Agilent DSO5000A? - Page 1
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author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2013, 12:15:44 am
content: Another oscilloscope question. I see these appear on Agilent's eBay store from time to time and not quite sure where to place them. The spec doesn't look bad but how do they measure up with the more current offerings in terms of features and usability? One thing I notice is how few knobs they have and was wondering if everything isn't buried in menus for example.Otherwise apart from the spec google only returns a few companies comparing their stuff with the DSO5000As a few years back and concluding of course how their stuff is better:-http://www.tek.com/document/competitive/tektronix-mso-dpo3000-series-vs-agilent-dso5000a-fact-sheet-0-So any experience with those? Opinions? Looks like you can get a 4 channel, 500MHz one with all options for around $5K. Is that a deal nowadays?Thank you!

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2013, 12:43:03 am
content: I heard that there is a possibility to keep trial options forever on this scope DSO5000A.Look it up somewhere!

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 11, 2013, 05:56:08 am
content: Quote from: ivaylo on June 11, 2013, 12:15:44 ami would never pay $5OOOusd. for a non intensity graded display.Rigol DS4054 500MHz 4GSa/s is $5900usd.http://www.tequipment.net/RigolDS4054.htmlhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/help-me-pick-the-right-scope-2/msg241533/#msg241533if memory is not important can go:Instek GDS-3502 500MHz 4GSa/s is $3994usd./$3794usd. with the INSTEKSAVE "5%"http://www.testequity.com/products/4591/Instek GDS-3502 500MHz 4GSa/s is $3994usd./$3395usd. with the INSTEK15OFFhttp://www.testequipmentdepot.com/instek/oscilloscopes/gds3502.htmInstek GDS-3502 500MHz 4GSa/s is $3395usd. - 5OFFhttp://www.tequipment.net/InstekGDS-3502.htmlInstek GDS-3504 500MHz 4GSa/s is $5014usd./$4763usd. with the 5% Promohttp://www.testequity.com/products/4592/

author: Nermash
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timestamp: June 11, 2013, 06:20:53 am
content: It has intensity grading, it is the same as 6000 series only without MSO capability.And we all know from Mike's videos that 6000 has great intensity graded display, not to mention XVGA res and 8 Mpoint memory standard!I think that Agilent used store may accept offer 10% lower than asking price.

author: Unknown
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timestamp: June 11, 2013, 07:42:24 am
content: Quote from: Nermash on June 11, 2013, 06:20:53 amAccording to this,pag.2, it does not.http://www.tek.com/document/fact-sheet/tektronix-tds3000b-series-vs-agilent-dso5000a-fact-sheethttp://www.tek.com/document/competitive/tektronix-mso-dpo3000-series-vs-agilent-dso5000a-fact-sheet-0

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2013, 07:46:37 am
content: Thanks for the input! It does look like the 6000 series. But then Agilent releases a client which supports the 6000 but not the 5000 -http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/software.jspx?ckey=2336125&lc=eng&cc=CZ&nid=-33575.970747&id=2336125not so similar after all

author: Nermash
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2013, 08:31:15 am
content: Quote from: JuanPC on June 11, 2013, 07:42:24 amAha, trap for young playersmanufacturers quick fact comparisons.Notice the line "in persistance mode - running or stoped".According to the 5000A manual, in persistance mode new acquisitions are displayed in yellow, while old ones are gray and in lower intensity.So, it is true that it does not have proper grading while in persistance mode, but it certainly has 256 levels in normal mode.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2013, 08:41:01 am
content: Quote from: Hydrawerk on June 11, 2013, 12:43:03 amYes - however note that protocol decode is only supported on models with 4 analog channels (i.e. not even on 2 channel MSO).I think MSO was available as a trial last time I looked, which is very handyIn terms of useability & functionality this series (5/6/7000) is still pretty close to anything you can buy new, especially when the everlasting trials are factored in.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 11, 2013, 08:49:14 am
content: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Agilent-DSO5054A-5000-Series-Oscilloscope-500-MHz-4-channels-/181151098939?pt=BI_Oscilloscopes&hash=item2a2d72683btempting, but 2mV/div, is not for me...all depends on the purpose,low mV/div?big memory?super fast waveform update?high bandwith?low price?if memory is not necessary, for the price, Instek is the choice.if big memory is necessary Rigol.if ultra fast 1Mwfm/s is needed, Agilent dsox3000 is the one.etc...so... in the sub $10K range, all depends on the purpose. can´t have it all under $10Kusd.http://www.testequity.com/products/3764/