The Yokogawa DL1540C is a four-channel digital oscilloscope built for electronic test and measurement across industrial and laboratory environments. With 150 MHz analog bandwidth, 200 MS/s maximum sampling rate, and 120 k word record length, it captures transient and repetitive signals with 8-bit vertical resolution in standard mode, expandable to 9 bits (smoothing) or 12 bits (256-point averaging). The 6.4-inch color TFT display (640 × 480 pixels) renders waveforms at up to 60 Hz refresh rate, while advanced triggering—edge, pulse width, TV, video, pattern, delay, event, and window modes—isolates specific signal conditions. Peak-to-peak compression and envelope mode at 100 MS/s maximize on-screen data density. Math functions include FFT, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Color accumulation distinguishes signal anomalies and jitter characteristics through statistical visualization. The instrument accepts ±300 Vrms CAT II inputs with 1 MΩ ±1% impedance and 2 mV/div to 10 V/div vertical sensitivity. Time base spans 5 ns/div to 50 s/div; rise time is <1.8 ns. Pulse counting automates waveform enumeration within defined windows. Optional enhancements include VGA output for external monitor display, color printing via GP-IB/Centronics adapter, and an integrated printer for waveform hardcopy.
Technical Specifications
• Analog Bandwidth: 150 MHz
• Sampling Rate: 200 MS/s (single channel); 100 MS/s (all four channels)
• Channels: 4
• Vertical Resolution: 8 bits (normal), 9 bits (smoothing), 12 bits (256-point averaging)
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ ±1%, 20 pF ±1 pF
• Vertical Sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 10 V/div (±2.5% accuracy plus fixed offset)
• Input Coupling: AC, DC, GND
• Maximum Input: 300 Vrms CAT II
• Rise Time: <1.8 ns
• Record Length: 120 k words (DL1540C); 2 M words (DL1540CL)
• Time Base: 5 ns/div to 50 s/div
• Display: 6.4-inch color TFT LCD, 640 × 480 pixels, 60 Hz max refresh
– Key Features
• Edge, pulse width, TV, video, pattern, delay, event, and window triggering
• Math: FFT, add, subtract, multiply, divide
• Color accumulate for signal incidence visualization
• Peak-to-peak compression to display maximum/minimum within fixed intervals
• Envelope mode capturing at 100 MS/s independent of time-axis setting
• Pulse counting within specified intervals
• VGA output (optional) for external monitor connectivity
– Interfaces
• US connectivity standard
