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Hi,

As a developer i would say, yeah, measurement equipment would be the most important for the electronics laboratory.

1) Tektronix MSO2024B - the point, analog also digital measurement (logic analyzer) would be very important for an all around working place.

Last we have had seen the Keysight DSO1102G in RoadTest. Now, if this Tektronix comes out for testing, we can compare with the Keysight.

2) Tektronix AFG2021 - Function generator; without this equipment there is no possible testing e.g. amplifiers.

3) Metcal MX5251 - one of the best soldering and rework station ever i worked with; i worked with an older type of this soldering station.

Metcal is a brand OK International.

Hand Soldering Systems - Metcal

If I can test one of this in the RoadTest, it would be a honor for me.

Best Regards,

Gerald

Gerald Schwarz wrote:

 

1) Tektronix MSO2024B - the point, analog also digital measurement (logic analyzer) would be very important for an all around working place.

Last we have had seen the Keysight DSO1102G in RoadTest. Now, if this Tektronix comes out for testing, we can compare with the Keysight.

Yes this is a great little scope and you can get serial decode options for it too which are actually currently being bundled for free! MSO2024B+FREE DPO2BND TEKTRONIX, Oscilloscope, MSO2000B Series, 4+16 Channel, 200 MHz, 1 GSPS, 1 Mpts, 2.1 ns | Farnell …

Gerald Schwarz wrote:

 

2) Tektronix AFG2021 - Function generator; without this equipment there is no possible testing e.g. amplifiers.

I agree, although for me my current oscilloscope has a reasonable single channel AFG built in, I find it a bit limiting though and there have been times I have needed a two channel one with both channels in sync so for that reason I would probably go for something like the Tektronix AFG3000 series. Something like this would be on my list: http://uk.farnell.com/tektronix/afg3022c/afg3000-function-generator-2ch/dp/2250012

Gerald Schwarz wrote:

 

3) Metcal MX5251 - one of the best soldering and rework station ever i worked with; i worked with an older type of this soldering station.

Metcal is a brand OK International.

Hand Soldering Systems - Metcal

I agree, I swear by my Metcal setup. I've used quite a few different brands of soldering stations over the years but I always came to the conclusion that the Metcal was the most consistently easy to get good results which is why when I was kitting out my own lab a couple of years back I had no hesitation about what I was going to get.

Best Regards,

Rachael

Sooner or later I just have to get a scope with serial decoders.

For soldering I have a Hakko, which I like a lot, but I put a Metcal in the poll because I know their stellar reputation.

I was going to select other - just because I like RED. But in reality I could always use a decent scope. Mine is like 30+years old and is getting tired. I cannot afford to purchase a digital scope for hobby work.

Work will not pay for one either as it is not our 'core' business.

Ah well we will wait and see.

Cheers

W.

Have you looked at the likes of PicoScope? They start and £99+VAT and include serial decode as standard. Their range is quite extensive now, going up to quite high end units costing many thousands and their software supports Mac and Linux too and not just Windows.

I have purchased a couple of different "USB scopes" in the past with poor results - very cumbersome to get set up for an efficient work flow and and to keep running with version compatibility issues. Maybe it is time for me to reconsider....

I don't have an personal experience with the PicoScope range yet but I am tempted to get a cheap one to experiment with and see what the software is like before deciding whether to shell out for any of the higher end stuff. You can never have too many oscilloscopes to hand right?

You can compare it with Rigol.

It's nearly the same quality but its a scope for PC connecting via USB.

https://www.rigol.eu/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000/

https://www.picotech.com/library/a-to-z

And you can drop Rigol and PicoScope if you works with Tektronix or Keysight.

Hameg (Rhode&Schwarz) also looks better than the both.

rachaelp wrote:

 

I don't have an personal experience with the PicoScope range yet but I am tempted to get a cheap one to experiment with and see what the software is like before deciding whether to shell out for any of the higher end stuff. You can never have too many oscilloscopes to hand right?

I'm not too sure - I just bought another one (Rohde & Schwarz RTB2004, fully loaded on Farnell's current promotion offer)  and I'm thinking I should sell one or two of the older ones that never get used now:

If anyone (probably in the UK) is interested ..........

Agilent 54622D (with all probes including digital and manuals etc.)

Rigol DS2072 (with probes and serial decoder option for RS232)

LeCroy WaverRunner 44mxi (4chan, 400MHz, 5Gs per channel, original probes and spares -intermittent fault means the PC section freezes from time to time, symptoms are a bad connection, LecCroy will replace the PC for about £1300 including shipping)

Sorry no Picoscopes

Terms would be we discuss by email, you visit and either buy or not - no pressure but don't forget I'm in SW Scotland, about 50 miles west and 10 miles north of Carlisle.

Send me an email (or respond here) - my proper email address is in my contacts entry on E14.

MK

I've struggled with an ancient Gould 20MHz OS300 analog 'scope for at least 25 years!

Six months ago I was working on something and the Gould was not up to the job. After some research I bought an entry level picoscope . Whilst obviously not in the same class as a full blown digital scope, it is infinitely better than my old Gould. The higher spec. picoscopes look fantastic, but for what I do, the bottom of the range model is more than adequate.

It all depends what you need and not what you want - I think somebody famous said something similar!

Neil

I perfectly understand what you mean Shabaz! Me too when I was 5-6 y.o. was using the tongue to see if there was current in the batteries

Enrico

I perfectly understand what you mean Shabaz! Me too when I was 5-6 y.o. was using the tongue to see if there was current in the batteries

Enrico

Hehe reminds me of this:

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