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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.

Base Price
US $4,600 +
Bandwidth

Up to 1 GHz

Record length

10 Mpoints

Analog channels

2 or 4

Sample Rate

Up to 5 GS/s

 

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.

See how probes affect your measurements
Read how Tektronix probes improve accuracy

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.

See guaranteed noise specifications on Tektronix 3 Series MDO, along with many others

Lower-Noise Pre-amp - Random Noise

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)
Included probes and accessories

1 - Optional and upgradeable
2 - Free with product registration
See the built-in spectrum analyzer at work.

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
See the capability the 3 Series MDO can bring to your bench.

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.

GET NEW FIRMWARE

Or, add this functionality to any 3 Series MDO by purchasing the SUP3-SRAUTOSEN standalone license or the SUP3-BND upgrade license

 

See the full line of next-generation oscilloscopes

Whether you’re debugging serial buses or designing to high speed digital standards, we’ve set a new standard in scope user interface so you can get to your answers faster and easier.

Explore The Range

Model Analog Bandwidth Analog Channels Digital Channels Sample Rate Record Length Spectrum Analyzer List Price Configure And Quote
MDO32

100 MHz - 1 GHz

2

16 (optional)

Up to 5 GS/s

10 M

1 GHz (standard)
3 GHz (optional)

US $4,600 Configure & Quote
MDO34

100 MHz - 1 GHz

4

16 (optional)

Up to 5 GS/s

10 M

1 GHz (standard)
3 GHz (optional)

US $5,530 Configure & Quote
Model Analog Bandwidth Analog Channels Digital Channels Sample Rate Record Length Spectrum Analyzer List Price Configure And Quote
MDO32

100 MHz - 1 GHz

2

16 (optional)

Up to 5 GS/s

10 M

1 GHz (standard)
3 GHz (optional)

US $4,600 Configure & Quote
MDO34

100 MHz - 1 GHz

4

16 (optional)

Up to 5 GS/s

10 M

1 GHz (standard)
3 GHz (optional)

US $5,530 Configure & Quote
  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

Add Instrument Functions

Upgrade Description Purchasing Details
SUP3 AFG Add arbitrary function generator Request a quote
SUP3 MSO Add 16 digital channels; includes P6316 digital probe and accessories Request a quote
SUP3 SA1 Increase spectrum analyzer input frequency range to 9 kHz – 1 GHz and capture bandwidth to 1 GHz Request a quote
SUP3 SA3 Increase spectrum analyzer input frequency range to 9 kHz – 3 GHz and capture bandwidth to 3 GHz Request a quote
SUP3 DVM Add digital voltmeter / trigger frequency counter Software upgrade license key provided upon registration.

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SUP3 SEC Add enhanced instrument security to enable password protected control of turning on/off all instrument ports and instrument firmware update functionality Request a quote

Add Protocol Analysis

Upgrade Description Purchasing Details
SUP3 BND Application bundle (includes all serial options and power analysis) Request a quote
SUP3 SRAERO Aerospace serial triggering and analysis (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC429) Request a quote
SUP3 SRAUDIO Audio serial triggering and analysis (I2S, LJ, RJ, TDM) Request a quote
SUP3 SRAUTO Automotive serial triggering and analysis (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay)

Request a quote

SUP3 SRAUTOSEN Single edge nibble transmission decode (SENT)

Request a quote

SUP3 SRCOMP Computer serial triggering and analysis (RS-232/422/485/UART) Request a quote
SUP3 SREMBD Embedded serial triggering and analysis (I2C, SPI) Request a quote
SUP3 SRUSB2 USB 2.0 serial bus triggering and analysis (LS, FS, HS) Request a quote

