The Keysight/Agilent/HP 54120B is a fully programmable digitizing oscilloscope mainframe engineered for high-speed signal acquisition and precision waveform analysis. Supporting up to 20 GHz bandwidth and 40 GSa/s sampling rate, the instrument addresses demanding requirements in digital design validation, telecommunications analysis, and microwave characterization. The mainframe accepts compatible test sets to configure 2 or 4 channels, delivering 8-bit resolution across a vertical sensitivity range of 1 mV/div to 10 V/div.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: Up to 20 GHz (with compatible test sets)
• Sampling Rate: Up to 40 GSa/s
• Channels: 2 or 4 (configuration dependent on installed test set)
• Resolution: 8 bits
• Input Impedance: 50 ohms
• Vertical Sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div
• Timebase Range: 500 fs/div to 1000 s/div
• Vertical Accuracy: 0.4%
• Vertical Resolution: 32 microvolts
• Time Interval Accuracy: 10 ps
• Time Interval Resolution: 0.25 ps
• Display: Nine-inch color CRT with XY mode
• Power Requirements: 115/230 VAC, ±25% to ±10%, 48–66 Hz
• Power Consumption: 200 W maximum, 400 VA maximum
• Operating Temperature: +0°C to +35°C
• Operating Humidity: Up to 90% RH at +35°C
• Operating Altitude: Up to 4602 m (15,000 ft)
• Weight: Approximately 63 lbs (28.6 kg)
• Dimensions: 17.5″ W × 8.75″ H × 25.25″ D
– Key Features
• Integrated Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)
• Triggering modes: Edge, Pulse Width, Pattern, Delay, TV, External
• Measurement capabilities: basic, statistical, network, automated, and automatic pulse parameter measurements
• GPIB, RS-232, LAN, VGA, and USB connectivity
• Full HPIB programmability
– Typical Applications
Digital design and validation, telecommunications signal analysis, microwave design characterization, and high-speed signal measurement.
– Compatibility & Integration
The 54120B mainframe is compatible with the 54121A (4-channel), 54123A (34 GHz), 54124A (50 GHz), and 54118A Trigger test sets. It also serves as the core component of the HP 54122T system paired with the HP 54122A 4-Channel Input Module.
