The Hantek‑1008B is an 8‑channel, PC‑based automotive diagnostic oscilloscope designed for comprehensive vehicle testing, including ignition, sensor evaluation, bus detection, and starter/charging analysis. It samples at up to 2.4 MSa/s with 12‑bit vertical resolution and features a 4K memory depth per capture for efficient multi‑channel troubleshooting. The input range offers 10 mV/div to 5 V/div sensitivity with a maximum 400 V input (DC + AC peak), 1 MΩ input impedance, and a selectable 20 MHz bandwidth limit to reduce noise.
Built‑in FFT, 20 automatic measurements, math functions (add/subtract/multiply/divide), waveform storage and replay assist with both fault‑finding and documentation. A distinctive capability is the 8‑channel programmable signal generator (up to 250 kHz), enabling simulation of camshaft and crankshaft signals for correlation tests and training. USB 2.0 provides plug‑and‑play operation without an external power supply.
Within the Hantek 1008 series, alternative variants such as the 1008A/1008C offer similar architecture and software, supporting a common workflow across models. Engineers should consider the 1008B when simultaneous multi‑point, moderate‑speed measurements are required across an engine system at an accessible cost. For higher‑speed serial decoding and deep memory applications, premium 8‑channel platforms (e.g., PicoScope 4823) provide greater performance and software resources.