MSO5104HD 1 GHz 4Ch 12-Bit Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
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The UNI-T MSO5104HD 1 GHz 4-Channel Mixed Signal Oscilloscope combines high-speed performance, native 12-bit resolution, and advanced analysis capabilities in a versatile platform for research, design and manufacturing.
With a 1 GHz bandwidth, up to 5 GSa/s real-time sample rate, and 500 Mpts standard memory depth, the MSO5104HD delivers the speed and accuracy needed to analyze complex analog and digital signals.
Whether you're debugging embedded systems, validating power electronics, or troubleshooting high-speed communications, this oscilloscope provides the tools engineers need to work more efficiently.
Built on UNI-T's R12™ native 12-bit ADC architecture, the MSO5104HD delivers significantly higher waveform fidelity than conventional 8-bit oscilloscopes without sacrificing bandwidth or sample rate. Integrated analysis tools, a built-in spectrum analyzer, optional mixed-signal capabilities, and comprehensive protocol decoding allow multiple test functions to be performed from a single instrument, reducing bench space while improving productivity.
- 1 GHz analog bandwidth with four input channels
- Up to 5 GSa/s real-time sampling
- Native 12-bit vertical resolution with up to 16-bit Enhanced Resolution (ERES)
- 500 Mpts standard acquisition memory
- Ultra Phosphor 3.0 acquisition with up to 800,000 wfms/s standard capture rate
- Up to 1.5 million waveforms per second in Sequential Mode
- Built-in 2.5 GHz spectrum analyzer
- Standard serial protocol decoding for UART, RS-232/422/485, I²C, SPI, CAN, and LIN
- Optional 16-channel logic analyzer using the UT-M15 logic probe pod
- Optional 50 MHz dual-channel arbitrary waveform generator and Bode plot analysis
- Optional advanced power analysis software
- 10.1-inch HD capacitive multi-touch display
- LAN, USB, WebServer, and SCPI remote control support
Native 12-Bit Measurement Performance
The MSO5104HD utilizes UNI-T's R12™ native 12-bit analog-to-digital converter to deliver higher vertical resolution and lower noise than traditional 8-bit oscilloscopes. The increased measurement precision improves visibility of small signal details, switching ripple, sensor outputs, and fast digital transitions while maintaining the oscilloscope's full 1 GHz bandwidth and maximum sample rate.
Fast Acquisition with Deep Memory
Ultra Phosphor 3.0 acquisition technology captures up to 800,000 waveforms per second during standard operation and up to 1.5 million waveforms per second in Sequential Mode. Combined with 500 Mpts of acquisition memory, engineers can capture long-duration events, isolate intermittent faults, and review waveform history without sacrificing sample resolution.
Integrated Test and Measurement Platform
More than a conventional oscilloscope, the MSO5104HD combines multiple laboratory instruments into a single platform. In addition to oscilloscope functionality, it includes a built-in spectrum analyzer and supports optional logic analysis, arbitrary waveform generation, Bode plot analysis, power analysis, and serial protocol decoding. This integrated approach reduces equipment costs while simplifying bench setup and testing.
Mixed Signal and Serial Bus Analysis
When paired with the optional UT-M15 logic probe, the MSO5104HD provides 16 synchronized digital channels for mixed-signal debugging. Standard protocol decoding supports UART, RS-232/422/485, I²C, SPI, CAN, and LIN, while optional software licenses expand support for CAN-FD, CAN-XL, FlexRay, SENT, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553B, Manchester, 1-Wire, I3C, and additional industry-standard interfaces.
Spectrum and Power Analysis
The integrated 2.5 GHz spectrum analyzer enables frequency-domain analysis without requiring a separate instrument. Optional application software further extends the oscilloscope's capabilities with Bode plot measurements and advanced power analysis, including switching loss, harmonic analysis, ripple, slew rate, SOA, RDS(on), and modulation measurements for power electronics development and validation.
Designed for Modern Engineering Applications
The MSO5104HD is well suited for embedded systems development, mixed-signal debugging, power electronics, automotive electronics, industrial automation, communications, manufacturing test, university laboratories, and general research and development. Its combination of high bandwidth, native 12-bit acquisition, integrated analysis tools, and flexible expansion options provides engineers with a powerful, scalable measurement platform.
