Atten ADS1102CML - Video and Screen Shots - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: WanaGo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2011, 08:17:47 pm
content: Hello,To start off, this video and these screenshots were not done by me - I requestedwww.toolboom.comto provide some information about the oscilloscope as I could not find very much information on the net.Below is their email they sent me, and attached are screenshots and the video they put on Youtube.Hopefully someone will find this of use - feel free to comment or email them direct - I have no affiliation to them, but wanted the information as much as the next person.QuoteCheersJames

author: tinhead
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2011, 08:54:41 pm
content: how cool is that, the horizontal sequence is 1-2.5- 5

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 20, 2011, 09:44:59 pm
content: I think I've seen variations like 1-2-4 or 1-2.5-5 before on some Tek DSO. Can be annoying if you're trying to follow procedures. 1-2-5 and 1-2.5-5 are both semi-logarithmic, so it doesn't really matter.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2011, 09:55:42 pm
content: The Atten reaches its published frequency response well based on those images, and the Rigol comparison shows the ringing is likely from the source or its connections, and unlikely the scope.

author: shadowless
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 21, 2011, 12:28:05 am
content: I wonder if a better quality probe would have compensated the ringing better.

author: bxs
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 21, 2011, 09:14:33 pm
content: Quite off topic,I have an ATTEN ADS1102CAL, the same as the CML without long memory, and sine this thread have some waves, I will show another one, this produced by a high end oscilatorThese things are not really for breadboards, so the result is bad but I'm surprised is not even worse

author: WanaGo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2011, 10:43:33 am
content: So the question is, would you (the reader) buy an ADS1102CML for $530USD knowing the above, or would you still buy something else (Rigol, Hantek etc)I hate making decisions which involve money, especially when its so hard to come by.

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2011, 04:37:38 pm
content: I wouldn't do either. I'd look on ebay for a good deal on the Siglent SDS1102CM which is cheaper and has more memory than either than the ADS1102CAL.The Rigol DS1302CA used in the test is also nearly four times the price of the Atten so there's no surprise it's much better.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 22, 2011, 08:12:46 pm
content: With at least that test, I'd consider the Atten mainly because you have a local seller to you and you can return it should you find out its not worth your while. Test is thoroughly when you receive it. If you buy a Rigol or Tekway from a China seller, you could save money but if it malfunctions, its nearly impossible to get a refund.There are 2 threads on eevblog now discussing new problems with 1052e, very high quiescent noise and a flicker bug in the firmware. If you bought a new scope, you'd have to contend with this issue.Quote from: WanaGo on July 22, 2011, 10:43:33 am