Taipei, Taiwan – 15 July 2025 – In a market increasingly dominated by high-performance expectations and tight budgets, GW Instek is challenging the status quo with the global launch of its latest 100 MHz digital storage oscilloscopes: the GDS-912 and GDS-912G. With the promise of “balanced pricing and specifications, featherweight in size, heavyweight in performance,” these compact instruments are set to redefine value in entry-level test and measurement equipment for education, R&D, and light industrial sectors.

At just 1.1 kg, the GDS-912 series is remarkably portable yet uncompromising in performance. It boasts a 7-inch widescreen display with 15 horizontal divisions, providing 50% more signal visibility than standard displays—an asset for engineers and students alike who require clarity in complex signal environments.

A Legacy of Innovation

GW Instek has long been a pioneer in Taiwan’s electronic measurement industry. In 2000, it broke new ground by launching the GDS-830, the first 100 MHz digital storage oscilloscope independently developed in the Chinese-speaking world. Today, the GDS-912 series stands on the shoulders of that legacy, merging two decades of signal acquisition expertise into a highly functional and accessible platform.

High Specs in a Small Footprint

Despite its size, the GDS-912 series punches above its weight. It delivers a 1 GS/s real-time sampling rate and 20 Mpts memory depth per channel, enabling engineers to capture long-duration transients without compromising resolution at lower time bases. Whether you're observing inrush currents or complex modulation signals, the GDS-912 ensures no critical data is lost.

The GDS-912G variant adds even more functionality with a built-in 25 MHz Arbitrary Function Generator, making it an all-in-one compact testing platform for signal generation and analysis.

Advanced Measurement Capabilities

Engineered for practicality and speed, the GDS-912 series includes 30 automatic waveform measurement parameters. Among its standout features:

• Area measurement allows waveform integration for energy analysis in power applications.

• +PulseCount and –PulseCount support pulse counting tasks in applications like stepper motor monitoring or industrial sewing machine diagnostics.

• Cursor RMS enables transient RMS value analysis—ideal for evaluating surge currents or other short-term events.

• ALT Trigger Mode, commonly found only in higher-end models, enables stable observation of signals with non-multiple frequency relationships between channels.

• A six-digit frequency counter offers hardware-based precision, outperforming software-based estimates for tasks like clock validation in embedded systems.

FFT and Frequency Domain Analysis

Frequency analysis is another area where the GDS-912 shines. The built-in FFT function provides six selectable window types—Hamming, Rectangular, Blackman, Hanning, Kaiser, and Bartlett—allowing users to evaluate frequency content with precision. Time and frequency domains can be displayed simultaneously, aiding in the real-time analysis of harmonic distortion, noise, and signal purity.

Designed for Real-World Engineers

Ease of use has clearly been a design priority. The unit’s autoset function intelligently detects five waveform types—including sine, square, and video signals—and launches a second-level auto setup menu for fine-tuning rise time, pulse width, and fall time parameters. This not only reduces setup time but also ensures higher measurement accuracy, even for less experienced users.

In addition, a passive probe compensation test helps prevent human error by validating whether the probe is correctly tuned—flagging conditions such as under-compensation or over-compensation, which can lead to inaccurate amplitude readings.

Multi-Language Support and Global Accessibility

Recognizing the global nature of modern engineering teams, the GDS-912 series supports 10 interface languages, including Traditional and Simplified Chinese, English, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, and Korean. This significantly lowers the learning curve and expands usability across markets.

Market Positioning and Competitive Edge

Among comparable instruments in the industry, it demonstrates exceptional performance and unmatched portability. With 20 Mpts memory depth per channel (compared to 8M or even 64 kpts in competing models), it delivers higher granularity in signal capture at a lower overall system weight.

Its sleek 301 x 70 x 152 mm form factor, coupled with a weight of 1.1 kg, makes it the lightest in its class. This is particularly attractive to field engineers, educators, and mobile developers who need powerful tools on the go.

From the Lab to the Lecture Hall

Whether in university labs, SOHO R&D settings, or entry-level production lines, the GDS-912/912G fills a niche previously underserved: delivering professional-grade measurement and analysis in a form factor and price range accessible to a wider audience. “This instrument reflects GW Instek’s philosophy of delivering practical innovation,” said a spokesperson from the company’s overseas sales team. “With a global three-year warranty and full support in over 80 countries, the GDS-912 series is ready to meet the demands of today’s engineers, wherever they are.”

Availability

The GDS-912 and GDS-912G are officially launched for international markets as of 15 July 2025, and are backed by GW Instek’s global three-year warranty. For datasheets, demonstration videos, and detailed specifications, visit the official GW Instek website or contact your nearest authorized distributor.

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