The HP/Agilent 54522C is a 2-channel color digitizing oscilloscope delivering 500 MHz analog bandwidth and 2 GSa/s sample rate for precise signal characterization in design, R&D, and manufacturing environments. With 32 Kbytes acquisition memory per channel, an 8-bit resolution core (10-bit via HP-IB with averaging), and 1 ns peak detect capability, this instrument captures narrow transient events with high fidelity. The color flat-panel display updates at up to 58 updates/s at 32K record length in real-time mode, providing responsive waveform visualization.
## Technical Specifications
**Acquisition & Sampling**
• 2 channels, 2 GSa/s maximum sample rate (all channels)
• 32 Kbytes memory per channel
• 8-bit resolution; 10-bit via HP-IB with averaging
• 1 ns peak detect for narrow-pulse observation
**Bandwidth & Speed**
• 500 MHz analog bandwidth
• 500 MHz real-time bandwidth
• >500 MHz repetitive (equivalent time) bandwidth
• Sweep speeds: 500 ps/div to 5 s/div
**Input & Measurement**
• Channel sensitivity: 1 mV to 5 V/div
• Input impedance: selectable 50 Ω or 1 MΩ
• 23 automatic pulse parameter measurements
• Math functions: add, subtract, multiply, versus, integrate, differentiate, invert, magnify
**Triggering**
• Internal and external trigger to >500 MHz
• Auxiliary trigger to >50 MHz
• Coupling modes: AC, DC, low frequency reject
• Modes: auto, normal; glitch trigger supported
• Trigger holdoff for re-trigger control
## Key Features
• Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis standard
• Waveform compare and limit test functions
• Sequential single-shot acquisition for successive transients
• Built-in 3.5-inch floppy disk drive (1.44 Mbyte) for data storage
• GPIB interface with full programmability for remote control and data acquisition
• Hardcopy output connections
## Typical Applications
Analog and digital circuit characterization, transient event capture, frequency-domain analysis, multi-shot transient acquisition, and automated test in manufacturing environments.
## Compatibility & Integration
GPIB (HP-IB) connectivity enables remote instrument control and waveform data transfer. Power requirement: 115/230 Vac (−25% to +15%), 48 to 440 Hz, 350 VA maximum.
