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Tektronix MDO3054 Oscilloscope

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imageToday's integrated designs need an oscilloscope that is just as integrated - such as the MDO3000 Mixed Domain OscilloscopeMDO3000 Mixed Domain Oscilloscope (MDO) Series. It is the ultimate 6-in-1 integrated oscilloscope that includes an integrated spectrum analyzer, arbitrary function generator, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, and digital voltmeter/counter. The MDO3000 is completely customizable and fully upgradeable. Add the instruments and performance you need now - or later.
Key Performance Specifications
Oscilloscope
  • 2 and 4 analog channel models
  • 1 GHz, 500 MHz, 350 MHz, 200 MHz, 100 MHz 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 1 GHz, 500 MHz, or 250 MHz analog bandwidth
Spectrum Analyzer
  • Frequency range
    • Standard: 9 kHz - oscilloscope bandwidth
    • Optional: 9 kHz - 3 GHz
  • 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
Logic Analyzer (Optional)
  • 16 digital channels
  • 10 M record length on all channels
  • 121.2 ps timing resolution
Protocol Analyzer (Optional)
  • Serial bus support for I2C, SPI, RS-232/422/485/UART, USB 2.0, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, MIL-STD-1553, and Audio standards
Digital Voltmeter (Free with product registration)
  • 4-digit AC RMS, DC, and AC+DC RMS voltage measurements
  • 5-digit frequency measurements
Key Features
  • FastAcq™ high-speed waveform capture rate finds elusive signal anomalies quickly
  • Wave Inspector&#174 Controls provide easy navigation and automated search of waveform data
  • 33 automated measurements and waveform histograms for simplified waveform analysis
  • TekVPI&#174 probe interface directly supports active, differential, and current probes for automatic scaling and units
  • 9 in. (229 mm) WVGA widescreen color display
  • Small footprint and lightweight – Only 5.8 in. (147 mm) deep and 9.2 lb. (4.2 kg)
  • Spectral Analysis
    • Dedicated front-panel controls for commonly performed tasks
    • Automated peak markers identify frequency and amplitude of spectrum peaks
    • Manual markers enable non-peak measurements
    • Trace types include: Normal, Average, Max Hold, and Min Hold
    • Spectrogram display enables easy observation and insight into slowly changing RF phenomena
    • Automated measurements include: Channel Power, Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR), and Occupied Bandwidth (OBW)
  • Arbitrary Function Generation
    • Generate predefined signals to quickly simulate missing devices in designs
    • Capture signals on analog or digital inputs, transfer to the arbitrary edit memory, and replicate out from the AFG
    • Add noise to any signal to easily perform margin testing
  • Mixed signal design and analysis
    • Automated triggering, decode, and search on parallel buses
    • Multichannel setup and hold triggering
    • MagniVu™ high-speed acquisition provides 121.2 ps fine timing resolution on digital channels
  • Protocol Analysis
    • Trigger, decode and automatically search on packet-level content on most common embedded design serial bus standards.
    • Export protocol decode tables for use in documenting results
  • Digital Voltmeter and Frequency Counter
    • Quickly validate voltage or frequency measurements at a glance
    • Graphical readout provides information on stability of the measurement
  • Fully upgradeable
    • Add functionality, increase bandwidth or spectrum analyzer frequency range over time as your needs change or budget allows
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  • Testers are required to produce a full, comprehensive and well thought out review within 2 months of receipt of the product.
  • Failure to provide this review within the above timescale will result in the enrolee being excluded from future Road Tests.
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  • This is a really nice bit of gear. Best left for those with a bit of money, I can't afford the duty of this which is a real pain.

  • in reply to Gough Lui

    I disagree.

    This is a serious piece of hardware and deserves a decent review like most of your other ones.

    Yes you are busy, but IMO you should have one to review.

    doctorcdf27 could put this and your others together to provide a detailed blog/reference on DSO/Logic Analysers and their suitability/limitations.

     

    There is nothing worse than checking and buying something to find that you overlooked xyz and should have paid a bit more money for abc.

    You can pay too much, but often you pay too little and end up spending again.


    Mark

  • in reply to mcb1

    Thanks for that vote of confidence. At the moment I'm a little busy, but there's still time to apply, so I'll give it a go if it appears time would permit for a detailed and thorough test. I try not to apply for every one or hog the RoadTests, I think it's important to let others have a chance. It may be truly surprising what some of them come up with, many talented people around here who can definitely do a good job, likely even better than I could especially if I was strapped for time like I am now.

     

    Do agree that some of the new entrants might get a shock if they did suddenly get told they needed to pony up a slab of cash, but they might not have to ... if they're lucky. image

  • in reply to Gough Lui

    Gough

    I was rather hoping that the 26 zero point entrants realise they might need to pay to get the 'freebie' they signed up for. image

     

    I didn't see your name there, and with all the excellent reviews and comparisons you have, you'd be an ideal tester.

    mark

  • in reply to mcb1

    It's exceptional value if one even has to pay the duty, but I'm in AU and the last item I got was the Tektronix PA1000 Power Analyzer, shipped by UPS in a two part consignment from element14 Singapore with declared value of US$3790 total and I didn't have to pay duty on that. I was prepared to, however, and did consider it a possibility.

     

    I suppose I got lucky (normally, 10% when greater than AU$1000), or maybe it was forwarded with duty pre-paid, which would be great news. I wouldn't let the prospect of paying some tax dissuade me from a great piece of equipment like this! Best of luck everyone!

  • in reply to michaelwylie

    The Duty/Fees thing depends where they get shipped from.

    If they originate from your 'local' store then you would imagine there is nothing to pay.

    The Wireless Challenge shipped from Newark even though there was stock in the NZ store.

     

    If they come from Newark in the states (which lists it as USD$11,200) then as with the Wireless challenge duty/taxes would be applicable and depend on the declared value.

    Assuming it was declared at USD$8000 then the GST would be NZ$1463 plus the other fees they tag on so realistically $1500-1600 (and that assumes no duty).

     

    I wonder how many zero point entrants are willing to fork out the duty.?

     

    Mark

  • in reply to Robert Peter Oakes

    Would it be the 5% GST in that case though, or would the provincial portion be added as well?

  • in reply to michaelwylie

    If I was selected and had to then yes I would, it would be worth it. So far though as the device would ship from the Canada warehouse or because it is made in the USA and bought by the Canada Element14 I have not had to

     

    I don't expect there will be duty though (Lucky for me I guess)

  • in reply to Robert Peter Oakes

    You wouldn't pay the 13% of the value of this system for customs in this case, would you?

  • in reply to alexev

    Only in England, I feel sorry for you, were at 13%