Datasheet
Application Note 
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Which oscilloscope is right for you?
Tektronix Bench Oscilloscopes offer a range of models to meet your needs and your budget. 
MDO4000B Series MSO/DPO4000B 
Series
MDO3000 Series  MSO/DPO3000 
Series
Bandwidth
1 GHz, 500 MHz, 
350 MHz, 100 MHz 
models
1 GHz, 500 MHz, 
350 MHz, 100 MHz 
models
1 GHz, 500 MHz, 
350 MHz, 200 MHz, 
100 MHz models
500 MHz, 300 MHz, 
100 MHz models
Channels
4 analog 
16 digital 
1 RF
2 or 4 analog 
16 digital (MSO Series)
2 or 4 analog 
16 digital (with 
MDO3MSO option) 
1 RF
2 or 4 analog 
16 digital (MSO Series)
Record Length 
(All Channels)
20 M Up to 20 M 10 M  5 M
Sample Rate (Analog)
5 GS/s, 2.5 GS/s Up to 5 GS/s 5 GS/s 2.5 GS/s
Color Display
10.4 in. XGA 10.4 in. XGA 9 in. WVGA 9 in. WVGA
Power Analysis 
Application Module
DPO4PWR DPO4PWR MDO3PWR DPO3PWR
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