Tektronix MDO34 3 Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscope

The Tektronix MDO34 3 Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscope integrates oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and optional function generator capabilities into a single instrument for debugging and analysis of embedded systems, IoT devices, and power electronics. The 4-channel oscilloscope core delivers up to 5 GS/s sample rate with 10 M record length per channel and waveform capture rates exceeding 280,000 wfm/s. A hardware-based spectrum analyzer provides 9 kHz to 1 GHz frequency coverage with optional 3 GHz upgrade, supporting ultra-wide 3 GHz capture bandwidth and guaranteed RF specifications. The touchscreen-enabled interface combines an 11.6-inch HD (1920 x 1080) display with traditional front-panel controls for efficient signal visualization and control.

– Technical Specifications

Oscilloscope
• 4 analog channels
• Bandwidth: 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, or 1 GHz (upgradable to 1 GHz)
• Sample rate: Up to 5 GS/s per channel
• Record length: 10 M on all channels
• Waveform capture rate: >280,000 wfm/s
• Vertical resolution: 8-bit standard; 11-bit high-resolution mode
• Input impedance: 50 Ω ± 1% or 1 MΩ ± 1%
• Rise time: 3.5 ns (100 MHz), 2 ns (200 MHz), 1.14 ns (350 MHz)

Spectrum Analyzer
• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 1 GHz (standard); 3 GHz with optional upgrade
• Capture bandwidth: Up to 3 GHz
• Hardware-integrated with guaranteed RF specifications

Optional Modules
• Arbitrary function generator: 50 MHz waveform generation, 13 predefined types, 128 k record length, 250 MS/s sample rate
• Digital channels: 16 channels with 10 M record length, 121.2 ps timing resolution
• Serial bus decode/trigger: I2C, SPI, RS-232/422/485/UART, USB 2.0, CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC429, Audio; 125+ trigger combinations
• Digital voltmeter/frequency counter: 4-digit DC/AC RMS measurements, 5-digit frequency measurements (free with registration)

– Key Features

• 11.6-inch HD capacitive touchscreen with mouse support
• 8-bit ADC; 11-bit high-resolution mode available
• Mixed-domain analysis: time and frequency domains in single instrument

– Typical Applications

Embedded systems design, IoT development, power electronics analysis, RF/microwave testing, serial protocol debugging.