3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope

The 3 Series MDO sets a new standard for benchtop oscilloscopes with Tektronix's large display, superior low-level signal measurement accuracy, and industry-leading probe performance. The 3 Series features a unique, true hardware spectrum analyzer with excellent RF test performance and guaranteed RF specifications, meeting your needs whether you're testing IoT baseband designs or simply performing EMI diagnostics.

Key Performance Specifications

• 2 and 4 analog channel models

• 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz bandwidth models

• Bandwidth upgradeable (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, 3.9 pF capacitive load, and 250 MHz or 500 MHz or 1 GHz analog bandwidth

• Spectrum analyzer (optional)

  • 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 waveform generator record length

  • 250 MS/s arbitrary waveform generator sample rate

• Digital channels (optional)

  • 16 digital channels

  • 10 M record length on all channels

  • 121.2 ps timing resolution

• Serial bus decoding, 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 after product registration)

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

  • 5-digit frequency measurements

Typical Applications

• Embedded design and IoT

  Use the 3 Series MDO to perform system-level debugging on mixed-signal embedded systems, supporting various commonly used serial buses, including today's most prevalent serial bus technologies, to quickly identify and resolve issues.

• Power design

  Perform reliable, repeatable voltage, current, and power measurements with automatic power quality, switching loss, harmonics, ripple, modulation, and safe operating area measurements, offering the broadest selection of power probes in an economical solution.

• Education

  Managing multiple instruments on a bench can be cumbersome. The 3 Series MDO is compact (5.9 inches deep, 149 mm), integrating analog, digital, RF measurements, and a signal source in one instrument. Its small size and high integration help teach various electronic principles and enable more comprehensive experiments. Full upgradeability allows adding features as needs change or budgets permit.

• Manufacturing test and debugging

  Specifications and space constraints can significantly impact the workshop. The 3 Series MDO integrates multiple instruments into one compact unit, minimizing rack or bench space. Consolidation reduces the costs associated with using multiple different instruments in manufacturing test or debugging stations.

• Installation and maintenance services

  Having the right instrument at the right time and place is crucial. The 3 Series MDO provides analog waveform, digital logic, and spectrum analysis capabilities in a lightweight (11.7 lbs, 5.3 kg) portable instrument, ideal for space-limited applications requiring flexibility.

Technical Data

Unless otherwise specified, all technical data are guaranteed. Unless otherwise specified, all technical data apply to all models.

MDO32

Mixed Domain Oscilloscope with two analog channels, one auxiliary trigger input, one 1 GHz spectrum analyzer, one spectrum analyzer input, and one logic analyzer input

MDO34

Mixed Domain Oscilloscope with four analog channels, one 1 GHz spectrum analyzer, one spectrum analyzer input, and one logic analyzer input

Standard Accessories

Probes

1 GHz Models

TPP1000, 1 GHz bandwidth, 10X, 3.9 pF. One passive voltage probe per analog channel

350 MHz and 500 MHz Models

TPP0500B, 500 MHz bandwidth, 10X, 3.9 pF. One passive voltage probe per analog channel

100 MHz and 200 MHz Models

TPP0250, 250 MHz bandwidth, 10X, 3.9 pF. One passive voltage probe per analog channel

Any Model with 3-MSO Option

One P6316 16-channel logic probe and accessories

Accessories

071-3608-00

Installation and Safety Instructions, printed manual (translated into English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese)

016-2144-xx

Accessory Kit

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Power Cord

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OpenChoice® Desktop Software available for download at www.tek.com/software/downloads

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Calibration Certificate, traceable to NMI and ISO9001 quality system certification standards

Warranty

Three-year warranty covering all parts and labor on the 3 Series MDO instrument. One-year warranty covering all parts and labor on included probes.

Step 2 Add Options, Configure 3 Series MDO

Instrument Options

All 3 Series MDO instruments can be pre-configured at the factory with the following options:

3-AFG

Arbitrary Function Generator with 13 predefined waveforms and arbitrary waveform generation capabilities.

3-MSO

16 digital channels; includes P6316 digital probe and accessories.

3-SA3

Spectrum Analyzer; frequency range from 9 kHz to 3 GHz, capture bandwidth up to 3 GHz.

3-SEC

Enhanced instrument security, enabling/disabling all instrument ports and firmware update functions via password protection.

Bandwidth Options

Select serial analysis options to choose the required serial support. Upgrade kits can be purchased later for upgrades.

3-BW-100

100 MHz bandwidth for analog channels, standard 1 GHz spectrum analyzer

3-BW-200

200 MHz bandwidth for analog channels, standard 1 GHz spectrum analyzer

3-BW-350

350 MHz bandwidth for analog channels, standard 1 GHz spectrum analyzer

3-BW-500

500 MHz bandwidth for analog channels, standard 1 GHz spectrum analyzer

3-BW-1000

1 GHz bandwidth for analog channels, standard 1 GHz spectrum analyzer