An example is the measurement on controllers and components which utilise analogue and digital signals. A typical case which requires a Mixed Signal Oscilloscope is testing Analogue-Digital or Digital-Analogue-Converters.
From now on the Oscilloscope models DS1000Z (70/100MHz) and DS1000Z-S (70/100MHz) will be delivered as –Plus instruments. These are pre-requisited with the 16 channel Logic Analyser function. Buying the MSO-Upgrade Kit, which consists of a new label and the 16-channel Logic Analyser Probe set, enables the new functionality. Immediately after receiving and installing the upgrade kit the scope is ready for the new applications. The existing MSO1000Z (70/100MHz) and MSO1000Z-S (70/100MHz) models remain in the market. Buying a MSO right at the beginning offers a price advantage. All additional enhancement options like serial decoding (RS232/I2C/SPI), memory extension (12Mpts to 24Mpts), Record function (segmented memory) and extension of trigger types are also later upgradable via a software license.
The new MSO-Upgrades cannot be utilised on already bought DS1000Z Oscilloscopes.