Description
Fast clocks and sharp switching edges punish a slow scope. The Rigol MHO5104 oscilloscope offers 1 GHz of bandwidth in single or half-channel mode, with four analog channels and 16 digital inputs behind logic probes. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and sale, and it arranges service on request.
1 GHz or 800 MHz? Channel mode decides
The bandwidth figure changes with channel use. In single or half-channel mode it reaches 1 GHz, while with every analog channel active it settles at 800 MHz. So check which mode your test needs before you compare scopes. Likewise, sample rate follows the same split, at up to 4 GSa/s and 2 GSa/s.
MHO5104 specification sheet
| Series | MHO5000 |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 1 GHz single/half-channel; 800 MHz full-channel |
| Inputs | 4 analog + 16 digital (logic probes required) |
| Sample rate | Up to 4 GSa/s single/half-channel; 2 GSa/s full-channel |
| Memory | Up to 500 Mpts single/half-channel; 250 Mpts full-channel |
| Capture speed | Up to 1,000,000 wfms/s in fast-recording mode |
| Vertical resolution | 12 bit; up to 16 bit in high-resolution mode |
| Display | 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 capacitive touchscreen |
| Signal generator | AFG option; confirm installed license |
Fast edges, long records
A fast edge needs both bandwidth and enough sample points. On the Rigol MHO5104 oscilloscope, memory reaches up to 500 Mpts in the faster modes and 250 Mpts with all channels on. As a result, you can capture a long burst of bus traffic and still zoom into one edge. The 12-bit converter also helps you see small steps on a large signal.
Typical jobs for the Rigol MHO5104 oscilloscope
Engineers reach for a 1 GHz class scope to check clock quality, fast serial links and switching converters. For example, a power designer can inspect a quick switch node while a logic probe watches the controller. Meanwhile, a test team can use the touchscreen to move between measurements.
Before you request a quote
- State whether you need the 1 GHz or the 800 MHz mode.
- Name the probes and their attenuation ratio.
- Ask about the AFG option and its installed license.
- List any serial-bus decode you need.
Rent it for bring-up, or own it
A bring-up phase may last a few weeks, so a rental of the Rigol MHO5104 oscilloscope keeps costs tied to the project. A lab that works near the limit of slower scopes may prefer to own one. Lost in HCM gives the quote, and SMK Vietnam only shows the listing.
Ready to ask? Request a quote from Lost in HCM, compare the oscilloscope listings, see the maker at Rigol or contact SMK Vietnam.
MHO5104 questions
Which bandwidth applies with four channels running?
The 800 MHz figure applies when all analog channels run. The 1 GHz figure covers single and half-channel mode.
Is the signal generator included?
It is an AFG option here, so ask Lost in HCM to confirm the installed license.
Can I rent it for one project?
Yes. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and sale, so ask for a quote with your dates.
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