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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.
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.
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.
(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) |
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.
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.
Model No
DS1202Z-E
Condition
New
Manufacturer
Rigol
Channels
2
Frequency
200 MHz
Record length
12 MPts
Sampling rate
1 GS/s
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