SDS6000L Series
Flagship SDS6000A performance in a compact, screen-less chassis: 4 or 8 channels per unit, 500 MHz to 2 GHz at 5 GSa/s, and the ability to combine units into systems of up to 512 synchronised channels. Control it from an HDMI monitor, a web browser or full SCPI.
High channel count, small footprint
The SDS6000L takes the high-performance platform of the SDS6000A — 5 GSa/s (10 GSa/s ESR), up to 500 Mpts and 500 MHz to 2 GHz bandwidth — and puts it in a compact, low-profile chassis with 4 or 8 channels per unit and no built-in screen.
That form factor is the point: units are made to be racked, stacked and synchronised with the SYN64 module into systems of up to 512 channels. You drive them from an HDMI monitor, a web browser over Gigabit LAN, or full SCPI remote control — ideal for ATE, production and large multi-channel research setups.
Every analysis capability of the flagship is available by license: power analysis, eye-diagram & jitter, Bode plotting, deep serial decode, 16-channel MSO and a built-in generator — so a rack of SDS6000L units behaves like one very large, very capable instrument.
Key highlights
4 or 8 channels per unit
Twice the channels of a normal bench scope in a compact, low-profile chassis.
Expandable to 512 channels
Synchronise multiple units with the SYN64 module to build large multi-channel acquisition systems.
Low-profile, rack-ready
No built-in screen — control via an HDMI monitor, a web browser and a mouse. Ideal for ATE racks and labs.
Full pro analysis suite
Bode plot, Power Analysis, Eye/Jitter and deep serial decode (license-activated), same as the SDS6000A.
Models in the series
Six models — pick your channel count (4-channel 1U or 8-channel 2U) and bandwidth (500 MHz, 1 GHz or 2 GHz). Every model shares the same 5 GSa/s platform, software and expandability.
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Core capabilities
Three bandwidths, all four/eight channels at 5 GSa/s (10 GSa/s ESR).
Long, fast captures without losing sample rate — up to 500 Mpts per channel.
I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN standard; CAN FD, FlexRay, I²S, 1553B, SENT, Manchester optional.
Optional SDS6000L-EJ adds eye-diagram and jitter analysis for high-speed signals.
Optional SDS6000L-PA automates switching loss, harmonics, ripple and efficiency.
Add the SPL2016 logic probe for 16 digital channels at up to 1 GSa/s.
Features in depth
Built for expansion — up to 512 channels
The SDS6000L is designed to grow. Each unit gives you 4 or 8 channels, and the SYN64 synchronisation module links multiple units together into a single, tightly-synchronised acquisition system — ideal for multi-rail power, multi-motor drives, antenna arrays and large ATE setups.
- 4 or 8 analog channels per unit, all at 5 GSa/s
- Combine units with SYN64 for systems of up to 512 channels
- Tight inter-unit synchronisation for coherent multi-channel capture
- Low background noise — usable down to 0.5 mV/div
- Perfect for power-electronics, automotive and aerospace test benches
- One software experience across every unit in the stack
Low-profile, rack-ready — control your way
There is no built-in screen: the SDS6000L is a compact, low-profile instrument made to live in a rack or behind an ATE system. You drive it exactly how it suits your workflow.
- Connect an HDMI monitor (1280×800) for a full touch-style UI
- Or control entirely from a web browser over Gigabit LAN
- Full SCPI remote control (VXI-11, Telnet) for automated test
- USB 3.0 & 2.0 hosts, USB device (USBTMC), keyboard & mouse
- Compact chassis saves bench and rack space
- Stack several units without a wall of screens
Power analysis & eye/jitter
The same professional analysis suite as the flagship SDS6000A is available by license — turning the SDS6000L into a measurement workstation, not just an acquisition front-end.
- Power analysis (SDS6000L-PA): switching loss, SOA, harmonics, ripple, efficiency
- Eye diagram & jitter (SDS6000L-EJ) with mask testing and jitter decomposition
- Bode plot for control-loop and filter characterisation
- Deep 8 Mpts FFT for spectrum work
- Search, Navigate, History, Mask Test, DVM, Counter, Waveform Histogram
- 8-bit front end with ERES/Hi-Res up to 16-bit effective resolution
Generator, MSO & deep decode
Round out the bench with stimulus, digital channels and a complete serial-decode toolset — all on the same instrument.
