# DS1202Z-E Rigol Digital Oscilloscope New

## Key Features At A Glance

-   200 MHz analog bandwidth across 2 channels
-   1 GSa/s real-time sample rate (single-channel)
-   24 Mpts maximum memory depth (single-channel)
-   30,000 wfms/s waveform capture rate
-   Up to 60,000-frame hardware waveform recording and playback
-   Rigol UltraVision technology with intensity-graded color display
-   Serial trigger and decode for RS232/UART, I2C, and SPI
-   7-inch WVGA TFT LCD; USB Host/Device and LAN (LXI) interfaces

## Overview

In summary, the Rigol DS1202Z-E is a 200 MHz, two-channel digital storage oscilloscope built on Rigol’s UltraVision acquisition architecture. It combines a 1 GSa/s sample rate, 24 Mpts of memory, and a 30,000 wfms/s capture rate in a compact bench form factor aimed at the mainstream design, debug, and education market.

### What is the DS1202Z-E used for?

It is used for general-purpose embedded development, board bring-up, and teaching. Engineers use its deep memory and serial decode to capture long sequences and analyze RS232/UART, I2C, and SPI traffic, while educators use its low cost and intensity-graded display for hands-on lab instruction.

### Why does memory depth matter here?

Sample rate and memory depth trade off against each other: a scope can only sustain its full sample rate across a long time window if it has the memory to store the resulting samples. The DS1202Z-E’s 24 Mpts of memory lets it hold high-resolution detail over longer captures than shallow-memory instruments in its class.

On the factual record, the instrument resolves signals with 8-bit vertical resolution from 1 mV/div to 10 V/div, triggers on more than a dozen conditions including Runt, Slope, and Setup/Hold, and decodes Parallel, RS232/UART, I2C, and SPI buses — the documented capability set that supports its use in mainstream embedded and educational workflows.

The DS1202Z-E sits in the value-tier oscilloscope segment that Rigol helped establish, and it carries broad regulatory alignment: it is documented as compliant with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and IEC 61326-1, and built to the IEC 61010-1 safety standard. ValueTronics offers Z540.1, ISO 17025, and Z540.3 guardbanding as orderable calibration upgrade options.

### Available Upgrades & Options

_(Note: Available options can be selected and added to your cart using the upgrade module on this page.)_

**Option**

**Description**

RM-DS1000Z

Rack mount kit for the DS1000Z-E series (contact your Test Architect for current pricing)

### Compatible Probes & Accessories (Reference)

The following Rigol probes and accessories are documented as compatible with the DS1000Z series. They are listed here for reference; each is available as its own catalog product.

-   Passive HighZ probes: PVP2150, PVP3150, PVP2350, RP3500A
-   High-voltage probes: RP1300H, RP1010H, RP1018H
-   High-voltage differential probes: RP1025D, RP1050D, RP1100D
-   Current probes: RP1001C, RP1002C, RP1003C, RP1004C, RP1005C (RP1000P power supply required for RP1003C/RP1004C/RP1005C)
-   Adapter: RT50J 50 Ω impedance adapter (2 W, 1 GHz)

## Accessories Supplied

-   Two PVP3150 150 MHz passive HighZ probes
-   USB cable (CB-USBA-USBBFF-150)
-   Power cord conforming to the destination country standard
-   Quick guide (hard copy)

## Product Core & Specifications

The DS1202Z-E pairs a 200 MHz analog front end with Rigol’s UltraVision acquisition engine, delivering deep memory, a high waveform capture rate, and intensity-graded display on a compact bench instrument. The full specification set is reproduced below.

**Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB)**

DC to 200 MHz

**Analog Channels**

2

**Max. Real-time Sample Rate**

1 GSa/s (single-channel), 500 MSa/s (dual-channel)

**Max. Memory Depth**

24 Mpts (single-channel), 12 Mpts (dual-channel)

**Waveform Capture Rate**

30,000 wfms/s (dots display)

**Waveform Recording / Playback**

Up to 60,000 frames

**Vertical Resolution**

8 bits

**Vertical Scale**

1 mV/div to 10 V/div

**Timebase Scale**

2 ns/div to 50 s/div

**Input Impedance**

(1 MΩ ±1%) || (15 pF ±3 pF)

**Max. Input Voltage (1 MΩ)**

CAT I 300 Vrms, CAT II 100 Vrms; transient overvoltage 1000 Vpk

**Trigger Types**

Edge, Pulse, Runt, Window, Nth Edge, Slope, Video, Pattern, Delay, TimeOut, Duration, Setup/Hold, RS232/UART, I2C, SPI

**Serial Decoding**

Parallel, RS232/UART, I2C, SPI (2 buses)

**Display**

7-inch WVGA (800 x 480) TFT LCD, 16M color, intensity-graded

**Interfaces**

USB Host, USB Device, LAN (LXI), Aux Output (TrigOut/PassFail)

**Power**

100 V to 240 V, 45 Hz to 440 Hz; 50 W max

**Dimensions (W x H x D)**

12.3 in x 6.3 in x 4.8 in (313.1 mm x 160.8 mm x 122.4 mm)

**Weight**

6.4 lb / 2.9 kg ± 0.2 kg (without package)

**Recommended Calibration Interval**

18 months

_This webpage was written by a human with an A.I. 'Intern', which may contain errors. Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer._

## Details

- **Price:** 369.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Rigol
- **Type:** Dig Oscilloscope
- **Tags:** Digital, Manufacturers, Oscilloscopes, product_manual_group_2, Product_new, Rigol, upsell-group:ds1202z-e-rigol-digital-oscilloscope-new

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| No Calibration Required | 369.00 USD | In stock |
| NIST Traceable | 369.00 USD | In stock |
| Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data | 369.00 USD | In stock |
| Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data | 369.00 USD | In stock |

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- DS1202Z-E Rigol Digital Oscilloscope

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> Updated: 2026-05-22