The HP/Agilent 54512B is a four-channel digitizing oscilloscope delivering 1 GSa/s real-time sampling across all channels for high-speed signal capture and analysis. Built for both repetitive and single-shot measurements, this instrument combines broad bandwidth with sophisticated triggering architecture and waveform analysis tools designed for demanding test environments.
## Technical Specifications
**Sampling and Bandwidth**
• Maximum sample rate: 1 GSa/s (all channels)
• Repetitive signal bandwidth: 300 MHz
• Single-shot signal bandwidth: 250 MHz
• Vertical resolution: 8 bits (10 bits via HP-IB with averaging)
• Vertical sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 5 V/div
• Vertical DC gain accuracy: ±1.25% of full scale
**Time Base**
• Range: 1 ns/div to 5 s/div
• Resolution: 20 ps
**Waveform Capture**
• Real-time record length: 8001 points
• Repetitive mode record length: 501 points
• Sequential single-shot capability with no dead time
**Input Specifications**
• Maximum input (1 MΩ): ±250 V (dc + peak ac < 10 kHz)
• Maximum input (50 Ω): 5 V rms
**Triggering**
• Advanced logic triggering: edge, pattern, state, and delay modes
• Glitch triggering: minimum 1.75 ns (internal), 2.8 ns (external)
## Key Features
• Four independent input channels
• Mask generation and waveform compare capability
• FFT analysis
• HP-IB programmable interface for automated test integration
## Typical Applications
High-speed digital signal verification, pulse characterization, glitch detection, and repetitive waveform analysis in digital design and validation workflows.
## Compatibility & Integration
HP-IB programmability enables integration into automated test systems and remote instrument control architectures.
