I'm looking to purchase a SDG2042X as a gift for an engineering student. This would be my first experience with a Siglent product. Based on the specs the 2042X looks like a better performer with more features and overall it looks like a good value (not that much more expensive) vs. the SDG1025 and SDG1032X. Just wanted to make sure after reading this thread (with questions/issues regarding 50 Ohm vs Hi Z output controls, etc., etc.) that the SDG2042X firmware is mature enough.
While the performance and features seem superior on the SDG2042X to the other two models maybe the 1025 or 1032 has firmware that would be more refined/reliable than the SDG2042X? I'm sure an EE student can work through some firmware bugs but I wouldn't want to provide a unit that is overly quirky. Any reason to consider the 1025 or 1032, or just go for the 2042? Thx
Hi EF
Go through the datasheets, side by side.
Quick and simple overview.
2002X range is the best overall unit, 1002X models can do square to same frequency as sine and older 1k models have the 2nd channel amplitude limitation like many other brands.
All models have 50
permanent outputs and the Hi-Z selection just toggles the display amplitude value to match the load. (50
value is 1/2 HiZ)
Mentioned in the SDG1kX datasheet in a footnote for Output Characteristics on P8.
IMO for a $100 less than 2042X a 1032X need be carefully considered. It hasn't got all the bells and whistles of 2042X but square wave spec makes up for that.
Both X models have a fan. Many older 1K models do not.
X models have better signal fidelity.
1kX models are the latest series in the Siglent AWG family.
Yeah I know......decisions.