Datasheet

Normal, Average, Max Hold, and Min Hold spectrum traces

RF measurements

The MDO3000 Series includes three automated RF measurements -

Channel Power, Adjacent Channel Power Ratio, and Occupied Bandwidth.

When one of these RF measurements is activated, the oscilloscope

automatically turns on the Average spectrum trace and sets the detection

method to Average for optimal measurement results.

Automated Channel Power measurement

Advanced RF analysis

The MDO3000 can save the baseband I and Q data from spectrum

analyzer acquisitions to a .TIQ file. These files can then be imported into

Tektronix SignalVu-PC software for general purpose modulation and pulse

analysis or RSAVu for analysis of commercial wireless standards.

RF probing

Signal input methods on spectrum analyzers are typically limited to cabled

connections or antennas. But with the optional TPA-N-VPI adapter, any

active, 50 Ω TekVPI probe can be used with the spectrum analyzer on the

MDO3000 Series. This enables additional flexibility when hunting for noise

sources and enables easier spectral analysis by using true signal browsing

on a spectrum analyzer input.

In addition, an optional preamplifier accessory assists in the investigation of

lower-amplitude signals. The TPA-N-PRE preamplifier provides 10 dB

nominal gain across the 9 kHz – 3 GHz frequency range.

The optional TPA-N-VPI adapter enables any active, 50 Ω TekVPI probe to be

connected to the RF input.

Arbitrary Function Generator (optional)

The MDO3000 contains an optional integrated arbitrary function generator

(option MDO3AFG), perfect for simulating sensor signals within a design or

adding noise to signals to perform margin testing.

The integrated function generator provides output of predefined waveforms

up to 50 MHz for sine, square, pulse, ramp/triangle, DC, noise, sin(x)/x

(Sinc), Gaussian, Lorentz, exponential rise/fall, Haversine and cardiac.

The arbitrary waveform generator provides 128 k points of record for

storing waveforms from the analog input, a saved internal file location, a

USB mass storage device, or from an external PC. Once a waveform is in

the edit memory of the arbitrary waveform generator, it can be modified via

an on-screen editor and then replicated out of the generator. The

MDO3000 is compatible with Tektronix’ ArbExpress PC-based waveform

creation and editing software, making creation of complex waveforms fast

and easy. Transfer waveform files to your MDO3000 edit memory via USB

or LAN or using a USB mass storage device to be output from the AFG in

the oscilloscope.

Mixed Domain Osciloscopes -- MDO3000 Series