The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 54503A is a 500 MHz, 4-channel digitizing oscilloscope designed for repetitive and single-shot waveform measurements. Part of the legendary HP 54500 series, it features an 8-bit vertical resolution, a maximum real-time sample rate of 20 MSa/s, and selectable 1 MΩ or 50 Ω input impedance on all four channels.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP-IB (IEEE-488) interface with full system programmability |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 500 MHz (on all channels) |
| Calculated Rise Time | < 700 ps |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits (up to 12 bits with averaging) |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range | 1 mV/div to 5 V/div |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ (parallel with approx 7 pF) or 50 Ω (selectable) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | ±250 V (DC + peak AC) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V rms |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 20 MSa/s |
| Single-Shot Bandwidth | 2 MHz |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, Line |
Environmental and Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Capacitance (1 MΩ) | ~7 pF |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 350 VA |
Technology
Digitizing Oscilloscope
Applications
Electronic circuit test, high-frequency signal analysis, and laboratory measurement