The Rigol MSO8204 is a 2 GHz mixed-signal oscilloscope combining 4 analog channels and 16 digital logic channels in a single instrument. Built on Rigol’s Phoenix ASIC chip and UltraVision II platform, it delivers real-time sampling to 10 GS/s, 500 Mpts memory depth, and waveform capture rates exceeding 600,000 wfms/s. The instrument integrates a digital oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, digital voltmeter, 6-digit frequency counter, and protocol analyzer (optional), eliminating the need for multiple test instruments on the bench.
Technical Specifications
• Analog Bandwidth: 2 GHz (single/half-channel); 1 GHz (all channels enabled)
• Analog Channels: 4 + 1 EXT input channel
• Digital Channels: 16 logic analyzer inputs
• Sample Rate: 10 GS/s single-channel; 5 GS/s two-channel interleaved; 2.5 GS/s all channels
• Memory Depth: 500 Mpts standard; 250 Mpts per channel (two channels); 125 Mpts per channel (four channels)
• Vertical Resolution: 12-bit
• Rise Time (calculated): 175 ps
• Waveform Capture Rate: >600,000 wfms/s
• Hardware Recording: Up to 450,000 frames
• Display: 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, 1024×600 resolution, 256-level intensity grading with color persistence
• Power Supply: 100–240 V, 45–440 Hz
• Dimensions: 16.14″ W × 8.82″ H × 5.31″ D
– Key Features
• Comprehensive trigger suite: Edge, Pulse, Slope, Video, Pattern, Duration, Timeout, Runt, Window, Delay, Setup/Hold, Nth Edge, Serial Protocol, and Zone triggers
• Serial protocol decoding for up to 4 buses simultaneously: RS232/UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, LIN, I2S, FlexRay, MIL-STD-1553
• FFT analysis supporting up to 1 Mpts frequency resolution
• Hardware full-memory auto measurement: 41 waveform parameters with statistics on 10 items
• Waveform histogram analysis
• Search and navigation with independent controls and event table
– Interfaces & Integration
• USB HOST/DEVICE, LAN (LXI), HDMI, TRIG OUT, USB-GPIB
• Remote command control via web interface
• Online version upgrade capability
– Typical Applications
Precise signal analysis, digital/analog debugging, protocol verification, embedded system validation, and frequency domain characterization across design and manufacturing workflows.
