With the largest display in class, improved low-level signal measurement accuracy and industry-leading probe performance, the 3 Series MDO sets a new standard for bench oscilloscopes. Whether you’re testing your baseband design for IoT or just for simple EMI sniffing, the 3 Series has a unique true hardware spectrum analyzer built right in with superior RF test performance and guaranteed RF specifications.
TEKTRONIX 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope
Overview
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.
Specs at a glance
Input Channels
- 2 or 4 analog
- 16 digital
- 1 spectrum analyzer
Bandwidth
- 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 Analyzer
- 1 GHz standard, 3 GHz optional
Signal Generator
- Arbitrary, Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, DC Level, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise/Fall, Sin(x)/x, Random Noise, Haversine, Cardiac
Digital Voltmeter
- 4-digit AC RMS, DC, and AC+DC RMS voltage measurements
Trigger Frequency Counter
- 5-digit frequency measurements
Advanced Analysis
- Automated Power Measurements
Protocol Support
- 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)
A built-in spectrum analyzer
Whether you’re a spectrum analyzer expert or an occasional user, you’ll be able to put the built-in spectrum analyzer right to work. Unlike other oscilloscopes that offer FFT “spectrum analysis”, the 3 Series has a true spectrum analyzer built right in.
3 Series vs. regular scope FFTs
- 1 GHz maximum frequency comes standard in every instrument, 3 GHz is optional
- Industry’s only true integrated spectrum analyzer hardware in its class
- Ultra-wide capture bandwidth up to 3 GHz
Capable. Upgradeable.
Get all the debug tools you need right away or add them when you need them.
- Bandwidth up to 1 GHz
- Digital channels: MSO option adds 16 digital channels
- Spectrum Analyzer up to 3 GHz
- DVM/Freq Counter (free with registration)
- Arbitrary/Function Generator
- Advanced Analysis
- Serial bus decoding and triggering
- Automated Power Measurements
Model
Model | Analog Bandwidth | Analog Channels | Digital Channels | Sample Rate | Record Length | Spectrum Analyzer |
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MDO32 | 100 MHz – 1 GHz | 2 | 16 (optional) | Up to 5 GS/s | 10 M | 1 GHz (standard) 3 GHz (optional) |
MDO34 | 100 MHz – 1 GHz | 4 | 16 (optional) | Up to 5 GS/s | 10 M | 1 GHz (standard) 3 GHz (optional) |