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Digital Oscilloscope Chart
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 May, 2015 15:00
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Updated on 30 December, 2021I have attached the chart listing the many well known digital Oscilloscopes in the market.
All the model have pros and cons beyond the numbers in the charts. Check details in the datasheet or comments in the forum.I was looking for a good forum, since I was considering to buy an oscilloscope, and I found the eevblog is an excellent place.
I wanted to contribute something and maybe my chart I made might be useful for someone.
(It was about April 2015 when I started to make a chart. I was considering buying around 800 to 2000 USD model, and the columns are optimized for this range of scopes. Definitely the high-end models requires much broader specs)I would appreciate any kind of comment, especially for unknown columns and mistakes.
Sorted by the price based on the feedback.
Adding more models are coming.
The link to the Google Drive: (anyone could add comments) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rtPqMAkNw2bSkqocuc7zcYkl57fsdPVlxzyqcJmbKIc/edit?usp=sharing
@CMASupra has made the great chart more details on the analog front end, logic analyzer, FFT, bode plot (frequency response test) and not only for each series but also models in series.
It would be really nice to merge all the in one charts, might happen some time in the future.
Excsel sheet by @CMASupra
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/digital-oscilloscope-comparison-chart/?action=dlattach;attach=1066268
The image of CMASupra is attached next to my chart images.Chart by @CMASupra
Changelog (suggested by):
*Changed from having models on the row and specs on the columns, to specs on the row and models on the columns. (videobruce)
*Changed from jpg to png which reduced the mosquito noise.
*Added excel sheet on the first post. (videobruce)
*Sorting the chart by prices. (videobruce)
*Fixed specs of RIGOL's segmented memory. (miguelvp, Stupid Beard)
*Added SIGLENT. (tautech)
*Uploaded excel file to Google drive and added to the first post. (rs20, tautech)
*Added GW-Instek, Hantek and Iwatsu. (Muxr)
*Fixed the specs of RIGOL's waveform update rates. (miguelvp)
*Added column for whether has individual vertical knobs for each channels.
*Added Imperial to the size and weight since most of the datasheets are in Metric. (videobruce)
*Added OWON and GRATTEN (ATTEN). (Muxr)
*Added a few models.
*Reduced the row height by widening the columns so only two lines are needed instead of three and others. (videobruce)
*Added Rohde & Schwarz. (Muxr)
*Fixed the segmented mem sections of HMO1000 and HMO3000 (Gunb)
*Changed model numbers in columns to reduce the width of excel sheet. (videobruce)
*Added Dimensions (WxHxD) which only had width originally. (videobruce)
*Added Tektronix and Keysight 1052B models. (ez24)
*Modified the columns of Digital Inputs. (ez24)
*Modified from stating $300 range to $300-$500. (ez24)
*Added Serial Decoding feature to the columns (ez24)
*Added GW-instek GDS-1000B
*Added RIGOL DS4000
*Added SIGLENT SDS1000X
*Added Lecroy WaveJet Touch
*Added SIGLENT SDS2000X
*Added LeCroy WaveAce 1000
*Added LeCroy WaveAce 2000
*Added LeCroy HDO4000
*Included typical 4ch, 500Mhz, 5GHz Sampling models
*Added R&S RTE1000
*Fixed some mistekes in serial decoding section
*Update the memory of Siglent SDS2000 reflecting the new V2 firmware change (rf-loop and tautech)
*Added R&S RTE1000
*Added Iwatsu DS-5600A
*Added Keysight DSO-X 6000X
*Added R&S HMO1202
*Added SIGLENT SDS1000DL, SDS1000CML+, SDS1000X+
*Added R&S RTM2000 by AndyP (Thank you!)
*Added Micsig models by AndyP (Thank you!)
*Added Many R&S models (by Rich, thank you!)
*Added Keysight DSO-X 1000X
*Added Tektronix TBS2000
*Added Many Pico models (by ADT123, thank you!)
*Updated SIGLENT models (by Siglent, thank you!)
*Added RIGOL DS2000A-S (comment from Lance)
*Added RIGOL 1000Z-S (and plus) models (comment from Zafrullah)
*Added Function Generator feature to the column
*Added and revised Keysight EDUX1000A, EDUX1000G, DSOX1100A, DSOX1100G on the chart
*Added Tektronix MDO4000C and fixed the waveform update rate of TBS2000 (Comment from ErnestoFB)
*Added Tektronix 5 Series MSO
*Added SIGLENT SDS1104/1204X-E models
*Added R&S RTC1000, RTM3000 and RTA4000
*Added Keysight Infiniium S-Series
*Added RIGOL DS5000, MSO5000, MSO/DS7000
*Reorganized chart to able to use filter feature (Comment from bitbanger)
*Fixed TDS3000C Vertical resolution is 9 bits (Comment from udou2048)
*Added Keysight DSO-X 1200X
*Added SIGLENT SDS2000X-E, SDS5000X
*Fixed typo of "SIGLANT" to "SIGLENT" (Thanks Vell)
*Added Tektronix 3 Series MDO, 4 Series MSO
*Added LeCroy HDO4000A
*Split Columns of Display size, resolution and touch (Comment from geirendre)
*Added youtube link to SIGLENT SDS5000X
*Added OWON SDS1000, XDS2000, XDS3000A, XDS3000E, XDS3000AE, XDS3200, XDS3200A, XDS3300
*Added SIGLENT SDS2000X-Plus
*Added LeCroy WaveSurfer3000z, WaveSurfer4000HD, HDO6000A
*Added RIGOL DS1000Z-E
*Updated RIGOL DS1000Z, MSODS2000A to match current lineups
*Updated Keysight InfiniiVision2000X to match current specs after improvements in 2018
*Added OWON USB oscilloscope series, VDS1000, VDS2000, VDS3000, VDS6000 (Thank you, @BetterAndBetter)
*Added Keysight InfiniiVision1200X, EDUX1052 and improvements in Feb 2020.
*Added Tektronix TBS2000B
*Added PicoScope 3000, 5000D and fixes
*Updates and fixes on Rohde & Schwarz
*Added GW-instek MDO-2000E, MDO-2000A, GDS-3000
*Added PicoScope 6000E and fixes
*Added Yokogawa DLM3000
*Added LeCroy T3DSO1000, T3DSO2000
*Added Keysight Infiniium MXR Series
*Revised Price Rage Column for filtering/sorting (Comment from Zom-B)
*Added Micsig STO1000C STO1000E
*Fixed spelling "capasitive" to "capacitive" (Comment from jimjam)
*Started revising the descriptions of Max Sample Rate, Max Waveform Update Rate and Memory Depth to show the performance change from number of channels used.
*Added Micsig MS500
*Started to add ENOBS
*Separating columns the models which specs differs of equipped channels
*Added Tekronix 6 Series MSO
*Added SDS1104X-U
*Added Tekronix 6 Series MSO B
*Added SDS6000A Series
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#1 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 May, 2015 15:06
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RIGOLSIGLENT
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#2 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 May, 2015 15:06
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Agilent/Keysight
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#3 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 May, 2015 15:07
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Tektronix
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#4 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 May, 2015 15:07
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LeCroy and YOKOGAWARohde & SchwarzPicoMicsigOWONGWinstek and IWATSUHantek and GRATTEN (ATTEN)
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#5 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 May, 2015 15:09
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The selection of the model is my subjective selection
Some of the comments in the chart is my subjective impression too.
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Not wanting to be harsh but I can't see the point of this table. Aside that its full of errors, what's the point of listing a few old and some newer scope models in their basic specs? You'll probably find more relevant information by 30 seconds of googling.
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#7 Reply
Posted by
nctnico
on 22 May, 2015 17:34
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I didn't knew about the Yokogawa models...
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#8 Reply
Posted by
miguelvp
on 22 May, 2015 17:39
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I thought the Rigol DS2000 series did have segmented memory, I've never used that feature so I don't know for sure.
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Yokogawa is nice, but expensive.
I like the vertical setup, where the screen is on top of the controls.
So the scope works for both left-handed and right-handed people.
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#10 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 May, 2015 23:10
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It took me nearly two weeks to get to this point of chart, who never owned an oscilloscope and did not know what to look for comparing them from many models.
It is good if you could fine it Google in 30 sec by yourself, but it was not for me, so I thought there are some other people like me
I would like to know where is the errors, that was one of the point wanted to have as feedback.
The reason of having some old model is that for example Tektronix TDS5000 series was one of the standard in the past, so I wanted to know how newer models are doing compared to it.
And also having a idea to find good models on the internet auction.
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#11 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 May, 2015 23:15
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Agilent/Keysight 2002A started make me as a attractive choice after I made the chart
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#12 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 May, 2015 23:20
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I really would like to know whether Rigol DS2000 series have segmented memory or not
I will update the chart.
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#13 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 23 May, 2015 00:32
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Not wanting to be harsh but I can't see the point of this table. Aside that its full of errors, what's the point of listing a few old and some newer scope models in their basic specs? You'll probably find more relevant information by 30 seconds of googling.
Compiling a chart as this is not just time consuming, it's a nightmare as it's very easy to mix specs up or enter incorrect numbers. I know because I have complied charts for spectrum analyzers and consumer DVR's. It sure as hell isn't easy.
Instead of being "harsh", why not correct some of the errors that you see??
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#14 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 23 May, 2015 00:35
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fanOfeeDIY;What software (program) did you comply the chart on? I have to assume it is a spreadsheet. if so, can you post that instead. The .jpg is hard to read since the mosquito noise is noticeable.
Great job for starters. I'm sure owners of specific units will chime in and correct any errors.
As a suggestion, I would try to keep a specific price range, instead of as wide of a range as you have. Placing a $400 scope in the same chart with a $14,00 isn't realistic.
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I really would like to know whether Rigol DS2000 series have segmented memory or not
I will update the chart.
It does have segmented memory, but it calls it record/replay. The 1000Z series has it also as an option.
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#16 Reply
Posted by
miguelvp
on 23 May, 2015 01:22
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I really would like to know whether Rigol DS2000 series have segmented memory or not
I will update the chart.
It does support segmented memory.
If you zoom in and set the trigger you can adjust the memory depth or leave it at auto and it will show how points it will use per capture the more you zoom in the less points per segment. Of course you can set the memory depth manually.
So I did setup my scope to 500 ns per division capturing the rise time of the 1KHz test signal from the scope, and I only want to capture that rise time and don't care about the rest of the wave.
Mem Depth set to auto selects 14,000 points per capture and if I press the record button then I get 8128 captures of just that.
If however I set it to 56,000,000 points then I can only capture 2 frames but with a ton points before and after the region of interest (trigger point).
So it depends how you set the trigger, for example if you want to capture a glitch you can setup the scope so it only triggers on the glitch and you'll end up with a ton of those glitches to analyze, also by adjusting the mem depth you can get more points before and after the glitch if you need that data to analyze the glitch.
More details in a review by mjlorton: Edit: it starts at 4:48 tried to get the link to start there but the embedded one starts a little early)
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#17 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 23 May, 2015 02:35
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I attached the cart comparing the many well known digital Oscilloscopes in the market.
You have omitted a very well known brand, popular with members here: Siglent.
http://siglentamerica.com/pd.aspx?tid=1&T=1There are several others that are also worthy of inclusion for ANY list to be considered accurate.
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#18 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 23 May, 2015 03:07
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Thank you for your all the comments, I attached my excel file at the moment.
I would like to update it with correcting errors later
EDIT
I decided to add excel file at the first comment on this thread
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#19 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 23 May, 2015 10:08
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fanOfeeDIY;
Three suggestions;
1. You should be able to edit your first posts. It would make things easier if the charts stay there so one doesn't have to wade through what should be a long thread,
2. Swap the columns with the lines since you do not have as near as many specs vs models. That would make it easier to read. Trading width for height. In other words. list the manufactures on the left and the specs across the top,
3. Sort by price and put the disco'ed models at the end (bottom if you do the swap).
BTW, your jpg's look much better, no (or little) mosquito noise.
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#20 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 23 May, 2015 11:50
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Thank you for the comments.
I just changed all the jpg files to png to reduce the misquote noise.
Re-sorting by price, let me work on it tomorrow.
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#21 Reply
Posted by
rs20
on 23 May, 2015 12:09
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Maybe I'll be derided as a Google fanboy, but you could post this on Google Drive and make it publically accessible + commentable.
-- It'll be as easy to navigate as Excel, but not require a download
-- People can comment on errors for you, anyone will be able to see those comments straight away, and it'll be much easier for you to address because the comments will be attached to the cells in question
-- You can give temporary/permanent edit permissions to anyone who wants to fix a whole bunch of errors
Edit: Just like
this.
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#22 Reply
Posted by
Muxr
on 23 May, 2015 15:29
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I support this effort. I would however add Owon as well, it is the other "big" Chinese brand. Goes something like Rigol, Siglent, Owon. There is also GW-Instek and Hantek.
Also:
Iwatsu - Japanese
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Hameg or Rohde & Schwarz (how they are called now) - is the big European brand.
