In this episode Shahriar takes a close look at the all new R&S 8-Channel MXO3 series oscilloscope. Despite its size, the scope retains many of its hardware accelerated functions, such zone & frequency domain triggering as well as fast spectrum modes. You can find the scope here:
https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/products/test-and-measurement/oscilloscopes/rs-mxo-3-oscilloscope_334309.htmlThe review is organized as follows:
00:00 - Introductions, instrument overview, overall design, interfaces
04:39 - Detailed teardown, architecture, ADCs & chipsets
11:24 - Scope class compromise philosophy
12:16 - GUI overview, sampling rates, ease of use, menu organization
15:40 - Arbitrary waveform use, waveform capture rate caveats, histograms
18:06 - SFDR, THD, noise, dynamic range, spectrum view, isolation
24:16 - DVM application, application modes, HD mode
25:38 - Connecting several signal types for analysis
25:51 - Time domain zone triggering function, rare event capture
28:11 - Frequency domain zone triggering, event rate comparison
31:58 - Power analysis application capabilities
35:00 - Hardware accelerated math function, differential signal, mask mode
36:42 - Enabling all waveforms at once, instrument speed & responsivity
37:45 - Front panel thermal considerations
37:57 - Which scope should you buy? Concluding remarks
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