Tektronix TDS3000 User Manual

Service Manual

TDS3000 Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes

071-0382-01

This document supports firmware version 2.00
and above.

Warning

The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.

Copyright © Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. T ektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes

that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A.
T ektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, OR 97070–1000
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of T ektronix, Inc.

WARRANTY

T ektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years
from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, T ektronix, at its option, either
will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the
defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the
warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by T ektronix, with shipping charges prepaid.
T ektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the
T ektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any
other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. T ektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting
from attempts by personnel other than T ektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair
damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; or c) to service a product that has been
modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or
difficulty of servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUST OMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Table of Contents

Specifications

Operating Information

Theory of Operation

General Safety Summary vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service Safety Summary xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preface xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transporting the Oscilloscope 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting Power 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing an Application Module 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing a Communication Module 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front-Panel Menus and Controls 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front-Panel Connectors 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear-Panel Connectors 2–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Probe Compensation 2–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Self Calibration 2–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Supply 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery Board 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Board 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Module 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front-Panel Board 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disk Drive 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Performance Verification

T est Record 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Performance Verification Procedures 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjustment Procedures

Required Equipment 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview of the Adjustment Process 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signal Connections 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Factory Adjustment Procedure 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Maintenance

Options

Electrical Parts List

Diagrams

Preparation 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preventing ESD 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspection and Cleaning 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removal and Installation Procedures 6–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 6–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting Procedure 6–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unpacking and Repacking Instructions 6–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Options 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical Parts List 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Diagrams 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mechanical Parts List

Parts Ordering Information 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Replaceable Parts List 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Figures

Table of Contents

Figure 3–1: TDS3000 series block diagram 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–1: Pulling the hub pin 6–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–2: Releasing the hub assembly 6–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–3: Reinstalling a hub cover 6–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–4: Communication module guide 6–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–5: Flex cable to the disk drive 6–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–6: Removing the bezel from a new disk drive 6–14. . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–7: Cables to the main board 6–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–8: Installing the fan, line filter, and line power cable 6–17. . . . . .

Figure 6–9: Installing the line filter and line power cable 6–18. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–10: Disk drive and display module cable connectors 6–20. . . . . .

Figure 6–11: Main Board 6–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–12: Front chassis 6–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–13: Display module 6–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–14: Front-panel cable routing 6–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–15: Disconnect back light cables 6–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–16: Remove inverter board 6–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–17: Remove display from display chassis 6–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–18: Remove back light tube 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–19: Installing display glass shield 6–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–20: Remove front-panel knobs 6–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–21: Remove front-panel board 6–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–22: Remove front-panel keypads 6–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–23: Checking front-panel lock nuts 6–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–24: Primary troubleshooting procedure 6–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–25: Power-on troubleshooting procedure 6–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–26: AC power supply troubleshooting procedure 6–38. . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–27: Battery module troubleshooting procedure 6–39. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–28: Front panel/display backlight power troubleshooting 6–40.
Figure 6–29: Display/Main module supply voltage troubleshooting 6–41.

Figure 6–30: No display, power supply voltages OK 6–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6–31: Module isolation troubleshooting procedure 6–42. . . . . . . . .

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Figure 10–1: Exploded view, front case half 10–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 10–2: Exploded view, LCD display 10–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 10–3: Exploded view, main board and disk drive 10–8. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 10–4: Exploded view, circuit board assembly and fan 10–10. . . . . . .

Figure 10–5: Exploded view, rear case half 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Tables

Table of Contents

Table 1–1: Specifications 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 6–1: Internal inspection check list 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 6–2: Removal and installation procedures 6–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 7–1: TDS3000 Series options 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and

certified for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly . Connect the probe output to the measurement

instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect the
probe input and the probe ground from the circuit under test before disconnecting
the probe from the measurement instrument.

Ground the Product. When operating from AC power, this product is grounded
through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the
grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making
connections to the input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the
product is properly grounded.

When operating with battery power, this product must still be grounded. To
prevent electric shock, always connect a grounding wire between the ground
terminal on the rear panel and earth ground.

Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.

Connect the ground lead of the probe to earth ground only.
Replace Batteries Properly. Replace batteries only with the proper type and rating

specified.

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Recharge Batteries Properly. Recharge batteries for the recommended charge
cycle only.

Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.

Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.

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Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry .
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for

details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

Symbols and Terms

T erms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.