Specifications
| Analog Bandwidth (50 Ω, −3 dB) | 1 GHz |
| Analog Bandwidth (1 MΩ, −3 dB) | 500 MHz |
| Channels | 4 Analog + 16 Digital (with optional UT-M15 probe pod) |
| Real-Time Sample Rate | 5 GSa/s (interleave mode) / 2.5 GSa/s (non-interleave mode) |
| Digital Channel Sample Rate | 1.25 GSa/s |
| Vertical Resolution | 12-bit native (up to 16-bit with ERES) |
| Memory Depth | 500 Mpts maximum per channel |
| Capture Rate | 800,000 wfms/s standard; 1,500,000 wfms/s in Sequential Mode |
| Calculated Rise Time (10–90%, Typ.) | ≤0.35 ns |
| Background Noise (full BW, Typ.) | 75 µVrms |
| Display Size | 10.1 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1280 × 800 |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive multi-touch |
| Sequential Sampling | Maximum 400,000 frames; minimum two trigger intervals < 700 ns |
| Hardware Real-Time Waveform Recording | 400,000 frames |
| Trigger Modes | 12 types: edge, pulse width, video, ramp, runt, over-amplitude, delay, timeout, duration, setup & hold, Nth edge, code pattern; Zone trigger |
| Protocol Triggering and Decoding | 15 protocols total. Standard: RS-232/422/485/UART, I²C, SPI, CAN, LIN. Optional: CAN-FD, CAN-XL, FlexRay, SENT, Audio, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 429, Manchester, 1-Wire, I3C |
| Spectrum Analyzer | 0–2.5 GHz, enhanced FFT up to 4 Mpts, 4-channel parallel |
| Built-in AWG (Optional) | 50 MHz equivalent, dual-channel, 312.5 MSa/s, 16-bit |
| Bode Plot Analyzer | Optional — frequency response, loop stability, filter, amplifier |
| Power Analyzer | Optional — switching loss, harmonics, ripple, slew rate, RDS(on), SOA, modulation, transient response, power efficiency |
| Automated Measurements | 56 types; up to 27 simultaneous; histogram and trend display |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 400 V (DC + ACVpk); 135 VRMS |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 VRMS max |
| Connectivity | USB Host/Device, LAN, EXT Trig, AUX Out (Trig Out / Pass-Fail / DVM), Gen Out, HDMI |
| Remote Control | SCPI over LAN/USB; built-in WebServer (browser, PC + mobile); UNI-T Instrument Manager |
| Compliance | RoHS |
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Options & Accessories
Included in box:
- Power cord
- USB3.0 printing cable
- English download guide
- multi-language safety manual
- calibration report (COC)
Software options:
- MSO5000HD-1WIRE — 1-Wire Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis Option
- MSO5000HD-ARINC429 — Aerospace ARINC429 Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-AUDIO — Audio Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-AUTO — Automotive Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis Option
- MSO5000HD-AWG — 50 MHz 2Ch Arbitrary Waveform Generator with Bode Plot
- MSO5000HD-BND — Complete Serial Analysis Bundle
- MSO5000HD-CANFD — Automotive CAN-FD Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-CANXL — Automotive CAN-XL Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-FLEX — Automotive FlexRay Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-I3C — Embedded Systems I3C Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-MANCH — Manchester Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis Option
- MSO5000HD-MIL1553 — MIL-STD-1553 Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis Option
- MSO5000HD-PWR — Advanced Power Analysis
- MSO5000HD-SENT — Automotive SENT Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-TIMING — Advanced Timing Analysis
FAQ's
What protocols are included with the MSO5000HD as standard?
RS-232/422/485, UART, I²C, SPI, CAN, and LIN are decoded standard with no additional license required. CAN-FD, CAN-XL, FlexRay, SENT, Audio (I²S/LJ/RJ/TDM), MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 429, Manchester, 1-Wire, and I3C are available as separately licensed options — activated on the same instrument with no firmware upgrade or reflash required.
What is the practical advantage of 12-bit native resolution over 8-bit?
A 12-bit ADC provides 4,096 vertical quantization levels compared to 256 for an 8-bit scope — sixteen times the resolution. In low-amplitude work (switching ripple riding on a DC rail, sensor outputs from a strain gauge, jitter on a clock line, or any signal where the amplitude of interest is much smaller than the channel’s full-scale range), 8-bit quantization steps show up as visible stair-stepping in the captured waveform. 12-bit acquisition keeps those steps below the front-end’s noise floor, so what you’re looking at on screen is the signal, not the digitization grid.
