The Rigol MSO5104 is a mixed-signal oscilloscope that integrates seven measurement instruments into one platform: digital oscilloscope, 16-channel logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, digital voltmeter, frequency counter, protocol analyzer, and optional arbitrary waveform generator. Engineers and technicians use it for signal analysis across analog, digital, and serial protocols. The instrument captures analog signals at 100 MHz bandwidth across four channels with real-time sample rates up to 8 GS/s (single channel) or 2 GS/s (all channels). Its 100 Mpts memory depth (expandable to 200 Mpts) supports in-depth waveform analysis. The 9-inch capacitive touchscreen (1024×600 pixels) combines touch gestures with traditional controls for intuitive operation.
Technical Specifications
• Analog Bandwidth: 100 MHz (upgradeable to 350 MHz)
• Analog Channels: 4
• Digital Channels: 16 (requires optional PLA2216 logic probe)
• Real-Time Sample Rate: 8 GS/s (single channel); 2 GS/s (all channels)
• Memory Depth: 100 Mpts standard, 200 Mpts optional; per-channel allocation varies (100 Mpts at 1 channel, 50 Mpts at 2 channels, 25 Mpts at 4 channels)
• Waveform Capture Rate: ≥500,000 wfms/s
• Vertical Resolution: 8 bits
• Vertical Sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ ±1%
• Time Base Range: 1 ns/div to 1000 s/div; minimum 3.5 ns/div
• Rise Time: ≤3.5 ns (100 MHz models)
• Input Coupling: AC, DC, GND
• Display: 9-inch capacitive touchscreen, 1024×600 pixels
– Key Features
• Serial bus triggering and decoding for RS232/UART, I²C, SPI, CAN, FlexRay, Audio, and MIL-STD-1553
• 41 automatic waveform measurement parameters
• Zone triggering and color grading for signal visualization
• 3-digit digital voltmeter (DC/AC, RMS/AC+DC RMS)
• Optional arbitrary waveform generator (MSO5000-AWG, 2-channel, up to 25 MHz)
• Optional high-precision frequency counter (3 to 6-digit)
– Typical Applications
Digital design validation, embedded systems debugging, signal integrity analysis, protocol verification, and complex waveform characterization.
– Compatibility & Integration
Logic analyzer capability requires optional PLA2216 probe. Protocol analysis and arbitrary waveform generation available through optional software packages and accessories.
