The HP/Agilent 54510A is a 250 MHz digitizing oscilloscope with 1 GSa/s real-time sampling across two simultaneous input channels. It acquires both repetitive and single-shot signals with 8-bit vertical resolution (upgradeable to 10-bit via HP-IB with averaging) and 8k sample memory per channel. The instrument features selectable 1 MΩ or 50 Ω input impedance, vertical sensitivity from 1 mV/div to 5 V/div, and a 1.4 ns rise time. Its comprehensive trigger system supports edge, pattern, state, and delay triggering from internal or external sources, with sensitivity down to 0.5 division (DC to 50 MHz) on internal channels and 100 mVp-p into 50 Ω on external inputs.
Technical Specifications
Vertical System
• Bandwidth: DC to 250 MHz (-3 dB, single-shot); typically greater than 300 MHz in repetitive mode
• Input channels: 2 simultaneous
• Vertical sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 5 V/div
• Vertical resolution: 8 bits (±0.4%) or 10 bits via HP-IB with averaging (±0.1%)
• Vertical gain accuracy: ±1.25% of full scale
• Input impedance: 1 MΩ ±1% or 50 Ω ±1% (selectable)
• Maximum input: ±250 V (1 MΩ path, DC + peak AC <10 kHz) or 5 Vrms (50 Ω path)
• Offset accuracy: ±(1% of channel offset + 2% of full scale)
• Rise time: 1.4 ns
• Switchable bandwidth limits: 30 MHz upper; 90 Hz (AC-coupled) or 450 Hz (LF reject) lower
Horizontal System
• Sample rate: 1 GSa/s across all channels
• Record length: 8,001 points (real-time) or 501 points (repetitive)
• Timebase range: 1 ns/div to 5 s/div
• Horizontal accuracy: ±(0.005% × delta-t + 2E-6 × delay setting + 100–150 ps)
Trigger System
• Sources: Internal (2 channels), External, External/10, Line
• Types: Edge, pattern, state, trigger after delay
• Internal sensitivity: 0.5 division (DC to 50 MHz) or 1.0 division (50–250 MHz)
• External sensitivity: 100 mVp-p into 50 Ω
• Minimum pulse width: 1.75 ns (internal) or 2.8 ns (external)
– Key Features
• Automatic pulse parameter measurements and waveform calculus (integrate, differentiate)
• Post-acquisition pan and zoom capability
• Four nonvolatile setup memories and four nonvolatile waveform memories
• Full programmability via HP-IB for automated test integration
– Typical Applications
• Real-time and repetitive signal capture in digital and analog circuit characterization
• Automated test systems requiring programmable control and data logging
• Pulse and timing measurements in high-speed circuit validation
– Compatibility & Integration
HP-IB (GPIB) interface enables remote control and integration into ATE environments.
