Tektronix,has unveiled the THS3000 Series of hand-held oscilloscopes for engineers and technicians who need to debug, install and repair complex electronic systems in both field and lab environments. Bandwidth is up to 200MHz and sample rate is 5GS/s. For many industrial, power generation or power efficiency applications, measurements can include digital and analogue control signals made in conjunction with high voltages and currents and often, these measurements are not only made in the lab but also in the field. Another critical factor for making high voltage and current measurements is isolated inputs that are needed to minimise operator risk. The oscilloscope looks these market needs with a combination of performance and ease of use packed into a compact, rugged chassis design. With a weight of 4.8 lbs, seven hours of battery life and four isolated channels, the instrument is built for use in demanding conditions. Models are available with either 100MHz and 2.5GS/s maximum sampling rate or 200MHZ and 5GS/s sample rate performance. With a 10,000 point record length per each of four channels, users can capture extensive signal information at high sample rates to clearly see signal details. Each channel on a THS3000 oscilloscope is isolated from the chassis ground and from each other. The external USB inputs for data storage, instrument setups and PC communication are also isolated. This enables the user to safely make floating measurements for voltages up to 300 VRMS CAT III when using the included 10X probes or 1000 VRMS CAT II with optional probes. The instrument has 600 VRMS CAT III rated inputs (BNC to earth ground) for safe high voltage measurements. There are 21 automated measurements which enable users to make many common measurements quickly and accurately. A built-in Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) function provides insight into to the frequency spectrum of a signal, revealing signal interference, crosstalk, or switching noise.
