OverviewThe R&S®MXO 5C delivers MXO 5 series measurement performance in a compact 2U rackmount form. Available in 4‑channel and 8‑channel versions with bandwidth options from 100 MHz to 2 GHz, it supports deep‑memory time and frequency measurements, high acquisition rates and remote LAN control via an integrated web browser and virtual front panel.
Key facts- Bandwidth: 4‑channel: 350 MHz–2 GHz | 8‑channel: 100 MHz–2 GHz
- Form factor: 2U rackmount, stackable for higher channel density
- Integrated low‑power e‑ink display showing instrument IP and status
- Zone trigger for analog, spectrum and math
- High acquisition performance: >4.5 million waveforms/s; 12‑bit ADC with 18‑bit HD mode; standard memory 500 Mpoints
Features & benefits- MXO 5 architecture in compact 2U enclosure for rack or bench use
- 4 or 8 simultaneous analog channels; optional MSO up to 16 digital channels
- Deep memory capture (standard 500 Mpoints; optional 1 Gpoints)
- Advanced triggers and high sensitivity with precise timing (sampling up to 5 Gsample/s on 2 channels)
- Stack or rack multiple units to scale channels (up to 16 channels)
- External display support via HDMI / DisplayPort and USB touch support
- Remote operation: web UI, virtual front panel, full SCPI and MXO series file compatibility
Available models (excerpt)R&S®MXO5C-43 | 350 MHz | 4 ch | USD 21,500
R&S®MXO5C-45 | 500 MHz | 4 ch | USD 26,790
R&S®MXO5C-41 | 1 GHz | 4 ch | USD 33,940
R&S®MXO5C-42 | 2 GHz | 4 ch | USD 38,040
R&S®MXO5C-81 | 100 MHz | 8 ch | USD 23,820
R&S®MXO5C-82 | 200 MHz | 8 ch | USD 28,460
R&S®MXO5C-83 | 350 MHz | 8 ch | USD 35,070
R&S®MXO5C-85 | 500 MHz | 8 ch | USD 44,330
R&S®MXO5C-810 | 1 GHz | 8 ch | USD 56,240
R&S®MXO5C-820 | 2 GHz | 8 ch | USD 62,900
Documents available- Product brochure (English)
- Specifications (English)
Applications / Use cases- High channel‑density test benches (2U rack installations)
- Time‑domain and frequency‑domain analysis with deep memory
- Power electronics, high‑speed digital interface testing, RF and spectrum tasks
- Automated and remote measurements via LAN / web UI / SCPI
Technical specifications (selected)- Analog channels: 4 or 8; optional MSO: up to 16 digital channels
- Analog bandwidth (–3 dB): 100 MHz–2 GHz (model dependent)
- Sampling rate (real time): up to 5 Gsample/s (2 ch); 2.5 Gsample/s (4 ch)
- Acquisition memory: standard 500 Mpoints; optional 1 Gpoints (B110)
- Max. acquisition rate: >4,500,000 waveforms/s
- Vertical resolution: up to 18 bit (HD mode); ADC: 12 bit native
- Dimensions (W×H×D): 445 × 105 × 405 mm; Weight: 8.7 kg (nom.)
- Interfaces: USB 3.1 front/rear, GigE RJ‑45, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort++ 1.3