Rigol DS1104Z Plus – Digital Oscilloscope

The Rigol DS1104Z Plus is a 4-channel digital storage oscilloscope delivering 100 MHz analog bandwidth and real-time sample rates up to 1 GSa/s for comprehensive signal measurement and analysis. The instrument captures waveforms at 30,000 frames per second and supports hardware recording and playback of up to 60,000 frames, enabling detailed transient and anomalous signal characterization. Its 7-inch WVGA TFT LCD with intensity-graded color display provides clear signal visibility across all channels.

– Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 100 MHz
• Channels: 4 analog channels; 16 digital channels available via optional MSO upgrade
• Real-time Sample Rate: Up to 1 GSa/s
• Memory Depth: 12 Mpts (standard); 24 Mpts (optional)
• Waveform Capture Rate: 30,000 waveforms per second
• Recording & Playback: Up to 60,000 frames hardware real-time recording
• Display: 7-inch WVGA (800×480) TFT LCD with intensity-graded color
• Vertical Scale: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div
• Triggering: Advanced trigger modes with RS232/UART, I2C, and SPI bus decoding
• Measurement Functions: Voltage, time, frequency, FFT analysis, waveform math, pass/fail testing, and auto-measurements with statistics
• Connectivity: USB Host and Device, LAN (LXI), AUX interface
• Dimensions: 12.32 × 6.33 × 4.81 inches (W × H × D)

– Key Features

• MSO-ready architecture supports upgrade to mixed-signal analysis with optional 16-channel digital input module
• Expandable memory: upgrade from 12 Mpts to 24 Mpts for extended capture depth
• Multi-level intensity grading intelligently renders high-frequency signal detail while reducing display clutter
• High capture rate enables detection and analysis of infrequent or transient events
• Low noise floor ensures accurate voltage and timing measurements
• Compact form factor balances benchtop capability with portability

– Typical Applications

• Digital and analog circuit troubleshooting
• Serial protocol analysis and validation (RS232, I2C, SPI)
• Power electronics and signal integrity testing
• Waveform recording for long-term event logging
• Educational and field service diagnostics

– Compatibility & Integration

USB Host and Device ports enable direct data transfer and external device control. LAN (LXI) connectivity supports remote operation and automated test sequences. Standard 150 MHz 4× passive probes included.