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#23 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 23 May, 2015 15:32
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rs20;Problem with that is it takes away from this forum as in a benefit for the members. IOW's it's just another reason to visit here.
For that monstrous multimeter chart. That is grossly overwhelming. Too much info. I can't even imagine who long it took to compose all of that.
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#24 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 23 May, 2015 15:40
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fanOfeeDIY;Looking better. Those manufactures Muxr gave should be included.
Additional suggestions;
Choose a ceiling price. Say under $2000.US (open for discussion). With the amount of choices out there that should provide enough choices and remove those higher end models, especially above $5k.
Take a look through this sub-forum and note the scopes that have their own threads and ones that get mentioned a lot.
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#25 Reply
Posted by
miguelvp
on 23 May, 2015 19:12
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TL;DR the Rigol DS2000 series capture rate is 50,000 wfms/s not 65,000, that's the max number of waveforms it can record. Also on the DS1000Z there is no 60,000 wfms/s option that is for recording as well.
Not sure how Rigol got their 65,000 wfms/s, I've never seen anything higher than 48,000 and I thought they did claim just 50,000 but not sure.
Actually I did look at the specs and it's 50,000 wfms/s for the whole DS2000 series:
http://www.tequipment.net/assets/1/26/DS2000A_DataSheet_EN.pdfDS1000z series capture rate is 30,000 wfms/s no option available to do more:
http://www.tequipment.net/assets/1/26/MSO__DS1000Z_Datasheet-EN.pdfStill it's a useless figure because that's at 700 points Mem depth, at 1.4Kpoints it halves and at 14.0Kpoints it's 1/10th (~5,000 wfms/s), Edit: and the capture rate changes with the vertical settings as well, maybe it will reach the 50,000 at the 500uV per division at X1.
At 500ns time division feeding it a 600 KHz 9Vpp sawtooth signal with the vertical set at 2 V per division
I get a whooping 35.5 Hz No K in there. Edit:
my bad, I still had the mem depth set to 56M oops, at 14kpts it's triggering at 5,000 wfms/s.So that waveform capture data spec is useless, If you want to find something you better set the trigger right, even at the full 50,000 wfms/s you will be missing quite a bit so you can't rely on the capture rate anyways.
Also there are a lot of things missing in your charts.
For example Analysis of recorded data with pass/fail masks.
Decoding and what can it decode.
LXI communication
Just to name a few.
Last but not least, I only looked at the DS2000 and not in detail so it seems the document is lacking due diligence IMHO.
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#26 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 23 May, 2015 20:56
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#27 Reply
Posted by
rs20
on 23 May, 2015 22:16
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rs20;
Problem with that is it takes away from this forum as in a benefit for the members. IOW's it's just another reason to visit here.
For that monstrous multimeter chart. That is grossly overwhelming. Too much info. I can't even imagine who long it took to compose all of that.
Er... so you're advocating a centithread of people badgering a single person to continuously edit and re-upload an XLS on the basis that that "solution" acts as an advertisement/benefit for EEVBlog? Ridiculous.
Let's focus on what is the best solution for oscilloscope selection for everyone, rather than trying to achieve some bizarre marketing goal or to deprive non-members.
Finally, if you're overwhelmed by the spreadsheet, just hide columns and rows you aren't interested in. Simple.
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#28 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 24 May, 2015 05:09
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rs20;
The only thing that is ridiculous is being labeled as a "supporter" when you label my suggestion of this being a benefit to this forum "ridiculous"
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#29 Reply
Posted by
rs20
on 24 May, 2015 06:01
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rs20;
The only thing that is ridiculous is being labeled as a "supporter" when you label my suggestion of this being a benefit to this forum "ridiculous"
Cheers, I enjoy ad hominem attacks. I'm labelled as a supporter because I am a supporter.
If you could explain how making one person collate a whole bunch of suggestions from a centithread and re-upload XLSs on a regular basis is a not a far worse solution than mine
for the members (let alone anyone else on the planet), then I might change my mind. I didn't label your concept as ridiculous because I don't care about the community, I did so because it's ridiculous to think that your concept
will help the community.
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#30 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 24 May, 2015 08:47
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Hi all,
I just sorted by prices, fixed RIGOL's waveform updates, moving discontinued models, and uploaded to google drive.
It took me a while to get used to on uploading Google drive and editing on the web, but it was ok
Adding more models will take more times, maybe some other days, today is Sunday and have things to do
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#31 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 24 May, 2015 08:59
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One of the reason I felt like writing on the forum is that, the eevblog is on Australia.
I stayed in Australia mostly in Sydney using Working Holiday visa when I was a student long time ago.
It was not every thing perfect, but I enjoyed it, learning Australian English, garbage -> rubbish, gasoline -> petrol, Theater -> Cinema and etc.
Tomato is pronounced as tomato and not tomeito
I do not see much (actually any) Japanese posting here, so I guess the Australia government issued me the visa was effective for the objective.
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Compiling a chart as this is not just time consuming, it's a nightmare as it's very easy to mix specs up or enter incorrect numbers. I know because I have complied charts for spectrum analyzers and consumer DVR's. It sure as hell isn't easy.
I never said it's easy.
Instead of being "harsh", why not correct some of the errors that you see??
What for? I mean, seriously, what's the purpose of this table?
You know how many scopes are out there? Even if we stay with DSOs and forego all the analog scopes this still leaves us with several hundreds of different scopes from the big brands alone. You want to stick all of them into the table? If not, which one do you want to omit, and why?
And what about updating the pricing on a regular basis? And what reference location (Japan, US, Europe, Antarctica) should be used for pricing? And what sources (reseller, ebay)?
I appreciate the work the OP has done but sorry I can't see what use such a table has. It lists a few very basic specs plus some subjective guesswork like "Build Quality", plus some arbitrary prices (from where? My guess is Japan but pricing there is usually pretty high and of little relevance to the rest of the world). You really want to point to this list next time a beginner asks for advice on getting a scope? There's hardly enough information to for anyone to decide for the right scope, simply because there are many more factors involved than what are listed as categories on this table. It won't even help a beginner because he'll probably know even less of what the scopes in particular can do and what not as the more experienced members, and in the end will just create confusion and frustration. Talk about providing a dis-service here.
There's a reason why the current system (people come here, list their individual requirements, and get advice based on that) works very well. I really can't remember a single time when someone said "oh, I wished we had a list with the most basic specs of all oscilloscopes". Such a table may have some use for simpler instruments like handheld DMMs, but DSOs are much more complex.
Again, I appreciate that creating the tables took a lot of work, but in my opinion this is a 'solution' in search of a problem. And useful participation in communities is like these doesn't mean just doing 'something', it means addressing an actual problem. And I'm sorry but I can't see the absence of such a table as a problem.
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#33 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 24 May, 2015 20:49
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What for? I mean, seriously, what's the purpose of this table?
A starting and/or reference point.
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You know how many scopes are out there?
Too many.
Both of those comments apply to that multimeter table, if not more so. Then why do we need a 'sticky' on multmeters?
If you narrow it down to the most current, name brands available In Australia, Europe, the UK, the US & Canada in a middle price range, say $500 to $1500 (give or take), I'm sure the list would be substantially less than those multimeters. beside, just because you don't feel a need, I'm sure others do.
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#34 Reply
Posted by
nctnico
on 24 May, 2015 20:52
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There's a reason why the current system (people come here, list their individual requirements, and get advice based on that) works very well. I really can't remember a single time when someone said "oh, I wished we had a list with the most basic specs of all oscilloscopes".
IMHO such a list is nice to have because it offers an overview of what is out there. I'm sure it will point people to brands or types they didn't know about.
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#35 Reply
Posted by
pickle9000
on 24 May, 2015 21:01
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One thing that would be nice to include would be the rebranded model names and numbers, Rigol and Siglent both do this. Lecroy does Siglent, B&K, Atten (mostly Siglent I think), Agilent is Rigol.
I'm sure there are variances, Siglent makes a 2 part firmware to allow manufacturers to keep logo's and such in place. Power supplies may have better caps and so on, but that would actually have to be verified.
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#36 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 24 May, 2015 22:26
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I really can't remember a single time when someone said "oh, I wished we had a list with the most basic specs of all oscilloscopes". Such a table may have some use for simpler instruments like handheld DMMs, but DSOs are much more complex.
There is always a first time and judging by the response were, it already happened.
More complex instruments are more of a reason for a chart, not less.
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#37 Reply
Posted by
rs20
on 24 May, 2015 23:57
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I really can't remember a single time when someone said "oh, I wished we had a list with the most basic specs of all oscilloscopes". Such a table may have some use for simpler instruments like handheld DMMs, but DSOs are much more complex.
There is always a first time and judging by the response were, it already happened.
More complex instruments are more of a reason for a chart, not less.
Agreed, for all the complexity of oscilloscopes, you can really summarize the basic things you can achieve with that oscilloscope by stating bandwidth, sample rate, record length, waveforms/second.
So having a place to go where you can say (e.g.) "I don't want to spend more than $1.5k, need 500 MHz, 4 channels, what's my shortlist of models" is obviously very handy.
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#38 Reply
Posted by
Hydrawerk
on 25 May, 2015 00:22
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I think that most Tektronix scopes do not have a segmented memory.
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#39 Reply
Posted by
pickle9000
on 25 May, 2015 00:27
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I really can't remember a single time when someone said "oh, I wished we had a list with the most basic specs of all oscilloscopes". Such a table may have some use for simpler instruments like handheld DMMs, but DSOs are much more complex.
There is always a first time and judging by the response were, it already happened.
More complex instruments are more of a reason for a chart, not less.
Agreed, for all the complexity of oscilloscopes, you can really summarize the basic things you can achieve with that oscilloscope by stating bandwidth, sample rate, record length, waveforms/second.
So having a place to go where you can say (e.g.) "I don't want to spend more than $1.5k, need 500 MHz, 4 channels, what's my shortlist of models" is obviously very handy.
I would add serial decoding and intensity graded display to that basic features list.
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#40 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 25 May, 2015 04:03
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I enjoy ad hominem attacks.
Oh, like you did to me by throwing the first stone? Then, it looks like you do along with your sophisticated terminology.
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#41 Reply
Posted by
rs20
on 25 May, 2015 04:06
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I enjoy ad hominem attacks.
Oh, like you did to me by throwing the first stone? Then, it looks like you do along with your sophisticated terminology.
I criticized your idea, not you. You still haven't defended your idea.
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#42 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 25 May, 2015 04:15
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No need to, a number of others already have.
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#43 Reply
Posted by
rs20
on 25 May, 2015 04:39
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videobruce, Taking this off-thread because clearly there's been a miscommunication where you don't realize I'm advocating Google Drive vs XLS centithread -- this distinction has not been mentioned in this thread since my message, except for the OP saying he's done it.
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#44 Reply
Posted by
rf-loop
on 25 May, 2015 07:57
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I think that most Tektronix scopes do not have a segmented memory.
Even my 20years old TDS520A have FastFrame (aka segmented memory) acquisition. It can do it max 50k frames/s.
Of course it is very limited if compare to today Siglent SDS2000 what can do up to 400k segment/s (400k waveforms/s) including also every segment time stamps. Without time stamps segmented memory acquisition is very limited. (also Rigol DS2000 do not have time stamp what makes its useability very limited.)
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#45 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 25 May, 2015 12:22
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Hi all,
Thank you for the all comments.
Today is my weekday, so I have limited time to work on this, but I learned a lot since I posted my initial chart on Friday night.
(*)Correcting incorrect value on segmented memory and waveforme update rates on RIGOLs.
(*)Initially I had features on the left and models on the top but changing the horizontal and vertical of the cart makes significantly better chart.
(*)Learned how to use segmented memory on RIGOL.
(*)Uploading image with png reduces mosquito noise than jpg.
(*)I was able to add SIGLENT in the chart.
(*)Owen, Hantek, GW-instek and Iwatsu are others to add in the chart.
(*)Learned how to use excel, Google drive, and edit on the Google drive.
(*)Sorting the chart by price is much better, since the price is probably the most interest in the chart.
(*)Japanese member "mojo-chan" is posting a lot on eevblog.
Pretty good experience to learn for me in a few days.
I am happy that I posted my chart.
Also, I added to the first post, this is the link to the Google drive, which I am expecting for people to add comments.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rtPqMAkNw2bSkqocuc7zcYkl57fsdPVlxzyqcJmbKIc/edit?usp=sharing
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#46 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 25 May, 2015 12:34
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Hi rf-loop,
Do you mind teaching me all the Tektronix models in the chart has FastFrame (segmented memory) or not?
I would like to update the chat.
The word FastFrame is another word I learned today.
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#47 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 26 May, 2015 09:13
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Just added models by Hantek, GW-instek and IWATSU.
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#48 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 26 May, 2015 10:27
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fanOfeeDIY;I would limit the chart to stand along bench scopes. No PC or handheld. There are just too many models with just those others.
Those other categories should have there own list.
Eliminate those 5" cheapo's and put a ceiling around $1500. Some of those names have way to many just by themselves.
