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The RIGOL DS1000B Series is a family of four-channel digital oscilloscopes comprising the DS1074B, DS1104B, and DS1204B. Each instrument is built around four analog channels plus one external trigger channel, allowing multiple signals to be captured simultaneously to meet industrial measurement needs. RIGOL describes the series as combining powerful trigger and analysis capability with a clear color display and math operations so that waveforms can be captured, viewed, and analyzed quickly and clearly.
An oscilloscope of this kind displays voltage waveforms over time, making a signal's amplitude, frequency, timing, and shape directly observable on screen. The DS1000B Series is intended for a broad range of bench and production work: listed applications include electronic circuit design and test, viewing transient signals, manufacturing test and quality control, education and scientific research, industry control, and the design and analysis of mechanical and electrical products.
ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000-square-foot secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois, so the instruments we list are equipment we keep on hand. Every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships, while new units ship factory-sealed exactly as received from the manufacturer.
The DS1000B Series groups three digital oscilloscopes — the DS1074B, DS1104B, and DS1204B — that share a common four-channel architecture and feature set while differing in headline performance. Every model provides four analog channels plus one external trigger channel for simultaneous multi-channel capture, the same 5.7-inch 64K-color TFT display, and the same trigger, measurement, and analysis toolset.
Across the series, RIGOL pairs each model with a matched passive probe set and the same standard interface complement, so the choice between models comes down to the bandwidth and sampling performance an application requires rather than differences in workflow or connectivity.
Each pre-owned model below is its own dedicated product page with condition-matched pricing. Choose the specific model that fits your required bandwidth and sampling performance, then review that page for its current availability.
The three models are separated primarily by bandwidth: the DS1074B provides 70 MHz, the DS1104B 100 MHz, and the DS1204B 200 MHz, with typical rise times of under 5 ns, under 3.5 ns, and under 1.75 ns respectively. Maximum equivalent-time sample rate also scales with the tier — 10 GSa/s on the DS1074B, 25 GSa/s on the DS1104B, and 50 GSa/s on the DS1204B — while real-time sampling of up to 2 GSa/s (half channel) is common to all three.
Fastest scanning speed likewise differs, from 5 ns/div on the DS1074B to 2 ns/div on the DS1104B and 1 ns/div on the DS1204B, all extending to 50 s/div. The matched probe set follows the model — PVP2150 for the DS1074B and DS1104B, PVP2350 for the DS1204B. See the comparison table below for the model-by-model figures.
| Model | Bandwidth | Equivalent Sample Rate | Rise Time (typical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS1204B | 200 MHz | 50 GSa/s | < 1.75 ns |
| DS1074B | 70 MHz | 10 GSa/s | < 5 ns |
| DS1104B | 100 MHz | 25 GSa/s | < 3.5 ns |
Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition | |
| Sample Modes | Real-Time Sample, Equivalent Sample |
| Sample Rate | 2 GSa/s (half channel); 1 GSa/s (each channel); 50 GSa/s (equivalent sample, maximum) |
| Averages | Selectable from 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 |
| Inputs | |
| Input Coupling | DC, AC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ± 2.0%; input capacity 18 pF ± 3 pF |
| Probe Attenuation Factors | 0.001X, 0.01X, 0.1X, 1X, 2X, 5X, 10X, 20X, 50X, 100X, 200X, 500X, 1000X |
| Maximum Input Voltage | CAT I 300 Vrms, 1000 Vpk; transient overvoltage 1000 Vpk. CAT II 100 Vrms, 1000 Vpk |
| Time Delay between Channel (typical) | 500 ps |
| Horizontal | |
| Sample Rate Range | 3.65 Sa/s - 2 GSa/s (Real-Time), 3.65 Sa/s - 50 GSa/s (Equivalent-time) |
| Waveform Interpolation | Sin(x)/x |
| Memory Depth | 16k samples when horizontal timebase is 20 ns/div or lower and 8k samples when horizontal timebase is 50 ns/div or higher for half channel; 8k samples for each channel |
| Scanning Speed Range (Sec/div) | 1 ns/div ~ 50 s/div, 1-2-5 Sequence |
| Sample Rate and Delay Time Accuracy | ± 50 ppm (any time interval ≥ 1 ms) |
| Vertical | |
| A/D Converter | 8-bit resolution, all channels sample simultaneously |
| Volts/div Range | 2 mV/div - 10 V/div at input BNC |
| Offset Range | ± 40 V (245 mV/div ~ 10 V/div); ± 2 V (2 mV/div ~ 245 mV/div) |
| Equivalent Bandwidth | 200 MHz |
| Single-shot Bandwidth | 200 MHz |
| Selectable Analog Bandwidth Limit (typical) | 20 MHz |
| Lower Frequency Response (AC -3dB) | ≤ 5 Hz (at input BNC) |
| Rise Time at BNC (typical) | < 1.75 ns |
