The Keysight/Agilent/HP 54100A is a 1 GHz digitizing oscilloscope engineered for precise capture and analysis of high-speed analog and digital signals in demanding test environments. It delivers up to 40 Megasamples/second (100 Megasamples/second effective rate with random repetitive sampling), 10-bit vertical resolution with averaging, and 10 ps timing resolution to resolve intricate signal details and transmission-line characteristics.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 1 GHz
• Digitizing Rate: Up to 40 Megasamples/second (up to 100 Megasamples/second effective with random repetitive sampling)
• Vertical Resolution: 10 bits with averaging; 7 bits native digitizer resolution
• Memory Depth: Millions of bytes effective (via random repetitive sampling)
• Time Base Accuracy: 0.002%
• Timing Resolution: 10 ps
• Aperture Jitter: 50 ps
• DC Offset Range: ±1.5 × full-scale referenced to center screen
• DC Delta Voltage Accuracy: ±1% of full-scale ±3% of reading (50 ohm source)
• Vertical Magnification: 1 to 16 times, adjustable in 0.5% steps
– Key Features
• Two input channels configurable with removable HP 54000-series input pods
• Input pod options: 50 ohm terminated, 1 MΩ high-impedance, 100:1 probes, 1-GHz miniature active probes, and TV/video sync pod (HP 1133A)
• One external trigger input with relay-based overvoltage protection
• Monochrome display optimized for automated test applications
• Programmable via HP-IB (IEEE-488)
• Compatible with printers and plotters for hardcopy output
• Rack-mount form factor: 7 inches height
– Typical Applications
Ideal for characterizing high-frequency analog circuits, digital logic timing, transmission-line behavior, and operational amplifier performance where precise waveform capture and low jitter are critical.
– Compatibility & Integration
Interfaces with HP 54000-series input pods and probes to adapt measurement configurations. Programmable control via HP-IB enables integration into automated test systems.
