The Rigol DS4052 is a 500 MHz, 2-channel digital oscilloscope engineered for signal acquisition, analysis, and validation in electronics testing and design verification. It combines a 4 GSa/s real-time sampling rate with 140 Mpts maximum memory depth and an exceptional 110,000 waveforms/second capture rate, enabling both transient and repetitive signal characterization. The 9-inch WVGA display (800 × 480 pixels) with 256-level intensity grading provides clear waveform visualization across dynamic scenarios.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz
• Analog Channels: 2 with synchronous sampling
• Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate: 4 GSa/s
• Maximum Memory Depth: 140 Mpts (single channel)
• Waveform Capture Rate: Up to 110,000 wfms/s
• A/D Resolution: 8-bit
• Vertical Sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 5 V/div
• Vertical Offset Range: ±40 V
• Time Base Range: 1 ns/div to 50 s/div
• Display: 9-inch WVGA Color LCD, 800 × 480 pixels
• Waveform Record Capability: Real-time continuous recording up to 200,000 frames
– Key Features
• Sampling Modes: Normal, Average, Peak Detect with UltraVision low-noise architecture
• Advanced Triggering: Edge, Pulse, Slope, Video (PAL/NTSC/SECAM), Pattern, and Serial triggering (RS232/UART, I²C, CAN, FlexRay—options available)
• FFT Analysis: User-defined mathematics functions with Rectangle, Hanning, Hamming, and Blackman window options
• Pass/Fail Testing: User-defined mask generation, pass/fail counting, configurable stop-on-fail and alarm functions
• Reference Outputs: 10 MHz clock in/out and trigger/calibration output connectors
– Connectivity & Integration
• USB: 2x USB Host ports (storage devices), 1x USB Device (PC connection or USB PictBridge printer interface)
• Network: LAN with LXI compliance
• GPIB: IEEE-488 support via optional USB-GPIB Module
• Display Extension: VGA interface for external monitor or projector connection
• Probe Accessory: 2x passive 500 MHz probes included (RP3500A)
– Physical
• Dimensions: 44 cm × 21.8 cm × 13 cm (17.32″ × 8.58″ × 5.12″)
• Weight: 4.8 kg (10.58 lbs)
• Cooling: Quiet fan-based thermal management


