| DC Gain Accuracy | 2 mV/div ~ 5 mV/div: ± 4% (Normal or Average acquisition mode); 10 mV/div ~ 10 V/div: ± 3% (Normal or Average acquisition mode) |
| DC Measurement Accuracy (Average Acquisition Mode) | When vertical displacement is zero, and N ≥ 16: ± (DC Gain Accuracy × reading + 0.1 div + 1 mV). When vertical displacement is not zero, and N ≥ 16: ± [DC Gain Accuracy × (reading + vertical position) + (1% of vertical position) + 0.2 div]. Add 2 mV for settings from 1 mV/div to 200 mV/div. Add 50 mV for settings from > 200 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Delta Volts Measurement Accuracy (Average Acquisition Mode) | Under same setting and condition, the voltage difference (ΔV) between any two points in the waves coming from the average of more than 16 waves have been acquired: ± (DC Gain Accuracy × reading + 0.05 div) |
| Trigger | |
| Trigger Sensitivity | 0.1 div - 1.0 div (adjustable) |
| Trigger Level Range | Internal: ± 6 divisions from center of screen; EXT: ± 1.2 V; EXT/5: ± 6 V |
| Trigger Level Accuracy (typical, for signal of rising and falling time ≥ 20 ns) | Internal: ± (0.3 div × V/div) (± 4 divisions from center of screen); EXT: ± (6% of setting + 40 mV); EXT/5: ± (6% of setting + 200 mV) |
| Trigger Offset | In Normal mode: pre-trigger (storage depth/(2 × sample) rate), delayed trigger 1 s. In Slow Scan mode: pre-trigger 6 div, delayed trigger 6 div |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 100 ns ~ 1.5 s |
| HF Rejection | 100 kHz ± 20% |
| LF Rejection | 10 kHz ± 20% |
| Set Level to 50% (typical) | When input signal frequency ≥ 50 Hz |
| Edge Trigger Slope | Rising, Falling, Rising + Falling |
| Pulse Width Trigger Condition | (>, <, =) Positive pulse, (>, <, =) Negative pulse |
| Pulse Width Range | 20 ns ~ 10 s |
| Video Trigger Standard / Line Frequency | Support for standard NTSC, PAL and SECAM broadcast systems. Line number range: 1 ~ 525 (NTSC) and 1 ~ 625 (PAL/SECAM) |
| Pattern Trigger Setup | H, L, X, rising edge, falling edge |
| Alternate Trigger | Trigger on CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 (Edge, Pulse Width, Video) |
| Measurements | |
| Cursor - Manual | Voltage difference between cursors (ΔV); Time difference between cursors (ΔT); Reciprocal of ΔT in Hertz (1/ΔT) |
| Cursor - Track | Voltage value for Y-axis waveform; Time value for X-axis waveform |
| Cursor - Auto | Cursors are visible for Automatic Measurement |
| Auto Measure | Vpp, Vamp, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Vavg, Vrms, Overshoot, Preshoot, Freq, Period, Rise Time, Fall Time, +Width, -Width, +Duty, -Duty, Delay A→B, Phase A→B (22 wave parameters: 10 Voltage and 12 Time) |
| Display | |
| Display Type | 5.7 inch (145 mm) diagonal TFT Liquid Crystal Display |
| Display Resolution | 320 horizontal × RGB × 240 vertical pixels |
| Display Color | 64k color |
| Display Contrast (typical) | 150:1 |
| Backlight Brightness (typical) | 300 nit |
| Probe Compensator Output | |
| Output Voltage (typical) | Amplitude ~ 3 Vpp |
| Frequency (typical) | 1 kHz |
| Power Supply | |
| Supply Voltage | AC, 100 ~ 240 V, 45 ~ 440 Hz, CAT II |
| Power Consumption | Less than 50 VA |
| Fuse | 2 A, T rating, 250 V |
| Environmental | |
| Ambient Temperature | Operating 10 ℃ ~ 40 ℃; Non-operating -20 ℃ ~ +60 ℃ |
| Cooling Method | Fan force air flow |
| Humidity | +35 ℃ or below: ≤ 90% relative humidity; +35 ℃ ~ +40 ℃: ≤ 60% relative humidity |
| Altitude | Operating 3,000 m or below; Non-operating 15,000 m or below |
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions | Width 325 mm, Height 159 mm, Depth 133 mm |
| Weight | Without package 3 kg; Packaged 4.3 kg |
| IP Protection | IP2X |
| Calibration Interval | The recommended calibration interval is one year |
Important: Maximum input voltage of the analog channel: CAT I 300 Vrms, 1000 Vpk (transient overvoltage 1000 Vpk); CAT II 100 Vrms, 1000 Vpk.
Important: To meet the published specifications, the instrument must have been operating continuously for thirty minutes within the specified operating temperature, and a Self Calibration operation (accessible through the Utility menu) must be performed if the operating temperature changes by more than 5°C.
Important: Standard real-time sample rate is 2 GSa/s only in half-channel mode (one of CH1/CH2, or one of CH3/CH4); with all channels active the real-time sample rate is 1 GSa/s per channel.
This pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships and is backed by our pre-owned warranty. To confirm its exact condition, firmware revision, installed options, or included accessories for your application before ordering, contact our Test Architects.
ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.
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.
Model No
RIGOL
Condition
Pre-Owned
Manufacturer
RIGOL
Osc_ch
4
Osc_freq
200 MHz
Osc_r
1 MΩ
Osc_sampl
2 GSa/s
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