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  Tektronix TDS3000C Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes - available in the UK from TTi

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• 500MHz, 300MHz or 100 MHz
• 2 and 4 channel models
• Sample rates up to 5 GS/s (on all channels)
• 10 k standard record length on all channels
• 3,600 wfms/s continuous waveform capture rate
• Suite of advanced triggers
• Full VGA color display
• 9 bit vertical resolution
• Front panel USB host port for easy storage and transfer of measurement data
• Ethernet (LAN) interface standard
• e*Scope® remote viewing and control
• Optional RS232, GPIB and VGA video interfaces
• 25 automatic measurements
• FFT and Advanced Pulse/Logic triggering standard
• WaveAlert® automatic waveform anomaly detection
• TekProbe® interface supports active, differential and current probes for automatic scaling and units
• Lightweight design (only 7 lbs/3.2 kg) for easy transport
• Optional internal battery operation provides up to three hours without line power

     TDS3000C Series Main Data Sheet (PDF)

     TDS3000 WaveAlert

     Application Note - Power Supply Design and Testing

      Application Note - Debugging and Trouble Shooting

Performance You Need at a Price You Can Afford

Performance in an Affordable Package
The TDS3000C Series digital phosphor oscilloscopes (DPO) provide you with the performance you need at a price you can afford. Bandwidths range from 100 MHz to 500 MHz, with up to 5 GS/s sample rates for accurate representation of your signal. DPOs Provide a Greater Level of Insight into Complex Signals To solve a problem, first you need to see it.

The TDS3000C Series combines 3,600 wfms/s continuous waveform capture rate and real-time intensity grading so you can see the problem and solve it. Fast waveform capture rates on a continuous basis save time by quickly revealing the nature of faults so advanced triggers can be applied to isolate them.

Real-time intensity grading highlights the details about the history of a signal’s activity, making it easier to understand the characteristics of the waveforms you’ve captured. Unlike other comparable oscilloscopes, the history remains even after the acquisition is stopped.

Quickly Debug and Characterize Signals with DRT Sampling Technology and sin(x)/x Interpolation The TDS3000C Series combines unique digital real-time (DRT) sampling technology with sin(x)/x interpolation to allow you to accurately characterize a wide range of signal types on all channels simultaneously. With the TDS3000C Series there is no change in sampling rate when additional channels are turned on, unlike other comparable oscilloscopes. This sampling technology makes it possible to capture high-frequency information, such as glitches and edge anomalies, that elude other oscilloscopes in its class, while sin(x)/x interpolation ensures precise reconstruction of each waveform.

Digital Phophor Oscilloscope
Discover and troubleshoot design problems faster with TDS3000C Series’ 3,600 waveforms/second continuous waveform capture rate and realtime intensity grading. Continuous high waveform capture rate saves time by quickly revealing the nature of faults so advanced triggers can be applied to isolate them. Real-time intensity grading exposes the “history” of a signal’s activity as they accumulate. The digital phosphor display makes it easier to understand the characteristics of the transients you have captured. It intensifies the areas where the signal trace occurs more frequently.

Digital Real-Time Sampling – Quickly debug and characterize a wide range of signal types on four channels simultaneously with Tektronix’ unique digital real-time (DRT) sampling technology. This acquisition technology allows you to capture high-frequency, non-repetitive information, such as glitches and edge anomalies, that elude other oscilloscopes.

Optional Application Modules – Transform your oscilloscope into a specialized instrument for limit testing, telecommunications mask testing and video troubleshooting. TDS3AAM Advanced Analysis Module TDS3LIM Limit Testing Module TDS3TMT Telecommunications Mask Testing Module TDS3VID Extended Video Analysis Module TDS3SDI 601 Serial/Digital Video Module

Simple Setup and Operation – Simplify setup with Autoset function which adjusts controls to produce a usable display of the input signal. The most frequently used functions have been brought forth to the panel for direct accessibility (for example single sequence button, print button, zoom and reference).

