Rohde and Schwarz RTO64 4-Channel Oscilloscope, 1 GHz

The Rohde & Schwarz RTO64 is a 4-channel digital oscilloscope delivering 1 GHz bandwidth and up to 10 GSa/s sample rate per channel. Built on a 16-bit system architecture, it captures complex signals with exceptional fidelity across research, development, and production testing environments. The instrument excels at analyzing digital communication signals, debugging embedded systems, and characterizing power electronics through advanced triggering, high-resolution acquisition, and rapid waveform update rates.

Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 1 GHz (RTO6-B91); scalable to 2 GHz, 3 GHz, 4 GHz, and 6 GHz on 2 channels via bandwidth options


• Channels: 4 analog channels


• Sample Rate: Up to 10 GSa/s per channel; 20 GSa/s on two channels


• Memory Depth: Standard 200 Mpts per channel; optional up to 2 Gpts; 800 Mpts maximum on single channel


• Vertical Resolution: 16-bit system architecture; HD mode extends resolution for visualization and triggering


• Input Sensitivity: 1 mV/div


• Display: 12.1-inch or 15.6-inch multi-touch touchscreen


• Waveform Update Rate: Up to 1,000,000 waveforms/s


• Input Impedance: 50 Ω


• Noise Performance: 10 µV typical; up to 9.4 ENOB at 50 mV/div with 50 MHz filter bandwidth

Key Features

• Advanced trigger architecture including frequency zone triggering and digital trigger concept utilizing A/D converter sampling points for precise event capture


• Segmented memory and history mode enable capture and analysis of distant trigger events across extended observation windows


• HD mode delivers increased numeric resolution and noise reduction for enhanced signal integrity


• Differential and common-mode signal calculation from input channels


• Search and navigation functions for rapid fault isolation


• Rise time of 375 ps at 1 GHz bandwidth option

Typical Applications

• Digital communication signal analysis


• Embedded system debugging and validation


• Power electronics testing and characterization

Compatibility & Integration USB, LAN, and HDMI connectivity support integration into automated test environments and remote monitoring setups.