Gonna buy a new oscilloscope, which one to buy?

[gentlevoice]

Hi all,

While this thread is still reasonably active ... I'm looking for a ~ 100 MHz scope preferably with integrated/or add-on digital analyzer with good analyzer software (min 5 ns resolution 8 channels). Quality-wise something like the rigol 1054z that has been talked about would be fine, yet w. 100 MHz & the digital analyzer ... might there be some obvious good buys here (used is also an option)?

Thanks for any input ;-)

Jesper

 

[gentlevoice]

Hi all,

While this thread is still reasonably active ... I'm looking for a ~ 100 MHz scope preferably with integrated/or add-on digital analyzer with good analyzer software (min 5 ns resolution 8 channels). Quality-wise something like the rigol 1054z that has been talked about would be fine, yet w. 100 MHz & the digital analyzer ... might there be some obvious good buys here (used is also an option)?

Thanks for any input ;-)

Jesper

A P.S.: I forgot to say that I'm looking for an oscilloscope that is completely silent i.e. no blower (or a very silent blower).

Again, thanks for your input ...

Jesper

 

[vgeorge]

You can always change the fan with a more silent one. I did that on my Rigol DS1074Z

 

[AndrewT]

I have had three oscilloscopes from a very old valve/tube to fairly modern SS versions. All analogue, all without fan assisted cooling.

 

[brianhiatt]

You can always change the fan with a more silent one. I did that on my Rigol DS1074Z

What fan did you go with? Just curious. I was considering doing that but have not gotten around to it.


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[1audio]

Look at the QA100 https://www.quantasylum.com/content/Products/QA100.aspx

 

[vgeorge]

What fan did you go with? Just curious. I was considering doing that but have not gotten around to it.


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I found a silent one from ebay or you can get one from a computer store. Just look for a Silent Low Noise 50mm fan. Try to much as possible the rpm and CFM specs of the fan with the stock one.

 

[gentlevoice]

Hi all,

@1audio:

Look at the QA100 https://www.quantasylum.com/content/Products/QA100.aspx

Thanks for the tip on this. I can see that it's been discontinued, however, the new QA101 is now 70 MHz & 200 Msps which is even more interesting. And small it is ...

Regarding fans should I end up with a fan equipped oscilloscope it's helpful to know that it appears to be easily replaceable.

Cheers,

Jesper

 

[gentlevoice]

... I think life smiled at me today ... got a picoscope MSO3206 200 MHz + 16 channel data analyzer + probes + software for a very reasonable price. Just what I was looking for

Thanks !!

Cheers,

Jesper