SDS6204A — SDS6000A Series · Super Phosphor Oscilloscope — up to 2 GHz, 5/10 GSa/s ESR

Key Features At A Glance

• 4 analog channels, 2 GHz bandwidth
• Sample rate 5 GSa/s (10 GSa/s ESR)
• 8-bit ADC vertical resolution
• Record length 500 Mpts (total)
• 500 Mpts record length total across all 4 channels
• 16 digital channels (optional, requires SDS6000Pro-16LA + SPL2016)
• 12.1" capacitive touch display (1280×800)
• Built-in 25 MHz function/AWG, optional Eye/Jitter analysis
• USB hosts, USB-TMC device, VXI-11/Telnet/Socket LAN, HDMI, micro SD

Overview

The Siglent SDS6204A is a 2 GHz, 4-channel digital oscilloscope from the SDS6000A Series — part of Siglent's Super Phosphor Oscilloscope family. In summary, this is a 8-bit-resolution, 5 GSa/s (10 GSa/s ESR)-sample-rate instrument intended for general benchtop signal capture, mixed-signal debug, serial-bus decoding, and power-supply characterization.

What is the SDS6204A used for?

The SDS6204A is used to capture, view, measure, and analyze electrical waveforms up to 2 GHz. Typical applications: embedded system debug, power-rail characterization, motor and inverter waveform inspection, audio and sensor signal analysis, education, and serial-bus decoding for the protocols listed below.

What can it trigger on and decode?

Edge, Slope, Pulse, Window, Runt, Interval, Dropout, Pattern, Qualified, Nth edge, Setup/hold, Delay, Video (HDTV), Zone Trigger. Serial: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN, CAN FD, CAN XL, FlexRay, I2S, MIL-STD-1553B, SENT, Manchester.

Factual grounding — measurement and analysis

Data analysis functions include: Search, Navigate, Digital Voltmeter, Counter, Waveform Histogram, Bode plot, Power Analysis, Eye/Jitter Analysis. Acquisition and measurement: Sequence up to 80,000 segments; History up to 80,000 frames; 50+ auto measurements with histogram, track, trend, gating, and Math/History/Ref. 4 Math traces (8 Mpts FFT, +, −, ×, ÷, ∫, d/dt, √) plus formula editor; hardware Average, Hi-Res, and Mask Test. The SDS6204A delivers 5 GSa/s (10 GSa/s ESR) real-time sampling and 500 Mpts (total) of record length — sufficient to capture long-duration events while preserving timebase resolution for zoom inspection.

Industry positioning

The SDS6000A pairs 5 GSa/s real-time sampling with 500 Mpts of record memory at a price point that places it directly opposite the Keysight InfiniiVision 3000X — and roughly 30–40% lower. The volume choice for entry-professional 1–2 GHz work.

Accessories Supplied

• Oscilloscope main unit
• AC power cord (region-appropriate)
• Passive probes (one per analog channel; bandwidth-matched to the unit)
• USB cable (USB-TMC compliant)
• Quick Start guide / Programming guide reference card
• Certificate of calibration

Product Core & Specifications

The SDS6204A acquisition and analysis specifications are listed below. Where the SDS6000A Series family shares architecture across its members, model-specific differences are concentrated in bandwidth, channel count, and (for HD-series) ADC vertical resolution.

Acquisition

Trigger and Serial Decode

Edge, Slope, Pulse, Window, Runt, Interval, Dropout, Pattern, Qualified, Nth edge, Setup/hold, Delay, Video (HDTV), Zone Trigger. Serial: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN, CAN FD, CAN XL, FlexRay, I2S, MIL-STD-1553B, SENT, Manchester.

Math, Measurement, and Analysis

Sequence up to 80,000 segments; History up to 80,000 frames; 50+ auto measurements with histogram, track, trend, gating, and Math/History/Ref. 4 Math traces (8 Mpts FFT, +, −, ×, ÷, ∫, d/dt, √) plus formula editor; hardware Average, Hi-Res, and Mask Test.

Data analysis: Search, Navigate, Digital Voltmeter, Counter, Waveform Histogram, Bode plot, Power Analysis, Eye/Jitter Analysis.

Unit Options

Unit Options below are multi-select — choose any combination that applies. Some options are software-licensed; others require additional hardware (e.g., logic probe). Contact your Test Architect to confirm bundle pricing.

• 16 digital channels MSO option (requires logic probe — sold separately)
• Built-in 25 MHz function / arbitrary waveform generator (built-in)
• Power Analysis software option
• Eye Diagram and Jitter Analysis option
• Bode Plot (frequency-response measurement)

Calibration (Factory New)

All Factory New Siglent oscilloscopes ship with a factory calibration and certificate as standard. Optional upgrade calibration paths (NIST Traceable, NIST Traceable with Full Data, ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited) can be added at the time of order — please specify your required calibration tier on the order, and ValueTronics will route the unit through the appropriate calibration lab prior to shipment.

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