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#49 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 27 May, 2015 12:47
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Hi,
I added a column for whether has separated individual vertical knobs for each channels or sharing among channels, based on the feedback.
Having separated knobs for each channels seem to be interested for some people which improve usability.
I updated the first post with changes.
I tried to add OWEN and GRATTEN but not today.
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#50 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 29 May, 2015 10:32
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Hi,
I added Changelog (credits) to the first post who helped improved the chart.
Thank you all.
I was thinking to add OWEN and GTATTEN today but almost 8:00pm already so probably I will do it later.
Also I have many suggestions from videobruce to reflect on the chart.
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#51 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 29 May, 2015 15:25
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I made this chart in old style and lost the chance to upload it.
It might be useful for some one, so I would uploaded it anyway.
GWinstek and IWATSU.
EDIT: I moved the chart to the first page.
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#52 Reply
Posted by
ez24
on 29 May, 2015 20:50
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I would like to see this in the format and placement as the multimeter list
The feature that was the most useful for me was the "filters". I got 2 meters based on the list using the filters
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#53 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 31 May, 2015 07:57
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I did not have much time to work on the chart yesterday, but I added Imperial on the size and the weight, which could be beneficial since most of the datasheets are in Metric.
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I stayed in Australia mostly in Sydney using Working Holiday visa when I was a student long time ago.
It was not every thing perfect, but I enjoyed it, learning Australian English, garbage -> rubbish, gasoline -> petrol, Theater -> Cinema and etc.
Tomato is pronounced as tomato and not tomeito
What do you mean? That's BRITISH English. The Australians use it unlike the Americans who can't even speak properly.
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#55 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 31 May, 2015 12:46
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unlike the Americans who can't even speak properly.
At least we don't have an accent.
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#56 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 01 Jun, 2015 08:04
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I added OWON and GRATTEN (ATTEN),
probably I will work on the columns of links on eevblog next and build quality.
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#57 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 06 Jun, 2015 11:13
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I added Keysight DSO1002A. I would like to add links in the eevblog (removing the columns of tear down videos) and spec of filters but not sure when.
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#58 Reply
Posted by
marmad
on 07 Jun, 2015 16:21
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...also Rigol DS2000 do not have time stamp what makes its useability very limited.
Huh? What are you talking about? Of course it does. It displays the starting clock time of the sequence plus the delta offset time for each segment. Perhaps not the handiest method for someone interested in immediately seeing the exact clock time for a particular segment (you have to do the math), but handier for noticing (delta) differences between various triggered segments.
OTOH, the Rigol DS2000 has an extremely handy way to quickly move through the +65k segments it can capture, while the Siglent SDS2000... well, let's just say that the last time I checked, moving through it's +400k segments was excruciating (and so almost worthless). Have they fixed that yet?
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#59 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 13 Jun, 2015 06:55
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Hi
Added Rohde & Schwarz (HAMEG) to the charts in the first few pages.
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#60 Reply
Posted by
videobruce
on 13 Jun, 2015 11:44
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This needs to be a sticky!
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#61 Reply
Posted by
Pinkus
on 24 Jun, 2015 07:43
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As this is now sticky the chart might be used for many years. I would suggest
a) add year of market entry of a scope
b) add year of market exit
It helps people to decide how matured a scope is and if it is worth to invest in it or better
You may use the collumn "obsolete" for this. Examples: "2014-" or "2005-2009"
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#62 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 28 Jun, 2015 05:20
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Thank you Pinkus, I will add them when I make my spare time. I also have some pending suggestions from videobruce.
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#63 Reply
Posted by
Gunb
on 02 Jul, 2015 06:56
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Hi
Added Rohde & Schwarz (HAMEG) to the charts in the first few pages.
Entry with "Segmented memory - YES" is wrong. The HMO1002 does not have segmented memory, there's also no option available. Only HMO 3xxx do.
Kind rgds
Gunb
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#64 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 05 Jul, 2015 14:13
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Thank you for your comment, Gunb!
I just updated the columns for HMO1000 and HMO3000 of Rohde & Schwarz.
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#65 Reply
Posted by
ez24
on 05 Jul, 2015 16:19
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#66 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 13 Jul, 2015 11:38
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Thanks for the suggestions, ez24.
I just only updated the file on the Google drive right now based on your comments.
I will update the JPG and excel files later this week when I make my spare time.
When I started to make this chart, the Bandwidth, Analog inputs and Sample-Rate were relatively easy since they were written on datasheets or brochures on most of the models.
But Waveform Update Rate, Segmented Memory, Intensity Gradings and etc were difficult because I had to go through downloading all the manuals and go through them.
I hoping this chart will be useful for the forum so people do not have to do the same.
The filters, serial/protocol decoding and more links in eevblog are something I would like to add in the future.
But these are the one which are really time consuming, which requires reading all the manuals,
and some times it changes at firmware updates.
I would appreciate comments from the people who knows about them or the owners.
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#67 Reply
Posted by
ez24
on 13 Jul, 2015 18:07
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The filters, serial/protocol decoding and more links in eevblog are something I would like to add in the future.
I know, I had to read several manuals myself to find I2C that I could afford.
As a suggestion you could try and ask a question on one model of scope at a time on this blog. Then in your spreadsheet put an "*" in the column heading and at the bottom state that this information came from users of this forum.
Start at the top of your list and work your way down one at a time. I would start a new topic on each one with a link to your spreadsheet and an explanation on what you are doing. If you try under this topic it will get buried. Try one scope every day or so and see what happens. Keep the questions short and simple. Good luck
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#68 Reply
Posted by
_Harry_
on 13 Jul, 2015 18:10
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@fanOfeeDIY:
Thanks for the charts and the time/effort you've spent for collecting the spec data.
I just came too late on that forum; it would have been much of help for me as I started to search my scope.
Even if it not 100% perfect, it's quite good if one is searching for a scope with certain capabilities. I've made my similar comparison chart last weeks.
Btw.: My winner = Keysight MSOX3024T 200MHz / 5GSa/s 4ACH+16DigitalCH (SW bundle promotion till 30 Nov. 2015)
(the 3022T/3024T could also be good for you chart, as they are 200MHz "entry level" BW models of the infiniiVision 3000 X series)
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#69 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 19 Jul, 2015 13:58
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Hi videobruce and ez24,
It is not finished but I updated the excel file and JPG on the first post.
ez24:
I will start asking in the forum for adding serial/protocol decoding feature and etc when I finish updating the excel file.
thanks for the suggestions.
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#70 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 20 Jul, 2015 12:52
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Hi,
I started to add a column for Serial Protocol Decoding feature for the models, but I need the help from the people in the forum to fill out the blanks.
Please add if you know which Serial Analysis the model supports, to the file on the Google drive or past them in this thread.
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#71 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 20 Jul, 2015 12:59
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Siglent SDS2000 series:
I2C, SPI, UART/RS232, CAN and LIN
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#72 Reply
Posted by
bitseeker
on 21 Jul, 2015 22:04
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Thanks for the comparison data. Very helpful.
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#73 Reply
Posted by
ez24
on 22 Jul, 2015 00:56
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I started to add a column for Serial Protocol Decoding feature for the models, but I need the help from the people in the forum to fill out the blanks.
I suggest that you start a new post on each model of each brand. Say what you are doing and include a link to the spreadsheet and this thread. I do not think you will get much response otherwise.
I can say the Rigol DS1054z has serial decoding as an option.
To keep it simpler you could just say "Serial" instead of all the types. If someone was interested they could do their own research to which kind of protocol. That is the way I found the Rigol. I downloaded all the manuals for scopes under $400 and looked in the index for the word "serial". The Rigol was the only one that had that word in their index. So if you have to do this research, try this method.
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#74 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 Jul, 2015 03:07
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Thank you tautech,
I updated the file in Google drive for the Siglent SDS2000 series.
I will reflect them when I regenerate JPG and excel next time.
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#75 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 Jul, 2015 03:13
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Thank you _Harry_ and bitseeker.
Your words boot my motivation updating this chart.
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#76 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 Jul, 2015 03:19
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That is good idea ez24,
Hi anybody in EEVblog forum,
If you know (or own) the Rigol DS1000E series, about Serial Decoding feature the model supports,
do you mind adding comments to the file on the Google drive or past them in this thread?
It will be helpful to know, which serial is standard feature and which are options.
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#77 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 16 Aug, 2015 10:30
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Hi,
I added serial decoding columns on the chart in the first post.
Hope it helps.
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#78 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 17 Aug, 2015 10:14
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Added GW-instek GDS-1000B to the sheet in the first post.
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#79 Reply
Posted by
ez24
on 17 Aug, 2015 19:33
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Hi fanOfeeDIY
I am curious is this an academic or commercial project, since this is taking you a massive amount of time.
If you ever finish, I feel that you could do some other people a service by going down on your prices. However this would be difficult because you will be getting into the Ebay and Aliexpress level scopes and their lack of specs and weird names. Also there will be a lack of interest and help on this forum (it is too advance for low price scopes). For example I got a DSO 112 from Singapore for $60 and I think it is a fine scope that meets it specs (4 MHz bandwidth).
Also if you get into cheap battery powered scopes pay attention if they come with the battery. If you order a DSO112 from China or Amazon it will not have a battery but from Singapore it will have one and you cannot just "buy" one.
Keep up the good work.
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#80 Reply
Posted by
ez24
on 18 Aug, 2015 07:06
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Hi
Just in case some day you want to include USB scopes here is a quote from Howardlong:
Digilent's Analog Discovery is a combined PC based scope/AWG/logic analyser. I wouldn't usually recommend a PC based instrument, but I will make a notable exception in this case. I regularly use when I'm travelling, on the train or plane (but be careful on a plane, you might get some interesting attention!)
Depending on your educational status, there are discounts. Alternatively, Microchip Direct seems to offer it significantly cheaper than anywhere else for a commercial sale.
While the scope bandwidth only states 5MHz, in practice it's a lot more, especially if you use the add on BNC adapter with proper probes. I measured it at 33MHz, but keep in mind the sample rate is only 100Msa/s.
The reason it's highly rated on here is not just the price and hardware features it offers, it also has really good software, something sadly lacking in my experience in many PC based instruments.
I think Dave did a video on it.
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#81 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 18 Aug, 2015 12:47
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Hi ez24,
I am curious is this an academic or commercial project, since this is taking you a massive amount of time.
I just started this chart completely for selecting an oscilloscope for my hobby use.
Then after I posted it here on the eevblog, it kept growing.
My old image of the oscilloscope when I was in high school,
the price of the oscilloscope was more than the price of a new car.
But when I heard the rumor that the oscilloscope became more affordable,
I realized that there were too many models and could not figure out which
will suit me. This is how I made my initial chart.
I am working as a software engineer and
earning income for my family is high priority task for me at the moment.
But I am happy to update the chart in my spare time.
I do not think I have enough time for battery powered scopes and PC based scopes right now,
and it is something I need to consider in the future.
If the spreadsheet helps any other people in this forum for considering the
scope or any manufacture for their development, I am just happy.
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#82 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 30 Aug, 2015 09:40
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Added RIGOL DS4000 series.
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#83 Reply
Posted by
ez24
on 30 Aug, 2015 20:21
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I just started this chart completely for selecting an oscilloscope for my hobby use.
So what did you get? Or have you been too busy to buy one
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#84 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 02 Sep, 2015 06:15
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Added SIGLENT SDS1000X
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#85 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 02 Sep, 2015 06:17
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So what did you get? Or have you been too busy to buy one
Not yet, making the chart became my hobby at the moment
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#86 Reply
Posted by
ez24
on 02 Sep, 2015 22:35
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So what did you get? Or have you been too busy to buy one
Not yet, making the chart became my hobby at the moment
How funny
Let us know if you get one.
Seems like months ago someone came to this forum showing their new web site on scopes and asking for comments. Seems they got ripped to spreads and I cannot find the URL. It is possible that one criticism was they did not have info on current scopes which you do.
So perhaps you could start your own web site and make some $ from ads, using the info you are gathering. I suggest you collect links to all the docs you find.
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#87 Reply
Posted by
marmad
on 06 Sep, 2015 22:58
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Bottom line: for everything below $1,100 get a DS1054Z
It depends what you need it for. I wouldn't trade my DS2000 for a DS1000Z. I rarely ever need 4 channels, and I much prefer the extras on the DS2000.
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#88 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 16 Sep, 2015 12:11
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Hi,
Added Lecroy WaveJet Touch to the chart in the first post.
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#89 Reply
Posted by
bsmith
on 14 Nov, 2015 20:14
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Hi,
Added Lecroy WaveJet Touch to the chart in the first post.
fanOfeeDIY, I have been lurking for awhile on this fourm but finally decided to officially join so that I could express my great appreciation for all your efforts on compiling digital oscilloscope information. I will be buying an oscilloscope soon and your compilation has made the process more fun and so much easier than trying to individually google all the possible candidates. I hope you can keep this up as I am sure there are many more like me who have benefited from your efforts but haven't said anything yet.
