The HP/Agilent 54505B is a 2-channel digitizing oscilloscope delivering 300.0 MHz bandwidth and 500 MSa/s maximum sample rate for signal analysis, hardware design validation, and electronic troubleshooting. This instrument combines advanced triggering logic with comprehensive measurement and analysis capabilities in a compact form factor.
Technical Specifications
Acquisition & Bandwidth
• Bandwidth: 300.0 MHz
• Channels: 2
• Maximum Sample Rate: 500 MSa/s
• Sample Interval: 1/sample rate
Triggering
The 54505B supports advanced logic triggering modes including edge, pattern, state, and delayed trigger for capturing transient events and timing violations. Glitch triggering capability isolates pulses as narrow as 1.75 ns (available in select 54500 series models). Delayed triggering enables precise event capture after user-specified conditions.
Measurement & Analysis
• Automatic measurements: 17 available functions (standard or user-defined thresholds)
• Measurement statistics: maximum, minimum, mean values
• Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) with single-shot and sequential single-shot capability
• Automask generator and waveform compare mode
Vertical System
Voltage measurements with reduced resolution and accuracies below 7 mV/div; full scale defined as 56 mV below 7 mV/div.
Display & Interface
• Autoscale function
• Pushbutton hard copy
• Roll mode available at sweep speeds of 200 ms/div or slower
• Nonvolatile setup and waveform memory storage
– Key Features
Full HP-IB programmability enables automated test sequences and integration with external systems. RS-232 interface supports remote control and compatible printer connectivity. The combination of real-time and repetitive acquisition modes delivers flexible signal capture for diverse measurement scenarios.
– Typical Applications
Digital circuit debugging, timing analysis, signal integrity verification, transient event capture, and frequency-domain analysis via FFT. Pattern and state triggering address complex digital signal monitoring requirements.
– Compatibility & Integration
HP-IB (GPIB) and RS-232 interfaces enable seamless integration into automated test environments and legacy instrument configurations.
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 16 × 14 × 10 in
• Weight: 25 lbs
