R&S introduces the new MXO 5C oscilloscope, available in four – and eight-channel models. The new series is based on the new generation MXO 5 oscilloscope, a rack-mount and automated test system that specifically addresses the space constraints that users often face. With a vertical height of 2U (3.5 inches or 8.9 cm), the instrument allows engineers to deploy it in test systems that cannot be accommodted with conventional oscilloscopes. The compact form factor is valuable for high channel density applications where users need to have a large number of channels in a small volume. Users can operate the instrument through the integrated network port, or they can operate the instrument completely through programming, using the instrument as a high-speed digital converter.
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Like other MXO oscilloscopes, the new MXO 5C series is based on a new generation of MXO-EP processing ASIC technology developed by R&S. It has the industry’s fastest acquisition rate at 4.5 million acquisitions per second. This makes it the industry’s first compact oscilloscope that allows engineers to capture up to 99 percent of real-time signal activity, enabling them to see more signal detail and uncommon events better than any other oscilloscope.
Philip Diegmann, vice President of the R&S Oscilloscope business, said: “While oscilloscopes with large displays work well on the workbench, we still have many customers requesting oscilloscopes suitable for rack-mount applications. At the same time, we also have customers who require large channel numbers, for example in the physical field. With the MXO 5C, we have created a unique instrument that offers the best performance for both needs. The new form factor allows multiple channels to be placed close together. The eight-channel version of the MXO 5C offers a channel density of 1,500 cubic centimeters per channel and a power consumption of only 23 watts per channel.”
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Although the instrument is primarily intended for rack mounting, it can also be used as a stand-alone benchtop oscilloscope. Users only need to connect the external display through the built-in DisplayPort and HDMI interface, or enter the IP address of the oscilloscope in the browser to access the graphical user interface of the instrument through the network interface. As the first oscilloscope to feature e-ink display technology, the MXO 5C displays IP addresses and other important information on a small, non-volatile display on the front of the instrument that is clearly visible even when powered off.
Like the MXO 5, the MXO 5C series is available in four – and eight-channel models with a bandwidth range of 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz and 2 GHz models. For users with demanding application requirements, upgrade options such as 16 digital channels with mixed-signal oscilloscope (MSO) options, an integrated dual-channel 100 MHz arbitrary waveform generator, protocol decoding and triggering options for industry standard buses, and a frequency response analyzer are available to enhance the instrument’s capabilities.