Wednesday, August 14, 2013: Oscilloscopes have been primarily used as a tool for debugging and designing. However, today, oscilloscopes are also commonly used as an automated verification tool, to make sure devices meet all specification requirements of a certain serial data standard. The new battleground is between digital oscilloscopes and software-defined oscilloscopes, although the latter currently accounts for only a small portion of the market.
In this section, we are featuring oscilloscopes launched in the past year. However, companies like LeCroy, Yokogawa, Tektronix, Aplab, Falcon, Scientech, Scientific Mestech, Chauvin Arnaux and Rigol Technologies have not launched any new oscilloscopes in the last one year.
Model: PicoScope 5000 series, Brand: PicoScope, Manufacturer: Pico Technology, UK
Launched in May 2013, the PicoScope 5000 series of oscilloscopes are the first by the company to use reconfigurable ADC (Automated Data Collection) technology to offer a choice of resolutions from 8 to 16 bits in a single product.
Key features
- Ultra-deep memory buffers of up to 512 MS to allow long captures at high sampling rates
- In series mode, the ADCs are interleaved to provide 1 GS/s at 8 bits. This mode can also provide 500 MS/s at 12 bits resolution
- In parallel mode, multiple ADCs are sampled in phase on each channel to increase the resolution and dynamic performance. Resolution is increased to 14 bits at 125 MS/s per channel (70 dB SFDR)
Contact details: April Wright, marketing coordinator, Ph: +44-1480-396395, [email protected], www.picotech.com
India distributor: VigVen Tech Mark Pvt Ltd
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Model: SDS series, Brand: MetroQ-Owon, Manufacturer: Owon, Hong Kong
Launched in April 2013, SDS series oscilloscopes are ultra thin (minimum 7 cm) deep memory digital storage oscilloscopes that store up to 15 waveforms and 8 measuring settings. They also have an USB interface for real-time data transmission.
Key features
- Slim design storage scope with two channels and external trigger
- 60MHz to 200MHz bandwidth
- Up to 2GS/s real-time sample rate
- 20.32cm colour TFT LCD display
- VGA output for projection use
- Record length: 10M points per channel
Contact details: Metro Electronic Products, Ph: +91-11 23868195, 23875355, [email protected], www.metroQ.in
(As this is a special series being sold under MetroQ-Owon brand, the global enquiries for this series are being handled by India office only)
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Model: R&S RTM2000, Brand: Rohde & Schwarz, Manufacturer: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, Germany
Launched in April 2013, RTM2000 models oscilloscopes with 350MHz or 500MHz bandwidth offer a maximum sampling rate of 5G sample/s and a maximum memory depth of 20M sample. As a result, they can display signals accurately, right down to the details, as well as provide high time resolution, even for long sequences.
Key features
- Signal details at the push of a button: QuickMeas
- Measurement results in detail: powerful cursor functions
- Bandwidth: 350 MHz and 500 MHz
- Input channels: 2 or 4
- Sample rate: 2.5 GSa/s, 5 GSa/s interleaved
- Memory depth: 10 MSa, 20 MSa interleaved
Contact details: Sylvia Reitz, product manager, oscilloscopes, Ph: +49-89-412911968, [email protected], www.rohde-schwarz.com
India office: Rohde & Schwarz India Pvt Ltd
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Model: OX7204-BUS, Brand: Chauvin Arnoux, Manufacturer: Chauvin Arnoux, France
Launched in April 2013, the Scopix Bus is a standalone 4-channel instrument with a 200MHz bandwidth for field bus integrity testing. This function can be used to perform the electrical measurements required to assess the integrity of field buses, i.e., the operation of the physical layer (electrical specifications, synchronisation, etc), in compliance with the applicable standards.
