Tektronix MDO34/3-BW-500 Mixed Domain Oscilloscope, 4 CH, 500MHz, 2.5GS/s, 10Mpts, 3 Series MDO

Mixed Domain Oscilloscope, 4 Channel, 500 MHz, 2.5 GS/s, 10 Mpts, 3 Series MDO

• Bandwidth: 500 MHz

• Channels: 4

• Sample Rate: 2.5 GS/s

• Oscilloscope + Spectrum Analyzer on the same time domain

• 10 M record length on all channels

• FastAcq™ waveform capture exceeding 280,000 waveforms per second

• Standard passive voltage probes with 3.9 pF capacitive loading and 500 MHz analog bandwidth

• 11.6‑inch HD capacitive touchscreen optimized for touch and gesture control

• Compact, lightweight form factor ideal for bench or field use

• Spectrum Analyzer

  • Frequency range: 9 kHz - 1 GHz (standard) or 3 GHz (optional)

  • Ultra-wide capture bandwidth up to 3 GHz

• Arbitrary Function Generator (optional)

  • 13 predefined waveform types

The Tektronix MDO34/3-BW-500 is a 500 MHz 4-channel 3 Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscope that integrates time-domain, frequency-domain, and optional logic analysis into a single compact instrument. Designed to simplify modern debugging workflows, it provides synchronized visibility across analog, digital, and RF signals, enabling engineers to identify issues faster while reducing bench clutter and setup complexity.

Advanced Waveform Capture & Analysis

Tektronix FastAcq™ technology dramatically increases waveform capture rates, making it easier to detect intermittent glitches, runt pulses, and timing anomalies. Advanced triggering, search, and analysis tools help engineers isolate root causes quickly—even within long waveform records.

Integrated Spectrum Analyzer

Each 3 Series MDO includes a dedicated, hardware-based spectrum analyzer that is fully synchronized with the oscilloscope time domain. This architecture enables accurate correlation of RF behavior with analog and digital activity, supporting EMI troubleshooting, wireless validation, and IoT system analysis.

Touch‑Optimized User Interface

Scopes have included touch screens for years, but the touch screen has been an afterthought. The 3 Series MDO 11.6" display includes a capacitive touchscreen and provides a user interface truly designed for touch.
The touch interactions that you use with phones and tablets, and expect in a touch enabled device, are supported in the 3 Series MDO.

• Drag waveforms left/right or up/down to adjust horizontal and vertical position or to pan a zoomed view

• Pinch and expand to change scale or zoom in/out in either horizontal or vertical directions

• Swipe in from the right to reveal the Results Bar or down from the top to access the menus in the upper left corner of the display

In The Box

• 3 Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscope, 500 MHz, 4-channel

• 500 MHz, 10x passive voltage probe. One per analog channel

• Installation and Safety Instructions, printed manual (translated in English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese)

• Accessory bag

• Power cord

• OpenChoice Desktop Software available for download

• Calibration certificate documenting traceability to National Metrology Institute(s) and ISO9001 quality system registration

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) Is the spectrum analyzer included?
Yes. A true hardware-based spectrum analyzer is included as standard.

2) Can the bandwidth be upgraded?
Yes. Bandwidth upgrades are enabled via software licensing.

3) Does it support digital channels?
Yes. Sixteen digital channels are supported with an optional logic probe.

4) Who should choose this model?
Engineers needing synchronized analog, digital, and RF analysis up to 500 MHz.