The Agilent/HP 54616B is a 2-channel digital oscilloscope delivering 500 MHz bandwidth and 2 GSa/s sampling rate for real-time circuit analysis and troubleshooting. The instrument captures waveforms with 1 ns peak detect and glitch capture capability, enabling precise identification of transient events. Its 5,000-point record length and multiprocessor architecture deliver up to 1,500,000 points/sec update rate without vectors, or 60 full screens/sec with real-time vector display enabled. The vector display varies trace intensity dynamically based on waveform occurrence, emulating analog oscilloscope behavior for intuitive signal visualization.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz (single-shot and repetitive)
• Channels: 2 simultaneous at 2 GSa/s per channel
• Rise Time: 700 ps
• Peak Detect/Glitch Capture: 1 ns
• Horizontal Resolution: 20 ps
• Record Length: 5,000 points
• Timebase: 5 s/div to 1 ns/div (main); delayed sweep 2 ns/div to 5 ms/div
• Horizontal Accuracy: ±0.005%
• Vertical Input Impedance: 1 MΩ or 50 Ω selectable
• Input Coupling: DC, AC, GND
• DC Gain Accuracy: ±2%
• Maximum Input: 250 V DC + Peak AC (5 Vrms max in 50 Ω mode)
• Trigger Sensitivity: 1 division or 7 mV
• Bit Resolution: 8 bits
• Power: 100–240 Vac, 48–440 Hz, 300 VA maximum
• Dimensions: 172 mm H × 322 mm W × 317 mm D
• Weight: 6.2 kg
– Key Features
• Dual-channel simultaneous acquisition at full 2 GSa/s sample rate
• Real-time vector display with waveform intensity modulation
• Edge, pulse width, and video trigger modes (video with Option 005)
• External trigger input plus line and channel-based triggering
• Selectable 1 MΩ and 50 Ω input impedance
• Deep memory architecture for extended waveform capture
– Typical Applications
• Analog and digital circuit troubleshooting and validation
• Transient and glitch detection and characterization
• High-speed signal analysis with nanosecond timing resolution
• Waveform measurement and real-time observation
– Compatibility & Integration
Optional interface modules include RS-232/Parallel (54652B), HP-IB (54650A), and measurement/storage modules (54657A, 54659B) for FFT and waveform archiving. Rear panel probe power supports active probe operation.
