UNI-T MSO8000HD-MD2G | Memory Depth Upgrade Option
Overview
The UNI-T MSO8000HD-MD2G option dramatically expands your oscilloscope's memory depth capabilities, doubling the standard memory to 1 Gpts per channel in full-channel mode and 2 Gpts per channel in optimized dual-channel mode. This substantial memory increase enables capture and analysis of extended waveform sequences, long protocol communications, and complex system behaviors that require extended observation windows without sacrificing sample rate or timing resolution.
Essential for applications requiring analysis of lengthy digital communication sequences, system startup behaviors, or intermittent signal anomalies, the MD2G upgrade transforms the oscilloscope's capture capabilities while maintaining the industry-leading 20 GSa/s sample rate and 12-bit vertical resolution. This memory expansion is particularly valuable when combined with the MSO8000HD's advanced triggering and sequential capture modes.
Extended memory depth enables comprehensive long-duration analysis
Key Features
• Doubles memory depth to 1 Gpts/CH (full channels) and 2 Gpts/CH (optimized dual-channel mode)
Sequential Mode Enhancement
With the MD2G upgrade, sequential mode can capture up to 520,000 triggered segments with minimal dead time (<1 μs), achieving capture rates up to 1,000,000 wfms/s. This combination of deep memory and high-speed segmented capture provides unparalleled visibility into intermittent signal behaviors and rare system events.
Compatibility Information
Compatible Models: MSO8804HD, MSO8504HD
Installation: Software license activation - no hardware modification required
Memory Configuration: Dynamically allocated based on active channels and sample rate
Digital Channel Support: Extends digital channel memory to 125 Mpts (requires MSO8000HD-LA)
Enhance Your Analysis Capabilities
Pair this Memory Depth Upgrade with the MSO8000HD-BND Protocol Analysis & Jitter Suite for the ultimate analysis platform. The extended memory depth enables capture of complete protocol sequences, while the bundle provides comprehensive protocol decoding and jitter analysis capabilities.
Together, these options transform your oscilloscope into a complete protocol validation laboratory with deep memory to capture even the most complex serial bus transactions. Both feature perpetual licensing with zero recurring fees, potentially saving $10,000+ over the instrument's lifetime.
UNI-T MSO8000HD-MD2G Extended Capture Capabilities
Long-Duration Protocol Analysis
The MD2G memory expansion enables capture and analysis of complete communication sequences that would be impossible with standard memory depths. Engineers can now observe entire system initialization sequences, analyze complex protocol handshakes, and validate communication reliability over extended periods without losing critical timing information or protocol details.
This extended capture capability is particularly valuable for debugging intermittent communication issues, validating protocol compliance over long test sequences, and analyzing system behavior during extended operational cycles. The deep memory integrates seamlessly with all protocol analysis options, enabling detailed packet-level analysis across lengthy communication sessions.
Extended protocol analysis with comprehensive packet capture and analysis
Advanced Statistical Analysis
The increased memory depth provides the statistical foundation necessary for confident jitter analysis, eye diagram characterization, and signal quality assessment. With access to significantly larger data sets, measurements achieve higher statistical confidence while revealing long-term trends and behaviors that might be missed with shorter capture windows.
This enhanced statistical capability is essential for applications requiring high-confidence bit error rate predictions, timing margin analysis, and long-term signal integrity validation. The extended memory works in conjunction with the MSO8000HD's advanced analysis algorithms to provide industry-leading measurement accuracy and repeatability.
System-Level Debug and Validation
Complex electronic systems often exhibit behaviors that only become apparent over extended observation periods. The MD2G upgrade enables comprehensive system-level analysis that can capture complete boot sequences, initialization procedures, and operational cycles while maintaining full timing resolution and measurement accuracy.
This capability is particularly valuable for embedded system development, where understanding the complete system behavior from power-on through normal operation is critical for identifying design issues, optimizing performance, and ensuring reliable operation under all conditions.
Enhanced Compliance and Characterization Testing
Many compliance testing standards require analysis of lengthy test patterns and extended operational sequences. The MD2G upgrade ensures complete capture of these test sequences while maintaining the sample rate and timing accuracy required for precise compliance measurements and margin analysis.
Professional Applications
Communication System Validation
Validate communication system performance over complete message exchanges, analyze protocol stack behavior during complex transactions, and characterize system response to various loading conditions. The extended memory enables capture of complete communication sessions while maintaining the timing resolution needed for detailed protocol analysis and optimization.
Embedded System Development
Capture complete system initialization sequences, analyze software-hardware interactions over extended periods, and validate system behavior under various operational scenarios. The deep memory capability enables comprehensive system characterization that reveals interactions and dependencies that might be missed with shorter observation windows.
Power System Analysis
Monitor power system behavior during extended operational cycles, analyze startup transients and stabilization processes, and characterize power management algorithms under varying load conditions. The extended capture window combined with power analysis capabilities provides complete insight into power system performance and efficiency.
