Datasheet

Waveform histogram of a rising edge showing the distribution of edge position (jitter) over

time. Included are numeric measurements made on the waveform histogram data.

Video design and development

Many video engineers have remained loyal to analog oscilloscopes,

believing the intensity gradations on an analog display are the only way to

see certain video waveform details. The fast waveform capture rate of the

MDO3000, coupled with its intensity-graded view of the signal, provides the

same information-rich display as an analog oscilloscope, but with much

more detail and all the benefits of digital scopes.

Standard features such as IRE and mV graticules, holdoff by fields, video

polarity, HDTV and custom (nonstandard) video triggers, and an Autoset

smart enough to detect video signals, make these the easiest to use

oscilloscopes on the market for video applications. And with high

bandwidth, four analog inputs, and a built-in 75 Ω input termination (not

available on 1 GHz models), the oscilloscope provides ample performance

for analog and digital video use. There is even a video picture mode

enabling you to see the picture of the video signal you are viewing – for

NTSC and PAL signals.

Viewing an NTSC video signal. Notice the intensity-graded view provided by the

MDO3000's ability to represent time, amplitude, and distribution over time.

Viewing an NTSC full color bar signal image. Video picture mode contains automatic

contrast and brightness settings as well as manual controls.

Power analysis (optional)

Ever increasing consumer demands for longer battery-life devices and for

green solutions that consume less power require power-supply designers to

characterize and minimize switching losses to improve efficiency. In

addition, the supply’s power levels, output purity, and harmonic feedback

into the power line must be characterized to comply with national and

regional power quality standards. Historically, making these and many

other power measurements on an oscilloscope has been a long, manual,

and tedious process. The MDO3000’s optional power analysis tools greatly

simplify these tasks, enabling quick, repeatable and accurate analysis of

power quality, switching loss, harmonics, safe operating area (SOA),

modulation, ripple, and slew rate (di/dt, dv/dt). Completely integrated into

the oscilloscope, the power analysis tools provide automated, repeatable

power measurements with a touch of a button.

Power Quality measurement table. Automated power measurements enable quick and

accurate analysis of common power parameters.

Mixed Domain Osciloscopes -- MDO3000 Series