EEVblog #143 - Agilent 2000 X Series Infiniivision Oscilloscope Review

Dave gets a WORLD EXCLUSIVE, a look at the new Agilent 2000 series oscilloscope being released TODAY.
Is it going to change the world like Agilent claim?

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@Zadster The Rigol 4 channel 200MHz version is $1900. So the Agilent is great value at $2600 retail IMO. If you want 200MHz 4 channel for home that does not come cheap.

[ronaldlijs]

As most of your blog reviews, fantastic one. I don't own any Agilent equipment (always been too expensive for me), however after seeing this video blog I am already saving money to get me one of these.

Well done Dave, keep them coming!

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@miyukiTS I know, and said clearly in the review that I had the fully optioned up unit. Reviews always do the fully optioned up unit, otherwise who are you supposed to try out all the features?

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@keenantims I think it's likely intentional for whatever reason, which may have some merit as you say. But that's usually the reference waveforms are for I figure. A menu option would be good to enable that if desired.

[GraniteDevicesOyTampere]

Thanks for the review! We purchased DSOX2024A and happy with it so far.

I evaluated also GW Instek GDS 3000 4ch scope. GW said that it captures 3000 wfm/s but in my tests it was closer to 100 wfm/s in the best case and when more channels selected, even less than that.

[Nermash]

Agilent sure upheld their fame and brand name reputation on this one. Designed in house, made in house, no cut corners. Brilliant marketing move to get you one to review on the launch day. When you do all the right things, success is inevitable:) If I would to buy a scope today, it would be the new Agilent.

[nathanfain]

@nathanfain Answered this. At agilent there is a $700 "DSOX2MSO" upgrade:
"Upgrade your 2-channel or 4-channel 2000 X-Series DSO with logic timing channels for enhanced triggering and signal viewing." --

"Upgrade contains: license key, 54620-68701 logic cable kit, MSO scope label
Minimum firmware required: 01.00
Installation performed by: customer"

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@nathanfain Fact is you can still get 50, 000 waveform updates/sec for $1200 and IMO that's awesome. Show me were else you can get that? Yes, the options are fairly expensive. Yes, the scope I have was fully optioned up and costs a heck of a lot more than $1200. Buy what you need, and if you don't like the prices, buy elsewhere. Your choice.

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@Afrotechmods Yep, practically true analog like performance. That's nothing new in DSO's, but to get that at this price range is insane.

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@miyukiTS Go look at the Aglent site, the options are all listed. It's a DSO you can upgrade to an MSO.

[jeriellsworth]

@oscopeman How many engineers are still around from the 4000B design team today?

[MrSpinteractive]

Great review Dave. The Agilent is definitely on my short list of models for my next scope purchase. Firmware updating is a smart way to reduce hardware obsolescence.

[jeriellsworth]

@EEVblog I've been disappointed in the direction Tek has been going lately with outsourcing all of it's design teams. The will make a big difference in my scope purchase later this year.

[nathanfain]

@EEVblog I agree. I just wanted to find all the details. I would still consider purchasing this scope. You probably could trade off on the waveforms and get something more inclusive for cheaper, or go PC scope. But yeah, having the option to start cheap and upgrade (even the mhz) relieves a lot of the contemplation. Buying a scope doesnt have to feel like buying a car :)

[jeriellsworth]

@oscopeman Is it because they canned most of their seasoned workforce in the last few years? (had to bring it up)

[Afrotechmods]

Holy crap! The refresh looks like an analog scope!

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@First2ner Averaging or High Resolution mode.

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@quadcam24v Will be interesting to see what the street price is.

[harrkev]

@oscopeman :

jeriellsworth:

The Tek MSO2000 lists 5, 000 waveforms per second. The Agilent 2000 x lists 50, 000 waveforms per second. Who is running circles around who here? Also, the scope was designed (just not assembled) in the mountains of Colorado.

electrodacus:
The non-real-time OS is not an issue, since all OS does not do much during operation unless you have math turned on.

[OneBitStream]

Great review, Dave. I noticed you saying that all the features are unlocked by a software update but the hardware is present on all the models. Just having a look at the Agilent site and it appears that's true for all the hardware except the channel inputs :(