Tektronix 3 Series MDO

Industry-leading Probe Performance

Probes should not be overlooked as a key element in the measurement signal path. When you buy a 3 Series MDO you get the industry’s best probes free. Featuring industry-best loading of 3.9 pF to your oscilloscope, the TPP Series probes will be your go-to probe for everyday use.

 

Highlights

• TPP Series probes included standard. One per analog channel.
• Industry-best capacitive probe loading of 3.9 pF
• 250 MHz, 500 MHz or 1 GHz probe bandwidth depending on instrument bandwidth

 

Low-level signal measurement accuracy improved by as much as 40%

When you are measuring low level signals, it is critical to have a low instrument noise floor for better measurement accuracy. New front-end used in 3 series MDO can help you improve your noise measurements by as much as 40%. When you are evaluating an oscilloscope, be sure to carefully check the random noise specifications of the oscilloscope. Not all oscilloscopes are created equal, and not all oscilloscope manufacturers test and publish their random noise specifications.

 

Key Performance Specifications

• 2 and 4 analog channel models
• 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz bandwidth models
• Bandwidth is upgradable (up to 1 GHz)
• Up to 5 GS/s sample rate
• 10 M record length on all channels
• >280,000 wfm/s maximum waveform capture rate
• Standard passive voltage probes with 3.9 pF capacitive loading and 250 MHz, 500 MHz or 1 GHz analog bandwidth
• Spectrum Analyzer
  • Frequency range: 9 kHz - 1 GHz (standard) or 3 GHz (optional)
  • Ultra-wide capture bandwidth up to 3 GHz
• Arbitrary Function Generator (optional)
  • 13 predefined waveform types
  • 50 MHz waveform generation
  • 128 k arbitrary generator record length
  • 250 MS/s arbitrary generator sample rate
• Digital Channels (optional)
  • 16 digital channels
  • 10 M record length on all channels
  • 121.2 ps timing resolution
• Serial Bus Decode, Triggering and Search (optional)
  • Serial bus support for I2C, SPI, RS-232/422/485/UART, USB 2.0, CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC429, and Audio standards
• Digital Voltmeter / Frequency Counter (Free with product registration)
  • 4-digit DC, AC RMS, and DC+AC RMS voltage measurements
  • 5-digit frequency measurements

Input Channels

• 2 or 4 analog
• 16 digital1
• 1 spectrum analyzer

Bandwidth1

• 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, or 1 GHz

Sample Rate

• 5 GS/s (1 GHz model), 2.5 GS (all other models) on analog channels
• Up to 8.25 GS/s (121 ps resolution) on digital channels

Record Length

• 10 Mpoints on all channels

Spectrum Analyzer1

• 1 GHz standard, 3 GHz optional

Signal Generator1

• Arbitrary, Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, DC Level, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise/Fall, Sin(x)/x, Random Noise, Haversine, Cardiac

Digital Voltmeter2

• 4-digit AC RMS, DC, and AC+DC RMS voltage measurements

Trigger Frequency Counter2

• 5-digit frequency measurements

Advanced Analysis1

• Automated Power Measurements

Protocol Support1

• I2C, SPI
• RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, UART
• CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay
• MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429
• I2S, LJ, RJ, TDM
• USB 2.0

Display

• 11.6-inch (295 mm)
• HD color (1920 x 1080) capacitive touchscreen

Weight

• 11.7 lbs (5.3 kg)

 

• Embedded design and IoT

  Discover and solve issues quickly by performing system level debug on mixed signal embedded systems including today's most common serial bus technologies with the 3 Series MDO and support for a broad set of common serial buses.

• Power design

  Make reliable and repeatable voltage, current, and power measurements using automated power quality, switching loss, harmonics, ripple, modulation, and safe operating area measurements with the widest selection of power probes in an affordable solution.

• Education

  Managing multiple instruments on a bench can be troublesome. The 3 Series MDO combines analog, digital, and RF measurements with a signal source in a single, small (5.9 in., 149 mm deep) instrument. The combination of a small instrument and high level of integration aids in the teaching of various electronics principles as well as in its usage for more sophisticated lab experiments. Full upgradeability enables adding functionality over time as needs change or budgets allow.

• Manufacturing Test and Troubleshooting

  Size and space constraints can play havoc on a manufacturing floor. The 3 Series MDO minimizes rack or bench space by integrating multiple instruments into one small package. Integration reduces cost associated with utilizing multiple different instrument types in manufacturing test or troubleshooting stations.

• Service Installation and Maintenance

  Having the right instruments when and where you need them is critical. The 3 Series MDO combines analog waveforms, digital logic, and spectrum analysis in a lightweight (11.7 lbs, 5.3 kg), portable package - making it the perfect choice where space is limited and flexibility is desired.

	3 Series MDO	4 Series MSO	5 Series MSO	6 Series MSO
Bandwidth	up to 1 GHz	up to 1.5 GHz	up to 2 GHz	up to 8 GHz
Vertical Resolution	8 bits	12 bits	12 bits	12 bits
Display	11.6" HD	13.3" HD	15.6" HD	15.6" HD
Inputs	TekVPI	FlexChannel / TekVPI	FlexChannel / TekVPI	FlexChannel / TekVPI
Advanced Analysis			Compliance / Jitter / Windows OS	Compliance / Jitter / Windows OS