It allows users to cost-effectively enter the DS1000Z-Plus oscilloscope series with a low-cost model and add digital channels to the oscilloscope as needed, such as for testing and measuring digital and analog assemblies or components. A typical use case for a mixed-signal oscilloscope is testing digital-to-analog converters. In this case, the digital signals must be displayed and analyzed in time synchronization with the analog signal.
Rigol offers this extension for its entry-level models.
The DS1000Z (-S) oscilloscope models are supplied as Plus devices with the 16-channel logic analyzer function ready. By purchasing the RPL1116 adapter (16 digital I/O), which consists of a software license and the logic analyzer probe with 16 digital inputs, the device can be adapted to new tasks in a short time. All other options, such as serial decoding (RS232/I2C/SPI), memory expansion (12 Mpts to 24 Mpts), register function (segmented memory) and trigger extension are already integrated as standard features in all devices.
The following "MSO Ready" or -Plus models are available starting at €399:
DS1074Z -Plus 70 MHz, 4-channel oscilloscope
DS1074Z (-S) -Plus 70 MHz, 4-channel oscilloscope with integrated arbitrary function generator (2 channels, 25 MHz) as S version)
DS1104Z -Plus 100 MHz, 4-channel oscilloscope
DS1104Z (-S) -Plus 100 MHz, 4-channel oscilloscope with integrated arbitrary function generator (2 channels, 25 MHz) as S version).
In schools and universities, as well as in semi-professional use in test labs, users can gain initial experience with a low-cost model and be convinced of Rigol's high quality and excellent service. Later, upgrades will allow them to tackle more demanding tasks with both analog and digital channels, enabling Rigol oscilloscopes to compete with other manufacturers.
In addition, shortly after the introduction of the expanded DS1000Z Plus, Rigol Technologies will also launch the DS2000A and MSO2000A (-S) models with bandwidths from 100 to 300 MHz, a sampling rate of 2 GS/sec, and two analog input channels.
A full complement of features, including memory expansion to 56 MioPts, recording functionality, serial decoding (SPI, I2C, RS232), CAN, and LIN, are also included as a free promotional offer.
This attractive model (DS2000A) starts at €495 for the 100 MHz version and goes up to €695 for the 300 MHz version. Mixed-signal versions (also available with the 2-channel, 25 MHz arbitrary function generator) are also available at very attractive prices, including the 16-channel logic adapter:
DS2102A 100 MHz, 2 channels;
DS2202A 200 MHz, 2 channels;
DS2302A 300 MHz, 2 channels;
MSO2102E (-S), 100 MHz, 2 channels and 16 digital I/O;
MSO2202E (-S), 200 MHz, 2 channels and 16 digital I/O;
MSO2302E (-S), 300 MHz, 2 channels and 16 digital I/O.
All MSO devices are also available as an -S version with a 2-channel 25 MHz Arb waveform generator. The necessary UltraStation and UltraScope software is also available for free download.
