New Oscilloscope considerations

[Nevillet]

Hi All,

3 years ago I purchased a Hantek DSO5102P which slowly failed in various ways. It is now unusable and practically not repairable. It might be an outlier but I won't buy another Hantek.

I am therefore considering a replacement but money is still tight so cannot realistically consider Tektronix, Keysight, et al.

So I'm looking for comments/thoughts/recommendations for manufacturers like Siglent, Rigol, etc.

Basic spec: 2 channels with a minimum 100MHz bandwidth.

Many thanks in anticipation.

[stj]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

rigol 4channel 50MHz scope is the best deal - you can unlock it to 100MHz over the network interface straight away.

slightly more expensive is the siglent X-E series.
both are really good - i have the rigol one - fully unlocked.

btw, most scopes multiplex the adc convertor.
so 100MHz one chanel = 50MHz across 2 channels and so-on.
so read the datasheets.

[Nevillet]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

What is the model number of your scope?

[stj]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

DS1054z
https://int.rigol.com/products/oscil...s/ds1000z.html

[CapLeaker]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

also Siglent is pretty darrn good

[Nevillet]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

After much research I've gone for the Siglent SDS1202X-E 200MHz, 2 Channel scope.

The cost was £324.00 delivered.

They have a proper distributor here in the UK and it comes with a 3 year warranty.

Hopefully it will out live the Hantek.

Anyone want a dead Hantek for spares?

[P Smith]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

how much ?

[stj]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

whats wrong with the hantek?

[Nevillet]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

All the V & H controls stopped working. You could only get a trace by using the auto button. Once you had the trace you couldn't then adjust the V&H controls. Nothing obvious internally. All the power rails were fine. I reseated the ribbons but no joy. I bought it from Amazon and after 3 years the chances of any support are zero.
I would say the PS board is fine as is the TFT, but the two main boards are clearly suspect.

[stj]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

what do you want for it?
maybe it's a bad signal to the rotary encoders

[Nevillet]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

£30.00 + UK postage

[emestee]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

Rigol DS1054z (4 channel) now come unlocked with ALL features, including 100MHz and protocol analyzers. I got one for about 340 EUR here in Bulgaria, and I highly recommend it.

[stj]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

i dont think it comes as 100MHz or they couldnt sell the 70 & 100MHz models for a higher price

[Nevillet]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

STJ make me an offer if you want. Where in the world are you?

[emestee]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

i dont think it comes as 100MHz or they couldnt sell the 70 & 100MHz models for a higher price

It does. The 100MHz option is a software unlock. It says 50MHz on the front shield of my one, but it does 100MHz.

[stj]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

STJ make me an offer if you want. Where in the world are you?

london.

trying to contact a friend about it.
any idea on postage?

[Nevillet]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

postage and packing would be about £8.00 or less.

[stj]

Re: New Oscilloscope considerations

postage and packing would be about £8.00 or less.

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