Rohde & Schwarz has updated its portfolio with an entry level oscilloscope, the R&S RTB 2. It replaces the popular R&S RTB2000 oscilloscope and offers additional features and enhanced performance in a new color scheme.
The R&S RTB2000 set a new standard in its class, with features such as touchscreen operation and 10-bit vertical resolution when it was launched in 2017. The new R&S RTB 2 includes an integrated arbitrary waveform generator which enables users to simulate circuit stimuli or emulate missing components. The waveform generator can generate signals up to 25MHz and pattern speeds up to 50Mbits/s. It supports imported waveforms from CSV files or oscilloscope captures, with the ability to add noise for simulating real world conditions. It also includes predefined patterns for I2C, SPI, UART and CAN/LIN protocols.
The R&S RTB 2 is a versatile, 10-in-1 instrument, as it combines an oscilloscope, protocol analyzer, logic analyzer, waveform generator and more. This multitool integration makes it ideal for users that require compact solutions, especially students, hobbyists and engineers working in environments with limited space. The password protected education mode and built-in web server enable control during lab sessions, enhancing use case in educational settings.
The R&S RTB 2 also comes with expanded memory capabilities, enabling up to 160 Mpoints in segmented mode where users can capture more data for in-depth troubleshooting. The revised R&S RTB 2-PK1 software option bundle enhances the oscilloscope’s capabilities by offering a wider range of applications and enhanced performance.
Philip Diegmann, vice president of Oscilloscopes at Rohde & Schwarz, said, “From 10-bit resolution to 10-in-1 instrument versatility, this oscilloscope delivers solid performance at an accessible price point, offering the innovation and value engineers, students and educators need to succeed in their test and measurement tasks.”
It comes in two and four channel models and offers bandwidths of 70MHz, 100MHz, 200MHz and 300MHz, with prices starting at €1,690 (US$1,785) for the two-channel 70MHz version.