As many have said on this forum, the DS1054Z is a tremendous value, but I can afford more than that (about $1500 USD) and just can't figure out what the best buy is at that level. The main problem for me on that as a beginner in electronics is trying to predict what features I will want the most in the future. Is it more bandwidth, number of channels, waveform update rate, memory depth, etc. that will be most important. And maybe I need to consider buying a used scope like a DS4000 for the same money to make sure I have plenty of features in reserve for future needs. Its a tricky situation to figure out, but your compilation has helped so much. Thanks again!
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#90 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 19 Nov, 2015 14:39
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Hi bsmith,
Thank you for your kind message.
I am really busy these day and I am really glad to know that my effort of making this chart have beneficial to people in the forum.
Also good to have more people joining this fantastic forum.
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#91 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 05 Dec, 2015 13:59
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Hi,
I added SIGLENT SDS2000X.
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#92 Reply
Posted by
stts
on 12 Dec, 2015 09:09
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Hello. I am new here and thank the poster for this chart. I also am looking for a new DSO to replace my os310m. My scope died when the PLD chip started drawing too much current. I like the idea of hacking one of these cheap scopes to max out the features. Is there a favorite that people find most hackable for the price? I will be most interested in maxing out bandwidth and memory depth.
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#93 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 20 Dec, 2015 15:30
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Hi,
I added:
LeCroy WaveAce 1000
LeCroy WaveAce 2000
LeCroy HDO4000
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#94 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 20 Dec, 2015 15:34
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I included typical 4ch, 500Mhz and 5GS/s Sampling models
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#95 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 20 Dec, 2015 15:44
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Hi stts,
I see many active posts of hacking software on some Rigol and Agilent/Keysight models in this forum.
I think I saw a few posts for Siglent too but I am not sure.
Please have fun for searching the forum of eevblog.
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#96 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 20 Dec, 2015 20:44
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Hi stts,
I see many active posts of hacking software on some Rigol and Agilent/Keysight models in this forum.
I think I saw a few posts for Siglent too but I am not sure.
Please have fun for searching the forum of eevblog.
Not for DSO's YET.
SDG2042X AWG, yes.
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#97 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 29 Dec, 2015 14:01
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Is there a favorite that people find most hackable for the price? I will be most interested in maxing out bandwidth and memory depth.
It seems like Tektronix MDO3000 is discussed about hacking in this forum too.
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#98 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 01 Jan, 2016 12:11
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Hi,
I added R&S RTE1000.
Fixed some mistakes in serial decoding.
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#99 Reply
Posted by
rf-loop
on 11 Jan, 2016 18:03
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There is obsolete information in Siglent SDS2000 data.
Memory is not anymore 28M. It is 70M. (and it is same also for all old units, not only new units)
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#100 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 11 Jan, 2016 18:59
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There is obsolete information in Siglent SDS2000 data.
Memory is not anymore 28M. It is 70M. (and it is same also for all old units, not only new units)
+1
The new V2 FW enabled the increased memory and while datasheets and websites are yet to be updated I can confirm new SDS2000 series DSO's are now shipped from the factory with this new FW installed.
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#101 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 12 Jan, 2016 15:19
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There is obsolete information in Siglent SDS2000 data.
Memory is not anymore 28M. It is 70M. (and it is same also for all old units, not only new units)
+1
The new V2 FW enabled the increased memory and while datasheets and websites are yet to be updated I can confirm new SDS2000 series DSO's are now shipped from the factory with this new FW installed.
Thank you rf-loop and tautech regarding SDS2000!
I will update the chart
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#102 Reply
Posted by
smarteebit
on 14 Jan, 2016 07:24
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Updated on 01 Janurary, 2016
I attached the chart comparing the many well known digital Oscilloscopes in the market.
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Thank you for the summary. It should be very useful for people who has the plan to purchase a DSO.
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#103 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 16 Jan, 2016 14:02
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Updated on 01 Janurary, 2016
I attached the chart comparing the many well known digital Oscilloscopes in the market.
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Thank you for the summary. It should be very useful for people who has the plan to purchase a DSO.
Thank you smarteebit!
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#104 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 16 Jan, 2016 14:03
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Hi rf-loop and tautech,
I just updated the chart of the spec of Siglent SDS2000.
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#105 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 24 Jan, 2016 07:41
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Hi,
Added R&S RTE1000
Added Iwatsu DS-5600A
Added KeySight DSO-X 6000X
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#106 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 25 Jan, 2016 11:00
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Hi,
Added R&S HMO1200.
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#107 Reply
Posted by
broz
on 16 Feb, 2016 17:39
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Thanks for this! Was/am pretty set on purchasing the Rigol 1054Z once the funds are available; or an inexpensive, lightly used analog scope; whichever comes first (starving EE student), however this has given me more to consider.
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#108 Reply
Posted by
lesk
on 20 Feb, 2016 00:39
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Thanks for this, I'm in the market for a Scope and this have been very helpful.
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#109 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 22 Feb, 2016 08:44
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Hi borz and lesk,
You are most welcome.
I initially wanted to add few columns more but am bit busy and not able to do it.
I will update this chart one by one.
Hoping good for your study and your bossiness.
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#110 Reply
Posted by
Mosaic
on 09 Apr, 2016 08:59
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With well calibrated leveled sine wave gens, SG503 and SG504 (TEK) using my custom made remote head for flatness <0.1dB @ the scope BNC I re-evaluated the 'upgraded' Rigol bandwidth.
Figures of merit:
150Mhz - Rigol is still accurate matching the Vpp of the signal.
300Mhz - Rigol is down 2dB in amplitude.
400 Mhz - Rigol is down 3dB in amplitude.
I'd go with using it to 175Mhz max as reasonably accurate. Start factoring in losses past that.
This cross reference check matches quite well with the VNA results.
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#111 Reply
Posted by
rs20
on 11 May, 2016 10:25
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I'd go with using it to 175Mhz max as reasonably accurate. Start factoring in losses past that.
Your comment seems to have come out of the blue? What's the context here?
Anyway, you do realise that scope bandwidth is defined as the -3dB bandwidth, right? So according to your figures (what scope are you even talking about?), the scope has a bandwidth of 400 MHz, which is pretty good if we're talking about a DS2302A that claims only 300 MHz.
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#112 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 09 Jun, 2016 07:48
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#113 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 21 Jun, 2016 15:31
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Can I suggest some edits to Siglent model data.
There has been a number of enhancements recently added to two series of Siglent DSO's namely the SDS1000+ and SDS1000X+.
The SDS1000+ range now sports a 800x480 display and LAN.
http://www.siglent.com/ENs/pdxx.aspx?id=1428&T=2&tid=1
The SDS1000X+ range now has 16 digital channels and supports I2C,SPI,UART/RS232,CAN,LIN decoding, further protocols than you have listed in the tables.
http://www.siglent.com/ENs/pdxx.aspx?id=1451&T=2&tid=1
Thanks in advance.
Thank you tautech.
I have not updated the chart nearly 5 months.
I will probably update the chart this weekend.
Best,
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#114 Reply
Posted by
Mosaic
on 07 Jul, 2016 01:37
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At 175Mhz the amplitude 'losses' are small and the scope's peak to peak can be considered reliable. While the industry rates bandwidth performance at 3dB down, I prefer to know the absolute values of what is being measured. Also note the captioned heading of my post "DS2072A to DS2302A 'upgrade' to know what I am referring to.
I'd go with using it to 175Mhz max as reasonably accurate. Start factoring in losses past that.
Your comment seems to have come out of the blue? What's the context here?
Anyway, you do realise that scope bandwidth is defined as the -3dB bandwidth, right? So according to your figures (what scope are you even talking about?), the scope has a bandwidth of 400 MHz, which is pretty good if we're talking about a DS2302A that claims only 300 MHz.
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#115 Reply
Posted by
rs20
on 10 Jul, 2016 02:44
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At 175Mhz the amplitude 'losses' are small and the scope's peak to peak can be considered reliable. While the industry rates bandwidth performance at 3dB down, I prefer to know the absolute values of what is being measured.
OK, just so long as you realise that individually "correcting" every single scope's bandwidth on the market is a fools errand. Bandwidth is
defined as the -3dB point, this is a global standard across filters, amplifiers, ADCs, oscilloscopes, etc. Maybe I'm misreading, but you seem to be insinuating (e.g., with the quotes you place around 'upgrade') that "the industry" is pulling a dirty trick here, while it's actually conforming to a universal standard. It'd be weird if the pre-upgrade 70 MHz scope measured 70 MHz "correctly".
Put simply, if you upgrade a scope to 300 MHz and expect amplitudes to be accurate at 299 MHz, your expectations
are wrong. It's an understandable 'trap for young players', but that's not the fault of the industry, nor any particular company. Defining the bandwidth of an RC filter would be a pain otherwise.
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#116 Reply
Posted by
Mosaic
on 10 Jul, 2016 20:14
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It's a 'trap' I did fall into years ago when I purchased my first scope, believing it would read amplitude correctly at the rated bandwidth.
While 3dB is an industry standard, so was feet and inches until the world went metric. Hopefully 100Mhz BW will actually mean 100Mhz BW @ full amplitude one day.
I am not insinuating it I am saying it loud and clear. 100MHz BW should mean exactly that as far as the instrument accuracy goes. Not half down the power scale. Or perhaps the units should be labeled 100Mhz at half true power readings.
I worked in the advertising industry for a long time as a production engineer and the ambiguity found in so called engineering disciplines and nomenclature is unpleasant.
The industry does specify RF amplifiers at 1dB compression point for nonlinearity as well as the IP3 point. So it's not as though these things are unimportant.
The status quo always needs upgrading as technology moves ahead.
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#117 Reply
Posted by
marmad
on 10 Jul, 2016 21:01
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I worked in the advertising industry for a long time as a production engineer and the ambiguity found in so called engineering disciplines and nomenclature is unpleasant.
The problem is that even if there are agreed upon 'best practices' for designating specifications, many manufacturers won't follow those practices to either try to make their gear look competitive against better equipment, or to hide flaws.
An old favorite of mine is the frequency response of a sound system (or amp or loudspeaker, etc). Many manufacturers list this without a specified decibel range - which makes the specification meaningless.
Or a new favorite is the wfrm/s specification of DSOs. Some people know that this typically means the fastest possible rate at just one particular scale setting with sin(x)/x turned off (i.e. dots mode), but it's not always specified (or if it is, it's hidden in footnotes), so other buyers don't have a clue - leading to YouTube videos of consumers complaining that their DSO is not achieving the advertised speed.
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#118 Reply
Posted by
rs20
on 11 Jul, 2016 00:32
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It's a 'trap' I did fall into years ago when I purchased my first scope, believing it would read amplitude correctly at the rated bandwidth.
While 3dB is an industry standard, so was feet and inches until the world went metric. Hopefully 100Mhz BW will actually mean 100Mhz BW @ full amplitude one day.
OK, for a start, what does "full amplitude mean"? I'm going to pretend you wrote something actually measurable there, like 0.1dB.
So, should Horowitz and Hill update their definition of bandwidth/corner-frequency? From BW = 1/(2*pi*R*C) to BW" @ 0.1dB" = <hacky correction factor>/RC? From a beautifully elegant definition of the point where the reactances of the R and the C are equal, to some hacky pragmatic definition optimized for confused oscilloscope buyers?
Shall we redefine spectral linewidth of laser to not be the FWHM measurement (which is another word for -3dB)? Acoustic systems? Mechanical filters?
Or should we do the most horrible thing of all, and redefine bandwidth to mean @ 0.1dB for oscilloscope only? WTF?
I am not insinuating it I am saying it loud and clear. 100MHz BW should mean exactly that as far as the instrument accuracy goes. Not half down the power scale. Or perhaps the units should be labeled 100Mhz at half true power readings.
Guess what. 100 MHz bandwidth
means 100Mhz at half true power readings. That's just exactly what it means, and always has. You suggest the scopes should have "100Mhz at half true power readings" printed on them. That's what they already have written on them, unless
you make unwarranted and wrong assumptions about what the word "bandwidth" means, and always has meant.
I worked in the advertising industry for a long time as a production engineer and the ambiguity found in so called engineering disciplines and nomenclature is unpleasant.
Ambiguity?
Ambiguity? Bandwidth is
unambiguously the -3dB point, across all engineering disciplines. You're trying to introduce the ambiguity here by proposing an alternative
The industry does specify RF amplifiers at 1dB compression point for nonlinearity as well as the IP3 point. So it's not as though these things are unimportant.
WTF? Is there a
precedent for measuring non-linearity at the "3dB compression point"? Like the innumerable precedents for -3dB as a bandwidth measurements, e.g. elegant formulas for such a thing in Horowitz and Hill? The very same datasheets for RF amplifiers still specify the bandwidth at -3dB, with perfect consistency with the definition of bandwidth in the rest of engineering. Your analogy makes no sense. Engineers understand and expect the bandwidth to be 3dB down, so that's what datasheets provide. Engineers understand and expect the non-linearity to be measured at the stated point, so that's what datasheets provide.
