Tektronix TDS 2012 Manuals

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Brand: Tektronix
Model: TDS 2012
Category: Other Electronics
Industry: Electronics
Documents: 2
Languages: EN
Last added: 2026-10-23

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Tektronix TDS 2012 Digital Storage Oscilloscope User's Guide

User Manual 18 pages · 360 KB · EN

This manual explains how to use the Tektronix TDS 2012 Digital Storage Oscilloscope to perform simple voltage versus time measurements and utilize elementary functions. It details the front panel layout, including connectors for CH1, CH2, and EXT TRIG, and explains the difference between digital storage and analog oscilloscopes.

The guide covers essential operational procedures such as using the DEFAULT SETUP and AUTOSET buttons, adjusting vertical and horizontal scales with knobs, and configuring channel menus for coupling, bandwidth limiting, and probe attenuation. It also provides step-by-step instructions for printing the oscilloscope display and managing trigger controls.

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Tektronix TDS 2012 specifications

Channels	2‑channel (most models) or 4‑channel (TDS1012, TDS2014, TDS2024)
Record Length	2.5 k points on all models
Vertical Resolution	8‑bit
Input Impedance	1 MΩ in parallel with 20 pF

Source: Tektronix TDS1002/TDS1012/TDS2002/TDS2012/TDS2014/TDS2022/TDS2024 Handbook

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User Manual 2

Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.

Questions answered in these manuals

What happens when the AUTOSET button is pressed?

The oscilloscope automatically analyzes the waveform type and adjusts controls like trigger level and time/voltage scales to produce a usable display.

From: Tektronix TDS 2012 Digital Storage Oscilloscope User's Guide

How do you adjust the vertical scale of a channel?

Use the VOLTS/DIV knobs located directly below the CH1 MENU and CH2 MENU buttons.