The HP/Agilent 54615B is a 2-channel digital oscilloscope delivering 500 MHz bandwidth and 1 GSa/s simultaneous sampling per channel for high-speed analog and digital circuit characterization. This instrument combines intuitive front-panel controls with advanced digital processing capabilities, enabling precise waveform capture and analysis in laboratory and field troubleshooting environments.
## Technical Specifications
• **Bandwidth:** 500 MHz (single-shot: 250 MHz)
• **Sample Rate:** 1 GSa/s per channel simultaneous
• **Peak Detect:** 1 ns
• **Sweep Speed Range:** 1 ns/div to 5 s/div
• **Vertical Sensitivity:** 2 mV/div to 5 V/div
• **Dynamic Range:** ±12 div from center screen
• **Horizontal Accuracy:** ±0.005% or 0.01%
• **Input Coupling:** DC, AC, Ground
• **Input Impedance:** Selectable 50 Ω or 1 MΩ
• **Input Capacitance:** Approximately 9 pF
• **Maximum Input Voltage:** 250 V (dc + peak ac) or 5 Vrms in 50 Ω mode
• **CMRR:** Approximately 20 dB at 50 MHz
• **Bandwidth Limit:** Approximately 30 MHz
• **Trigger Sensitivity:** 0.35 div or 3.5 mV (DC to 25 MHz)
• **Display:** Monochrome
• **Physical:** Compact, under 15 pounds
## Key Features
• External trigger input with viewable trigger signal
• Autoscale function automatically optimizes voltage, time, and trigger setup
• Negative time acquisition captures pre-trigger events
• Cursor-based and automatic measurements accelerate analysis
• Probe compensation and automatic attenuation factor detection for compatible probes
• Waveform storage via button control
• Undo autoscale capability to revert prior configurations
## Typical Applications
General-purpose analog and digital circuit testing; high-speed signal characterization; laboratory troubleshooting; waveform visualization and timing analysis.
## Compatibility & Integration
Supports optional measurement/storage modules including FFT analysis, test automation via HPIB, and automatic measurement capabilities. BenchLink software enables PC integration and data transfer under Windows. External trigger input accommodates remote control and synchronization. Compatible with various Agilent active probes including the 1141A series.