T erms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the

marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the

marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:

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CAUTION

Refer to Manual

WARNING

High Voltage

Protective Ground

(Earth) Terminal

Battery

Information

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Preventing Electrostatic

Damage

General Safety Summary

CAUTION. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components in the
oscilloscope and its accessories. To prevent ESD, observe these precautions
when directed to do so.

Battery Recycling

Use a Ground Strap

. Wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap to discharge the static

voltage from your body while installing or removing sensitive components.

Use a Safe Work Area. Do not use any devices capable of generating or holding a

static charge in the work area where you install or remove sensitive components.
Avoid handling sensitive components in areas that have a floor or bench top
surface capable of generating a static charge.

Handle Components Carefully .

Do not slide sensitive components over any

surface. Do not touch exposed connector pins. Handle sensitive components as
little as possible.

Transport and Store Carefully.

Transport and store sensitive components in a

static-protected bag or container.

This product contains a Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) battery, which must be recycled
or disposed of properly. For the location of a local battery recycler in the U.S. or
Canada, please contact:

RBRC (800) BATTERY
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. [phone]
P.O. Box 141870 www.rbrc.com
Gainesville, Florida 32614

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Service Safety Summary

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service

procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this

product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.

Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power.

Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.

To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.

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Preface

Related Manuals

This is the Service Manual for the following TDS3000 Series Digital Phosphor
Oscilloscopes:

H

TDS3012

H

TDS3014

H

TDS3032

H

TDS3034

H

TDS3052

H

TDS3054

This manual provides information to troubleshoot and repair the instrument to
the module level.

Additional documentation for the instrument is contained in the related manuals
listed below.

Programmer

Language User manual Reference

English 071-0274-XX 071-0275-XX 071-0381-XX
French 071-0277-XX 071-0278-XX
German 071-0279-XX 071-0280-XX
Italian 071-0281-XX 071-0282-XX
Spanish 071-0283-XX 071-0284-XX
Portuguese 071-0285-XX 071-0286-XX
Korean 071-0287-XX 071-0288-XX
Simplified Chinese 071-0289-XX 071-0290-XX
Traditional Chinese 071-0291-XX 071-0292-XX
Japanese 071-0293-XX 071-0294-XX
Russian 071-0295-XX 071-0296-XX

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Preface

Service Programs

Contacting Tektronix

Tektronix offers calibration service and a program to extend repair coverage
beyond the warranty period. These programs are cost-effective ways to maintain
genuine Tektronix service for your instrument. Ask your Tektronix distributor for
details.

Product
Support

Service
Support

For other
information

To write us Tektronix, Inc.

For application-oriented questions about a Tektronix measure­ment product, call toll free in North America:
1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433 ext. 2400)
6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific time

Or contact us by e-mail:
[e-mail]

For product support outside of North America, contact your
local Tektronix distributor or sales office.

Contact your local Tektronix distributor or sales office. Or visit
our web site for a listing of worldwide service locations.

http://www.tektronix.com
In North America:

1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433)
An operator will direct your call.

P.O. Box 1000
Wilsonville, OR 97070-1000

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Specifications

S

Sequence

This appendix contains specifications for the TDS3000 series oscilloscopes. All
specifications are guaranteed unless noted as “typical.” Typical specifications are
provided for your convenience but are not guaranteed. Specifications that are
marked with the n symbol are checked in Performance Verification.

All specifications apply to all TDS3000 models unless noted otherwise. To meet
specifications, two conditions must first be met:

H

The oscilloscope must have been operating continuously for ten minutes
within the operating temperature range specified.

H

You must perform the Compensate Signal Path operation described on page
2–21. If the operating temperature changes by more than 10° C, you must
perform the Compensate Signal Path operation again.

T able 1–1: Specifications

Acquisition

Acquisition modes Sample (Normal), Peak detect, Envelope, and Average

ingle

Acquisition mode Acquisition stops after

Sample, Peak Detect One acquisition, all channels

simultaneously

Average, Envelope N acquisitions, all channels

simultaneously, N is settable from
2 to 256 (or ∞ for Envelope)

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C

T able 1–1: Specifications (cont.)

Inputs

Input coupling DC, AC, or GND

Channel input remains terminated when using GND coupling.

