The Keysight M9243A is a PXIe modular oscilloscope delivering 1 GHz bandwidth and 5 GSa/s single-channel sampling for signal integrity analysis in RF, microwave, and general electronics testing. This two-channel instrument combines InfiniiVision benchtop technology in a modular form factor, enabling rapid troubleshooting and advanced analysis without sacrificing performance.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 1 GHz
• Analog Channels: 2
• Maximum Sample Rate: 5 GSa/s (single channel); 2.5 GSa/s (dual channel)
• Maximum Memory Depth: 4 Mpts
• Rise Time (10% to 90%): ≤ 450 ps
• Waveform Update Rate: 1,000,000 waveforms/second
– Key Features
Triggering & Acquisition
• Exclusive Zone Triggering for complex signal isolation via waveform markup
• Visual triggers (Zone Touch and Mask) for rapid error capture
• Advanced triggering for signal complexity management
• Serial protocol triggering: I²C, UART, CAN, LIN, CXPI
• Segmented memory architecture supporting up to 1000 discrete events without host offload
• MegaZoom IV ASIC for hardware-accelerated operations and reduced CPU overhead
Analysis & Measurement
• Over 30 automated measurements
• Hardware-accelerated FFT for frequency domain analysis
• Integrated protocol analysis tools (I²C, UART, CAN, LIN, CXPI)
• Mask testing: >200,000 real-time pass/fail tests per second
• 8-digit counter for frequency and totalizer functions
• Power rail analysis for low-noise supply characterization
• 3-digit Digital Voltmeter (DVM) option
Signal Generation
• Optional 20 MHz arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) for stimulus applications
• Front-panel MMCX connector for WaveGen output
• User-configurable frequencies, amplitudes, offsets, pulse widths, and arbitrary waveforms
– Typical Applications
Signal integrity validation in RF and microwave circuit development; embedded system debugging; power supply characterization; serial bus protocol verification; manufacturing test automation.
– Compatibility & Integration
PXIe modular chassis integration; compatible with Keysight SystemVue and 89600 VSA software ecosystems.
