If you're probing fast digital signals, switch-mode power supplies, or RF-modulated waveforms, increasing bandwidth gives you sharper rise times, better visibility into high-frequency harmonics, and more accurate measurements at the signal edge.
Whether you're measuring fast digital buses, improving switching efficiency, or teaching signal theory, upgrading to 200 MHz of bandwidth gives you more accurate visibility into what matters most—your signal's integrity. This upgrade is recommended for:
Key Application Improvements
Enhanced Power Electronics Analysis
When analyzing switching power supplies, the 200 MHz bandwidth reveals critical high-frequency content including switching transients, gate ringing, and parasitic oscillations that remain hidden at 70 MHz. This additional visibility helps you optimize switching edges, minimize power losses, and identify potential EMI sources. Combined with the UPO2000HD's 12-bit resolution, the bandwidth upgrade makes your oscilloscope an even more powerful tool for power electronics design and troubleshooting.
Superior Digital Signal Integrity Testing
For digital designs with clock rates above 10 MHz, the extended bandwidth makes a dramatic difference in measurement accuracy. You'll be able to see true rise times rather than bandwidth-limited approximations, observe reflections and crosstalk, and properly evaluate signal integrity at the receiver. The bandwidth upgrade is particularly valuable for verifying SPI, I²C, and other digital buses operating at higher clock rates where signal quality directly impacts system reliability.
Advanced Protocol Analysis
When using the UPO2000HD's protocol decoding features, the increased bandwidth improves decoder reliability by providing cleaner, more accurate signal transitions to the analysis engine. This reduces decoding errors and makes it easier to capture and analyze high-speed serial data. The faster rise time measurement also helps you verify that your digital signals meet the timing requirements specified in interface standards.
Research and Educational Demonstrations
In educational settings, the bandwidth upgrade allows instructors to demonstrate a wider range of phenomena, including transmission line effects, signal reflections, and high-frequency circuit behavior. Students can explore concepts that would be invisible at lower bandwidths, making the oscilloscope a more valuable teaching tool. For research applications, the extended bandwidth enables investigation of higher-frequency behaviors in electronic systems, sensors, and communications circuits.
UPO2000HD-BW7T2M Compatibility Information
Compatible Models: UPO2072HD (2-channel) and UPO2074HD (4-channel)
Installation Requirements: Latest firmware version required (downloadable from UNI-T website)
Activation Process: License key is applied through USB media - no need to return the instrument
Hardware Requirements: No hardware modifications required - all UPO2000HD 70 MHz models have the hardware capability to support 200 MHz operation with appropriate licensing
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this upgrade work with any UPO2000HD model?
No, the UPO2000HD-BW7T2M is specifically designed for the 70 MHz models (UPO2072HD and UPO2074HD). For 100 MHz models, the UPO2000HD-BW1MT2M is the appropriate upgrade option.
Do I need to send my oscilloscope to UNI-T for this upgrade?
No, this is a software-based upgrade that you can install yourself. After purchasing, you'll receive a license key to activate the additional bandwidth capability without any hardware modifications.
Will my current probes work with the increased bandwidth?
Your existing 70 MHz probes (UT-P04) will continue to work, but they will limit the system bandwidth to their specification. For full 200 MHz performance, we recommend upgrading to 200 MHz probes (UT-P05).
Is the upgraded bandwidth identical to a native 200 MHz model?
Yes. The UPO2000HD series uses the same hardware platform across all models, with bandwidth differentiation through licensing. An upgraded 70 MHz model will have identical performance specifications to a native 200 MHz model.
Can I combine this with other upgrades?
Yes. The bandwidth upgrade is compatible with the UPO2000HD-PWR power analysis option and can be installed in any order.
Master Bandwidth Optimization
Ready to unlock the full potential of your UPO2000HD oscilloscope? The UPO2000HD-BW7T2M bandwidth upgrade transforms your entry-level 70 MHz instrument into a full-capability 200 MHz powerhouse—delivering the high-frequency insights you need for advanced debugging and analysis.
Order now and experience the difference that 3× more bandwidth can make in your measurements.
