Short Version:Do the Siglent channel logic module adapters (SPL2016) have some kind of active logic to them? Like is there a logic level convertor or some kind of protection in the adapter?
Because at US$369 (
http://www.saelig.com/product/spl2016.htm), even more in my far northern reaches, that seems like an awfully expensive cable (and that doesn't even include the software license).
Are there any 3rd party versions? Is it possible to hack up your own?
Thanks for any insights.
Long'ish Version:I have been bouncing back and forth between a Rigol DS1054Z or a Siglent SDS1202X for a couple weeks now (4ch versus 200MHz, interface, ....). I was starting to lean toward the 1054z as 500Msa/s for 2 channels just wasn't enough for 200MHz operation) but then I noticed the Siglent promotion for the SDS2204X. 4 channels, 200 MHz, and 2GSa/s for
"only" 4x the price (ya I know
).
Anyway, the SDS2204X is also a MSO and they have a further deal if you buy the probes and software you can get the serial decoder and AWG for "free". Then I looked at the price of the channel logic module adapters:
US$369
For what looks like a nothing more than a bunch of wires (not even shielded, i think).
As asked above. Is there something special about this adapters?
Is it even worth picking up this function for the SDS2024X? I've been getting differing opinions on whether logic analyzer abilities of the SDS2000X are useful (some say it only decodes what's on the screen?)
Again thanks for any insights.