Key features
- The results are displayed very explicitly as smiley icons in colour
- 14 buses (KNX, DALI, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, AS-i, Profibus, RS-485, RS-232, ETHERNET, etc), 21 configurations and several protocols (IP, TCP, Modbus, Profinet, etc) are already integrated in the Scopix Bus. It is also possible to create new buses or configurations with the SX-BUS software.
- The Scopix Bus models offer help with connection, according to the bus to be tested by proposing the corresponding wiring diagram. The HX0190 and HX0191 boards available as options also help with connection: these boards are equipped with SUBD9, RJ45 or M12 connectors or 8-wire screw connectors.
Contact details: Ph: 33-01-44-85-44 85, [email protected], www.chauvin-arnoux.fr
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Model: GDS-2000A, Brand: GWInstek, Manufacturer: Good Will Instrument Co Ltd, Taiwan
Launched in April 2013, the GDS-2000A series of digital oscilloscopes come with a high-value design framework, including a 2Ga/s sampling rate, 2M record length, 2 or 4 input channels and a large 20.32cm screen colour LCD display.
Key features
- The 2Mpt record length not only enables long time waveform storage but also acts as a huge database of the input signals for post-storage waveform analysis
- Two search-engine software, waveform search and segmented memory come as standard for the GDS-2000A series; these facilitate the search for the waveforms of interest from the long recorded length
- Waveform search defines the waveform types for the search, whereas segmented memory divides the whole recorded length into a number of segments so as to speed up the waveform search by looking into only the segments containing the waveforms of interest
Contact details: Helena Wang, manager, overseas sales department, Ph: + 886-2-268-0389 Ext. 651, [email protected], www.gwinstek.com
India distributors: Integrated Services & Consultancy, Avante Global Services Pvt Ltd
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Model: Scientech 851, Brand: Scientech, Manufacturer: Scientech Technologies Pvt Ltd, India
Launched in April 2013, the Scientech 851 mixed signal oscilloscope (MSO) has an LCD readout and microcontroller switching. It measures digital signals with a 16-channel logic analyser.
Key features
- Its 2-channel, 4-trace operation allows viewing of normal (X1) and expanded (X10) waveforms simultaneously
- The auto time base selects the speed of the time base automatically depending on the frequency of the input signal, and the signal’s frequency is also displayed on the LCD
- Fully equipped with advanced triggering and a bandwidth of up to 30 MHz, the oscilloscope uses embedded and SMT technology for greater reliability
Contact details: JK Baldua, director, Technical, Ph: +91-731-4211100, [email protected], www.scientechworld.com
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Model: DSO5000P series, Brand: Hantek, Manufacturer: Hantek, China
Launched in March 2013, the DSO5000P series of oscilloscopes offer multiple automatic measurements, four math functions, including the FFTs standard. These oscilloscopes also provide software for PC real-time analysis.
Key features
- Bandwidth: 200/100/70MHz
- 1GSa/s real-time sample rate
- Large (17.78cm) colour display, WVGA (800×480)
- Record length up to 24K
- Trigger mode: edge/pulse width/line selectable video/slop/overtime, etc
- USB host and device connectivity, as standard
Contact details: Ph: 0086-532-8870-3697/8870 3687, [email protected], www.hantek.com
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Model: Infiniium 9000 H-Series, Brand: Agilent Technologies, Manufacturer: Agilent Technologies Inc., USA
Launched in January 2013, the Infiniium 9000 H-series of high-definition oscilloscopes consist of four models in bandwidths of 250 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz and 2 GHz.
Key features
- Up to 12-bit vertical resolution, which represents 16 times the quantisation levels of traditional oscilloscopes with 8 bits of resolution
- These scopes also include the industry’s deepest standard memory (up to 100 Mpts per channel)
- Uses a combination of hyper-sampling and linear noise-reduction technology to provide noise levels three times lower than traditional 8-bit oscilloscopes
Contact details: Agilent India customer contact centre; sales, marketing & application, Ph: 1800-11-2929 (toll free), [email protected], www.agilent.com
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Model: Infiniium 90000 X-Series, Brand: Agilent Technologies, Manufacturer: Agilent Technologies Inc., USA
Launched in January 2013, the Infiniium 90000 X-series has six new mixed-signal oscilloscope (MSO) models, as well as 13GHz DSO and DSA models.