How do I add 16 digital channels for mixed-signal work?
The 16-digital-channel logic-analyzer front end is built into every MSO5000HD chassis as hardware-standard. To use it, add the optional UT-M15 logic probe pod, which provides separate high 8-bit and low 8-bit pin connections and attaches directly to standard 2.54 mm 8×2 square-pin headers on development boards. Maximum digital sample rate is 1.25 GSa/s with an 800 ps minimum detectable pulse width.
What is the difference between Ultra Phosphor 3.0’s 800,000 wfms/s standard rate and the 1,500,000 wfms/s sequential-mode rate?
The 800,000 wfms/s rate is the continuous waveform-capture rate during normal acquisition — the rate at which the scope acquires, processes, and displays new waveforms back-to-back during live operation. The 1,500,000 wfms/s sequential-mode rate applies in segmented-memory acquisition where the scope captures only a short window around each trigger event, then re-arms quickly for the next trigger; this maximizes capture density when chasing intermittent events at the cost of dead time between captures. In practical terms: continuous 800K for general-purpose acquisition, sequential 1.5M for rare-event hunting on a triggered signal.
Can I control the MSO5000HD remotely without installing local software?
Yes. The built-in WebServer provides full instrument control through any standard web browser on a PC, tablet, or mobile device on the same network — no client install, no driver download. Common operations (waveform capture, screenshot, parameter readback, settings changes, file export) work directly through the browser. For programmatic control, the same interface accepts SCPI commands over LAN or USB, compatible with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, and any SCPI-aware automation framework. UNI-T also provides a free instrument-manager application for users who prefer a graphical desktop client.
What's the difference between the 50 Ω and 1 MΩ analog bandwidths on this 1 GHz model?
On the MSO5104HD, the 50 Ω coupling path delivers the full 1 GHz analog bandwidth, while the 1 MΩ coupling path tops out at 500 MHz. Use 50 Ω with active probes, RF-grade passive probes, and high-speed signal-integrity work where source impedance matters; use 1 MΩ with standard 10x passive probes for general-purpose lab measurement up to 500 MHz. The vertical scale and offset ranges differ between paths — check the “Vertical System” section of the detailed specifications below for the per-path breakdown.
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The UNI-T MSO5104HD 1 GHz 4-Channel Mixed Signal Oscilloscope combines high-speed performance, native 12-bit resolution, and advanced analysis capabilities in a versatile platform for research, design and manufacturing.
With a 1 GHz bandwidth, up to 5 GSa/s real-time sample rate, and 500 Mpts standard memory depth, the MSO5104HD delivers the speed and accuracy needed to analyze complex analog and digital signals.
Whether you're debugging embedded systems, validating power electronics, or troubleshooting high-speed communications, this oscilloscope provides the tools engineers need to work more efficiently.
Built on UNI-T's R12™ native 12-bit ADC architecture, the MSO5104HD delivers significantly higher waveform fidelity than conventional 8-bit oscilloscopes without sacrificing bandwidth or sample rate. Integrated analysis tools, a built-in spectrum analyzer, optional mixed-signal capabilities, and comprehensive protocol decoding allow multiple test functions to be performed from a single instrument, reducing bench space while improving productivity.
- 1 GHz analog bandwidth with four input channels
- Up to 5 GSa/s real-time sampling
- Native 12-bit vertical resolution with up to 16-bit Enhanced Resolution (ERES)
- 500 Mpts standard acquisition memory
- Ultra Phosphor 3.0 acquisition with up to 800,000 wfms/s standard capture rate
- Up to 1.5 million waveforms per second in Sequential Mode
- Built-in 2.5 GHz spectrum analyzer
- Standard serial protocol decoding for UART, RS-232/422/485, I²C, SPI, CAN, and LIN
- Optional 16-channel logic analyzer using the UT-M15 logic probe pod
- Optional 50 MHz dual-channel arbitrary waveform generator and Bode plot analysis
- Optional advanced power analysis software
- 10.1-inch HD capacitive multi-touch display
- LAN, USB, WebServer, and SCPI remote control support
Native 12-Bit Measurement Performance
The MSO5104HD utilizes UNI-T's R12™ native 12-bit analog-to-digital converter to deliver higher vertical resolution and lower noise than traditional 8-bit oscilloscopes. The increased measurement precision improves visibility of small signal details, switching ripple, sensor outputs, and fast digital transitions while maintaining the oscilloscope's full 1 GHz bandwidth and maximum sample rate.
