Tektronix MDO34 Quick Start Manual

Getting started
This manual provides product safety and compliance information, describes how to connect and power on the oscilloscope, and
introduces the basic instrument features, controls, and operations. See the product Help file for more detailed information. Go to tek.com/
warranty-status-search for warranty information.
Key features
Welcome to the 3 Series MDO. The 3 Series MDO Oscilloscopes (MDO32 and MDO34) are 2- and 4-channel oscilloscopes, enabling you
to efficiently and cost-effectively perform mixed domain debugging.
• A dedicated RF input channel for frequency domain measurements
• 1 GHz spectrum analyzer standard, 3 GHz optional
• Bandwidths from 100 MHz to 1 GHz
• 2- and 4-channels for time domain measurements
• Sixteen-channel digital input option
• Large 11.6” HD (1920 x 1080 pixel) capacitive touchscreen display
• User interface optimized for touchscreen use
• Sample rates of 2.5 GS/s on all analog channels (5 GS/s on 1 or 2 channels for the MDO34 or MDO32 with the 1 GHz option)
• 10 M points record length on all channels
• Maximum waveform capture rate: 280,000 waveforms/second, with FastAcq: >50,000 waveforms/second with normal operation
• Advanced triggering and analysis: I2C, SPI, USB 2.0, CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, UART, I2S, Left Justified
(LJ), Right Justified (RJ), TDM, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC429 (with the appropriate option), and Parallel
• Power analysis (optional)
• Arbitrary function generator and 16 digital channels (optional)
• Digital voltmeter and trigger frequency counter free with product registration
Documentation
Review the following user documents before installing and using your instrument. These documents provide important operating
information.
Product documentation
The following table lists the primary product specific documentation available for your product. These and other user documents are
available for download from www.tek.com. Other information, such as demonstration guides, technical briefs, and application notes, can
also be found at www.tek.com.
Document Content
Help In-depth operating information for the product. Available from the Help button in the product
UI and as a downloadable PDF on www
.tek.com/downloads.
Quick Start User Manual Introduction to product hardware and software, installation instructions, turn on, and basic
operating information.
Specifications and Performance Verification
Technical Reference
Instrument specifications and performance verification instructions for testing instrument
performance.
Programmer Manual Commands for remotely controlling the instrument.
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Tektronix MDO34 Specifications

General

Brand	Tektronix
Model	MDO34
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English