The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 54502A is a classic 400 MHz digitizing oscilloscope designed for both repetitive and single-shot waveform analysis. Featuring two channels, a 400 MSa/s real-time sample rate, and comprehensive HP-IB programmability, it delivers robust and reliable signal analysis for legacy electronic design, manufacturing test, and maintenance environments.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 9-inch monochrome CRT (raster scan) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425.4 mm W × 194.3 mm H × 355.6 mm D |
| Weight | 10.0 kg |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 400 MHz (repetitive), 100 MHz (single-shot) |
| Calculated Rise Time | 875 ps |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits (up to 12 bits with averaging) |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ (±1%) or 50 Ω (±1%) |
| Input Capacitance | ~7 pF |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | ±250 V (DC + peak AC) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V rms |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1.25% of full scale |
| DC Offset Range | ±2 V to ±250 V (sensitivity-dependent) |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 400 MSa/s |
| Maximum Record Length | 501 points per channel |
| Single-shot Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| Waveform Storage | 4 non-volatile memories, 2 volatile pixel memories |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Channel 1, Channel 2, External, Line |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Triggered, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Level Range (External) | ±2 V or ±20 V (range dependent) |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 1 MΩ (±1%) or 50 Ω (±1%) |
Measurements & Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automated Voltage Measurements | Vpp, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Vamp, Vavg, Vrms |
| Automated Time Measurements | Frequency, Period, Width (+/-), Rise Time, Fall Time, Duty Cycle, Delay |
| Cursor Measurement Types | Voltage, Time |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop with tilt stand |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
Electronic circuit design, general-purpose laboratory testing, component characterization, and legacy system maintenance