The 2-channel Rigol DS1052E oscilloscope is beloved by many as a really decent, cheap 'scope for the home electronics lab. While its features pale next to those hosted by more modern offerings, the 1052 packs the basics into a reliable little unit.
Key Specifications | |
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Channels | 2, probes included |
Bandwidth | 50 MHz |
Sample Rate | 1 GSa/s |
Memory Depth | 1 Mpts |
Interfaces | USB (host and device) Ext. Trigger Pass/Fail |
Who should buy this scope?
The DS1052E had its heyday several years ago. More modern offerings like the DS1054Z offer more channels, bigger displays, greater math functionality and 12x deeper memory for a little over a hundred bucks difference. If you're absolutely stinging at the price difference, then the 1052 is still a capable unit for the home-hobbyist.