The Rigol MSO8154A is a mixed-signal oscilloscope that integrates digital oscilloscopy, logic analysis, and spectrum analysis into a single platform. Built on Rigol’s UltraVision II architecture, it delivers 1.5 GHz analog bandwidth, 10 GSa/s real-time sampling on a single channel, and captures waveforms at rates exceeding 600,000 frames per second. The instrument combines four analog channels with 16 optional digital channels, enabling simultaneous capture and analysis of both analog signals and digital logic states.
The MSO8154A memory architecture scales with channel count: 500 Mpts on one channel, 250 Mpts per channel on two channels, and 125 Mpts per channel when using all four analog inputs. A 10.1-inch capacitive multi-touch LCD with 1024 × 600 resolution and 256-level intensity grading with color persistence provides detailed signal visualization. Hardware segmented storage records up to 450,000 waveform frames for transient capture and detailed artifact analysis.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 1.5 GHz (upgradeable to 2 GHz or 3 GHz via software options)
• Analog Channels: 4
• Digital Channels: 16 (optional)
• 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: ≥600,000 wfms/s
• Vertical Resolution: 8 bits
• Vertical Scale: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div
• Horizontal Scale: 500 ps/div to 1 k s/div
• Display: 10.1-inch capacitive multi-touch LCD, 1024 × 600 resolution
– Key Features
• 22 trigger types including Zone Trigger and Edge Trigger
• 41 automatic waveform parameter measurements with full memory hardware measurement
• Enhanced FFT analysis with spectrum analyzer capability
• 6-digit frequency counter and totalizer
• Four simultaneous math functions (arithmetic, logic, FFT, calculus, filtering)
• Cursor measurements in manual, track, and auto modes
• Optional protocol analyzer supporting RS232/UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay, I2S, MIL-STD-1553
• Optional arbitrary waveform generator
• Optional real-time eye diagram and jitter analysis
• Optional advanced power analysis
– Typical Applications
Embedded system debugging, mixed-signal protocol validation, power integrity analysis, frequency domain troubleshooting, and digital logic state monitoring.
– Compatibility & Integration
USB HOST/DEVICE and LXI C LAN connectivity enable remote operation and integration into automated test environments.