- Optional built-in 25 MHz arbitrary/function generator (SDS6000L-FG)
- Add the SPL2016 logic probe for 16 digital channels (MSO)
- Standard decode: I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN
- Optional decode: CAN FD, FlexRay, I²S, MIL-STD-1553B, SENT, Manchester
- Up to 500 Mpts memory for long, detailed records
- SignalScan & History to find rare events fast
Full specifications
| Analog channels | 4 or 8 + EXT (by model) |
| Bandwidth | 500 MHz / 1 GHz / 2 GHz (by model) |
| Max. sample rate | 5 GSa/s per channel (10 GSa/s ESR) |
| Max. record length | 500 Mpts (1-ch) · 250 Mpts (2-ch) · 125 Mpts (3–4-ch) |
| Waveform capture rate | 170,000 wfm/s (normal) · 750,000 wfm/s (sequence) |
| Vertical resolution | 8-bit · 12-bit in ERES · up to 16-bit Hi-Res |
| Display | No built-in screen — HDMI out (1280×800) + web / mouse control |
| Channel expansion | Up to 512 channels by combining units with the SYN64 module |
| Serial decode (standard) | I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN |
| Serial decode (optional) | CAN FD, CAN XL, FlexRay, I²S, MIL-STD-1553B, SENT, Manchester, SpaceWire, USB 2.0, ARINC429 |
| Form factor | 1U (4-channel models) · 2U (8-channel models) |
| Math | 4 traces · 8 Mpts FFT · formula editor |
| Analysis tools | Search, Navigate, History, Mask Test, DVM, Counter, Waveform Histogram, Bode Plot, Power Analysis, Eye/Jitter, SignalScan |
| Digital (optional) | 16 channels via SPL2016 · up to 1 GSa/s · 50 Mpts |
| Waveform generator (optional) | Built-in 25 MHz (SDS6000L-FG) |
| Connectivity | HDMI · USB 3.0 Host ×2 · USB 2.0 Host ×2 · USB Device (USBTMC) · 1000M LAN (SCPI/VXI-11/Telnet) |
| Standard probe | SP3150A 500 MHz passive probe, one per channel |
From the official SDS6000L datasheet; subject to change, errors & omissions excepted.
Software, licenses & options
Expand and unlock any SDS6000L. See all SDS6000L licenses & options.
SYN64 module links multiple SDS6000L units into one system — up to 512 channels.
SPL2016 16-channel logic probe — adds 16 digital channels at up to 1 GSa/s.
SAP1000 1 GHz active probe for low-loading, high-bandwidth measurements.
Probes, cases, calibration kits and more.
| License / option | Order number | Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power analysis | SDS6000L-PA | €900.00 | Buy |
| Eye diagram & jitter | SDS6000L-EJ | €900.00 | Buy |
| Function/AWG activation | SDS6000L-FG | €300.00 | Buy |
| CAN FD decode | SDS6000L-CANFD | €380.00 | Buy |
| FlexRay decode | SDS6000L-FlexRay | €380.00 | Buy |
| I²S decode | SDS6000L-I2S | €380.00 | Buy |
| MIL-STD-1553B decode | SDS6000L-1553B | €380.00 | Buy |
| SENT decode | SDS6000L-SENT | €380.00 | Buy |
| Manchester decode | SDS6000L-Manch | €380.00 | Buy |
Prices subject to change. MSO also needs the SPL2016 logic-probe hardware (shown above). Additional decode licenses — CAN XL, SpaceWire, USB 2.0 and ARINC429 — are also available on request.
Documentation & downloads
Related ranges
Design a multi-channel system
Tell us how many channels and what bandwidth you need — we’ll configure SDS6000L units, SYN64 synchronisation, probes and licenses into one quote.
Frequently asked questions
A low-profile, expandable version of the high-performance SDS6000A. It offers the same 5 GSa/s acquisition and analysis in a compact chassis with 4 or 8 channels per unit, designed to be combined into large multi-channel systems.
No — it has no built-in display. You control it through an external HDMI monitor (1280×800), a web browser over Gigabit LAN, or full SCPI remote control. That keeps the chassis compact and rack-friendly.
4 or 8 analog channels per unit. Using the SYN64 synchronisation module you can combine multiple units into a single system of up to 512 synchronised channels.
500 MHz, 1 GHz and 2 GHz, each in 4-channel and 8-channel versions, all sampling at 5 GSa/s per channel (10 GSa/s ESR).
Yes — add the SPL2016 logic probe for 16 digital channels. I²C, SPI, UART, CAN and LIN decode are standard; CAN FD, FlexRay, I²S, 1553B, SENT and Manchester are available as licenses.
Yes — the SDS6000L-PA (power analysis) and SDS6000L-EJ (eye/jitter) licenses unlock the same pro analysis as the SDS6000A.
Specifications are taken from the official Siglent SDS6000L datasheet and are subject to change without notice; errors & omissions excepted. siglent.eu is operated by JRSE B.V., official EU distributor.