USB Host Port – Conveniently use your USB flash drive to store your personal oscilloscope setups, screen shots and waveform data for later use. Also use the USB host port to easily update your instrument firmware.

Waveform Measurements
Cursors – Amplitude, Time. Automatic Measurements – Display any four measurements from any combination of waveforms. Or display all measurements with measurement snapshot feature.
Measurements include Period, Frequency, +Width, –Width, Rise time, Fall time, +Duty cycle, –Duty cycle, +Overshoot, High, Low, Max, Min, Peak-to-peak, Amplitude, Mean, Cycle mean, RMS, Cycle RMS, Burst width, Delay, Phase, Area, Cycle Area.
Measurement Statistics – Mean, Min, Max, Standard deviation. Requires TDS3AAM application module.
Thresholds – User-definable thresholds for automatic measurements; settable in percent or voltage.
Gating – Isolate a specific occurrence within an acquisition to take measurements, using either the screen or cursors.

Waveform Math
Arithmetic – Add, subtract, multiply and divide waveforms.
FFT – Spectral magnitude. Set FFT vertical scale to Linear RMS or dBV RMS and FFT window to Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning or Blackman-Harris. Advanced Math – Integrate, Differentiate, Define extensive algebraic expressions including analog waveforms, math functions, scalars, up to two user adjustable variables and results of parametric measurements. For example: (Intg (Ch1–Mean(Ch1)) x 1.414 x VAR1).

Waveform Processing
Autoset – Single-button, automatic setup of all channels for vertical, horizontal and trigger systems, with undo autoset. Deskew – Channel-to-channel deskew +10 ns may be manually entered for better timing measurements and more accurate math waveforms.

WaveAlert for Enhanced Troubleshooting Ability.
WaveAlert waveform anomaly detection extends DPO's inherent fast acquisition capability to speed your troubleshooting task by helping you find those elusive problems faster. WaveAlert monitors the incoming signals on all channels and highlights any waveform that deviates from the normal waveform being acquired. The anomalous waveform is highlighted in amber on screen and the user can select from several alert actions the TDS3000C can take when an anomaly is detected: stop acquisition, sound a beep, make a hardcopy, or save the waveform to disk and continue. These actions allow you to run tests over long time periods - even unattended - to find those challenging, very infrequent failures. With WaveAlert waveform anomaly detection the TDS3000C is watching for problems and alerts you when it finds them.

Optional battery operation

The TDS3BATC enables complete portability independent of an AC line supply.  This Lithium ion battery pack provides up to 3 hours continuous operation.

Optional Application Modules

TDS3AAM Advanced Analysis Module
TDS3LIM Limit Testing Module
TDS3TMT Telecommunications Mask Testing Module
TDS3VID Extended Video Analysis Module
TDS3SDI 601 Serial/Digital Video Module

Included Accessories

All models include:
One P6139A 500 MHz 10x Passive Probe per Channel, Front Cover, User Manual, OpenChoice® Desktop Software, National Instruments SignalExpress Tektronix Edition LE Software, Calibration Certificate, Power Cord, Accessory Bag. Three-year warranty (excluding probes).

Other Options

TDS3GV – GPIB, VGA, RS-232 interface.
TDS3BATC – Lithium ion battery pack for up to 3 hours continuous operation without line power.
TDS3CHG – Fast charger for battery pack.
AC3000 – Soft case for carrying instrument.
HCTEK4321 – Hard plastic case for carrying instrument (requires AC3000).
RM3000 – Rackmount kit.
SIGEXPTE – NI LabVIEW SignalExpress™ Tektronix Edition Software full version.
Service Manual – English only
TNGTDS01 – Extensive instructions and step-by-step lab exercises provide education about the operation of TDS3000C

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Thurlby Thandar Instruments Limited
Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 7DR
Tel: 01480 412451  Fax: 01480 450409  Web: www.tti.co.uk  Email: sales@tti.co.uk