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DCC Multifunction Decoder Comparison
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There are many decoders from many manufacturers. Although we would like to think this list is complete, don't assume it is. If you find another model, please add it to the list.
Please see the decoders page for more details about what these are used for.
Multifunction Decoder Comparison Charts
G / O
Brand | Model # | MSRP | Recommended Scales | Amps (Continuous / Peak) | # of Functions | Addressing (2 or 4 Digits) | Speed steps (14/28/128) | Installation Type | Physical Size | Back EMF | Dither | Silent Running | Speed Table | Kick Start | User Identifiers | Consisting | FX lighting | Programing | Other Features |
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Digitrax | DG583S | $66.99 | O/G | 5/8 Peak | 8 @ 2amps | Both | 14/28/128 | Plug N Play | 1.24" x 2.23" | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - User Loadable | Yes | Yes | Decoder-Assisted | Random flicker, mars, flashing headlight, single-pulse strobe, double-pulse strobe, rotary beacon, gyralite, rule 17, FRRD, Blinking ditch lights | All Service-Modes, OPS-Mode | Transponding |
NCE | D408SR | $89.95 | O/G | 4/10 | 7 @ 100mA; 40mA for lamps | Both | 14/28/128 | Solder | 2.3" long, 1.2" wide, 0.375" thick, with wires | Yes | No | Yes | Yes - User Loadable | Yes | Yes | Decoder-Assisted | Mars, Rotary beacon, Gyralite, Double-pulse Strobe, Rule 17 dimm. headlight, Blinking ditch, Alternate Dight lights | All Service-modes, OPS-Mode |
HO
Brand | Model # | MSRP | Recommended Scales | Amps (Continuous / Peak) | # of Functions | Addressing (2 or 4 Digits) | Speed steps (14/28/128) | Installation Type | Physical Size | Back EMF | Dither | Silent Running | Speed Table | Kick Start | User Identifiers | Consisting | FX lighting | Programing | Other Features |
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Lenz | Gold-JST (10432/40433) | £23 | HO | 1/1.8 | 4@100mA | Both | 14/27/28/128 | 9 pin harness; NMRA 8 pin plug, soldered | L 0.90" x W 0.65"x H 0.24" L 23.0mm x W 16.5 mm x H 6.3mm | Yes | Yes | Yes- user loadable | Yes | Yes | Advanced | Dimming, Mars, Gyra, Strobe, Double Strobe, Flicker, Flashing, Ditch | Support for all form of programming as described in NMRA RP-9.2.3. | Railcom, USP, Asymmetrical DCC, SUSI | |
Lenz | Silver-MP (10331) | £19 | HO | 1/1.8 | 4@200mA max, 500mA total | Both | 14/27/28/128 | NMRA 8 pin plug, soldered | L 0.90" x W 0.65"x H 0.24" L 23.0mm x W 16.5 mm x H 6.3mm | Yes | Yes | Yes- user loadable | Yes | Yes | Advanced | Dimming, Mars, Gyra, Strobe, Double Strobe, Flicker, Flashing, Ditch | Support for all form of programming as described in NMRA RP-9.2.3. | Asymmetrical DCC | |
Lenz | Silver Direct (10330) | £19 | HO | 1/1.8 | 4@200mA | Both | 14/27/28/128 | NMRA 8 pin plug- no wires (direct plug) | L 0.71" W 0.51" H 0.18" | Yes | Yes | Yes- user loadable | Yes | Yes | Advanced | Dimming, Mars, Gyra, Strobe, Double Strobe, Flicker, Flashing, Ditch | Support for all form of programming as described in NMRA RP-9.2.3. | Asymmetrical DCC | |
Lenz | Standard (10231) | £13 | HO | 1/1.8 | 3@100mA | Both | 14/27/28/128 | NMRA 8 pin plug, soldered | Size: L 1.0" x W 0.61"x H 0.12" L 25mm x W 15.4mm x H 3.1mm | Yes | Yes | Yes- vmax and vmid | Yes | Advanced | Dimming, Mars, Gyra, Strobe, Double Strobe, Flicker, Flashing, Ditch | Support for all form of programming as described in NMRA RP-9.2.3. | |||
Roco | 10745 | £21 | HO | 1.1 | 4@180mA, 350mA total | Both | 14/27/28/128 | NMRA 8 pin plug, soldered | 26.5 x 16 x 6.5 mm | Yes | Yes | Yes- vmax and vmid | No | No | No | Dimming | Support for all form of programming as described in NMRA RP-9.2.3. | ||
Zimo | MX64 | £19 | HO | 1/2 | 4 | Both | 14/27/28/128 | NMRA 8 pin plug, 6 pin plug, soldered, 21 pin plug | 26 x 16 x 3 mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes- advanced | Dimming, flashing, ditch, strobe, double strobe, gyralight, mars, flicker | Support for all form of programming as described in NMRA RP-9.2.3. | Railcom, Assymetrical DCC, shunt mode, Connection and control of an external energy source (capacitor) for uninterrupted driving on dead track sections | |
ESU | LokSound V5 DCC | $110 | HO | 1.5 | 10, up to 32 | Both | 14/28/128 | NEM 8 pin, 21MTC | 30 x 15 mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes- user loadable | Yes | Yes | Advanced | yes | Support for all form of programming as described in NMRA RP-9.2.3. | RailcomPlus |
TT
Brand | Model # | MSRP | Recommended Scales | Amps (Continuous / Peak) | # of Functions | Addressing (2 or 4 Digits) | Speed steps (14/28/128) | Installation Type | Physical Size | Back EMF | Dither | Silent Running | Speed Table | Kick Start | User Identifiers | Consisting | FX lighting | Programing | Other Features |
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Digitrax | DZ123 | $19.99 | TT/N/Z | 1/2 Peak | 2 @ 0.5amps | Both | 14/28/128 | wired | 0.36” x 0.55” x 0.13” | ? | ? | Yes | ? | ? | ? | ? | Ditch lights, Mars lights, strobes | ? | ? |