The status quo always needs upgrading as technology moves ahead.
The "improvements" that you propose are far, far more confusing and ugly than the reality we have today. Only when viewed through the tunnel-vision of oscilloscope buying does it even
slightly make sense, and even then it's completely at odds with all we've all learned about filters bandwidths and spectral linewidths, not to mention other fields of engineering. I can't stress this enough, your campaign to redefine the word "bandwidth" will most surely fail. I encourage you to bring
your definition into line with the rest of the world.
Edit: besides, even a scope that was "100 MHz" by your definition would not handle 90 MHz square waves properly. Is that an oscilloscope manufacturer scam as well, now? You can't get away from it, there's no substitute for actual understanding.
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#119 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 17 Jul, 2016 09:03
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Can I suggest some edits to Siglent model data.
There has been a number of enhancements recently added to two series of Siglent DSO's namely the SDS1000+ and SDS1000X+.
The SDS1000+ range now sports a 800x480 display and LAN.
http://www.siglent.com/ENs/pdxx.aspx?id=1428&T=2&tid=1
The SDS1000X+ range now has 16 digital channels and supports I2C,SPI,UART/RS232,CAN,LIN decoding, further protocols than you have listed in the tables.
http://www.siglent.com/ENs/pdxx.aspx?id=1451&T=2&tid=1
Thanks in advance.
Hi tautech,
I finally updated the chart.
Please let me know if you find any mistake.
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#120 Reply
Posted by
Blisk
on 07 Nov, 2016 21:22
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So as far as I see from these tables most what I can get in range Starting 600 USD - 1,100 USD models
Is Siglent SDS2000X
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Actually, a lot of the Siglent models are on sale at the moment so not quite as much as you thought blisk.
bit.ly/digital-oscilloscopes The chart seems a good idea and a great way to compare models & manufacturers.
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#122 Reply
Posted by
alex27riva
on 19 Dec, 2016 21:05
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Hi, the Rigol DS1052E still a good oscilloscope for a beginner?
I need the oscilloscope for hobby purposes, I don't have special needs.
I will use this oscilloscope for testing oscillator circuits, Arduino signals, NE555, filters and so on.
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#123 Reply
Posted by
Fsck
on 19 Dec, 2016 21:09
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Hi, the Rigol DS1052E still a good oscilloscope for a beginner?
I need the oscilloscope for hobby purposes, I don't have special needs.
I will use this oscilloscope for testing oscillator circuits, Arduino signals, NE555, filters and so on.
not unless it's like a quarter the price of a 1054z. the msrp of the 1054 is like 400$ and the 1052 is like 300$.
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#124 Reply
Posted by
Fungus
on 19 Dec, 2016 22:31
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Hi, the Rigol DS1052E still a good oscilloscope for a beginner?
It's very old now. 2 channels, small screen. A DS1054Z is
MUCH better for not much more money. Especially for Arduinos where 4 channels is much more useful.
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#125 Reply
Posted by
broz
on 17 Feb, 2017 18:13
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I wonder how the DS1054Z will stack up against Keysight's new DSOX1102G? Perhaps a comparison is in order...
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#126 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 03 Mar, 2017 06:50
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I have not updated this chart for more than a half of year.
*Added R&S RTM2000 by AndyP (Thank you!)
*Added Micsig models by AndyP (Thank you!)
*Added Keysight DSO-X 1000X
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#127 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 03 Mar, 2017 06:57
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I really need to add a column for function gen
And Tektronix TBS2000 is missing too.
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#128 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 03 Mar, 2017 07:13
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I really need to add a column for function gen
Include SDS1000X+ with FG std and SDS2000X with FG as option, please.
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#129 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 04 Mar, 2017 08:47
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Finally added Tektronix TBS2000.
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#130 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 04 Mar, 2017 09:00
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What's the best way to add edits?
For the Keysight EDU 1000 X-Series
Add:
Memory is per channel instead of total
(EDUXEMBD) for protocol option name
Function generator: Yes ("G" models only)
I'm working on finding the # of intensity levels.
URL for the 1000X here:
http://bit.ly/1000X-Series
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#132 Reply
Posted by
rs20
on 06 Apr, 2017 00:48
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What's the best way to add edits?
I believe anyone can add comments to the doc, that's most likely the easiest way for all involved.
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#133 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 06 Apr, 2017 11:35
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#134 Reply
Posted by
bitwelder
on 06 Apr, 2017 18:51
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Typo in several rows on the chart: Dicontinued in place of Discontinued
Thanks for the chart!
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#135 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 10 Apr, 2017 12:45
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#136 Reply
Posted by
ErnestoFB
on 19 Jul, 2017 04:56
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Hi,
I might be wrong, but Tektronix ensures 10,000 wfm/s in TBS2000 series datasheet, the search buttons is finally enabled, Hi res mode and the brightness is adjustable in firmware version V1.23.
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#137 Reply
Posted by
ErnestoFB
on 19 Jul, 2017 05:01
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I admit that I am a defender of Tektronix products because I have only had wonderful experiences with their products since 2012, when I bought my first scope, a TDS1012C-EDU. However, my opinion may be subject to errors like any other
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#138 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 20 Jul, 2017 14:18
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Hi,
I might be wrong, but Tektronix ensures 10,000 wfm/s in TBS2000 series datasheet, the search buttons is finally enabled, Hi res mode and the brightness is adjustable in firmware version V1.23.
Hi ErnestoFB,
Thank you for your information about the TBS2000.
It is just my excuse but I am way behind updating the chart these days.
Please wait for me to block my time in my spare time.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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#139 Reply
Posted by
Yacko1975
on 07 Aug, 2017 18:14
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Thanks for the great list this really helped me in my search for a digital oscilloscope.
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I picked up a DSO112A for $70 and it seems to be the first sub-$100 scope which isn't total crap. 2MHz, single channel.
Marco Reps just made a video on it:
https://youtu.be/fGU9LoEpQFw
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#141 Reply
Posted by
bitseeker
on 10 Aug, 2017 01:11
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Yeah, saw that. For those who want to get started fixing old radios, 2 MHz is more useful than the cheaper 200 kHz versions.
What do you have planned for it?
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#142 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 27 Aug, 2017 13:20
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I was finally able to update the chart after nearly 5 month silence.
*Added Many Pico models (by ADT123, thank you!)
*Updated SIGLENT models (by Siglent, thank you!)
*Added RIGOL DS2000A-S (comment from Lance)
*Added RIGOL 1000Z-S (and plus) models (comment from Zafrullah)
*Added Function Generator feature to the column
*Added and revised EDUX1000A, EDUX1000G, DSOX1100A, DSOX1100G on the chart
Happy to have PicoScope
==Edited
Fixed typo of SIGLANT to SIGLENT. thanks Vell.
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#143 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 28 Aug, 2017 12:29
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I have a crazy idea, can we add some USB scopes? Such as PicoScope o'scopes.
Your idea became true, finally
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#144 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 28 Aug, 2017 12:32
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Hi,
I might be wrong, but Tektronix ensures 10,000 wfm/s in TBS2000 series datasheet, the search buttons is finally enabled, Hi res mode and the brightness is adjustable in firmware version V1.23.
Hi ErnestoFB, I will focus on updating Tektronix models on next updates.
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#145 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 04 Sep, 2017 13:30
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Hi,
I might be wrong, but Tektronix ensures 10,000 wfm/s in TBS2000 series datasheet, the search buttons is finally enabled, Hi res mode and the brightness is adjustable in firmware version V1.23.
Hi ErnestoFB,
I am working full day on a day time and do not know when I could have a slot for working on the chart.
Do you mind adding comments directly to the google drive?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rtPqMAkNw2bSkqocuc7zcYkl57fsdPVlxzyqcJmbKIc/edit#gid=197124678I will incorporate the comments in the chart for next update.
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Wonderful.
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I donot know?why tektronix got tbs series for insulting their reputaion?such a bad product with terrible experience can kill any R&D engineer's skill?and making troubles for their job?
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#148 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 14 Nov, 2017 06:32
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#149 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 14 Nov, 2017 23:34
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Hi,
Added Tektronix MDO4000C and fixed the waveform update rate or TBS2000.
Thank you for the comment from ErnestoFB
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#150 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 15 Nov, 2017 13:09
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Added Tektronix 5 Series MSO
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#151 Reply
Posted by
Arjen_Arg
on 18 Nov, 2017 16:18
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This is really great, thank you for your work!
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#152 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 25 Nov, 2017 21:53
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This is really great, thank you for your work!
You are most welcome
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#153 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 25 Nov, 2017 22:16
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In the next few days there'll be other Siglents to add to the list, please keep an eye out for them to appear on Siglent websites. 4 channel X-E models, SDS1104X-E and SDS1204X-E.
TIA.
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#154 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 25 Nov, 2017 22:34
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In the next few days there'll be other Siglents to add to the list, please keep an eye out for them to appear on Siglent websites. 4 channel X-E models, SDS1104X-E and SDS1204X-E.
TIA.
Thank you for the info
I will check the website.
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#155 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 29 Nov, 2017 14:03
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Hi
I Added SIGLANT SDS1104/1204X-E models.
May be the next is Uni-T?
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#156 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 29 Nov, 2017 14:10
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I also see the limitation of the chart since all the Oscilloscope have different characteristics just can not be compared by the chart.
I might need to add comments section.
Some Tektronix have superb Spectrum Analyzer.
Some has one ADC shared with all channel which reduces the sampling rate from 1G, 500M, 150M respectively with using 1ch, 2ch, 4ch at the same time while other has two ADC or have noe sampling rate drop for 4 channels.
No information about FFT feature in the chart and etc.
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#157 Reply
Posted by
cowasaki
on 14 Jan, 2018 22:41
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Sorry if I've missed it in all the posts but what about the scopes from UNI-T I know they are not maybe considered a top brand but I have a UNI-T UTD4202C 200MHz digital storage scope with logic analyser and I've found it very useable. If I could have afforded a Fluke or some other brand like that I would have done!
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#158 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 18 Jan, 2018 15:10
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Sorry if I've missed it in all the posts but what about the scopes from UNI-T I know they are not maybe considered a top brand but I have a UNI-T UTD4202C 200MHz digital storage scope with logic analyser and I've found it very useable. If I could have afforded a Fluke or some other brand like that I would have done!
I would like to have UNI-T in the chart.
I also do not seem to have reflected the changes of the price and default options on ds1054z.
Would you like to add comments for UNI-T in the chart
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rtPqMAkNw2bSkqocuc7zcYkl57fsdPVlxzyqcJmbKIc/edit?usp=sharing
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#159 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 19 Jan, 2018 12:25
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The R&S RTC1000, RTM3000 and RTA4000 are added.
Thank you for improving the chart.
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#160 Reply
Posted by
timkoers
on 24 Feb, 2018 21:42
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It looks like you forgot the Siglent SDS-1204X-E, or did you just not put it in there because it virtually has the same specs as the SDS-1202X-E but with two extra channels?
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#161 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 24 Feb, 2018 22:11
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It looks like you forgot the Siglent SDS-1204X-E, or did you just not put it in there because it virtually has the same specs as the SDS-1202X-E but with two extra channels?
Yes it has been overlooked it appears but it won't be because of SDS1202X-E as the 4 ch version has more features.
The feature set of both X-E 4ch models is the same excepting BW of course.
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#162 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 25 Feb, 2018 07:07
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It looks like you forgot the Siglent SDS-1204X-E, or did you just not put it in there because it virtually has the same specs as the SDS-1202X-E but with two extra channels?
Yes it has been overlooked it appears but it won't be because of SDS1202X-E as the 4 ch version has more features.
The feature set of both X-E 4ch models is the same excepting BW of course.
I had to include SDS-1204X-E to SDS1104X-E's column, the chart is already large and to keep the size manageable I am merging the models with different BWs.
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Hi Please help me, I have Tektronix 4104C at work and I want something to work on at home. I am planning to buy 1052B for approx $500. Is it worth ?
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#164 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 02 Jun, 2018 23:55
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Hi Please help me, I have Tektronix 4104C at work and I want something to work on at home. I am planning to buy 1052B for approx $500. Is it worth ?
Welcome to the forum.
Tek 1052B has a only miserable 2.5k of memory, would you be happy with so little in a DSO ?
I get the UI will be similar to what you're used to but maybe you should look at a more capable DSO.
My 2c.
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Thank you Tautech.
I am planning for siglent 1202E. Confused between siglent and Rigol now.
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#166 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 03 Jun, 2018 01:29
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Thank you Tautech.
I am planning for siglent 1202E. Confused between siglent and Rigol now.
What model Rigol are you looking at ?
Would you be happy with only two channels of the 1202X-E ?
For what you were to spend on the Tek you can have a SDS1104X-E.
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Wow Tautech you are life saver
I just cancelled Rigol 1052 and ordered Sds1204
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#168 Reply
Posted by
Wolfgang
on 03 Aug, 2018 01:15
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... just for completeness and because it is an awesome scope, I would add the Keysight S Series (Infiniium).
