[sdiy] Agilent Scopes

[Graham Atkins]

Yes, Just a re-branding of Hewlett Packard instruments in 1999, so  
quality
should not be a problem.

Graham

On 27 Mar 2011, at 08:59, ASSI wrote:

> On Sunday 27 March 2011, David wrote:
>> I've got a chance to buy an Agilent DSO2004A scope for a -very- good
>> price. The specs are good, but I can't find much regarding general
>> quality and performance. Does anyone here have any experience with  
>> this
>> brand?
>
> Agilent is the re-branded HP test instrument business.  Make sure to  
> check
> the acessories, selection & configuration guides plus all datasheets  
> as test
> instruments usually have an option list longer than your arm and you  
> really
> don't want to upgrade to a needed option _after_ you've already  
> purchased
> the base unit.  In this case, the MSO and WaveGen is a software  
> license
> option (i.e. the ASIC is always the same, but some functions are non-
> operational until you buy the license).  I am not sure about the  
> segmented
> memory option and the bandwidth upgrades since we don't have that  
> particular
> scope in the lab, but I believe they are also licenses (although re-
> calibration may be required).  Do you get probes with the scope?   
> You will
> want at least a pair of 1:1 and a pair of 10:1 probes.
>
>
> Achim.
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