Oscilloscopes

General information

A digital oscilloscope is an indispensable instrument for any laboratory, with which you can directly observe, record and analyze electrical signals. Thanks to continuous improvement and the addition of new functions, modern digital oscilloscopes successfully solve more and more practical problems. We offer hundreds of oscilloscope models from 10 MHz to 80 GHz: classic laboratory, USB, portable and rackmount. In addition to conventional real-time oscilloscopes, the offer also includes sampling oscilloscopes, which are excellent for studying periodic signals.

How to choose an oscilloscope – a detailed guide

Best models

This table contains the best models of oscilloscopes with the status of Top sales or Expert selection. Such models have a high price / capability ratio, so they should be paid attention first of all. The table is interactive, any column can be sorted in ascending or descending order.

The best models of oscilloscopes
Model
Bandwidth
Analog channels
Digital channels
Sample rate
Vertical resolution
Waveforms per second
Top sales
Expert choice
50 MHz 2 16 1 GS/s 8 bits 80 000
100 MHz 2 16 1 GS/s 8 bits 80 000
Expert choice
100 MHz 4 2 GS/s 8 bits 100
300 MHz 4 8 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
Top sales
Expert choice
500 MHz 4 8 16 5 GS/s 8 – 12 bits 300 000
Expert choice
500 MHz 8 8 16 5 GS/s 8 – 12 bits 300 000
Expert choice
1 GHz 4 16 5 GS/s 8 bits 340 000
100 MHz 2 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
Expert choice
200 MHz 2 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
200 MHz 4 16 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
Expert choice
8 GHz 4 16 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
Expert choice
20 GHz 4 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
200 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 235 000
Expert choice
1 GHz 2 16 5 GS/s 8 bits 280 000
100 MHz 2 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100
Expert choice
100 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100
Expert choice
200 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100

All models of oscilloscopes

This table shows all models of oscilloscopes. You can sort by any of the characteristics by simply clicking on its name in the table. To see all the characteristics of certain models, add them to the comparison.

All models of oscilloscopes
Model
Bandwidth
Analog channels
Digital channels
Sample rate
Vertical resolution
Waveforms per second
10 MHz 2 100 MS/s 8 bits 2 000
25 MHz 2 200 MS/s 8 bits 2 000
25 MHz 4 500 MS/s 8 bits 2 000
25 MHz 2 16 500 MS/s 8 bits 2 000
50 MHz 2 500 MS/s 8 bits 80 000
50 MHz 4 1 GS/s 8 bits 80 000
Top sales
Expert choice
50 MHz 2 16 1 GS/s 8 bits 80 000
70 MHz 2 1 GS/s 8 bits 80 000
70 MHz 4 1 GS/s 8 bits 80 000
70 MHz 2 16 1 GS/s 8 bits 80 000
100 MHz 2 1 GS/s 8 bits 80 000
100 MHz 4 1 GS/s 8 bits 80 000
100 MHz 2 16 1 GS/s 8 bits 80 000
70 MHz 2 2 GS/s 8 bits 100
70 MHz 4 2 GS/s 8 bits 100
100 MHz 2 2 GS/s 8 bits 100
Expert choice
100 MHz 4 2 GS/s 8 bits 100
200 MHz 2 2 GS/s 8 bits 100
200 MHz 4 2 GS/s 8 bits 100
300 MHz 4 8 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
500 MHz 4 8 16 5 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
Top sales
Expert choice
500 MHz 4 8 16 5 GS/s 8 – 12 bits 300 000
500 MHz 8 8 16 5 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
Expert choice
500 MHz 8 8 16 5 GS/s 8 – 12 bits 300 000
750 MHz 500 MHz 4 8 16 5 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
750 MHz 500 MHz 4 8 16 5 GS/s 8 – 12 bits 300 000
1 GHz 500 MHz 4 8 16 5 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
1 GHz 500 MHz 4 8 16 5 GS/s 8 – 12 bits 300 000
3 GHz 4 8 16 10 GS/s 8 – 12 bits 300 000
200 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 340 000
350 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 340 000
500 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 340 000
Expert choice
1 GHz 4 16 5 GS/s 8 bits 340 000
60 MHz 2 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
60 MHz 2 16 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
60 MHz 4 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
60 MHz 4 16 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
100 MHz 2 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
100 MHz 2 16 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
100 MHz 4 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
100 MHz 4 16 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
Expert choice
200 MHz 2 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
200 MHz 2 16 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
200 MHz 4 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
200 MHz 4 16 1 GS/s 8 – 16 bits 130 000
8 GHz 4 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
Expert choice
8 GHz 4 16 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
12.5 GHz 4 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
12.5 GHz 4 16 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
16 GHz 4 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
16 GHz 4 16 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
Expert choice
20 GHz 4 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
20 GHz 4 16 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
23 GHz 4 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
23 GHz 4 16 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
25 GHz 4 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
25 GHz 4 16 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
33 GHz 4 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
33 GHz 4 16 100 GS/s 8 bits 300 000
100 MHz 2 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 235 000
100 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 235 000
200 MHz 2 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 235 000
200 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 235 000
350 MHz 2 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 235 000
350 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 235 000
500 MHz 2 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 235 000
500 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 235 000
Expert choice
1 GHz 2 16 5 GS/s 8 bits 280 000
1 GHz 4 16 5 GS/s 8 bits 280 000
70 MHz 2 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100
70 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100
100 MHz 2 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100
Expert choice
100 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100
200 MHz 2 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100
Expert choice
200 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100
350 MHz 2 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100
350 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100
500 MHz 2 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100
500 MHz 4 16 2.5 GS/s 8 bits 100

Additional equipment

In addition to the main list of oscilloscopes presented above, the following additional series are produced: PicoScope 3000D (USB, up to 200 MHz), with a built-in spectrum analyzer Tektronix MDO3, six-channel Tektronix MSO4 (up to 1.5 GHz), eight-channel Tektronix MSO5 (up to 2 GHz) and the most functional Tektronix MSO6 (up to 8 GHz).

Manufacturers of measuring equipment regularly develop and launch new models of oscilloscopes with expanded capabilities and improved performance. Some time after the start of sales of new models, old models and series are discontinued. A complete list of discontinued oscilloscopes, including proposed replacements, can be found here: discontinued oscilloscopes.

Video reviews

Better to see once than hear a hundred times. This video collection from our YouTube channel is dedicated exclusively to digital oscilloscopes: new products, interesting models, features of their application, standards and measurement techniques. We are constantly updating and supplementing this collection with new interesting materials on oscilloscope measurements and related topics. Subscribe to our channel to stay updated: YouTube channel of Tehencom.

A selection of videos dedicated to digital oscilloscopes.

Basic theory

Buying an inexpensive and high-quality oscilloscope is not always easy. When choosing a model, in addition to the standard parameters: number of channels, bandwidth and sample rate, it is necessary to take into account additional characteristics and capabilities of the oscilloscope: record length, sensitivity, speed of continuous waveform acquisition, presence of digital channels, type of built-in spectrum analyzer, standard measurements (period, frequency, delay, rise time, etc.), possibility and ease of programming, built-in digital interfaces, a set of additional functions, operating temperature range, quality and durability of the device, the reputation of the manufacturer, the professionalism and reliability of the supplier, the availability of a service center, warranty period and much more. In addition, you may need technical advice on the types of oscilloscopes produced: real-time and sampling.

The next section Documentation contains useful information on the theory and practice of using digital oscilloscopes, which will help you understand this issue and improve your professional level. For complex and unclear issues, write to us by e-mail or call, we will be happy to advise.

How to choose an oscilloscope – a detailed guide

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