Automotive Electronics Testing
Automotive systems require validation over extended operational sequences including startup, normal operation, and shutdown procedures. The MD2G upgrade enables comprehensive analysis of automotive communication networks, sensor data, and control system behavior throughout complete drive cycles and operational scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Memory Depth Enhancement
Configuration
Standard Memory
MD2G Upgrade
Enhancement
Full Channel Mode (4 CH)
500 Mpts/CH
1 Gpts/CH
2× increase
Optimized Dual-Channel Mode
1 Gpts/CH
2 Gpts/CH
2× increase
Digital Channels (with LA option)
62.5 Mpts
125 Mpts
2× increase
Sequential Mode Segments
Up to 260,000
Up to 520,000
2× segments
Capture Duration Examples
Sample Rate
Standard Memory Duration
MD2G Upgrade Duration
Typical Applications
20 GSa/s (optimized mode)
50 ms
100 ms
High-speed digital analysis, compliance testing
10 GSa/s (full channels)
50 ms
100 ms
Multi-channel protocol analysis
1 GSa/s
500 ms
1 second
System initialization, power analysis
100 MSa/s
5 seconds
10 seconds
Long-term system behavior, automotive testing
Analysis Enhancement
Analysis Type
Standard Capability
MD2G Enhancement
Statistical Measurements
Good confidence
High statistical confidence with 2× data points
Protocol Analysis
Short sequences
Complete communication sessions
Jitter Analysis
Standard datasets
Extended datasets for improved BER predictions
Eye Diagram Analysis
Good statistical base
Enhanced statistical accuracy
Search and Navigation
Limited scope
Extended search across longer captures
Related Options
Option
Synergy with MSO8000HD-MD2G
MSO8000HD-LA Extended digital channel memory (125 Mpts) for comprehensive mixed-signal analysis
MSO8000HD-JITTER Enhanced statistical confidence for jitter measurements and BER predictions
MSO8000HD-USB2 Complete USB transaction analysis with extended protocol capture
MSO8000HD-CANFD Extended CAN-FD network analysis over complete operational cycles
MSO8000HD-PWR Long-duration power analysis including startup and operational sequences
Installation & Activation
Software-only upgrade - no hardware modification required
License key provided upon purchase
Activation through instrument menu system
Immediate memory depth enhancement after activation
Seamless integration with all existing oscilloscope functions
Optimized memory management maintains instrument responsiveness
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the MD2G upgrade affect sample rate performance?
The MD2G upgrade maintains full sample rate performance across all memory depth configurations. You can still achieve 20 GSa/s in optimized dual-channel mode and 10 GSa/s in full-channel mode while benefiting from the extended memory depth for longer capture windows.
Does the memory upgrade apply to digital channels as well?
Yes, when combined with the MSO8000HD-LA logic analyzer option, the MD2G upgrade doubles the digital channel memory from 62.5 Mpts to 125 Mpts, enabling extended mixed-signal analysis with synchronized analog and digital capture windows.
How does extended memory benefit sequential mode operation?
The MD2G upgrade doubles the number of available segments in sequential mode from 260,000 to 520,000, enabling capture of more triggered events while maintaining the <1 μs dead time between segments. This dramatically improves the probability of capturing rare or intermittent signal events.
What is the impact on measurement processing and display speed?
The MSO8000HD's optimized architecture maintains responsive measurement processing and display update rates even with extended memory depths. Advanced memory management ensures that the additional memory enhances capability without compromising user experience or measurement speed.
Can I use the full memory depth with all analysis options simultaneously?
Yes, the MD2G upgrade provides extended memory depth for all analysis options including protocol analysis, jitter measurements, compliance testing, and custom MATLAB algorithms. Memory allocation is dynamically optimized based on active functions and user requirements.
Is the memory upgrade included in the bundle package?
The MSO8000HD-MD2G upgrade is not included in the standard MSO8000HD-BND Protocol Analysis & Jitter Suite but can be added as a separate option. This allows users to choose the memory configuration that best matches their specific application requirements and budget considerations.
Warranty & Support
The MSO8000HD-MD2G option is covered under UNI-T's Exclusive 3+2 Warranty program when installed on a qualifying MSO8000HD instrument—3 years standard coverage plus an additional 2 years at no charge when you complete our free product registration .
Maximize Your Measurement Window
The MSO8000HD-MD2G option dramatically expands your oscilloscope's capture capabilities, enabling comprehensive analysis of extended system behaviors, complete protocol sequences, and long-duration signal characteristics that are essential for thorough system validation and troubleshooting. Whether analyzing complex communication protocols, validating system startup sequences, or performing statistical measurements requiring high confidence levels, this memory upgrade provides the foundation for advanced measurement applications.
Ready to extend your measurement capabilities? Order the MSO8000HD-MD2G for extended capture windows and enhanced analysis capabilities, or contact our team to discuss how extended memory depth can benefit your specific applications.
