SIGLENT Serial Number Format
September 1, 2022
Starting in 2017, SIGLENT has been using this format for serial numbers for instrumentation:
August 22, 2022
The SIGLENT SDS2000X Plus, SDS2000X HD, SDS5000X, and SDS6000A series of oscilloscopes feature trace labels that can be edited by the user. This can make it much easier to differentiate traces on the display as well as in saved images of the display for reporting, etc.. In this tip, we will show you how to … Continued
SDS6000A Typical Noise Floor
June 24, 2022
Here are the typically expected noise floor numbers for the SDS6000A Oscilloscope: Note: Uses StdDev measurement @ 5 GSa/s, 10 MPts/ch
Common Fuse Information
February 24, 2022
Fuses are a common circuit element and are key to protecting from overvoltage and overcurrent situations that can damage important circuits. Fuse markings are typically stamped symbols located on the metal cap of the fuse. Here is a helpful guide to common fuse markings used with instrumentation, taking a common fuse type as an example: … Continued
What is the largest datalogging file I can store with the XE series oscilloscopes?
December 13, 2021
The SIGLENT SDS1104X-E and SDS1204X-E oscilloscopes have a data-logging feature that was added in firmware revision 6.1.37R2 and OS Rev 2 As of now, the maximum file storage size for a data logging event is 2 GB and the measurement logger is 14 Mpts. The USB stick must be as big, or bigger than 2 … Continued
Cross-reference of Oscilloscope Serial Decoding equivalents to Tektronix MDO3 packages
December 3, 2021
Here is a cross-reference of SIGLENT oscilloscope serial decoding features compared to the Tektronics MDO3 options: Tek MDO3MSO: 16 channel logic analyzer function. The SIGLENT equivalent is optional license SDSxxxx-16LA, where xxxx represents the model (SDS1000X-E, SDS2000X-E, SDS2000X Plus, SDS5000X, or SDS6000A series of oscilloscopes) and hardware (SPL2016 for SDS2000X Plus, SDS5000X, and SDS6000A series/SLA1016 … Continued
SDS2000X Plus 500 MHz bandwidth upgrade details
December 1, 2021
The SIGLENT SDS2000X Plus and SDS2000X HD series of oscilloscopes have a 500 MHz bandwidth upgrade option. 500 MHz bandwidth is available in the following cases: Only one active channel (C1 or C2 or C3 or C4) Two channels (Either C1 or C2) & (Either C3 or C4) When 500 MHz bandwidths are available, the … Continued
What are the number of sweep points available with the current Bode Plotting function?
November 18, 2021
Here is a list of the current products that support Bode plotting and the maximum number of points available per sweep: SDS1xx4X-E/SDS2X-E Series: 500 points (Linear)/1043/decade (Log) SDS2000X Plus/SDS2000X HD/SDS5000X Series:500 points (Linear)/1024/decade (Log) SDS6000A Series: 751 points (Linear)/1576/decade (Log)
Why do the SP3050A passive probes that come with the SDS6000A have a 2 GHz only label?
November 1, 2021
From approximately August, 2021 through May, 2022, the SIGLENT SDS6000A oscilloscope was delivered with model SP3050A 500 MHz probes that were tuned for use with the SDS6000A only. Even though they had the same model number, they have a different response from the same SP3050As that were included with other SIGLENT scopes, including the SDS5X. … Continued
How can I estimate the minimum current measurement of a current probe using an oscilloscope?
September 27, 2021
Here is a quick method for estimating the lowest current measurement that is possible with an oscilloscope and current probe. This is especially useful when the datasheet for a probe may not show the minimum current that can be measured or it may be missing the noise floor value. For this note, we will be … Continued