The Rigol MSO5204 is a mixed-signal oscilloscope that combines 4 analog channels with 16 digital logic analyzer channels in a single instrument. Built on the MSO5000 Series platform, this 200 MHz bandwidth oscilloscope delivers real-time sample rates up to 8 GSa/s on single-channel operation and captures up to 100 Mpts of memory (expandable to 200 Mpts), enabling detailed analysis of complex analog and digital signals simultaneously.
Technical Specifications
Analog Performance
• Bandwidth: 200 MHz (upgradeable)
• Analog channels: 4
• Real-time sample rate: Up to 8 GSa/s (single channel); 2 GSa/s (four channels)
• Vertical resolution: 8 bit
• Rise time: ≤5 ns (calculated 1.75 ns)
• Memory depth: 100 Mpts standard (optional 200 Mpts upgrade)
– Single channel: 100 Mpts
– Two channels: 50 Mpts
– Four channels: 25 Mpts
Digital Performance
• Logic analyzer channels: 16
• Digital memory depth: 25 Mpts
Acquisition & Display
• Waveform capture rate: Over 500,000 wfms/s
• Display: 9-inch capacitive multi-touch screen (800×480 or 1024×600 pixels)
• 256-level intensity grading with color persistence
– Key Features
• Advanced triggering: Edge, pulse width, runt, slew rate, and pattern modes
• Serial protocol support: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and LIN trigger and decode
• 41 automatic waveform parameter measurements
• Full-memory hardware measurement capability
• Math functions: FFT, integration, differentiation (4-channel support)
• Histogram analysis for statistical waveform evaluation
• Bode plot functionality for loop test analysis
• Waveform recording and playback: Up to 450,000 frames
• Optional advanced power analysis software
• 3-year warranty
– Typical Applications
Digital system debugging, mixed-signal protocol analysis, power delivery characterization, and transient event capture in embedded systems and industrial electronics.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports seven independent measurement functions: digital oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, arbitrary waveform generator, digital voltmeter, frequency counter with totalizer, and protocol analyzer—all accessible through the multi-touch interface.