Fast Acquisition with Deep Memory
Ultra Phosphor 3.0 acquisition technology captures up to 800,000 waveforms per second during standard operation and up to 1.5 million waveforms per second in Sequential Mode. Combined with 500 Mpts of acquisition memory, engineers can capture long-duration events, isolate intermittent faults, and review waveform history without sacrificing sample resolution.
Integrated Test and Measurement Platform
More than a conventional oscilloscope, the MSO5104HD combines multiple laboratory instruments into a single platform. In addition to oscilloscope functionality, it includes a built-in spectrum analyzer and supports optional logic analysis, arbitrary waveform generation, Bode plot analysis, power analysis, and serial protocol decoding. This integrated approach reduces equipment costs while simplifying bench setup and testing.
Mixed Signal and Serial Bus Analysis
When paired with the optional UT-M15 logic probe, the MSO5104HD provides 16 synchronized digital channels for mixed-signal debugging. Standard protocol decoding supports UART, RS-232/422/485, I²C, SPI, CAN, and LIN, while optional software licenses expand support for CAN-FD, CAN-XL, FlexRay, SENT, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553B, Manchester, 1-Wire, I3C, and additional industry-standard interfaces.
Spectrum and Power Analysis
The integrated 2.5 GHz spectrum analyzer enables frequency-domain analysis without requiring a separate instrument. Optional application software further extends the oscilloscope's capabilities with Bode plot measurements and advanced power analysis, including switching loss, harmonic analysis, ripple, slew rate, SOA, RDS(on), and modulation measurements for power electronics development and validation.
Designed for Modern Engineering Applications
The MSO5104HD is well suited for embedded systems development, mixed-signal debugging, power electronics, automotive electronics, industrial automation, communications, manufacturing test, university laboratories, and general research and development. Its combination of high bandwidth, native 12-bit acquisition, integrated analysis tools, and flexible expansion options provides engineers with a powerful, scalable measurement platform.
Specifications
| Analog Bandwidth (50 Ω, −3 dB) | 1 GHz |
| Analog Bandwidth (1 MΩ, −3 dB) | 500 MHz |
| Channels | 4 Analog + 16 Digital (with optional UT-M15 probe pod) |
| Real-Time Sample Rate | 5 GSa/s (interleave mode) / 2.5 GSa/s (non-interleave mode) |
| Digital Channel Sample Rate | 1.25 GSa/s |
| Vertical Resolution | 12-bit native (up to 16-bit with ERES) |
| Memory Depth | 500 Mpts maximum per channel |
| Capture Rate | 800,000 wfms/s standard; 1,500,000 wfms/s in Sequential Mode |
| Calculated Rise Time (10–90%, Typ.) | ≤0.35 ns |
| Background Noise (full BW, Typ.) | 75 µVrms |
| Display Size | 10.1 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1280 × 800 |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive multi-touch |
| Sequential Sampling | Maximum 400,000 frames; minimum two trigger intervals < 700 ns |
| Hardware Real-Time Waveform Recording | 400,000 frames |
| Trigger Modes | 12 types: edge, pulse width, video, ramp, runt, over-amplitude, delay, timeout, duration, setup & hold, Nth edge, code pattern; Zone trigger |
| Protocol Triggering and Decoding | 15 protocols total. Standard: RS-232/422/485/UART, I²C, SPI, CAN, LIN. Optional: CAN-FD, CAN-XL, FlexRay, SENT, Audio, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 429, Manchester, 1-Wire, I3C |
| Spectrum Analyzer | 0–2.5 GHz, enhanced FFT up to 4 Mpts, 4-channel parallel |
| Built-in AWG (Optional) | 50 MHz equivalent, dual-channel, 312.5 MSa/s, 16-bit |
| Bode Plot Analyzer | Optional — frequency response, loop stability, filter, amplifier |
| Power Analyzer | Optional — switching loss, harmonics, ripple, slew rate, RDS(on), SOA, modulation, transient response, power efficiency |
| Automated Measurements | 56 types; up to 27 simultaneous; histogram and trend display |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 400 V (DC + ACVpk); 135 VRMS |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 VRMS max |
| Connectivity | USB Host/Device, LAN, EXT Trig, AUX Out (Trig Out / Pass-Fail / DVM), Gen Out, HDMI |
| Remote Control | SCPI over LAN/USB; built-in WebServer (browser, PC + mobile); UNI-T Instrument Manager |
| Compliance | RoHS |
Downloads
Options & Accessories
Included in box:
- Power cord
- USB3.0 printing cable
- English download guide
- multi-language safety manual
- calibration report (COC)
Software options:
- MSO5000HD-1WIRE — 1-Wire Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis Option
- MSO5000HD-ARINC429 — Aerospace ARINC429 Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-AUDIO — Audio Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-AUTO — Automotive Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis Option
- MSO5000HD-AWG — 50 MHz 2Ch Arbitrary Waveform Generator with Bode Plot
- MSO5000HD-BND — Complete Serial Analysis Bundle
- MSO5000HD-CANFD — Automotive CAN-FD Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-CANXL — Automotive CAN-XL Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-FLEX — Automotive FlexRay Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-I3C — Embedded Systems I3C Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-MANCH — Manchester Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis Option
- MSO5000HD-MIL1553 — MIL-STD-1553 Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis Option
- MSO5000HD-PWR — Advanced Power Analysis
- MSO5000HD-SENT — Automotive SENT Serial Bus Trigger and Analysis
- MSO5000HD-TIMING — Advanced Timing Analysis
FAQ's
What protocols are included with the MSO5000HD as standard?
