The Agilent/Keysight 54542C is a four-channel digitizing oscilloscope delivering 500 MHz analog bandwidth with simultaneous 2 GSa/s real-time sampling across all channels. Built for transient capture and detailed waveform analysis, this instrument combines 32K acquisition memory per channel with 1 ns peak detect capability and sequential single-shot acquisition for successive event recording. A color LCD display presents acquired data, while an onboard FFT engine extends analysis into the frequency domain up to 1 GHz. The integrated 3.5-inch multi-format floppy disk drive handles setup storage, waveform logging, and screen captures in TIFF, PCX, and EPS formats, and manages operating system upgrades. HP-IB connectivity enables remote programming and automated data transfer.
Technical Specifications
• Analog Bandwidth: 500 MHz (4 channels)
• Sample Rate: 2 GSa/s simultaneous on all 4 channels
• Peak Detect: 1 ns
• Acquisition Memory: 32K points per channel
• Record Length: 32,768 points (real-time maximum); 501 points (repetitive)
• Resolution: 8 bits standard; 10 bits via HP-IB with averaging
• FFT Frequency Range: DC to 1 GHz
• FFT Frequency Resolution: 3.9 MHz minimum (2 GSa/s ÷ 512 points)
• Display: Color LCD flat-panel
– Key Features
• Sequential single-shot acquisition for capturing non-repetitive transient events
• Multi-format disk storage supporting TIFF, PCX, and EPS image formats
• Fast Fourier Transform analysis for frequency-domain characterization
• Downloadable operating system upgrades via floppy disk drive
• HP-IB (IEEE 488) interface for instrument control and data retrieval
– Typical Applications
Transient signal capture, multi-channel simultaneous acquisition, frequency-domain analysis, and automated test environments requiring remote control and data logging.
– Compatibility & Integration
HP-IB (IEEE 488) connection supports remote programming, automated data transfer, and integration into larger measurement systems.