10Bits resolution, up to 8GHz, ... not bad in my eyes.
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#169 Reply
Posted by
johnfiott
on 25 Sep, 2018 10:00
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Excellent job. Thanks for taking the time to research this. I am looking to buy my first oscilloscope and am considering a Hantek.
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#170 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 06 Oct, 2018 13:47
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... just for completeness and because it is an awesome scope, I would add the Keysight S Series (Infiniium).
10Bits resolution, up to 8GHz, ... not bad in my eyes.
I have not updated the chart after January and it is already October now.
I have very limited spare time these days, I may have time next weekend.
Many good scopes were released.
I welcome any commenting for the new scope on the sheet, then it will help me updating it.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rtPqMAkNw2bSkqocuc7zcYkl57fsdPVlxzyqcJmbKIc/edit?usp=sharing
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#171 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 24 Nov, 2018 08:03
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I am really behind updating the chart.
Is there other models than bellow have released after my last update?
Keysight Infiniium S-Series
Rigol DS5000
Rigol MSO5000
I just wanted to know what models are missing in the chart to start getting the datasheets.
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Have you gotten the Rigol DS/MSO7000 series?
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#173 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 25 Nov, 2018 08:02
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Have you gotten the Rigol DS/MSO7000 series?
Thanks!
I just added them to the chart
Keysight Infiniium S-Series
RIGOL DS5000, MSO5000, MSO/DS7000
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#174 Reply
Posted by
bitbanger
on 05 Jan, 2019 17:11
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Propose restructuring this so that price(s) and production status are columns, with only one top header common to all entries (no separate price groups). As is you can't 'Filter' the table in Excel (which makes it nice because you can then sort by any column, and do a 'parametric' search by filtering only certain parameters). Well, you can but it stops the filtering when it hits another price/production header. See screenshot if you're not sure what filtering feature i'm referring to.
This also promotes making entries within a given column more organized.
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#175 Reply
Posted by
tudou2048
on 13 Jan, 2019 10:52
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TDS3000C Vertical resolution is 9 bits
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#176 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 14 Jan, 2019 12:09
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Propose restructuring this so that price(s) and production status are columns, with only one top header common to all entries (no separate price groups). As is you can't 'Filter' the table in Excel (which makes it nice because you can then sort by any column, and do a 'parametric' search by filtering only certain parameters). Well, you can but it stops the filtering when it hits another price/production header. See screenshot if you're not sure what filtering feature i'm referring to.
This also promotes making entries within a given column more organized.
Thank you for the suggestion. I was busy uploading one video on my youtube channel today, but I will update the chart as soon as possible so it will be filterable with the price and model name.
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#177 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 14 Jan, 2019 13:08
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TDS3000C Vertical resolution is 9 bits
I updated the chart in google drive.
Please give me some time to update the png images of the chart.
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#178 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 03 Feb, 2019 09:53
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#179 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 04 Feb, 2019 11:48
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#180 Reply
Posted by
phantom
on 10 Feb, 2019 21:29
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hi, i don't know if i could ask here, my question: could you give me a good advice about which model to buy to fix phone?
thanks
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#181 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 11 Feb, 2019 13:45
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@ fanOfeeDIY
When you have a chance to update the chart there are 2 new Siglent series of DSO's to add:
https://www.siglentamerica.com/digital-oscilloscopes/sds2000x-e/ 200 & 350 MHz 2ch models
https://www.siglentamerica.com/digital-oscilloscopes/sds5000x/ 350, 500 and 1 GHz 2 and 4ch models.
TIA
@tautech,
I have added SDS2000X-E and SDS5000X to the google chart.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rtPqMAkNw2bSkqocuc7zcYkl57fsdPVlxzyqcJmbKIc/edit?usp=sharingI was not sure about the which serial decoding were optional or standard for the SDS5000X series.
Initially I thought all I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN, CAN FD, FlexRay, I2S and MIL-STD-1553B were standard but then I saw the CAN FD, FlexRay, I2S and MIL-STD-1553B in optional page.
Do you mind checking the google chart?
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#182 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 11 Feb, 2019 19:08
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@ fanOfeeDIY
When you have a chance to update the chart there are 2 new Siglent series of DSO's to add:
https://www.siglentamerica.com/digital-oscilloscopes/sds2000x-e/ 200 & 350 MHz 2ch models
https://www.siglentamerica.com/digital-oscilloscopes/sds5000x/ 350, 500 and 1 GHz 2 and 4ch models.
TIA
@tautech,
I have added SDS2000X-E and SDS5000X to the google chart.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rtPqMAkNw2bSkqocuc7zcYkl57fsdPVlxzyqcJmbKIc/edit?usp=sharing
I was not sure about the which serial decoding were optional or standard for the SDS5000X series.
Initially I thought all I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN, CAN FD, FlexRay, I2S and MIL-STD-1553B were standard but then I saw the CAN FD, FlexRay, I2S and MIL-STD-1553B in optional page.
Do you mind checking the google chart?
Great job, thanks very much.
You might also include mention of Capacitive touch screen for SDS5000X models next time you edit the chart.
TIA
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#183 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 16 Feb, 2019 12:47
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*Reorganized chart to able to use filter feature (Comment from bitbanger)
*Fixed TDS3000C Vertical resolution is 9 bits (Comment from udou2048)
*Added Keysight DSO-X 1200X
*Added SIGLANT SDS2000X-E, SDS5000X
Thanks!
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I can't imagine how much time it took to sort all of this information. Thank you!
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#185 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 08 Mar, 2019 14:47
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I can't imagine how much time it took to sort all of this information. Thank you!
You are most welcome!
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#186 Reply
Posted by
geirendre
on 28 Mar, 2019 20:35
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Maby I'm missing something here, but wouldn't it be better if the header row contained the value designation like USD, bits, Sa/S etc.
and each row just had the value as an integer or something?
So the header for "価格 Price" column was "価格 Price USD" and each row was 329, 349, 499 etc.
That would make it easier to sort and filter on multiple criterias.
And maby also split the "画面 Display" into two columns, "Display size Inches" and "Display resolution"
This would make the chart an even greater resource I think.
Thanks for all the effort you put into this.
Regards Geir
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#187 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 29 Mar, 2019 19:51
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Maby I'm missing something here, but wouldn't it be better if the header row contained the value designation like USD, bits, Sa/S etc.
and each row just had the value as an integer or something?
So the header for "価格 Price" column was "価格 Price USD" and each row was 329, 349, 499 etc.
That would make it easier to sort and filter on multiple criterias.
And maby also split the "画面 Display" into two columns, "Display size Inches" and "Display resolution"
This would make the chart an even greater resource I think.
Thanks for all the effort you put into this.
Regards Geir
It is great idea to make it easier for sorting and filtering.
Initially the chart was my notes on plain text and never really considered the format of the excel.
Let me take some time when I have a spare time on some weekend.
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#188 Reply
Posted by
Vell
on 05 Jun, 2019 03:56
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Hi,
Newbie to this Forum, but no newbie to electronics.
The 'Scope spreadsheet is surely a labor of love, and every note of thanks is surely proof of its value.
Please note "SIGLENT" for "SIGLANT".
HTH!
Best regards, and thanks!
Vell
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#189 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 06 Jun, 2019 15:10
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Hi,
Newbie to this Forum, but no newbie to electronics.
The 'Scope spreadsheet is surely a labor of love, and every note of thanks is surely proof of its value.
Please note "SIGLENT" for "SIGLANT".
HTH!
Best regards, and thanks!
Vell
Thank you for pointing out my another typo.
Just fixed SIGLANT" to "SIGLENT".
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#190 Reply
Posted by
bitseeker
on 07 Jun, 2019 03:05
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Oh, I thought it was a new Siglent clone.
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#191 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 09 Jun, 2019 14:44
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Oh, I thought it was a new Siglent clone.
hehe :-)
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#192 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 04 Aug, 2019 13:07
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*Added Tektronix 3 Series MDO, 4 Series MSO
*Added LeCroy HDO4000A
*Split Columns of Display size, resolution and touch (Comment from geirendre)
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#193 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 10 Aug, 2019 13:21
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*Added youtube link to SIGLENT SDS5000X
Thanks,
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#194 Reply
Posted by
JPNH20
on 04 Feb, 2020 15:10
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This is amazing. Thanks so much for putting all this together and those who contributed. I'm getting ready to purchase my first scope and this is a huge help. Much better than flipping back and forth on web pages comparing the features. With some sorts etc. this will allow me to zero in on just what I want in 1/4 of the time it would take to look up each and make comparisons. Much appreciated!
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#196 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 08 Apr, 2020 10:13
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#197 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 08 Apr, 2020 17:24
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#198 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 16 Apr, 2020 06:35
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#199 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 19 Apr, 2020 14:40
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Hi @BetterAndBetter and @tautech,
I couldn’t update the chart this weekend, maybe next weekend or I might able to work on the weekdays.
I had a rough week this week.
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Deal with the problems you face and still appreciate your efforts.
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#201 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 26 Apr, 2020 07:39
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Hi @BetterAndBetter
Please let me know if you find any mistakes.
I was not sure about some of the Function generators options.
I really need your feedback.
*Added OWON SDS1000, XDS2000, XDS3000A, XDS3000E, XDS3000AE, XDS3200, XDS3200A, XDS3300
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#202 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 26 Apr, 2020 07:40
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Hi @tautech,
I added them. Hope the details are correct.
*Added SIGLENT SDS2000X-Plus
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#203 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 29 Apr, 2020 13:34
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Hi,
*Added LeCroy WaveSurfer3000z, WaveSurfer4000HD, HDO6000A
*Added RIGOL DS1000Z-E
*Updeted RIGOL DS1000Z, MSODS2000A to match current lineups
*Updated Keysight InfiniiVision2000X to match current specs after improvements in 2018
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Please let me know if you find any mistakes.
I don't know much about some of the information, such as the price, to the my best.
I was not sure about some of the Function generators options.
please check <Digital Oscilloscope Comparison owon-2020-04-30.xlsx>, I changed the content of the red font. add Multimeter, Virtual OSC.
More information about Function generators:
Max Frequency Output: 25MHz
Sample Rate: 125MS/s
Channel: 1 channel (apply to XDS3104(A), XDS3204E(AE), 2 channels (only for XDS3000 series 2 channels model)
Vertical Resolution: 14 bits
Amplitude Range: 2mVpp - 6Vpp
Waveform Length: 8K
Standard Waveform: Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp
Arbitrary Waveform:Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Sin(x)/x, Step Wave, Noise, and others, total 46 built-in waveforms, and user-defined arbitrary waveform
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#205 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 30 Apr, 2020 23:25
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Please let me know if you find any mistakes.
I don't know much about some of the information, such as the price, to the my best.
I was not sure about some of the Function generators options.
please check <Digital Oscilloscope Comparison owon-2020-04-30.xlsx>, I changed the content of the red font. add Multimeter, Virtual OSC.
More information about Function generators:
Max Frequency Output: 25MHz
Sample Rate: 125MS/s
Channel: 1 channel (apply to XDS3104(A), XDS3204E(AE), 2 channels (only for XDS3000 series 2 channels model)
Vertical Resolution: 14 bits
Amplitude Range: 2mVpp - 6Vpp
Waveform Length: 8K
Standard Waveform: Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp
Arbitrary Waveform:Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Sin(x)/x, Step Wave, Noise, and others, total 46 built-in waveforms, and user-defined arbitrary waveform
Hi @BetterAndBetter,
Wow!, thank you for all the additional information. I will merge them this weekend.
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#206 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 03 May, 2020 01:37
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Please let me know if you find any mistakes.
I don't know much about some of the information, such as the price, to the my best.
I was not sure about some of the Function generators options.
please check <Digital Oscilloscope Comparison owon-2020-04-30.xlsx>, I changed the content of the red font. add Multimeter, Virtual OSC.
More information about Function generators:
Max Frequency Output: 25MHz
Sample Rate: 125MS/s
Channel: 1 channel (apply to XDS3104(A), XDS3204E(AE), 2 channels (only for XDS3000 series 2 channels model)
Vertical Resolution: 14 bits
Amplitude Range: 2mVpp - 6Vpp
Waveform Length: 8K
Standard Waveform: Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp
Arbitrary Waveform:Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Sin(x)/x, Step Wave, Noise, and others, total 46 built-in waveforms, and user-defined arbitrary waveform
I merged your great help.
*Added OWON USB oscilloscope series, VDS1000, VDS2000, VDS3000, VDS6000 (Thank you, @BetterAndBetter)
I had to be creative for the DMM features while trying to make the cart small as possible.
I hope it is good for you.
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yeah, the description "4000 DMM" of DMM features that is concise enough.
the description "USB-C" that is very thoughtful.
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#208 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 03 May, 2020 06:55
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Hi,
*Added Keysight InfiniiVision1200X, EDUX1052 and improvements in Feb 2020.
This new lineup was difficult to digest to put into the chart from the web page.
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#209 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 03 May, 2020 07:10
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*Added Tektronix TBS2000B
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#210 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 03 May, 2020 07:11
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*Added PicoScope 3000, 5000D and fixes.
