The Keysight Technologies (formerly Hewlett-Packard) 54600A is a classic 100 MHz, 2-channel digitizing oscilloscope designed to provide the analog feel and real-time responsiveness of a traditional CRT scope combined with the benefits of digital acquisition, storage, and measurement.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | None standard; HP-IB (GPIB), RS-232, and Centronics parallel interfaces available via optional plug-in modules |
| Display | 7-inch monochrome raster CRT |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 - 240 VAC (±10%), 48 - 440 Hz, 120 VA maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 322 mm × 172 mm × 417 mm |
| Weight | 6.2 kg |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Rise Time | 3.5 ns |
| Vertical Resolution (ADC) | 8 bits |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ || ~13 pF |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 400 V (DC + peak AC) |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1.5% of full scale |
| Probe Attenuation Settings | 1:1, 10:1, 100:1 |
| Input Capacitance | 13 pF |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate | 20 MSa/s |
| Maximum Single-Shot Bandwidth | 2 MHz |
| Maximum Record Length | 4,000 points per channel |
| Time Base Range | 2 ns/div to 5 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±0.01% |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Channel 1, Channel 2, Line, External |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Auto Level, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 1 MΩ || ~13 pF |
| Trigger Sensitivity (Internal) | 0.3 div (DC to 10 MHz), 1.0 div (DC to 100 MHz) |
| Trigger Sensitivity (External) | 40 mV (DC to 10 MHz), 100 mV (DC to 100 MHz) |
| External Trigger Maximum Input Voltage | ±400 V (DC + peak AC) |
| External Trigger Range | ±1.6 V or ±16 V |
| External Trigger Input Capacitance | 13 pF |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Modes | Normal, Peak Detect, Average |
| Peak Detect Minimum Pulse Width | 50 ns |
| Averaging Factor Range | 8 to 256 |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | Vpp, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Vavg, Vrms, Frequency, Period, Duty Cycle, Rise Time, Fall Time, Width |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop |
Hardware & Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Compensator Output | Approx. 5 V at approx. 1.2 kHz |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-operating Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 4,500 m |
| Maximum Non-operating Altitude | 15,240 m |
| Operating Humidity | 95% RH at 40 °C |
Waveform Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Math | Channel 1 + Channel 2, Channel 1 - Channel 2 |
| Cursor Measurements | Voltage, Time, 1/Time (Frequency) |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Setup Storage | 16 nonvolatile front-panel setups |
| Trace Storage | 2 nonvolatile traces |
Display Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| XY Mode | Supported (Channel 1 vs Channel 2) |
Technology
Digitizing Oscilloscope
Applications
Electronic Design, Signal Analysis, Troubleshooting, Education