Rigol MHO5056, 500MHz, 6 Channel, 4GSa/s, 12-Bit Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
The RIGOL MHO5056 is a state-of-the-art mixed signal oscilloscope designed to meet the high-precision demands of engineers working on design, debugging, and testing across a variety of industries. With 16 digital channels and 6 analogue channels, the MHO5056 combines the performance of a traditional oscilloscope with the advanced functionality of digital signal analysis. Built on RIGOL’s Centaurus platform, the MHO5056 offers a balance of high bandwidth, deep memory, and multi-channel support in a portable and flexible design.
The MHO5056 delivers exceptional signal fidelity with its 12-bit vertical resolution, offering 16x more precision than typical 8-bit oscilloscopes. Engineers working on applications such as RF, digital design, automotive electronics, and power analysis can rely on the 500MHz bandwidth and 4 GSa/s real-time sampling to accurately capture fast transitions and subtle signal details.
For digital signal testing, the MHO5056’s support for up to 16 digital channels (optional) makes it a versatile solution for embedded system development. It supports advanced protocol decoding for I2C, SPI, CAN, RS232/UART, and more, making it a go-to tool for debugging communication buses.
- 6 Analog Channels: Up to 16 digital channels with optional logic analyser probe
- Bandwidth: 500MHz analogue bandwidth for capturing fast and high-frequency signals
- Memory Depth: 500 Mpts (250 Mpts in full-channel mode)
- Sampling Rate: 4 GSa/s real-time sampling for precise signal capture
- Vertical Resolution: 12-bit standard (up to 16-bit in high-resolution mode)
- 10.1-inch Touchscreen: High-definition capacitive display (1280x800) for intuitive control
- Battery Pack Support: Optional battery operation for portability in field applications
- Built-in Signal Source: Integrated arbitrary function generator with output up to 50 MHz (4ch MHO5000)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, LAN, and HDMI for seamless integration and remote operation
- Waveform Capture Rate: Capture up to 1,000,000 waveforms per second in record mode
- Bode Plot and Power Analysis: Ideal for frequency response testing and power electronics applications (4ch MHO5000)
- Compact Design: Lightweight, space-saving structure optimized for benchtop and field use
- Battery Option: Supports battery operation, enhancing portability for field testing
- With its built-in arbitrary function generator (AFG), the MHO5054 simplifies testing by allowing users to generate and inject test signals without needing external equipment. The device’s Bode plot capability makes it ideal for frequency response testing, while its power analysis features are critical for evaluating the stability and performance of power supplies, converters, and other power electronics.
Applications
- Embedded Systems Development: Debug and analyze communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and CAN.
- RF and High-Speed Digital Design: Capture high-frequency signals with up to 1 GHz bandwidth.Automotive Electronics: Analyze automotive protocols and perform power analysis with advanced trigger and decode options.
- Power Electronics: Conduct detailed power analysis using the oscilloscope’s built-in features and accessories.
Why Choose the RIGOL MHO5056?
The RIGOL MHO5056 provides unmatched versatility for engineers across various disciplines. With its combination of analogue and digital channels, high bandwidth, deep memory, and advanced analysis tools, it serves as an indispensable tool for debugging and testing modern electronic designs.
Additional Information
| No. of Channels | 6 |
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| BW | 500MHz |
| Max. Sample Rate | 4GSa/s |
| Bit Resolution | 12 |
| Mixed Signal | Yes |
| DHO5000 Series | ||||
| Model | MHO5056 | MHO5054 | MHO5106 | MHO5104 |
| Analog bandwidth (50 Ω, -3 dB) | 500 MHz | 1 GHz | ||
| Analog bandwidth (1 MΩ, -3 dB) | 500 MHz | |||
| Calculated Rising Time under 50 Ω (10%-90%, typical) |
≤750 ps | ≤350 ps (single-channel[¹] & halfchannel[²]) ≤440 ps (full-channel[³]) |
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| No. of Input Channels | DMHO5054/MHO5104: 4 analog channels + 1 EXT channel + 16 digital channels MHO5056/MHO5106: 6 analog channels + 1 EXT channel + 16 digital channels Note: The logic analyzer probe is required to be purchased to work with the digital channel. |
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| Max. Sample Rate of Analog Channel | 4 GSa/s (single-channel[¹] & half-channel[²]), 2 GSa/s (full-channel[³]) | |||
| Max. Memory Depth | 500 Mpts (single-channel[¹] & half-channel[²]), 250 Mpts (full-channel[³]) | |||
| Sampling Mode | Real-time Sampling | |||
| Max. Sample Rate of Analog Channel | 4 GSa/s (single-channel[¹] &half-channel[²]), 2 GSa/s (full-channel[³]) | |||
| Max. Waveform Capture Rate | 200,000 wfms/s (in Vector mode) 1,000,000 wfms/s (in Record mode) |
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| Vertical Resolution | 12-bit (up to 16-bit in high resolution mode) | |||
| Max. Frames of Waveform Recording | Max. 500,000 frames | |||
| Peak Detection | Captures 500 ps glitches | |||
NOTE:
[¹]: Single-channel mode: If any one of the channels is enabled, it is called single-channel mode.
[²]: Half-channel: when CH1, CH3, CH5, and CH7 are all enabled or when CH2, CH4, CH6, and CH8 are all enabled, it is called
half-channel mode.
[³]: Full-channel mode: If all of the channels are enabled, it is called full-channel mode.
Rigol MHO/DHQ5000 Series DataSheet | Photo | Product | No. of Channels | BW | Max. Sample Rate | Touch screen | Bit Resolution | Mixed Signal | Price | |
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 | Rigol DHO5054 500MHz, 4 Channel, 4GSa/s, 12-Bit, Digital Oscilloscope | 4 | 500MHz | 4GSa/s | 12 | No | 5,120.00 | ||
 | Rigol DHO5104 1GHz, 4 Channel, 4GSa/s, 12-Bit, Digital Oscilloscope | 4 | 1GHz | 4GSa/s | 12 | No | > | ||
 | Rigol DHO5058 500MHz, 8 Channel, 4GSa/s, 12-Bit, Digital Oscilloscope | 8 | 500MHz | 4GSa/s | 12 | No | 10,240.00 | ||
 | Rigol DHO5108, 1GHz, 8 Channel, 4GSa/s, 12-Bit, Digital Oscilloscope | 8 | 1GHz | 4GSa/s | 12 | No | 12,800.00 | ||
 | Rigol MHO5054, 500MHz, 4+16 Channel, 4GSa/s, 12 Bit, Mixed Signal Oscilloscope | 4 | 500MHz | 4GSa/s | 12 | Yes | 3,884.00 | ||
 | Rigol MHO5106, 1GHz, 6 Channel, 4GSa/s, 12-Bit Mixed Signal Oscilloscope | 6 | 1GHz | 4GSa/s | 12 | Yes | 11,476.00 | ||
 | Rigol MHO5104, 1GHz, 4 Channel, 4GSa/s, 12-Bit Mixed Signal Oscilloscope | 4 | 1GHz | 4GSa/s | 12 | Yes | 5,120.00 |