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#211 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 03 May, 2020 07:23
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*Updates and fixes on Rohde & Schwarz.
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#212 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 03 May, 2020 08:51
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There are still some models could not update them in the chart. The MXR series, Yokogawa DLM3000, PicoScope 4000, LeCroy's TSDSO1000 and 2000. The hantek is really outdated.
I also have some other priorities, I am going to stop here for a while.
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Just wow.
Thank you.
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#214 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 10 May, 2020 14:46
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*Added GW-instek MDO-2000E, MDO-2000A, GDS-3000
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#215 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 14 May, 2020 09:11
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*Added PicoScope 6000E and 6000CD fixes
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#216 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 16 May, 2020 12:34
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*Added Yokogawa DLM3000
*Added LeCroy T3DSO1000, T3DSO2000
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#217 Reply
Posted by
Zom-B
on 25 May, 2020 07:18
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Hi. Konnichiha.
This sheet is really useful, but because of how the "Price range" columns is layed out, it doesn't readily lend itself to using 'filter views'.
In filter view, rows will be shown, hidden or reordered, depending on filters. However, the meaning of the color of a cell in "Price range" is only sown in the first row. I came a gutsa when I saw a row with 'discontinued' in it and thought everything below it was discontinued. Later when I looked at the entire sheet again I saw that there are many small discontinued ranges.
I suggest repeating the text content (price and optional discontinues) in every cell of a row, so the meaning doesn't get lost when the first row of such range gets filtered out.
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#218 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 25 May, 2020 13:47
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This sheet is really useful, but because of how the "Price range" columns is layed out, it doesn't readily lend itself to using 'filter views'.
In filter view, rows will be shown, hidden or reordered, depending on filters. However, the meaning of the color of a cell in "Price range" is only sown in the first row. I came a gutsa when I saw a row with 'discontinued' in it and thought everything below it was discontinued. Later when I looked at the entire sheet again I saw that there are many small discontinued ranges.
Hi, the filtering and sorting on the chart at the google drive do not work well with my current chart design.
It was purely enumerating the scopes in the text format when I started.
Later, I converted to a excel file when I posted here but it was mainly focusing for creating image files to attached to this thread.
Then I had request for making it easier to sort, since it is a chart, and started to convert some of the columns but still not sorting friendly.
The initial selection of the scopes where the ones easy to find in new or used at ebay or etc. This is the reason it includes discontinued models.
At the moment, I am not able to keep up with the new models cumming up in the market, and my priority is adding more models.
Some day, the chart will evolve to fit nicely with filter views with many helps from the viewers and comments in the google drive.
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#219 Reply
Posted by
Zom-B
on 04 Jun, 2020 07:29
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Hi,
What I meant is a simple change. Instead of considering a range in column B as a large cell, duplicate the same text in every cell. That'll make the rows independent of each other
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#220 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 04 Jun, 2020 08:12
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Hi,
What I meant is a simple change. Instead of considering a range in column B as a large cell, duplicate the same text in every cell. That'll make the rows independent of each other
Thanks for your comment, I updated the chart, please let me know the filtering will work ok or not.
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#221 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 04 Jun, 2020 08:13
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*Added Keysight Infiniium MXR Series
*Revised Price Rage Column for filtering/sorting (Comment from Zom-B)
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#222 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 06 Jun, 2020 05:15
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*Added Micsig STO1000C STO1000E
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#223 Reply
Posted by
jimjam
on 06 Jun, 2020 09:50
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spelling correction: capasitive -> capacitive
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#224 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 06 Jun, 2020 14:20
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spelling correction: capasitive -> capacitive
Thank you for your comment.
It is difficult to find my own misspellings and I really appreciate your help.
I will fix them probably tomorrow.
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#225 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 07 Jun, 2020 03:36
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*Fixed spelling "capasitive" to "capacitive" (Comment from jimjam)
Thanks
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#226 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 07 Jun, 2020 03:46
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Picoscope 4000 series is missing.
Hantek lineup are deadly outdated.
Still long road.
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#227 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 14 Jun, 2020 05:58
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*Started revising the descriptions of Max Sample Rate, Max Waveform, Memory Depth and Waveform Update Rate to show the performance change from number of channels used.
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#228 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 20 Jun, 2020 03:42
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Updates
*Continue revising the descriptions of Max Sample Rate, Max Waveform and Memory Depth to show the performance change from number of channels used.
*Added Micsig MS500
*Started to add ENOBS, this is going to take long time, and many will be unknown and black columns.
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#229 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 28 Jun, 2020 11:42
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Started to separate columns the models which specs differs of equipped channels, especially for 2ch and 4ch.
This probably going to take long time to to finish
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#230 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 29 Jun, 2020 15:45
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Fixed some of the images were swapped probably due to the database issue.
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#231 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 29 Aug, 2020 12:20
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Added Tekronix 6 Series MSO
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#232 Reply
Posted by
CMASupra
on 03 Sep, 2020 23:18
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Here's a spreadsheet I very recently made comparing 176 oscilloscopes around the same price range as you were considering. Perhaps it will help you with your spreadsheet. I didn't include any <70MHz oscilloscopes or any oscilloscopes with <1Mpts of memory, though.
If you want to keep this spreadsheet's data separate from yours, I wouldn't be against you adding it to the first post in this thread since it will get buried down here.
I have no intentions of updating it if I'm happy with the oscilloscope I just purchased, though.
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#233 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 04 Sep, 2020 10:02
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Here's a spreadsheet I very recently made comparing 176 oscilloscopes around the same price range as you were considering. Perhaps it will help you with your spreadsheet. I didn't include any <70MHz oscilloscopes or any oscilloscopes with <1Mpts of memory, though.
If you want to keep this spreadsheet's data separate from yours, I wouldn't be against you adding it to the first post in this thread since it will get buried down here. I have no intentions of updating it if I'm happy with the oscilloscope I just purchased, though.
Thanks! Let me work on it, probably this weekend
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#234 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 06 Sep, 2020 12:12
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Hi @CMASupra, I included your chart in the first post. Also created image file from your excel file. Thanks.
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#235 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 06 Sep, 2020 20:53
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Here's a spreadsheet I very recently made comparing 176 oscilloscopes around the same price range as you were considering. Perhaps it will help you with your spreadsheet. I didn't include any <70MHz oscilloscopes or any oscilloscopes with <1Mpts of memory, though.
If you want to keep this spreadsheet's data separate from yours, I wouldn't be against you adding it to the first post in this thread since it will get buried down here. I have no intentions of updating it if I'm happy with the oscilloscope I just purchased, though.
Some corrections for Siglent models listed:
SDS1102CML+ 1Mohm inputs only
SDS22/2352X-E use the same 16ch LA module as SDS11/1204X-E, Max mem with all channels active = 14 Mpts
SDS2000X Plus 100 Mpts max mem depth/ch with all channels active, 2 or 4ch models.
Suggested additional feature fields for all models/brands:
LAN: Y or N
Webserver: Y or N
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#236 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 07 Sep, 2020 06:03
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Here's a spreadsheet I very recently made comparing 176 oscilloscopes around the same price range as you were considering. Perhaps it will help you with your spreadsheet. I didn't include any <70MHz oscilloscopes or any oscilloscopes with <1Mpts of memory, though.
If you want to keep this spreadsheet's data separate from yours, I wouldn't be against you adding it to the first post in this thread since it will get buried down here. I have no intentions of updating it if I'm happy with the oscilloscope I just purchased, though.
Some corrections for Siglent models listed:
SDS1102CML+ 1Mohm inputs only
SDS22/2352X-E use the same 16ch LA module as SDS11/1204X-E, Max mem with all channels active = 14 Mpts
SDS2000X Plus 100 Mpts max mem depth/ch with all channels active, 2 or 4ch models.
Suggested additional feature fields for all models/brands:
LAN: Y or N
Webserver: Y or N
Hi @tautech,
Thank you for your valuable corrections.
I will revise them, probably next weekend, thanks again
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#237 Reply
Posted by
CMASupra
on 07 Sep, 2020 21:28
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Updates:
1) I have updated the Siglent SDS2202X-E and SDS2352X-E Mpts per channel when all channels are on from 28 to 14. Found this info in the datasheet.
2) Put down 14 Mpts per digital channel on the SDS2202X-E and SDS2352X-E when 4 channels are active per your info and the datasheet. Cannot determine how many GSa/s the digital channels have with 4 channels on as the datasheet only says 1GSa/s max.
Some corrections for Siglent models listed:
SDS1102CML+ 1Mohm inputs only
SDS22/2352X-E use the same 16ch LA module as SDS11/1204X-E, Max mem with all channels active = 14 Mpts
SDS2000X Plus 100 Mpts max mem depth/ch with all channels active, 2 or 4ch models.
Suggested additional feature fields for all models/brands:
LAN: Y or N
Webserver: Y or N
1) The SDS1000CML+ datasheet says all those models have 1MOhm and 50Ohm input impedance on page 4 of the datasheet. Why do you say it's 1MOhm only?
2) What do you mean "SDS2000X Plus 100 Mpts max mem depth/ch with all channels active, 2 or 4ch models"? I believe this info was already in the spreadsheet.
3) I didn't add LAN or Web server to the spreadsheet. Would have to go through all these models to add that and be fair. I also considered adding video out (such as VGA or HDMI).
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#238 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 13 Sep, 2020 16:17
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Updates:
1) I have updated the Siglent SDS2202X-E and SDS2352X-E Mpts per channel when all channels are on from 28 to 14. Found this info in the datasheet.
2) Put down 14 Mpts per digital channel on the SDS2202X-E and SDS2352X-E when 4 channels are active per your info and the datasheet. Cannot determine how many GSa/s the digital channels have with 4 channels on as the datasheet only says 1GSa/s max.
Some corrections for Siglent models listed:
SDS1102CML+ 1Mohm inputs only
SDS22/2352X-E use the same 16ch LA module as SDS11/1204X-E, Max mem with all channels active = 14 Mpts
SDS2000X Plus 100 Mpts max mem depth/ch with all channels active, 2 or 4ch models.
Suggested additional feature fields for all models/brands:
LAN: Y or N
Webserver: Y or N
1) The SDS1000CML+ datasheet says all those models have 1MOhm and 50Ohm input impedance on page 4 of the datasheet. Why do you say it's 1MOhm only?
2) What do you mean "SDS2000X Plus 100 Mpts max mem depth/ch with all channels active, 2 or 4ch models"? I believe this info was already in the spreadsheet.
3) I didn't add LAN or Web server to the spreadsheet. Would have to go through all these models to add that and be fair. I also considered adding video out (such as VGA or HDMI).
Thanks, I reflected the changes by CMASupra on the first post.
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#239 Reply
Posted by
Golds
on 14 Oct, 2020 12:28
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TEXIO DCS-9700 Series
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#240 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 29 Nov, 2020 15:28
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Have to add Tektronix 6 Series B MSO, whenI have time
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#241 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 13 Dec, 2020 02:26
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#242 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 13 Dec, 2020 16:21
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New model
SDS1104X-U
https://int.siglent.com/products-overview/sds1000xu/
Quick summary
4ch 100 MHz
1 GSa/s
14 Mpts
Differences from existing SDS1*04X-E models
No web server
No Bode plot
No options: WiFi, AWG or MSO
Only 1mV max sensitivity
Hi @tautech,
Thank you for the information, give me a few days, I was taking it easy this weekend.
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#243 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 20 Dec, 2020 10:43
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New model
SDS1104X-U
https://int.siglent.com/products-overview/sds1000xu/
Quick summary
4ch 100 MHz
1 GSa/s
14 Mpts
Differences from existing SDS1*04X-E models
No web server
No Bode plot
No options: WiFi, AWG or MSO
Only 1mV max sensitivity
Hi @tautech,
Thank you for the information, give me a few days, I was taking it easy this weekend.
Added SDS1104X-U
Thanks,
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#244 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 20 Dec, 2020 10:45
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Have to add Tektronix 6 Series B MSO, when I have time
Added Tektronix 6 Series B MSO to google drive but have not reflected on the png images yet.
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#245 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 01 Jan, 2021 11:21
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*Added Tekronix 6 Series MSO B
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There is an error in the table - "SDS2004X-Plus 4ch model" SDS2104X-Plus can't be upgraded to 350MHz. Upgrade path for SDS2104X-Plus ends with 200MHz max. If you want 350MHz/500MHz you need to buy SDS2354X-Plus for ~$2799
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#247 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 21 Jan, 2021 20:16
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#248 Reply
Posted by
Harshadb13
on 16 Mar, 2021 16:16
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Hey all,
I had a question...
are DSO on aliexpress and alibaba with random chinese names worth the money?
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That is a loaded question. The general answer is no under most circumstances. There are edge cases that could justify a few of the models. One of the main issues is that they don't live up to the claims so if you go by the stated specs you won't get what you are expecting.
