The Keysight (Agilent) 54600B is a 100 MHz, 2-channel digital storage oscilloscope renowned for its reliable performance, analog-like feel, and high screen update rate of up to 1.5 million points per second. It is widely used in production testing, educational laboratories, and general-purpose troubleshooting.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesNone standard; optional HP-IB (GPIB), RS-232, or Parallel interfaces available via plug-in expansion modules
Display7-inch monochrome CRT raster display with 500 x 256 pixel resolution

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100-240 VAC (±10%), 45-440 Hz, automatic selection, 75 W maximum power consumption
Operating Temperature0 to +55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)322 mm x 172 mm x 417 mm
Weight6.2 kg

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB)100 MHz
Number of Input Channels2
Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%)< 3.5 ns
Vertical Resolution (ADC)8 bits
Input Sensitivity Range2 mV/div to 5 V/div
Input Impedance1 MΩ || ~20 pF
Input CouplingAC, DC, GND
Maximum Input Voltage400 V (DC + peak AC)
DC Gain Accuracy±1.5%
Offset Range±2 V (for 2 mV/div to 200 mV/div); ±40 V (for 500 mV/div to 5 V/div)
Bandwidth Limit20 MHz (selectable)
Channel MathChannel 1 + Channel 2, Channel 1 - Channel 2, Invert Channel 1 and Channel 2
Vertical Dynamic Range±8 divisions from screen center
Probe Attenuation Factors1x, 10x, 100x
Input Capacitance20 pF
Channel-to-Channel Isolation40 dB at 100 MHz

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate20 MSa/s
Maximum Record Length4,000 points (single-channel), 2,000 points (dual-channel)
Time Base Range2 ns/div to 5 s/div
Time Base Accuracy±0.01%
X-Y Mode Phase Shift< 3° at 100 kHz

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger SourcesChannel 1, Channel 2, Line, External
Trigger ModesAuto, Auto Level, Normal, Single
Trigger CouplingDC, AC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject
External Trigger Input Impedance1 MΩ || ~20 pF
External Trigger Maximum Input400 V (DC + peak AC)
External Trigger Input Range±18 V
Trigger SensitivityDC to 10 MHz: 0.3 div or 5 mV; 10 MHz to 100 MHz: 1 div or 15 mV
TV Trigger StandardsNTSC, PAL, SECAM

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Maximum Waveform Capture Rate1,500,000 points/s

Waveform Measurements and Analysis

ParameterValue
Automatic MeasurementsVpp, Vmax, Vmin, Vavg, Vrms, Vtop, Vbase, Frequency, Period, Duty Cycle, Positive Width, Negative Width, Rise Time, Fall Time
CursorsV1, V2, t1, t2, ΔV, Δt, 1/Δt

Display and User Interface

ParameterValue
Display TypeMonochrome CRT raster display
Display Size7-inch
Display Resolution500 x 256 pixels

Power Specifications

ParameterValue
Power Supply Voltage Range100 to 240 VAC (±10%)
Power Supply Frequency Range45 to 440 Hz

Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature Range0 °C to +55 °C
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C
Operating Humidity RangeUp to 95% RH at 40 °C
Non-Operating AltitudeUp to 15,240 m (50,000 ft)

Compliance and Standards

ParameterValue
Calibration Interval1 year

Storage & Memory

ParameterValue
Front-Panel Setup Storage16 nonvolatile setups
Waveform Storage2 nonvolatile waveforms

Connectivity

ParameterValue
Expansion Slot CompatibilitySupports HP 54650A-series interface and measurement modules

Display

ParameterValue
CRT Phosphor TypeP31
Display Graticule8 × 10 divisions (internal)

Triggering

ParameterValue
Trigger Holdoff Range200 ns to 13 s

Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety CertificationsIEC 1010-1, UL 1244, CSA C22.2 No. 231
EMC StandardsCISPR 11 / EN 55011 Group 1 Class A

Technology

Digital Storage Oscilloscope

Applications

Production testing, educational laboratories, and general-purpose electronic troubleshooting