Interesting about the ADC resolution of the MSO05000. I did a quick eval a few days ago of the SDS2102X Plus in 10 bit mode with 20MHz BW, using precision DC and AC references I've developed (based on LM399AH), this was supporting a HP34401A and Agilent34401A calibration. Used a new Keysight 34465A as measurement reference. Here's what I found using DSO statistics measurement function.
KS34465A SDS2102X Plus
9.99999VDC 9.966VDC
7.04192VDC 7.0092VDC
0.999964VDC 1.0003VDC
100.0005mVDC 98.987mVDC
5.00026VDC 4.9987VDC
2.49994VAC 2.4996VAC (250.000Hz)
You'll get good results if you put almost anything in "Hi-Res" mode, apply a low pass filter and and take enough averages.
eg. What results do you get if you try that on other 'scopes?
Don't have another DSO, although do have 2 Tek 2465s analog scopes.
So why don't you take some measurements with another DSO in "Hi-Res" mode and report what you find
Best,
And in 10bit mode it also produce 10bit data to acquisition memory. many scopes what do trace average or decimated samplerats box car average do it only for display but still 8 bit data in memory. Of course 10bit mode also use more memory, 2 bytes for every 10bit produced data point- naturally.
I do not have this model in my positon far from home at this year but it is nice if someone look this bit more deeply including also data in memory, is it example ready for what ever PC software in .csv mode or do it first need somehow convert, (least I do not have seen this thing here in forum but naturally I have not read every single message here in forum.)
And then, many scopes have some kind of SFRA today. What have this performace what SDS1000X-E, 2000X-E and SDS2000Xplus have.
(Im not sure SDS1000X-C and SDS1000X-U SFRA things at all)
First it need note it have 3 simultaneous channels.
Second it need note it is based to frequency selective sweeping receivers what is big thing in some circumstances when do also other things than just playing fun. And it have also programmable level shape for sweeps what may be very useful when DUT have some active circuits. It is not checkbox feature in shiny brochure. It is real tool (with its limits) but of course it is not like dedicated SFRA instruments or set of instruments in very different price class.
1Hz resolution in 100MHz center and 500Hz span with up to over 120dB measurement dynamics in single sweep. Siglent set performance reference for other manufacturers in this kind of price class - look these Keysight, GoodWill etc jokes....
SDS1104X-E + SAG1021 well, with it can play and do something but....
If I am Siglent I stop immdiately this S-Bus based LA and SG. I can not understand what they have smoking when they get this idea.... I have not many times seen this kind of <censored>. Oh yes, they can use and they work but... and some peoples are even satisfied. They meet they limited needs.
Imho, basic good set.
SDS1104X-E + SDG1032X (or 1062X) is good set for many kind of work and hobby, lot of basic performance.
Separate machines can use independently and also example for BP (SFRA) it can use also in generator 2 channel mode what may give big advantage in some SFRA situations.
SDS2104X Plus + SDG2042X (or even 2122X) is better and more expensive set for many works and hobby, lot of more performance and features than first one.
Generator is much better, and scope is lot of better.
(yes of course 2000XPlus have FG but for serious use mostly need more so this is why I take here least SDG2000X series AWD)Linear Power Supply. It need note that Siglent have also SPD3303C
It have overall same performance than, but some tiny feature missing, other ways same as SPD3303X-E
But it do not have this TFT (my own personal taste classify this ugly) where user can not set colors and can not set even brightness, totally like kids designed outlook.
Why my workshop where I need do serious works need look like HongKong street at night with all colors and blinkings and flashings, like food where all is mixed together as for pig's meal. It may disturb even brain work aka thinking.
C model have, imho, more nice 7 segment LED display what also radiate less EMI.