The Keysight (Agilent) 54610B is a 500 MHz, 2-channel digital storage oscilloscope from the 54600 Series. It combines the responsive, analog-like feel of a high-speed vector display with digital storage capabilities, providing up to 20 MSa/s real-time sampling and 10 GSa/s equivalent-time sampling for repetitive waveforms.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP-IB (GPIB), RS-232, or Parallel (via optional interface modules) |
| Display | 7-inch monochrome raster CRT |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 - 240 V AC (±10%), 45 - 440 Hz, 220 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 |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 500 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time | < 700 ps |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ (|| 8 pF) or 50 Ω (selectable) |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| DC Vertical Gain Accuracy | ±1.5% |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 400 V (DC + peak AC) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V rms |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | > 40 dB at 100 MHz |
| Vertical Offset Range | ±2 V (2 mV/div to 100 mV/div), ±40 V (200 mV/div to 5 V/div) |
| Vertical Dynamic Range | ±8 divisions from center screen |
| Probe Attenuation Factors | 1:1, 10:1, 100:1 selectable |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Time Base Range | 1 ns/div to 5 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±0.01% |
| Horizontal Modes | Main, Delayed, XY, Roll |
| Horizontal Delay Jitter | 10 ppm |
| Horizontal Resolution | 100 ps |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-time Sample Rate | 20 MSa/s |
| Maximum Equivalent-time Sample Rate | 10 GSa/s |
| Memory Depth (Record Length) | 4,000 points per channel |
| Acquisition Modes | Real-time, Repetitive, Peak Detect, Average |
| Peak Detect Glitch Capture Width | 50 ns |
| Waveform Averaging | Selectable (4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256) |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Channel 1, Channel 2, Line, External |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Sensitivity (DC to 100 MHz) | 0.35 div or 2.0 mV |
| Trigger Sensitivity (100 MHz to 500 MHz) | 1.0 div or 10 mV |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 1 MΩ (|| 8 pF) |
| External Trigger Maximum Input Voltage | 400 V (DC + peak AC) |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 200 ns to 13 s |
| LF Reject Filter Cutoff | 50 kHz |
| HF Reject Filter Cutoff | 50 kHz |
| External Trigger Range | ±1.8 V or ±18 V |
| External Trigger Sensitivity | ±1.8 V range: 100 mV (DC-100 MHz), 500 mV (100-500 MHz); ±18 V range: 1 V (DC-100 MHz), 5 V (100-500 MHz) |
Waveform Measurements and Math
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Voltage Measurements | Vp-p, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Vavg, Vrms |
| Automatic Time Measurements | Frequency, Period, Duty Cycle, +Width, -Width, Rise Time, Fall Time |
| Cursor Measurements | Volts, Time, 1/Time (Frequency) |
| Waveform Math Operations | Addition, Subtraction (Channel 1 ± Channel 2) |
Display Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Update Rate | Up to 1.5 million points/sec |
| Controls & Dial Types | Analog-style tactile control knobs |
Connectivity & I/O Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Calibrator Output | ~5 V, ~1.2 kHz square wave |
Environmental and Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 95% RH at 40 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) |
| Vibration Resistance | Random vibration 0.31 g (rms) from 5 to 500 Hz |
| Safety Standards Certifications | CSA C22.2 No. 231, IEC 348 |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Frequency Range | 45 Hz to 440 Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 220 VA |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CRT Screen Size | 7-inch diagonal |
| CRT Phosphor | P31 |
Options & Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Interface Modules | HP 54650A (HP-IB), HP 54651A (RS-232), HP 54652A (Centronics Parallel) |
Storage & Memory
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Setup Storage | 16 non-volatile front-panel setups |
| Waveform Storage | 4 non-volatile waveform memories |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Trigger Level Range | ±12 divisions from center of screen |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Shock Resistance | 30g, half-sine, 11 ms duration |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
Electronic Design and Troubleshooting