Hacked DS1054z and firmware updates?

[ebastler]

Since Rigol also sells a DS1104Z and this is more expensive, I cannot imagine that this option can ever be made legal by a dealer.

Well, Rigol does sell official bandwidth upgrades for other scope series, e.g. the MSO5000. Any combination from 70/100/200 MHz to 100/200/350 MHz is offered. Of course they will cost you, a bit more that the price difference between the respective models; you can check the pricing structure e.g. at batronix.com.

But for whatever marketing reasons, Rigol have so far decided against this for the DS1000Z series.

[BravoV]

Had a chance while ago to verify bandwidth on DS1054Z vs DS1104Z.

The 1054Z with 100MHz hack, performed exactly as the DS1104Z on the rise time, verified with fast pulse generator with flat top.

Too bad I probably forgot to document it, as it was a loaner unit with only very short time on my bench.