The Keysight/Agilent/HP 54616B is a 2-channel digital oscilloscope that combines analog-like responsiveness with modern digital architecture for signal acquisition and analysis. Operating at 500 MHz bandwidth with 2 GSa/s simultaneous sampling, it delivers detailed waveform capture across dual independent channels. The instrument integrates real-time vector display, automated measurements, and flexible triggering to support electronics troubleshooting, signal integrity analysis, and general-purpose bench testing.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz (single-shot)
• Sample Rate: 2 GSa/s simultaneously on both channels
• Channels: 2
• Vertical Sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 5 V/div (maximum bandwidth 100 MHz at 1, 2, and 5 mV/div)
• Vertical Dynamic Range: ±12 div from center screen
• Record Length: 5,000 points per channel
• Maximum Input: 400 V
• Input Impedance: Selectable 1 MΩ (~9 pF) or 50 Ω
• Input Coupling: DC, AC, Ground
• Bandwidth Limit: Approximately 30 MHz
• Sweep Speeds: 1 ns/div to 5 s/div
• Horizontal Accuracy: ±0.005%
• Display Update Rate: Up to 3.0 million points per second
• Peak Detect Resolution: 1 ns
• Trigger Sensitivity: 0.35 div or 3.5 mV (DC to 25 MHz)
• Trigger Coupling: AC, DC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject
• Cursor Accuracy (Horizontal): ±0.01% ±0.2% of full scale ±200 ps
• Cursor Accuracy (Vertical): ±1.2% of full scale single cursor; ±0.4% of full scale dual cursor
– Key Features
• Dual-channel simultaneous acquisition and independent signal analysis
• Autoscale function for rapid signal setup (requires ≥50 Hz, >0.5% duty cycle)
• Pre-trigger viewing to capture events before the trigger point
• Autostore sweep history with half-brightness replay
• Automatic voltage measurements: Vavg, Vrms, Vpp, Vtop, Vbase, Vmin, Vmax
• Automatic time measurements: Frequency, Period, Pulse Width, Duty Cycle, Rise Time, Fall Time
• Four-cursor measurement system for time and voltage analysis
• Selectable 50 Ω or 1 MΩ input impedance for probe or RF compatibility
– Typical Applications
Electronics design verification, signal integrity characterization, circuit troubleshooting, and waveform analysis requiring moderate bandwidth and real-time measurement automation.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports optional measurement and analysis modules for expanded functionality.