RS-232/422/485, UART, I²C, SPI, CAN, and LIN are decoded standard with no additional license required. CAN-FD, CAN-XL, FlexRay, SENT, Audio (I²S/LJ/RJ/TDM), MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 429, Manchester, 1-Wire, and I3C are available as separately licensed options — activated on the same instrument with no firmware upgrade or reflash required.
What is the practical advantage of 12-bit native resolution over 8-bit?
A 12-bit ADC provides 4,096 vertical quantization levels compared to 256 for an 8-bit scope — sixteen times the resolution. In low-amplitude work (switching ripple riding on a DC rail, sensor outputs from a strain gauge, jitter on a clock line, or any signal where the amplitude of interest is much smaller than the channel’s full-scale range), 8-bit quantization steps show up as visible stair-stepping in the captured waveform. 12-bit acquisition keeps those steps below the front-end’s noise floor, so what you’re looking at on screen is the signal, not the digitization grid.
How do I add 16 digital channels for mixed-signal work?
The 16-digital-channel logic-analyzer front end is built into every MSO5000HD chassis as hardware-standard. To use it, add the optional UT-M15 logic probe pod, which provides separate high 8-bit and low 8-bit pin connections and attaches directly to standard 2.54 mm 8×2 square-pin headers on development boards. Maximum digital sample rate is 1.25 GSa/s with an 800 ps minimum detectable pulse width.
What is the difference between Ultra Phosphor 3.0’s 800,000 wfms/s standard rate and the 1,500,000 wfms/s sequential-mode rate?
The 800,000 wfms/s rate is the continuous waveform-capture rate during normal acquisition — the rate at which the scope acquires, processes, and displays new waveforms back-to-back during live operation. The 1,500,000 wfms/s sequential-mode rate applies in segmented-memory acquisition where the scope captures only a short window around each trigger event, then re-arms quickly for the next trigger; this maximizes capture density when chasing intermittent events at the cost of dead time between captures. In practical terms: continuous 800K for general-purpose acquisition, sequential 1.5M for rare-event hunting on a triggered signal.
Can I control the MSO5000HD remotely without installing local software?
Yes. The built-in WebServer provides full instrument control through any standard web browser on a PC, tablet, or mobile device on the same network — no client install, no driver download. Common operations (waveform capture, screenshot, parameter readback, settings changes, file export) work directly through the browser. For programmatic control, the same interface accepts SCPI commands over LAN or USB, compatible with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, and any SCPI-aware automation framework. UNI-T also provides a free instrument-manager application for users who prefer a graphical desktop client.
What's the difference between the 50 Ω and 1 MΩ analog bandwidths on this 1 GHz model?
On the MSO5104HD, the 50 Ω coupling path delivers the full 1 GHz analog bandwidth, while the 1 MΩ coupling path tops out at 500 MHz. Use 50 Ω with active probes, RF-grade passive probes, and high-speed signal-integrity work where source impedance matters; use 1 MΩ with standard 10x passive probes for general-purpose lab measurement up to 500 MHz. The vertical scale and offset ranges differ between paths — check the “Vertical System” section of the detailed specifications below for the per-path breakdown.
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