3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope
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.
Probe with industry-leading performance included
Oscilloscope 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.
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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 digital1
- 1 spectrum analyzer
Bandwidth1
- 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 Analyzer1
- 1 GHz standard, 3 GHz optional
Signal Generator1
- Arbitrary, Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, DC Level, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise/Fall, Sin(x)/x, Random Noise, Haversine, Cardiac
Digital Voltmeter2
- 4-digit AC RMS, DC, and AC+DC RMS voltage measurements
Trigger Frequency Counter2
- 5-digit frequency measurements
Advanced Analysis1
- Automated Power Measurements
Protocol Support1
- I2C, SPI
- RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, UART
- CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay
- SENT
- 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)
Vector Signal Analysis
Conduct advanced wideband RF analysis with up to 2 GHz analysis bandwidth with SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis software.
- RF measurements
- Modulation analysis
- 5G NR measurements
- Error vector magnitude
- Pulsed RF measurements
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
July 2023 firmware release enables SENT bus protocol decode analysis
SENT Protocol Decode Feature
As part of our continuing commitment to provide the product enhancements that are most requested by our customers, a new firmware update is ready to install on your 3 Series MDO. This update adds SENT protocol decode analysis, enabling visualization or overall system operation and system-level debugging.
Already have a 3 Series MDO with 3-BND option? Get your update now.
Or, add this functionality to any 3 Series MDO by purchasing the SUP3-SRAUTOSEN standalone license or the SUP3-BND upgrade license
| Model | Analog Bandwidth | Analog Channels | Digital Channels | Sample Rate | Record Length | Spectrum Analyzer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDO34 | 100 MHz – 1 GHz | 4 | 16 (optional) | Up to 5 GS/s | 10 M | 1 GHz (standard) 3 GHz (optional) |
| MDO32 | 100 MHz – 1 GHz | 2 | 16 (optional) | Up to 5 GS/s | 10 M | 1 GHz (standard) 3 GHz (optional) |
| Tektronix 3 Series MDO | Tektronix MDO3000 | Keysight 3000T X-Series | LeCroy Wavesurfer 3000Z | Rohde & Schwarz RTM3000 Series | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 100 MHz to 1 GHz | 100 MHz to 1 GHz | 100 MHz to 1 GHz | 100 MHz to 1 GHz | 100 MHz to 1 GHz |
| Analog Channels | 2 or 4 | 2 or 4 | 2 or 4 | 4 | 2 or 4 |
| Digital Channels (optional) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Analog Sample Rate (All Channels) | 2.5 GS/s or 5 GS/s | 2.5 GS/s or 5 GS/s | 2.5 GS/s | 1 GS/s or 2 GS/s | 2.5 GS/s |
| Standard Record Length (All Channels) | 10 M | 10 M | 2 M | 10 M | 40 M |
| Integrated Spectrum Analyzer | 1 GHz (standard) 3 GHz (optional) |
Up to 3 GHz | No | No | No |
| Integrated Arbitrary/Function Generator (optional) | 50 MHz | 50 MHz | 20 MHz | 25 MHz | 25 MHz |
| Serial Bus Decode and Trigger | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 11.6-in touch (1920 x 1080) | 9-in (800 x 480) | 8.5-in touch (800 x 480) | 10.1 in touch (1024 x 600) | 10.1 in touch (1280 x 800) |
| Standard Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
Embedded serial bus analysis
The 3 Series MDO helps you overcome system level challenges with automatic trigger, decode, and search options for serial buses. Options are available individually or as a cost-effective bundle.
- I2C, SPI
- RS-232 / 422 / 485 / UART
- CAN/CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay
- SENT
- I2S/LJ/RJ/TDM
- MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429
- USB 2.0 (LS/FS/HS)
Power measurements and analysis
The 3 Series offers power test solutions to help get fast answers in today’s world of higher switching speeds and stricter noise limits.
- Power loss measurement at switching device
- Measurement and analysis of ripple and noise
- Characterization of power semiconductor devices
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) troubleshooting
Not getting to the root cause of EMI failures can prevent you from shipping product. The 3 Series MDO with its built-in spectrum analyzer can help you sniff out sources of EMI fast.
Engineering education
Go beyond AC and DC theory to cover mixed signal designs with logic channels and built-in spectrum analyzer. Tek scopes have earned their reputation for reliability and are the brand of scope most often found in industry labs.
- Reliable instruments with 3-year warranties
- Professional instruments used widely in industry
- Available with integrated function generator, spectrum analyzer, logic channels and serial bus decoding
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