Key features
The tightly integrated digital channels of the new MSO models can function at 20 GSa/s in an eight-channel configuration, 60 per cent faster than other high-performance MSOs, or at 10 GSa/s in a 16-channel configuration
The new 13GHz DSO, DSA and MSO models of the Infiniium 90000 X-series give engineers access to the industry’s lowest noise and jitter measurement at an unprecedented low price
Contact details: Agilent India customer contact centre; sales, marketing & application, Ph: 1800-11-2929 (toll free), [email protected], www.agilent.com
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Model: SHS800 series, Brand: Siglent, Manufacturer: Siglent Technology Co Ltd, China
Launched in August 2012, the SHS800 series comprises 3-in-1 hand-held oscilloscopes with the oscilloscope, multimeter and recorder (including trend plot and waveform recorder) functions.
Key features
- Bandwidth: 60 MHz to 200 MHz
- Size: 163.2 mm×259.5 mm× 53.3 mm
- Maximum counts: 6000
- Record length is 800k/CH points, recording time of over 24 hours
Contact details: April Fang, overseas sales manager, Ph: +86- 15009744685, [email protected], www.siglent.com
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Model: 2550 series, Brand: B&K Precision, Manufacturer: B&K Precision, USA
Launched in March 2013, the 2550 series of oscilloscopes add four 2-channel models (2552, 2554, 2556 and 2558) and four 4-channel models (2553, 2555, 2557 and 2559) with a bandwidth ranging from 70 MHz to 300 MHz, 2 GSa/s sampling rates and 24kpts/Ch memory. These high performance digital oscilloscopes cover a wide range of applications in R&D, service and repair, and in education at a cost-effective price point.
Key features
- Widescreen 17.78cm TFT colour display that maximises visibility of signals under test, a great benefit for long waveform captures or 4-channel acquisition
- All models in the series offer powerful debugging tools such as digital filtering with adjustable limits, waveform recorder mode, pass/fail testing, advanced triggering capabilities, 32 automatic measurements, and a large internal storage for saving and recalling up to 20 different waveforms and 20 oscilloscope setups
- Each DSO comes standard with LAN and USB interfaces supporting SCPI and USBTMC protocols for remote PC control
Contact details: Ph: 714-921-9095, [email protected], www.bkprecision.com
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Model: Fluke Scopemeter 190-502, Brand: Fluke, Manufacturer: Fluke Corporation, USA
Launched in November 2012, the Fluke 190-502 oscilloscope is the world’s first portable 500MHz oscilloscope, according to the company. This instrument offers two isolated channels and supports floating measurement. It combines an unprecedented level of performance, ruggedness and portability.
Key features
- It offers real-time sampling rates up to 5 GS/s and 200 ps resolution to capture noise and other disturbances
- Features deep memory—up to 10,000 samples per channel—so one can examine very small parts of the waveform in detail. It is IP-51 rated to withstand dust, drips, humidity, and wide temperature variations
- Connect-and-view continuous auto-trigger, single shot, pulse width, and video triggering
- USB host port to transfer recorded data and further analysis
Contact details: Hilton Hammond, product marketing specialist, [email protected], Ph: (425) 446-5381, www.fluke.com
India branch: TTL India Pvt Ltd (a Fluke company)
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Model: TBS1000 Series, Brand: Tek, Manufacturer: Tektronix, USA
Launched in November 2012, this series delivers great sampling, analogue and measurement performance, at an affordable price. The TBS1000 is based on the same technology as the very popular TDS2000 series. The series is available in five models with bandwidths from 25 MHz to 150 MHz.
