RIGOL DS1104Z Plus 100MHz 4-Channel Digital Oscilloscope
Product Description
The RIGOL DS1104Z Plus Digital Oscilloscope is a 4-channel digital oscilloscope designed for electronic engineers, technicians, researchers, and educational laboratories. It features a 100 MHz analog bandwidth, a maximum real-time sampling rate of 1 GSa/s, and up to 24 Mpts of memory depth.
Built on RIGOL's UltraVision technology, the DS1104Z Plus provides advanced waveform acquisition and analysis capabilities, including a maximum waveform capture rate of 30,000 wfms/s and hardware real-time waveform recording and playback of up to 60,000 frames.
The oscilloscope features a 7-inch WVGA TFT LCD display with 800 × 480 resolution and intensity-graded color display, making waveform observation and signal analysis easier.
It offers four independent analog input channels, multiple trigger functions, serial protocol decoding, FFT analysis, automatic waveform measurements, and Pass/Fail testing.
The DS1104Z Plus can also be upgraded to support 16 digital channels using the RIGOL RPL1116 logic analyzer probe option, enabling mixed-signal analysis of analog and digital signals.
With USB Host, USB Device, LAN, and AUX interfaces, the DS1104Z Plus is suitable for electronic circuit debugging, embedded systems development, research, maintenance, and engineering education.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | DS1104Z Plus |
| Brand | RIGOL |
| Series | DS1000Z |
| Product Type | Digital Oscilloscope |
| Analog Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| Analog Channels | 4 |
| Digital Channels | 16 (available after MSO upgrade with RPL1116) |
| Built-in Signal Generator | No |
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 1 GSa/s (Single-Channel) |
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 500 MSa/s (Dual-Channel) |
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 250 MSa/s (Three/Four-Channel) |
| Standard Memory Depth | 24 Mpts (Single-Channel) |
| Standard Memory Depth | 12 Mpts (Dual-Channel) |
| Standard Memory Depth | 6 Mpts (Three/Four-Channel) |
| Maximum Waveform Capture Rate | 30,000 wfms/s |
| Waveform Recording and Playback | Up to 60,000 frames |
| Analog Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| High Resolution Acquisition | Up to 12 bits |
| Vertical Scale | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Timebase Range | 5 ns/div to 50 s/div |
| Display Size | 7 inches |
| Display Resolution | 800 × 480 pixels |
| Display Type | WVGA TFT LCD |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±1% in parallel with 15 pF ±3 pF |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Bandwidth Limit | 20 MHz |
| Standard Interfaces | USB Host, USB Device, LAN |
| Auxiliary Interface | AUX |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V AC, 45–440 Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 50 W |
| Dimensions | 313.1 × 160.8 × 122.4 mm |
| Weight (Without Package) | 3.2 kg ± 0.2 kg |
Sampling Rate and Memory Depth
The available sampling rate and memory depth depend on the number of active analog channels.
| Active Analog Channels | Maximum Sample Rate | Standard Memory Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Channel | 1 GSa/s | 24 Mpts |
| 2 Channels | 500 MSa/s | 12 Mpts |
| 3 or 4 Channels | 250 MSa/s | 6 Mpts |
Technical Information
100 MHz Analog Bandwidth
The DS1104Z Plus provides a 100 MHz analog bandwidth across its four analog input channels, allowing users to capture and analyze a wide range of electronic signals.
Four Analog Input Channels
The oscilloscope features four independent analog channels, allowing users to monitor multiple signals simultaneously and compare their timing, amplitude, and waveform behavior.
16 Digital Channels – MSO Upgrade
The DS1104Z Plus supports an optional upgrade to 16 digital channels using the RIGOL RPL1116 logic analyzer probe. This upgrade enables mixed-signal analysis, allowing users to observe and analyze analog and digital signals together.
The 16 digital channels are not included as standard analog inputs and require the appropriate MSO upgrade option.
UltraVision Waveform Acquisition
RIGOL's UltraVision technology provides a maximum waveform capture rate of 30,000 wfms/s in dots display mode, helping users capture waveform changes and intermittent signal events.
The oscilloscope also supports hardware real-time waveform recording and playback of up to 60,000 frames for detailed waveform analysis.
Vertical Resolution and High Resolution Mode
The standard analog vertical resolution is 8 bits. The oscilloscope also supports a High Resolution acquisition mode with up to 12-bit resolution under suitable acquisition conditions.
