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DS1054Z

DS1054Z

Rigol Technologies
50 MHz Bench, Digital Oscilloscopes Ethernet, RS232, USB Interface LCD - Color Display 4 Analog Channel CAT I 300V, CAT II 100V Record, Playback
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Overview

The DS1054Z is a popular 50 MHz digital storage oscilloscope featuring four analog channels and a 1 GSa/s sample rate. It utilizes UltraVision technology to provide a high waveform capture rate and deep memory depth of 24 Mpts for detailed signal analysis. This benchtop instrument includes integrated USB and LAN interfaces for remote control and data logging.

Why Choose This Part

It offers a high price-to-performance ratio by providing four channels at a bandwidth of 50 MHz, which is often sufficient for most microcontroller-based projects. The 24 Mpts deep memory allows engineers to capture long time windows while maintaining a high sample rate for zoomed-in analysis.

Applications

Embedded System Debugging
Analyzing timing relationships and signal integrity across multiple SPI, I2C, or UART lines simultaneously using the four analog channels.
Power Supply Characterization
Measuring ripple, noise, and power-on sequencing on DC-DC converters within the 300V CAT I input limits.
Education and Prototyping
Teaching fundamental electronics and verifying circuit behavior on breadboards or custom PCBs.
Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Integrating into production test racks using the LXI-compliant LAN interface for remote command execution.

Getting Started

Connect the oscilloscope to a standard AC power source and use the front-panel Auto setting for immediate waveform visualization. For remote data acquisition, install the Ultra Sigma software utility or use SCPI commands over the Ethernet or USB Device ports.

Also Consider

ATmega328P MCHPMicrochip Technology - Common 8-bit microcontroller used in projects that typically require an oscilloscope like the DS1054Z for hardware debugging.
FT232RL FTDI Chip - Standard USB-to-UART interface often used to bridge embedded hardware to the same PC used for oscilloscope data logging.

Categories

Test & Debug Tools > Oscilloscopes