– Typical Applications

Troubleshooting, production testing, design validation, transient analysis, video signal verification

– Compatibility & Integration

Optional GPIB (IEEE-488.2) and RS-232-C interfaces (up to 38,400 baud) enable remote control and data transfer. Parallel printer interface and VGA monitor output available with Option 14.