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#250 Reply
Posted by
herc
on 14 Jun, 2021 13:44
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i am playing with the idea to buy my first digital oscilloscope (prefer high bandwidth for high frequency analog stuff; but should be < 500 euro). but it looks like i am late to the game: oscilloscopes like Rigol, GWInstek GDS-1202B or SDS1202X-E all seem to be 4 year old designs ?!?
is there some info about upcoming, updated versions of this class of oscilloscopes?
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#251 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 14 Jun, 2021 19:40
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With a little stretch of your budget the 2 GSa/s SDS2202X-E is worthy of consideration. The 1 GSa/s SDS1202X-E was the first in the X-E series but hasn't got a few of the features in later X-E models.
SDS2202X-E is a 350 MHz design so it's not difficult to convince it to become a SDS2352X-E.
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#252 Reply
Posted by
fizzz
on 03 Aug, 2021 19:42
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i am playing with the idea to buy my first digital oscilloscope (prefer high bandwidth for high frequency analog stuff; but should be < 500 euro). but it looks like i am late to the game: oscilloscopes like Rigol, GWInstek GDS-1202B or SDS1202X-E all seem to be 4 year old designs ?!?
is there some info about upcoming, updated versions of this class of oscilloscopes?
I'm looking into buying a <$400 scope, and this is also my main concern.
There is now the SDS1104X-U, which is from December 2020. It's 100mhz/4channel for $400, which is reasonable.
I want a DS1054Z to upgrade, but it's 7 years old and apparently the UI is sluggish... that doesn't feel great.
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#253 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 03 Aug, 2021 21:05
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i am playing with the idea to buy my first digital oscilloscope (prefer high bandwidth for high frequency analog stuff; but should be < 500 euro). but it looks like i am late to the game: oscilloscopes like Rigol, GWInstek GDS-1202B or SDS1202X-E all seem to be 4 year old designs ?!?
is there some info about upcoming, updated versions of this class of oscilloscopes?
I'm looking into buying a <$400 scope, and this is also my main concern.
There is now the SDS1104X-U, which is from December 2020. It's 100mhz/4channel for $400, which is reasonable.
I want a DS1054Z to upgrade, but it's 7 years old and apparently the UI is sluggish... that doesn't feel great.
Welcome to the forum.
X-U is based on the 4ch X-E design albeit with a few less features however it performs just as well with a responsive UI and the are selling well for us in NZ. For the budget conscious buyers X-U is now more attractive than the bit cheaper SDS1202X-E.
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#254 Reply
Posted by
Fungus
on 08 Aug, 2021 15:46
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oscilloscopes like Rigol, GWInstek GDS-1202B or SDS1202X-E all seem to be 4 year old designs ?!?
Don't worry about that. These are measurement devices, not fashion smartphones.
is there some info about upcoming, updated versions of this class of oscilloscopes?
No manufacturer would ever release that info.
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#255 Reply
Posted by
Fungus
on 08 Aug, 2021 15:48
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I want a DS1054Z to upgrade, but it's 7 years old and apparently the UI is sluggish... that doesn't feel great.
If you're in the USA then the GW-Instek is the budget oscilloscope to go for right now. It's cheaper than the Rigol and better in many ways, including having the fastest UI out there at the moment.
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#256 Reply
Posted by
vkristof
on 31 Aug, 2021 15:01
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I am looking at buying a cost-effective scope for home use (I have plenty of scopes at work).
The Rigol scopes we had at my last job were well respected and I bought a Rigol AWG which worked just fine.
So, I'm interested in their currently least expensive scope the DS1102Z-E ($249 USD at the Rigol store on Amazon US, "FREE delivery"). For $249 it's strictly a scope (no AWG available) but does have an ethernet port). The ethernet port is a plus for me because THEORETICALLY it could allow high bandwidth, un-interrupted, streaming/recording of data
There isn't much analysis on the web about the Rigol, say compared to the approx $200 USD Hanntek ?DSOD10? with AWG.
I think somebody stated that the Rigol DS1102Z-E is a stripped ?DS1104Z?/?DS1054Z?. I'm assuming Rigol created this $249 unit as a teaser to round out the absolute low-end of their product line.
Does anybody have any insight into this unit?
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#257 Reply
Posted by
Fungus
on 01 Sep, 2021 03:46
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I think somebody stated that the Rigol DS1102Z-E is a stripped ?DS1104Z?/?DS1054Z?. I'm assuming Rigol created this $249 unit as a teaser to round out the absolute low-end of their product line.
Yes.
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/rigol-ds1102z-e/I am looking at buying a cost-effective scope for home use (I have plenty of scopes at work).
I'm interested in their currently least expensive scope the DS1102Z-E ($249 USD at the Rigol store on Amazon US, "FREE delivery").
In the USA? I'd look at the GW-Instek instead. You can get them very cheap over there:
https://www.tequipment.net/Instek/GDS-1102B/Digital-Oscilloscopes/There's also a thread on here somewhere about a Tequipment discount for EEVBLOG members.
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#258 Reply
Posted by
vkristof
on 01 Sep, 2021 12:03
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Yes, $249 in the USA.
Thanks for the pointer to the Instek. That link has a $279 price for the Instek, so I think I see why Rigol dropped THEIR price from $279 to $249.
I'll check it out.
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#259 Reply
Posted by
Bobson
on 24 Oct, 2021 22:14
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I don't see any portable scopes here, including all Hantek, FNIRSI models. Why?
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#260 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 27 Oct, 2021 12:04
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I don't see any portable scopes here, including all Hantek, FNIRSI models. Why?
Nothing special, just I have not had a time to go through portable scope other than micsig.
Even current models in the chart have missing columns.
Gradually making it better, and appreciate any help on it.
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#261 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 13 Nov, 2021 13:22
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#262 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 15 Nov, 2021 15:23
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#263 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 30 Dec, 2021 12:38
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#264 Reply
Posted by
crgarcia
on 02 Mar, 2022 21:46
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Hi,
This chart is super useful!
I see a lot of scopes in the <600 price range have an actual higher price. Why is that?
I think prices in Switzerland are very different from the ones in the list unfortunately
Thank you!
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#265 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 24 Mar, 2022 15:37
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Hi,
This chart is super useful!
I see a lot of scopes in the <600 price range have an actual higher price. Why is that?
I think prices in Switzerland are very different from the ones in the list unfortunately
Thank you!
Many of the models might have higher prices than I checked them when they came out in the market, especially recent inflation.
When I was checking the prices, the countries in EU always have higher prices than the US…
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#266 Reply
Posted by
simba15
on 29 Jun, 2022 13:28
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Any links to the GW-Instek for $249? can only seem to find them around $300+.
Thanks,
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Thanks for sharing, I wonder what's the best scope to buy for cheap and hack to 500MHz or 350Mhz
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#268 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 16 Oct, 2022 18:52
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Thanks for sharing, I wonder what's the best scope to buy for cheap and hack to 500MHz or 350Mhz
SDS2104X Plus is hard to beat for the spend. It's a 500 MHz design.
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I heard New rigol models with 12Bit ADC is coming soon, so do we have new hopes? Is there any release time or price info leaked?
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#270 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 17 Oct, 2022 20:00
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I heard New rigol models with 12Bit ADC is coming soon, so do we have new hopes? Is there any release time or price info leaked?
SDS2104X Plus has a 10 bit mode but is limited to 100 MHz.
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#271 Reply
Posted by
gubezon
on 18 Nov, 2022 20:58
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Post 1
Well after a LOT of scraping around threads here, and watching Dave's youtube tear-downs, I've gone and jumped into the world of modern oscilloscopes.
First "real" scope was an old tek 502 in perfect working order that someone gifted me back in the late 80s.
https://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/502Now have a tek 2246A with low hours that I got a few years back and I need to give it a capacitor refresh, but it works for what it is -- just afraid one of these times I'm gonna turn it on and lose something important to a faulty crapacitor... It's in too good a shape to let that happen really -- I need to do it justice!
Just couldn't pass up the deals siglent is offering on their SDS2000X Plus series, now that the 2000 HD series is getting all the love. I want one of those too, but I thought for now, just a SDS2104X+ to warm up on with the SSA3021X+ I ordered at the same time would be more than enough.
Love the NanoVNA for sure, but gee whiz, all it did was whet the appetite!
Things probably won't end well for the food budget heading into the new year. 12bits are now on the brain. Considering the relatively low cost, of the X+, jumping right into a 2104X HD and having two four channel scopes on the bench seems pretty doable -- one for MSO stuff (the X+ came bundled with the SPL2016 adapter) and the HD for small signal analog stuff
Lots of tabs are opened with all the good threads about "enhancing" these two machines and hope that I can issue all the correct incantations in the correct order without having to pester all of you pros (<tips hat to tv84>) -- wish me luck!
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#272 Reply
Posted by
2N3055
on 18 Nov, 2022 21:14
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Post 1
Well after a LOT of scraping around threads here, and watching Dave's youtube tear-downs, I've gone and jumped into the world of modern oscilloscopes.
First "real" scope was an old tek 502 in perfect working order that someone gifted me back in the late 80s. https://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/502
Now have a tek 2246A with low hours that I got a few years back and I need to give it a capacitor refresh, but it works for what it is -- just afraid one of these times I'm gonna turn it on and lose something important to a faulty crapacitor... It's in too good a shape to let that happen really -- I need to do it justice!
Just couldn't pass up the deals siglent is offering on their SDS2000X Plus series, now that the 2000 HD series is getting all the love. I want one of those too, but I thought for now, just a SDS2104X+ to warm up on with the SSA3021X+ I ordered at the same time would be more than enough.
Love the NanoVNA for sure, but gee whiz, all it did was whet the appetite!
Things probably won't end well for the food budget heading into the new year. 12bits are now on the brain. Considering the relatively low cost, of the X+, jumping right into a 2104X HD and having two four channel scopes on the bench seems pretty doable -- one for MSO stuff (the X+ came bundled with the SPL2016 adapter) and the HD for small signal analog stuff
Lots of tabs are opened with all the good threads about "enhancing" these two machines and hope that I can issue all the correct incantations in the correct order without having to pester all of you pros (<tips hat to tv84>) -- wish me luck!
SDS2000HD uses same MSO adapter, so you could use it on both..
Sounds you'll have lots of fun...
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#273 Reply
Posted by
MathWizard
on 03 Jan, 2024 02:21
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#274 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 03 Jan, 2024 02:41
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#275 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 03 Jan, 2024 10:27
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#276 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 03 Jan, 2024 10:37
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#277 Reply
Posted by
fanOfeeDIY
on 03 Jan, 2024 16:46
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#278 Reply
Posted by
mrfrenzy
on 19 Jan, 2024 14:04
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This is really a great effort. If you are going to do some updates I would suggest to add a few columns that can be gradually filled in.
Since I am just in the process of buying my third scope there are a few things I miss on my old scopes that would be great to filter on:
*Segmented memory (you already have this in the chart!)
*Serial triggers like UART, CAN etc
*Advanced trigger like Glitch, Runt, Window etc
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#279 Reply
Posted by
hpw
on 20 Feb, 2024 08:58
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>> I have not updating the chart about two years.
Well, for my interests is the following:
- Input connection of an external 10Mhz (or 100MHz) reference frequency source. While not many has this is is may a requirement to sync with AWG too
- Internal TXCO or OXCO reference
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#280 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 20 Feb, 2024 10:31
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>> I have not updating the chart about two years.
Well, for my interests is the following:
- Input connection of an external 10Mhz (or 100MHz) reference frequency source. While not many has this is is may a requirement to sync with AWG too
- Internal TXCO or OXCO reference
A significant task.....
As internal frequency references improve the need for external references diminishes......
From the Siglent range:
SDS7000A 10MHz Ref In and Out (both) plus optional OCXO
SDS6000L 10MHz Ref In and Out (both)
SDS5000X 10MHz Ref In/Out (single BNC user assigned)
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#281 Reply
Posted by
tautech
on 01 Mar, 2024 19:09
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Thank you.
We will have 3 new 12bit model ranges for you to add in a few weeks.
Wow
Now released, the 3 new 12 bit ranges:
SDS800X HD, SDS1000X HD and SDS3000X HD.
Announcement with links to product pages:
https://int.siglent.com/info/detail-82.htmlOh and BTW, you have a new Japan Siglent site to download from:
https://siglent.co.jp/TIA
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#282 Reply
Posted by
BTO
on 19 Mar, 2024 14:13
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The point of this table is.... Repetition and Absorption.
he started this chart years ago, didn't know about scopes, Now different people learn in different ways, he learns in a visual way
so as such he goes out and researches each scope, he decideds to make a spreadsheet with parameters / features of scopes.
he then compares them and see what scopes have what and what don't,
This is his way of digesting the information that needs to be digested.
AS A FACT, i used to the do the same thing when it came to Engineering formula's , I would first do it manually, but then to absorb it
i would create a spreadsheet and i would find that the constant re remembering of the formula would cause me to learn it and the mathematical
programming of it and repetition of other formula's would cause me to understand the formula in depth and what it was doing.
In terms of learning about scopes, for someone to create this spreadsheet is superior to doing a google search