Add Advanced Analysis

Upgrade Description Purchasing Details
SUP3 PWR Power analysis Request a quote

Upgrade Bandwidth

Upgrade Description Purchasing Details
SUP3 BWxTy2 MSO32 bandwidth upgrade from x to y, where x and y are the hundreds of MHz  
SUP3 BWxTy4 MSO34 bandwidth upgrade from x to y, where x and y are the hundreds of MHz  
Current Probes
Datasheet Link Probe Description Configure and Quote
View Datasheet A621 Current Probe: 50 kHz, 10 mA to 2000 A, AC, BNC Configure & Quote
View Datasheet A622 Current Probe: 100 kHz, 10 mA to 100 A, AC/DC, BNC Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TCP0020 Probe, AC/DC Current; 20 Amp; 50 MHz BW; TekVPI Interface; Certificate of Traceable Calibration Standard Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TCP0030A Probe, AC/DC Current; 30 Amp DC, DC TO 120 MHZ; with TekVPI Interface; Certificate of Traceable Calibration Standard Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TCP0150 Current Probe: 20 MHz, 5 mA to 212 A, AC/DC, TekVPI Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TCP303 PROBE; AC/DC CURRENT; DC-15MHZ,150A DC, CERTIFICATE OF TRACEABLE CALIBRATION STANDARD Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TCP305A Probe, AC/DC Current; 50Amp DC, DC-50MHZ, Certificate of Traceable Calibration Standard Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TCP312A Probe, AC/DC Current; 30 Amp DC, DC-100MHZ, Certificate of Traceable Calibration Standard Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TCP404XL PROBE; AC/DC CURRENT, DC-2MHZ, 500A DC, 750A DC DERATED WITH DUTY CYCLE,CERTIFICATE OF TRACEABLE CALIBRATION STANDARD Configure & Quote
High Voltage Differential Probes
Datasheet Link Probe Description Configure and Quote
View Datasheet TDP0500 Differential Probe: 500 MHz, 5X/50X, +/- 42V, TekVPI Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TDP1000 Differential Probe: 1 GHz, 5X/50X, +/- 42V, TekVPI Configure & Quote
View Datasheet THDP0100 Differential PROBE; 100 MHZ TekVPI DIFFERENTIAL HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE Configure & Quote
View Datasheet THDP0200 Differential PROBE; 200 MHZ TekVPI DIFFERENTIAL HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TMDP0200 Differential PROBE; 200 MHZ TekVPI DIFFERENTIAL MEDIUM VOLTAGE PROBE;TMPD0200 Configure & Quote
High Voltage Probe: Single-Ended
Datasheet Link Probe Description Configure and Quote
View Datasheet TPP0850 High Voltage Probe: 800 MHz, 50X, 2.5 kV, Single-ended, TekVPI Configure & Quote
Logic Probe
Datasheet Link Probe Description Configure and Quote
P6316 MSO PROBE; 16 CHANNEL GENERAL PURPOSE PROBE Configure & Quote
Low Voltage Differential Oscilloscope Probes
Datasheet Link Probe Description Configure and Quote
View Datasheet ADA400A AMPLIFIER, DIFF; MICROVOLT, DIFFERENTIAL, - CERTIFICATE OF TRACEABLE CALIBRATION STANDARD Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TDP1500 Differential Probe: 1.5 GHz, 1X/10X, +/-8.5V, TekVPI Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TDP3500 Differential Probe: 3.5 GHz, 5X, +/- 2V, TekVPI Configure & Quote
Low Voltage Probes: Single-Ended
Datasheet Link Probe Description Configure and Quote
View Datasheet TAP1500 Active Probe: 1.5 GHz, 10X, Single-ended, TekVPI Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TAP2500 Active Probe: 2.5 GHz, 10X, Single-ended, TekVPI Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TAP3500 Active Probe: 3.5 GHz, 10X, Single-ended, TekVPI Configure & Quote
Passive Probe
Datasheet Link Probe Description Configure and Quote
View Datasheet TPP0100 Passive Probe: 100 MHz, 10X, BNC Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TPP0200 Passive Probe: 200 MHz, 10X, BNC Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TPP0250 Passive Probe: 250 MHz, 10X, TekVPI Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TPP0500B Passive Probe: 500 MHz, 10X, TekVPI Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TPP0502 Passive Probe: 500 MHz, 2X, TekVPI Configure & Quote
View Datasheet TPP1000 Passive Probe: 1 GHz, 10X, TekVPI Configure & Quote
Accessory 119414600
Datasheet Description
View Datasheet PROBE SET; RF MEASUREMENT,NEAR FIELD PROBE SET,PASSIVE,HAND HELD
Accessory HC3
Datasheet Description
View Datasheet Hard transit case for the 3 Series MDO (includes front cover)
Accessory RM3
Datasheet Description
View Datasheet RACKMOUNT KIT FOR 3 SERIES OSCILLOSCOPES
Accessory SC3
Datasheet Description
View Datasheet Soft carrying case for 3 Series oscilloscopes (includes front protective cover)
Accessory TEK-DPG
Datasheet Description
Accessory, Deskew Pulse Generator Signal Source with TekVPI Scope Interface
Accessory TEK-USB-488
Datasheet Description
USB TO IEEE488 (GPIB) COMMUNICATIONS ADAPTOR FOR USBTMC-USB488 COMPLIANT TEKTRONIX INSTRUMENTS
Accessory TPA-BNC
Datasheet Description
Probe adapter from TekProbe-BNC to TekVPI
Accessory TPA-N-PRE
Datasheet Description
External Preamp., TPA Connector, SMA input
Accessory TPA-N-VPI
Datasheet Description
View Datasheet Probe adapter from Type-N connector to TekVPI
Datasheet Accessory Description
119414600 PROBE SET; RF MEASUREMENT,NEAR FIELD PROBE SET,PASSIVE,HAND HELD
HC3 Hard transit case for the 3 Series MDO (includes front cover)
RM3 RACKMOUNT KIT FOR 3 SERIES OSCILLOSCOPES
SC3 Soft carrying case for 3 Series oscilloscopes (includes front protective cover)
View Datasheet TEK-DPG Accessory, Deskew Pulse Generator Signal Source with TekVPI Scope Interface
View Datasheet TEK-USB-488 USB TO IEEE488 (GPIB) COMMUNICATIONS ADAPTOR FOR USBTMC-USB488 COMPLIANT TEKTRONIX INSTRUMENTS
View Datasheet TPA-BNC Probe adapter from TekProbe-BNC to TekVPI
View Datasheet TPA-N-PRE External Preamp., TPA Connector, SMA input
TPA-N-VPI Probe adapter from Type-N connector to TekVPI