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thinking about getting a 2465B
Housedad:
I have a Rigol DS1054z now, and a Instek gw GOS-6112.(2 channel 100mhz analog) I do find that they are not very useful at higher frequencies.
IS the Tek 2465B worth having on the bench? $500 to $700 for a good working scope of 400mhz seems pretty good compared to later units.
tautech:
First, ask yourself which technology do you prefer to use, CRO or DSO ?
OK so you want higher BW, how much higher, is 200 MHz enough ?
Or does a spectrum analyser fit you needs better ?
BravoV:
Imo, $500 to $700 is very high for 2465B, own it and DS1104Z (just another 1054Z variant).
Also be warned about it's size, even though front face area size are almost identical (see photo below), but the Tek is very long compared to your 1054Z, you should consider this if you have shallow bench space.
tggzzz:
--- Quote from: Housedad on December 16, 2018, 02:01:01 am ---I have a Rigol DS1054z now, and a Instek gw GOS-6112.(2 channel 100mhz analog) I do find that they are not very useful at higher frequencies.
IS the Tek 2465B worth having on the bench? $500 to $700 for a good working scope of 400mhz seems pretty good compared to later units.
--- End quote ---
Useful to do what?
To look at signal shape in the time domain, i.e. signal integrity: yes.
As a pleasure to use: yes.
To look at RF signals: possibly, and possibly better than a low-end digitising scope. But would a spectrum analyser or modulation domain analyser be the more appropriate tool?
To capture rare events: no.
To to post-processing in either the scope itself or on a PC: no.
To analyse digital messages: no. Use a logic analyser or printf statements.
If you do decide to get one, make sure it is working and the calibration constants are intact. Ideally the PSU and A5 board should have been recapped.
branadic:
I do have a Tek 2465A for sale, backup battery was replaced last year. It's fully working without any issues. If you are interested please let me know.
-branadic-
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