Key features
- Accurately captures signals with at least 6.7X over-sampling on all channels—all the time, with Tektronix proprietary sampling technology
- Built-in analysis tools
- Simplify analysis of a device with 16 automated measurements, FFT analysis, waveform math, cursors, pass/fail testing and data logging
- Makes accurate measurements, even on low-level signals
- Can be easily connected to a personal computer with the rear-panel USB device port. Uses OpenChoice software to capture waveform data and to document results
Contact details: Ph: 000-800-650-1835 (Toll-free), [email protected], www.tek.com
India branch: Tektronix India Pvt Ltd
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Model: DLM4000, Brand: Yokogawa, Manufacturer: Yokogawa, Japan
Launched in October 2012, the DLM4000 is the industry’s first mixed-signal oscilloscope to feature eight channels, according to the company. Combining the large screen and 8-channel capability of Yokogawa’s earlier 8-channel DL7480 oscilloscope with the mixed-signal technology of the company’s pioneering DLM2000 series, the instrument is ideally suited for test and debugging applications in the embedded systems, power electronics, mechatronics and automotive sectors.
Key features
- The new L16 option adds 16 more channels of logic to give seven channels of analogue plus a 24-bit digital input, allowing more detailed analysis of embedded electronics and serial-bus based systems
- Upgraded firmware on the /G4 option for power measurements gives the DLM4000 enhanced power capabilities
- Can be used as a fully featured 3-phase power meter, with the eight channels allowing voltages and currents to be individually measured and displayed alongside derived values. With this option, the instrument offers automated measurement of power parameters for up to four pairs of voltage and current waveforms.
Contact details: Ph: +44 (0)1928-597200, [email protected], tmi.yokogawa.com
India branch: Yokogawa India
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Model: HDO4000 and HDO6000, Brand: Teledyne LeCroy, Manufacturer: Teledyne LeCroy Inc., USA
Launched in October 2012, the high-definition HDO4000 and HDO6000 oscilloscopes acquire waveforms with high resolution, high sample rate, and low noise using HD4096 high-definition technology. HD4096 high-definition technology enables high-definition oscilloscopes to capture and display signals of up to 1 GHz with high sample rate and 16 times more resolution than other oscilloscopes. HD4096 enables oscilloscopes to deliver unmatched measurement precision to improve testing capabilities and provide better results.
Key features
- 12-bit ADC resolution, up to 15 bits with enhanced resolution
- 200MHz, 350MHz, 500MHz and 1GHz bandwidths
- Long memory-up to 250 Mpts/Ch
- 30.73cm multi-touch screen display with small footprint
- WaveScan-advanced search and find
- History mode-waveform playback
- JITKIT clock-data jitter analysis
- Serial data trigger and decode
- LabNotebook report generation
- Advanced Trigger Tools including TriggerScan and software assisted trigger
Contact details: Ph: 800-553-2769, [email protected], www.teledynelecroy.com
India branch: LeCroy India
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Model: HMO3000, Brand: Hameg, Manufacturer: Hameg Instruments GmbH, Germany
Launched in June 2013, the 2- and 4-channel instruments provide bandwidths of 300, 400 and 500 MHz, a sampling rate of 4 GSa/s and a memory depth of 8 MPts. The instruments are rounded off with a standard inclusion of the MSO functionality and several options for serial bus analysis.
Key features
- It has a real-time FFT (dBm, dBV, Vrms), with a memory depth of up to to 64 kPts
- One of the unique aspects of this instrument class is the vertical input sensitivity that scales as low as 1 mV/div
- It has an automatic and manual adjustable memory depth
- It is also possible to activate the serial bus analysis functions at any time and even, if necessary, at a later time
- The instrument hides the menus on the monitor while it is performing a measurement operation. This allows the user to view the same amount of measurement points as would be possible on a larger display
Contact details: Ph: +49-(0)-61828000, [email protected], www.hameg.com
India distributor: Scientific Mes Technik Pvt Ltd
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