Input impedance,
DC coupled

Maximum voltage at
input BNC (1 M

W)

Maximum voltage at
input BNC (50

W)

Maximum floating
voltage

hannel-to-channel

crosstalk, typical

Differential delay ,
typical

1 MW ±1% in parallel with 13 pF ±2 pF, TekProbe compatible
50 W ±1%; VSWR ≤ 1.5:1 from DC to 500 MHz, typical

Overvoltage category Maximum voltage

CA T I Environment (refer to
page 1–11)

CA T II Environment (refer to
page 1–11)

For steady-state sinusoidal waveforms, derate at 20 dB/decade above
200 kHz to 13 Vpk at 3 MHz and above.

5 V

with peaks ≤ ±30 V

RMS

0 V from chassis (BNC) ground to earth ground, or
30 V

>30 V

(42 Vpk) only under these conditions: no signal voltages

RMS

(>42 Vpk), all common leads connected to the same voltage,

RMS

no grounded peripherals attached
Measured on one channel, with test signal applied to another channel,

and with the same scale and coupling settings on each channel
Frequency

range

≤ 100 MHz ≥ 100:1 ≥ 100:1 ≥ 100:1
≤ 300 MHz — ≥ 50:1 ≥ 50:1
≤ 500 MHz — — ≥ 30:1

100 ps between any two channels with the same scale and coupling
settings

TDS3012
TDS3014

150 V

RMS

100 V

RMS

TDS3032
TDS3034

(400 Vpk)

(400 Vpk)

TDS3052
TDS3054

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Number of

s

SCA

Vertical

channel

Digitizers 9-bit resolution, separate digitizers for each channel sample

LE Range

(at BNC)
Fine SCALE Adjustable with ≥ 1% resolution

Polarity Normal and Invert
Position range ±5 divisions

n

Analog bandwidth,
50 W
(also typical at 1 M
with standard probe)

Calculated rise
time, typical

Analog bandwidth
limit, typical

Lower frequency limit,
AC coupled, typical

TDS3012, TDS3032, TDS3052 TDS3014, TDS3034, TDS3054

2 plus external trigger input 4

simultaneously
1 M

W

1 mV/div to 10 V/div

Bandwidth limit set to Full, operating ambient ≤30 °C, derate 1%/°C
above 30 °C

W

Scale range TDS3012

TDS3014

5 mV/div to
1 V/div

2 mV/div to

4.98 mV/div
1 mV/divto

1.99 mV/div
— 3.5 ns 1.2 ns 0.7 ns

Selectable between 20 MHz, 150 MHz (not available on TDS3012 or
TDS3014), or Full

7 Hz for 1 MW, reduced by a factor of ten when using a 10X passive
probe; 140 kHz for 50

100 MHz 300 MHz 500 MHz

100 MHz 250 MHz 300 MHz

90 MHz 150 MHz 175 MHz

W

50

W

1mV/div to 1 V/div

TDS3032
TDS3034

Specifications

TDS3052
TDS3054

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response

Offset r

e

T able 1–1: Specifications (cont.)

Vertical

Peak detect or
Envelope pulse

, typical

DC gain accuracy ± 2%, derated at 0.07%/°C for temperatures below +18° C and above

DC measurement
accuracy

Sample acquisition
mode, typical

n

Average
acquisition mode
(≥16 averages)

ang

Offset accuracy ± (0.005  | offset – position| + 0.1 div)

1 0.02 term (gain component) derated at 0.00025/°C above 30° C

Minimum width of pulse with amplitude of ≥2 div to capture 50% or
greater amplitude

Sample rates ≤125 MS/s Sample rates ≥250 MS/s
1 ns 1/sample rate

+28° C, in Sample or Average acquisition mode

Measurement type DC Accuracy (in volts)

Absolute measurement of any
waveform point, and High, Low,
Max, and Min measurements.

Delta voltage between any two
points on a waveform, and all
other automatic measurements.

Absolute measurement of any
waveform point, and High, Low,
Max, and Min measurements.

Delta voltage between two points
on a waveform, and all other
automatic measurements.

