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Wait.. you can hack the DS1054Z and turn it into a 100Mhz, among other features?.... and this still will work on a brand new unit?
If so, and this thing is on a decent sale today.. I may finally ahve ot buy an oscilloscope. Been putting it off for too long... BUT been debating on getting one.. or getting a Amscope SM-4TP microscope (which is 10% off today).... I think I'm gonna have to get 1 of these today at least..... but which will it be...
To answer your questions, Yes and Yes.
Between the two, the oscilloscope would be more useful than the microscope IME (i.e. 0805 can be done with the naked eye by most, but regardless of package size, an oscilloscope may still be in order).
For disclosure, I've both a DS1054Z as well as the 3.5x - 90x version of that Amscope.
Both are bargains, and neither would really be a mistake unless you have needs that either won't cover (and there isn't a specific instrument for it that would be better to begin with).
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