Trigger Functions
The DS1104Z Plus supports a variety of trigger functions to capture specific signal conditions, including:
- Edge Trigger
- Pulse Trigger
- Slope Trigger
- Video Trigger
- Pattern Trigger
- Duration Trigger
- Timeout Trigger
- Runt Trigger
- Window Trigger
- Delay Trigger
- Setup/Hold Trigger
- Nth Edge Trigger
- RS232 Trigger
- I2C Trigger
- SPI Trigger
Serial Protocol Decoding
The oscilloscope supports protocol decoding for common communication interfaces:
- RS232/UART
- I2C
- SPI
- Parallel
When configured with the optional digital logic analyzer probe, it also supports mixed-signal analysis and digital-channel triggering and decoding.
Waveform Analysis and Measurements
The DS1104Z Plus provides a range of built-in analysis functions:
- Automatic measurement of 37 waveform parameters.
- Measurement statistics.
- Cursor measurements.
- Built-in FFT analysis.
- Waveform math operations.
- Digital filtering.
- Pass/Fail testing.
- Reference waveform comparison.
- Waveform recording and playback.
- Fine delayed sweep function.
Features
- 100 MHz analog bandwidth.
- Four independent analog input channels.
- Optional 16 digital channels with RPL1116 MSO upgrade.
- Up to 1 GSa/s real-time sampling rate.
- Up to 24 Mpts standard memory depth.
- Up to 30,000 wfms/s waveform capture rate.
- Hardware waveform recording and playback up to 60,000 frames.
- Standard 8-bit vertical resolution with up to 12-bit High Resolution acquisition.
- 7-inch WVGA TFT LCD display with 800 × 480 resolution.
- Intensity-graded color waveform display.
- 1 mV/div to 10 V/div vertical scale range.
- Multiple advanced trigger functions.
- RS232/UART, I2C, SPI, and Parallel protocol decoding.
- Built-in FFT analysis.
- Automatic measurement of 37 waveform parameters.
- Waveform math operations and digital filtering.
- Pass/Fail testing and reference waveform comparison.
- USB Host, USB Device, LAN, and AUX interfaces.
- Remote command control.
- LXI compatibility.
Applications
The RIGOL DS1104Z Plus Digital Oscilloscope is suitable for a wide range of electronic testing, development, and troubleshooting applications.
- Electronic Circuit Debugging: Monitor and analyze multiple signals during circuit design, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Embedded Systems Development: Debug microcontroller-based systems and examine signal timing and communication.
- Digital Electronics Testing: Analyze logic signals and digital circuit behavior, with optional 16-channel logic analyzer capability.
- Serial Communication Analysis: Decode and inspect RS232/UART, I2C, SPI, and Parallel communication signals.
- Power Electronics Testing: Observe switching signals and analyze waveform behavior in electronic power circuits.
- Research and Development: Support electronic product design, signal analysis, and laboratory testing.
- Educational Laboratories: Provide practical waveform measurement and electronics training for engineering students.
- Electronic Equipment Maintenance: Identify signal abnormalities and troubleshoot electronic devices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the bandwidth of the RIGOL DS1104Z Plus?
The RIGOL DS1104Z Plus has a 100 MHz analog bandwidth.
2. How many channels does the DS1104Z Plus have?
It has four independent analog input channels. It can also support 16 digital channels after upgrading with the RIGOL RPL1116 logic analyzer probe option.
3. What is the maximum sampling rate of the DS1104Z Plus?
The maximum real-time sampling rate is 1 GSa/s in single-channel operation, 500 MSa/s in dual-channel operation, and 250 MSa/s when three or four analog channels are active.
4. What is the memory depth of the RIGOL DS1104Z Plus?
The standard memory depth is 24 Mpts in single-channel operation, 12 Mpts in dual-channel operation, and 6 Mpts when three or four channels are active.
5. Does the DS1104Z Plus have a built-in signal generator?
No. The DS1104Z Plus does not include a built-in signal generator. The DS1104Z-S Plus is the related model that includes a built-in dual-channel 25 MHz signal source.
6. Can the DS1104Z Plus decode UART, I2C, and SPI protocols?
Yes. It supports RS232/UART, I2C, SPI, and Parallel protocol decoding.
7. What is the difference between the DS1104Z Plus and DS1104Z-S Plus?
Both models offer 100 MHz bandwidth and four analog channels. The main difference is that the DS1104Z-S Plus includes a built-in dual-channel 25 MHz signal generator, while the DS1104Z Plus does not.
8. What probes are included with the RIGOL DS1104Z Plus?
The standard configuration includes four PVP3150 150 MHz passive high-impedance probes. Please check the actual product packing list to confirm the supplied accessories.