The HP/Agilent 70700A is a 1-slot digitizer module for the HP 70000 Series modular measurement system. It performs high-speed analog-to-digital conversion at 20 MS/s with 10-bit resolution and 256K samples of memory, functioning as a precision digitizing oscilloscope, transient analyzer, and programmable waveform recorder. The module delivers signal acquisition and analysis across a broad range of measurement tasks.
Technical Specifications
• Sampling rate: 20 MS/s
• Resolution: 10 bits
• Memory: 256K samples
• Form factor: 1-slot MMS module
• Interface: HP-IB and HP-MSIB
– Key Features
• Waveform recorder and oscilloscope functionalities
• Random Event Capture (REC) for transient analysis
• Pre-trigger data acquisition support
• Synchronous multichannel operation—up to eight 70700A modules without performance degradation
• Configurable input impedance via softkey selection
• Master/slave operation modes for flexible system architectures
– Typical Applications
• Transient signal recording and analysis
• Automated test setups and data acquisition
• Time-domain signal analysis complementing spectrum analyzer sweeps
• Waveform capture in modular measurement systems
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for integration within HP/Agilent 70000 Series modular measurement systems. Operates standalone or as part of multichannel configurations with master/slave control. Communicates via HP-IB for connection to external controllers and test instrumentation.