Scale range Offset range

1 mV/div to 9.95 mV/div ±100 mV
10 mV/div to 99.5 mV/div ±1 V
100 mV/div to 995 mV/div ±10 V
1V/div to 10 V/div ±100 V

± [0.021  | reading – (offset –
position)| + offset accuracy +

0.15 div + 0.6 mV]
± [0.021  | reading| + 0.15 div

+ 1.2 mV]

1

± [0.02



| reading – (offset –
position)| + offset accuracy
+ 0.1 div]

± [0.021  | reading| + 0.05 div]

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Sample rate r

e

m

e

sens
sens

Horizontal

Acquisition (horizon­tal) resolution

Record length 10,000 points 500 points
Acquisition rate,

maximum

ang

Seconds/division
range

n

Sample rate and

delay time accuracy

Trigger

External trigger input,
typical

External trigger

aximum voltag

External trigger maxi­mum floating voltage

n

Edge trigger

itivity

Edge trigger

itivity , typical

Normal Fast trigger

Up to 450 waveforms/s Up to 3,000 waveforms/s

Acquisition res­olution

Normal 100 S/s to

Fast trigger 5 S/s to

— 4 ns/div to

TDS3012
TDS3014

1 GS/s

1.25 GS/s

10 s/div

TDS3032
TDS3034

100 S/s to

2.5 GS/s
5 S/s to

2.5 GS/s
2 ns/div to

10 s/div

±200 ppm over any ≥1 ms time interval

1 MW in parallel with 17 pF, TekProbe compatible
(TDS3012, TDS3032, TDS3052 only)

Overvoltage category Maximum voltage

CA T I Environment (refer to

150 V

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CA T II Environment (refer to

100 V

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For steady-state sinusoidal waveforms, derate at 20 dB/decade above

200 kHz to 13 Vpk at 3 MHz and above.
0 V from chassis (BNC) ground to earth ground

30 V
>30 V

(42 Vpk) only under these conditions: no signal voltages

RMS

(>42 Vpk), all common leads connected to the same voltage,

RMS

no grounded peripherals attached

Source Sensitivity

Any channel, DC coupled 0.35 div from DC to 50 MHz,

increasing to 1 div at oscilloscope
bandwidth

Source Sensitivity

External trigger

100 mV from DC to 50 MHz,
increasing to 500 mV at 300 MHz

External/10 trigger 500 mV from DC to 50 MHz,

increasing to 3 V at 300 MHz

RMS

RMS

(400 Vpk)

(400 Vpk)

Specifications

TDS3052
TDS3054

100 S/s to
5 GS/s

5 S/s to
5 GS/s

1 ns/div to
10 s/div

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Trigger

Edge trigger

itivity , typical

igger level rang

SET LEVEL TO 50%,
typical

igger level accu

acy , typical

Trigger holdoff range 250.8 ns to 10 s
Video trigger sensitiv-Triggers on negative sync of NTSC, PAL, or SECAM signal

ity, typical

B Trigger Trigger After Time Trigger After B Events

Range 13.2 ns to 50 s 1 event to 9,999,999 events
Minimum time

between arm and
trigger, typical

Minimum Pulse
Width, typical

Maximum Fre­quency , typical

Any channel, NOISE REJ coupled 3.5 times the DC-coupled limits
Any channel, HF REJ coupled 1.5 times the DC-coupled limit

from DC to 30 kHz, attenuates
signals above 30 kHz

Any channel, LF REJ coupled 1.5 times the DC-coupled limits

for frequencies above 80 kHz,
attenuates signals below 80 kHz

Source Sensitivity

Any channel ±8 divisions from center of

screen, ±8 divisions from 0 V if LF
REJ trigger coupled

External external ±800 mV
External/10 trigger ±8 V
Line Fixed at the midlevel of the AC

line

Operates with input signals ≥45 Hz

Source Sensitivity

Any channel ±0.2 divisions
External trigger ±20 mV
External/10 trigger ±200 mV
Line N/A

Source

Any channel 0.6 to 2.5 divisions of video sync

External trigger 150 mV to 625 mV of video sync

External/10 trigger 1.5 V to 6.25 V of video sync tip

5ns from the end of the time
period and the B trigger event

— B event width, 2 ns

— B event frequency, 250 MHz

Sensitivity

tip

tip

5 ns between the A trigger event
and the first B trigger event

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Display

Display screen 6.5 in (165 mm) diagonal color liquid crystal
Display resolution 640 horizontal by 480 vertical pixels
Backlight intensity,

typical
Display color Up to 16 colors, fixed palette
External display filter Scratch-resistant tempered glass

I/O ports

Parallel printer port Centronics compatible, DB-25 female connector
GPIB interface Available as optional accessory TDS3GM
RS-232 interface Available as optional accessory TDS3GM or TDS3VM,

VGA signal output Available as optional accessory TDS3VM, DB-15 female connector,

Probe compensator
output, typical

Miscellaneous

Nonvolatile memory Typical retention time ≥ 5 years for front-panel settings, unlimited for

Floppy disk 3.5 in, DOS format, 720 KB or 1.44 MB compatible
Internal clock Provides date/time stamp for stored data and the current time and date

Radiated immunity Per methods of EN50082-1 and EN61000-4-3, the increase in trace

200 cd/m

DB-9 male connector

31.6 kHz sync rate, EIA RS-343A compliant

5.0 V into ≥1 MW load,
frequency = 1 kHz

saved waveforms and setups

to the front panel, if enabled. Y ear-2000 compliant.

noise is not to exceed four major divisions peak-to-peak. Ambient RF
fields may induce triggering when trigger threshold is offset less than
two major divisions from ground reference.

