I'm thinking of buying a new oscilloscope the question DS2102,DS2072, or DS1102E - Page 1
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author: Ferroto
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2013, 06:09:49 pm
content: I'm thinking of buying a new scope. I'm currently torn between three models the DS2102(100mhz, 2GSa/s), the DS2072(70MHz, 2GSa/s), and the DS1102E(100MHz, 1GSa/s)The DS2102 is the most expensive at $1,143 but has the deepest memory depth, twice the sample rate of the DS1102E, a really nice waveform capture/playback feature and a damn sexy widescreen display.the DS2072 is the 70MHz version of the DS2102 but is $300 less for the sake of 30mhz difference in bandwidth.The DS1102E is the cheapest option I'm considering. It only has half the Real-time sample rate of the DS2072 and DS2102, and only 16kpts of memory depth in single channel mode compared to the DS2072's 14Mpts and optional 56Mpts memory depth it seems abit like comparing a ferrari to a golf cart.I'm starting to lean towards either the DS2072 or the DS2102 I was considering the DS1102E as my first oscilloscope but I'm getting the since based on the research I've done that I'd probably regret it.Are there any other scopes out there that the hive mine would recommend I'm perty torn between price, specs, and what I actually need.

author: grego
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2013, 06:22:21 pm
content: At the high end of your price range you can also look at the Agilent 2000X. Kind of depends on what you want.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2013, 09:17:01 pm
content: If you really want a Rigol, buy the DS2102.

author: travellerw
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2013, 05:57:23 am
content: Not sure why you think you would regret an 1102 as a first scope... Dave used a 1052 in his videos for a long time and didn't seem to struggle..Better yet get a 1052 and hack it to an 1102. I just did exactly that.. Its even easier nowadays..

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 27, 2013, 06:59:08 am
content: The 2000 series beats the pants off the 1000 series in every way, so you can't really compare them.If you can afford it, get the 2000 series.Dave.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2013, 02:16:17 pm
content: On the other hand, the DS2000 has no logic analyzer yet. And it never has four channels. Bus even the DS1000D is quite outdated today...http://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/ds1000d/

author: travellerw
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2013, 09:36:31 pm
content: I've been told by the man himself..If I were you, I would trust his advice over mine....

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2013, 02:19:31 am
content: How good is the logic analyzer in the DS1102D anyway? It really has to be very good to justify the huge price difference between the E and the D versions.

author: marmad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 30, 2013, 12:08:36 am
content: @Ferroto - I don't know if you've been following the DS2072 review thread on the forum, but if not, you should be aware that the current versions of the firmware allow you to keep the 'trial' options (extra memory, triggers, and decoding) indefinitely - which amounts to an added $778 value. Also, although no hacking technique for increasing the bandwidth has been made public yet, itispossible to do - and as the user base of the DS2000 series increases, it becomes more likely that someone will release the info. So if you don't need 100MHz right away or in the near future - you might just go with the DS2072.

author: Ferroto
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2013, 11:42:15 pm
content: Quote from: marmad on March 30, 2013, 12:08:36 amThanks for the tip.*edit* I can't seem to find the forum post can you link me plz.

author: marmad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2013, 12:05:16 am
content: Quote from: Ferroto on March 31, 2013, 11:42:15 pmWell, there isn't one specific post covering all these things, but the big review thread (with all of this stuff talked about inside of it)is here.