The Rigol MSO8074A is a 750 MHz mixed-signal oscilloscope that combines digital oscilloscope, 16-channel logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, arbitrary waveform generator, digital voltmeter, 6-digit frequency counter, and protocol analyzer in a single instrument. With 4 analog channels and 16 digital channels, it delivers real-time sample rates up to 10 GSa/s on single channels and deep memory to 500 Mpts. The UltraVision II technology platform enables waveform capture rates to 600,000 wfms/s, making it ideal for complex electronic system debugging across industrial control, power supply, and automotive applications.
Technical Specifications
• Analog Bandwidth: 750 MHz (software-upgradeable via keycode)
• Analog Channels: 4
• Digital Channels: 16
• Real-Time Sample Rate: 10 GSa/s (1 channel); 5 GSa/s per channel (2 channels); 2.5 GSa/s per channel (4 channels)
• Memory Depth: 500 Mpts (1 channel); 250 Mpts per channel (2 channels); 125 Mpts per channel (4 channels)
• Waveform Capture Rate: Up to 600,000 wfms/s
• Vertical Resolution: 8 bits
• Vertical Scale: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div
• Horizontal Scale: 500 ps/div to 1 ks/div
• Display: 10.1-inch capacitive multi-touch, 1024 × 600 pixels, 256-level intensity grading, color persistence, gesture control
– Key Features
• Eye diagram and jitter analysis with TIE, cycle-to-cycle, and Q Factor measurements
• Multiple clock recovery methods: constant clock, first-order PLL, second-order PLL, explicit clock
• FFT, histogram, and up to 4 MATH functions for waveform analysis
• Zone Trigger function for signal isolation via touchscreen interface
• Optional power analysis software module
• 16-channel logic analyzer (requires optional logic probe)
• Built-in spectrum analyzer and protocol analyzer
– Typical Applications
• Industrial control system debugging
• Power supply design and validation
• Automotive electronics testing
• Multi-protocol signal analysis
• Complex timing and jitter characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
16-channel logic analyzer operation requires optional logic probe (e.g., RPL2316). Arbitrary waveform generator and power analysis capabilities available as optional modules.
