The Tektronix TDS5034B is a four-channel Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope delivering 350 MHz analog bandwidth for signal acquisition and analysis. Its DPX® acquisition technology sustains waveform capture rates exceeding 100,000 waveforms per second, enabling real-time intensity grading that reveals signal behavior across amplitude, time, and distribution. The instrument captures up to 8 Mpts on a single channel (expandable to 16 Mpts with optional memory) and samples at rates to 5 GS/s depending on active channels. Peak Detect mode isolates narrow glitches down to 1 ns at all real-time sample rates, while FastAcq optimizes dynamic signal analysis and infrequent event detection. Multiple acquisition modes—including Averaging (2–10,000 waveforms), Envelope, Hi-Res boxcar averaging, and FastFrame segmentation—deliver flexibility for noise reduction and transient isolation. Advanced triggering supports video standards (NTSC, PAL, SECAM, analog HDTV) alongside a full suite of general-purpose triggers. Time base spans 200 ps to 1000 s/div; vertical sensitivity ranges from 1 mV to 10 V/div at 1 MΩ impedance. The OpenChoice® Platform enables integration with external analysis tools and enhanced productivity workflows. Windows 2000 operating system.
Technical Specifications
• Analog bandwidth: 350 MHz (selectable hardware bandwidth limits of 150 MHz or 20 MHz)
• Analog channels: 4
• Sample rate: up to 5 GS/s (1 channel), 2.5 GS/s (2 channels), 1.25 GS/s (3–4 channels)
• Record length: 8 Mpts (1 channel), 4 Mpts (2 channels), 2 Mpts (4 channels); optional 3M option provides 16 Mpts, 8 Mpts, and 4 Mpts respectively
• Waveform capture rate: >100,000 wfms/s
• Time base range: 200 ps to 1000 s/div
• Vertical sensitivity: 1 mV to 10 V/div (1 MΩ input impedance)
• Peak Detect minimum glitch capture: 1 ns
– Key Features
• DPX® acquisition with live, analog-like waveform display
• FastAcq mode for dynamic signals and infrequent event capture
• Peak Detect, Averaging (2–10,000 waveforms), Envelope, and Hi-Res modes
• FastFrame segmentation for sustained trigger rates >100,000 wfms/s
• Waveform Database accumulation for three-dimensional amplitude/time/count analysis
• Video standard triggering: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, analog HDTV
• OpenChoice® Platform integration
– Typical Applications
• Complex signal characterization and debug
• Transient and glitch isolation in high-speed digital circuits
• Video signal analysis and standards compliance verification
• Real-time signal behavior observation with intensity mapping
– Compatibility & Integration
Operating system: Windows 2000. OpenChoice® Platform support enables integration with external analysis workflows.