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Power sources

AC line power Operates the oscilloscope and charges the optional internal battery

Source voltage 90 V
Source frequency 47 Hz to 440 Hz
Power consump-

tion

Battery power Optional accessory TDS3BAT, rechargeable NiCad battery pack

Operating time,

typical

Battery charge
time, typical

Line fuse Internal, not user replaceable

Environmental

Temperature Operating range (no disk installed): +5 °C to +50 °C

75 W maximum

2 hours, depending on operating conditions

18 hours in the oscilloscope, 3 hours in the optional external charger
TDS3CHG

RMS

to 250 V

, continuous range (CAT II)

RMS

Nonoperating range (no disk installed): –20 °C to +60 °C
Typical operating range for floppy disks: +10 °C to +50 °C

Humidity Operating range (no disk installed): 20% to 80% RH below 32 °C,

derate upper limit to 21% RH at 50 °C
Nonoperating range (no disk installed): 5% to 90% RH below 41 °C,

derate upper limit to 30% RH at 60 °C
Typical operating range for floppy disks: 20% to 80% RH below 32 °C,

derate upper limit to 21% RH at 50 °C

Pollution Degree Pollution Degree 2: Typical home or office environment.

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Environmental

Altitude Operating limit: 3000 m

Nonoperating limit: 15,000 m

Random vibration Operating: 0.31 g

Nonoperating: 2.46 g
axis

Drop resistance, typi­cal

Mechanical

Size Height: 176 mm (6.9 in), 229 mm (9.0 in) including handle

Weight Oscilloscope only: 3.2 kg (7.0 lbs)

Survives a 152 mm (6 in) drop onto concrete with only cosmetic
damage

Width: 375 mm (14.75 in)
Depth: 149 mm (5.9 in)

from 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 minutes on each axis

RMS

from 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 minutes on each

RMS

Specifications

With accessories and carry case: 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs)
When packaged for domestic shipment: 5.5 kg (12.0 lbs)
Optional battery pack: 2 kg (4.5 lbs)

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EMC certifications and compliances

EMC Compliance:
European Union

EMC Compliance:
Australia/New Zea­land

EMC Compliance:
Russia

FCC Compliance:
U.S.A.

Meets intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed
in the Official Journal of the European Communities:

EN 55011 Class A Radiated and Conducted Emissions
EN 50082-1 Immunity
Meets the intent of Australian EMC Framework as demonstrated to the

following specification:
AS/NZS 2064.1/2

This product was certified by the GOST ministry of Russia to be in
compliance with all applicable EMC regulations.

Emissions comply with FCC Code of Federal Regulations 47, Part 15,
Subpart B, Class A Limits

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Safety certifications and compliances

EC Declaration of
Conformity – Low
Voltage

(TDS3000 Series
and P3010)

(P3010) EN 61010-2-031:1995

(P6139A) HD401 S1

Approvals

(TDS3000 Series
and P3010)

(P3010) EN 61010-2-031:1995 – Particular requirements for hand-held probe

(P6139A) UL1244, Third Edition– Electronic measuring and test equipment

Installation Category
Descriptions

Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in
the Official Journal of the European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as ammended by 93/68/EEC

EN 61010-1/A2:1995

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use

Particular requirements for hand-held probe assemblies
for electrical measurement and test equipment

Safety requirements for electronic apparatus

UL31 11-1 –Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1 – Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use

assemblies for electrical measurement and test equipment

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 231.1-M89 – Test probes
Terminals on this product may have different installation category

designations. The installation categories are:
CA T III Distribution-level mains (usually permanently

connected). Equipment at this level is typically in a
fixed industrial location

CA T II Local-level mains (wall sockets). Equipment at this

level includes appliances, portable tools, and similar
products. Equipment is usually cord-connected

CA T I Secondary (signal level) or battery operated circuits of

electronic equipment

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