I'm a hobbyist looking for my first, preferably 2-channel waveform generator to use with my oscilloscope which will probably be the Siglent SDS804X HD.
It's principally for use with audio circuits. The ability to connect it to the SDS804X for Bode Plots looks like a plus; there is software on Github which offers this for some non-Siglent AWGs and looks as though it could be extended to the Uni-T or others.
I'm on Linux and happy to use my laptop also if it's useful for data analysis - in fact I'd probably prefer it for keeping things organised. Although I'd prefer not to have to use Windows software too much.
Devices I'm considering (prices are ex-Vat) include:
- Uni-T UTG962E ~€140 14-bit 2-channels
Siglent SAG1021I ~€140 14-bit 1-channel
Rigol DG812~€240 16-bit 2-channel
Siglent SDG1032-X ~€290 14-bit 2-channels
The Uni-T looks like a lot of bang for the buck and probably fine for my purposes. The Siglent looks like an easier match with a Siglent oscilloscope, and a better unit overall which will probably do me indefinitely. It's at the top of my budget.
I'm open to any other suggestions and I'd appreciate your comments or thoughts on the choice.
Only other question is - all these units are quite a few years old - is there any likelihood that they will be updated anytime soon?
Thanks!
John