Fast, compact scopes reveal subtle signal shifts

Covering bandwidths from 100 MHz to 1 GHz, R&S MXO 3 oscilloscopes capture up to 4.5 million waveforms/s with 99% real-time visibility. According to R&S, the 4- and 8-channel models deliver responsive, precise performance in a space-saving form factor at a more accessible price point.

The MXO 3 offers hardware-accelerated zone triggering at up to 600,000 events/s, 50,000 FFTs/s, and 600,000 math operations/s, with a minimum trigger re-arm time of just 21 ns. It resolves small signal changes alongside larger ones with 12-bit vertical resolution at all sample rates, enhanced 18-bit HD mode, 125 Mpoints of standard memory, and a maximum sample rate of 5 Gsamples/s.

Both the 4- and 8-channel scopes come in a portable 5U design, weighing only about 4 kg, and fit easily on benches, even crowded ones. Each includes an 11.6-in. full-HD display with a capacitive touchscreen and intuitive user interface. VESA mounting compatibility allows additional flexibility in engineering environments.

Prices for the MXO3 oscilloscopes start at just over $6000.

MXO 3 product page

Rohde & Schwarz 

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