The RIGOL DS1000Z Series provides four analog channels, bandwidth configurations from 50 MHz to 100 MHz, a maximum real-time sample rate of 1 GSa/s and memory depth reaching 24 Mpts. Its UltraVision acquisition platform combines deep waveform storage, intensity grading and a capture rate of up to 30,000 waveforms per second for electronics development, education and troubleshooting.
DS1000Z Plus models add a digital-channel interface for mixed-signal analysis with the optional RPL1116 logic probe. The DS1074Z-S Plus and DS1104Z-S Plus also integrate a dual-channel 25 MHz function/arbitrary waveform generator, combining analog acquisition, logic analysis and signal generation in one instrument.
Key Features
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Four analog channels: Allows multiple circuit nodes, control signals and power rails to be acquired and compared simultaneously.
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50, 70 or 100 MHz bandwidth: Provides a choice of performance levels for education, embedded development and general electronics testing.
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Up to 1 GSa/s real-time sampling: Captures waveform transitions with the timing detail required for circuit debugging and signal analysis.
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Up to 24 Mpts memory depth: Retains detailed waveform data over longer acquisitions for closer examination of intermittent events.
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Up to 30,000 waveforms per second: Improves the probability of observing rare glitches and infrequent signal behavior.
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Protocol triggering and decoding: Supports Parallel, RS232/UART, I²C and SPI buses for embedded communication analysis.
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Thirty-seven automatic measurements: Provides common voltage, timing and waveform measurements with statistical analysis.
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Integrated analysis tools: Includes FFT, waveform math, fine delayed sweep and Pass/Fail testing.
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Hardware waveform recording: Records and plays back up to 60,000 waveform frames for investigation of signal changes over time.
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7-inch color display: The 800 × 480 WVGA screen uses intensity grading and adjustable brightness to distinguish waveform activity clearly.
Four-Channel Waveform Acquisition
Four analog channels are included across the DS1000Z Series, allowing users to compare related signals without repeatedly moving probes. This is useful when examining clock and data lines, input and output stages, control signals or several power rails within the same circuit.
The 1 mV/div to 10 V/div vertical range supports both low-level signal measurements and larger waveform amplitudes. Deep memory and delayed sweep help preserve acquisition detail while users focus on a selected region of a longer signal record.
Triggering and Protocol Decoding
More than 15 trigger modes help isolate pulses, timing conditions and communication events. Parallel, RS232/UART, I²C and SPI decoding allows protocol data to be displayed alongside the electrical waveform, helping engineers identify communication errors and correlate decoded values with signal behavior.
Waveform Analysis and Recording
The DS1000Z Series provides 37 automatic measurements with statistics, FFT spectrum analysis, waveform math and Pass/Fail testing. Hardware waveform recording and playback captures up to 60,000 frames, supporting the investigation of intermittent faults and signal changes that may not be visible in a single acquisition.
Mixed-Signal Analysis with DS1000Z Plus
DS1074Z Plus and DS1104Z Plus models include a digital-channel interface. When connected to the optional RPL1116 logic probe, they provide 16 digital channels for simultaneous analog and digital acquisition. This configuration supports embedded hardware and firmware debugging where bus states must be correlated with analog signal quality.
Integrated Signal Generation on -S Plus Models
The DS1074Z-S Plus and DS1104Z-S Plus include a dual-channel 25 MHz function/arbitrary waveform generator. These models can generate circuit stimulus and acquire the resulting response with the same instrument, reducing the number of separate devices required for laboratory experiments and functional testing.
Connectivity and Automation
USB Host, USB Device, LAN and AUX interfaces support data storage, computer communication and test-system integration. SCPI remote control and LXI Core 2011 compatibility allow the oscilloscope to operate in networked laboratories and automated production-test environments.
Applications
- Embedded hardware and firmware debugging
- Parallel, UART, I²C and SPI bus analysis
- Analog and digital circuit development
- Power supply and control-system troubleshooting
- Electronics maintenance and equipment repair
- Engineering education and laboratory exercises
- Intermittent fault and waveform anomaly investigation
- Automated measurement and Pass/Fail testing
Model Selection
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DS1054Z: 50 MHz bandwidth and four analog channels.
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DS1074Z Plus: 70 MHz bandwidth with support for 16 digital channels using the optional RPL1116 logic probe.
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DS1074Z-S Plus: Adds a dual-channel 25 MHz waveform generator to the 70 MHz Plus configuration.
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DS1104Z Plus: 100 MHz bandwidth with support for 16 digital channels using the optional RPL1116 logic probe.
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DS1104Z-S Plus: Adds a dual-channel 25 MHz waveform generator to the 100 MHz Plus configuration.
Why Choose the DS1000Z Series?
The DS1000Z Series provides four-channel acquisition, deep memory and practical analysis functions for everyday electronics work. Its range of bandwidths and Plus configurations allows users to select a conventional oscilloscope, add mixed-signal capability or combine oscilloscope and waveform-generation functions in a single platform.
