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RIGOL Mixed Signal Oscilloscope MSO5074 70 MHz 4+16 CH up to 8 GSa/s 100 Mpts, ≥500,000 wfms/s 9" Touch 256 Intensity, Recording 450,000 Frames, LAN/USB/HDMI Web Control for Debug
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RIGOL Mixed Signal Oscilloscope MSO5074 70 MHz 4+16 CH up to 8 GSa/s 100 Mpts

Bottom line: The RIGOL Mixed Signal Oscilloscope MSO5074 70 MHz 4+16 CH up to 8 GSa/s is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the displays & upscalers category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Manufacturer description

RIGOL MSO5074: 70 MHz, 4 analog + 16 digital channels, up to 8 GSa/s, standard analog memory 100 Mpts (single‑channel), ≥500,000 wfms/s capture, 9" capacitive touch display (256-level intensity), search/navigation with event table, and segmented recording/playback up to 450,000 frames. Interfaces: USB Host/Device, Gigabit LAN (LXI‑C), HDMI, TRIG OUT; Web Control supports browser remote and SCPI control. Digital channels require PLA2216 probe (sold separately). Options require purchase/activation: 2RL memory 200 Mpts, AWG, power analysis, bandwidth upgrades, USB‑GPIB, and protocol analysis…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored RIGOL Mixed Signal Oscilloscope MSO5074 70 MHz 4+16 CH up to 8 GSa/s… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the displays & upscalers category. Rigol's displays & upscalers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for displays & upscalers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • 【Core Performance】70 MHz mixed signal oscilloscope with 4 analog channels + 16 digital inputs (LA probe required), max 8 GSa/s sample rate and standard analog memory 100 Mpts (single‑channel) for long, high-detail captures.
  • 【Capture Search Record】Waveform capture rate ≥500,000 wfms/s with 256-level intensity grading, independent Search/Navigation keys and event table; segmented recording/playback supports up to 450,000 frames for intermittent fault review.
  • 【Digital Channels & Trigger】16 digital channels are standard but require the PLA2216 active logic probe (sold separately). Zone trigger is supported on analog channels; standard parallel bus decode supports up to 20 bits using analog+digital combinations.
  • 【Remote Control & Interfaces】USB Host/Device, Gigabit LAN (LXI‑C), HDMI, TRIG OUT and Web Control (browser access) are supported; SCPI command control available for automation. USB‑GPIB is optional (adapter/module).
  • 【Options Clearly Marked】Optional/activation items: analog memory depth to 200 Mpts (MSO5000‑2RL), AWG enable (MSO5000‑AWG, dual‑ch 25 MHz hardware output), power analysis (MSO5000‑PWR), bandwidth upgrade options, and serial protocol options (COMP/EMBD/AUTO/FLEX/AUDIO/AERO or bundle BND).

Full Specifications

BrandRigol
Part Number‎MSO5074
ConnectivityUSB
Power Source‎corded-electric
Included Components‎Main Unit X1, Probe X4, USB Cable X1, Power Supply X1
Item Package Quantity‎1
Full listing titleRIGOL Mixed Signal Oscilloscope MSO5074 70 MHz 4+16 CH up to 8 GSa/s 100 Mpts, ≥500,000 wfms/s 9" Touch 256 Intensity, Recording 450,000 Frames, LAN/USB/HDMI Web Control for Debug

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