The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 54615B is a 500 MHz, 2-channel digital storage oscilloscope belonging to the versatile 54600 Series. Combining the tactile feel and responsive display of an analog oscilloscope with the robust diagnostic power of digital architecture, it is designed for demanding test and engineering environments. It features a high real-time sample rate of 1 GS/s simultaneously on both channels and a 1 ns peak detect system, providing confidence in capturing elusive glitches and high-frequency waveforms.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Optional HP-IB (GPIB), RS-232, or Parallel (Centronics) interfaces available via rear-panel expansion modules |
| Display | 7-inch monochrome raster-scan CRT with 8 × 10 division graticule |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 322 mm × 172 mm × 317 mm (excluding front-panel cover and accessories pouch) |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 500 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time | < 700 ps |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 1 MΩ: 400 V (DC + peak AC at ≤ 40 kHz); 50 Ω: 5 V rms |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1.5% |
| Bandwidth Limit Filter | 20 MHz selectable |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ohm) | 5 Vrms |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MOhm) | 400 V (DC + peak AC) |
| Vertical Vernier Range | Continuously variable between steps |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Speed Range | 1 ns/div to 5 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±0.005% |
| Horizontal Modes | Main, Delayed, Roll, X-Y |
| Pre-trigger Delay Range | At least 1 screen width (10 divisions) |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Depth | 5,000 points per channel |
| Peak Detection Mode | 1 ns minimum glitch width capture |
| Averaging Factors | Selectable from 8 to 256 in binary steps |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Channel 1, Channel 2, Line, External |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single, Auto Level |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject |
Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Voltage Measurements | Vp-p, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Vamp, Vavg, Vrms |
| Automatic Time Measurements | Frequency, Period, +Width, -Width, Duty Cycle, Rise Time, Fall Time |
| Cursor Measurements | Voltage and Time cursors (ΔV, Δt, 1/Δt) |
Environmental Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Humidity | 95% RH at 40 °C (non-condensing) |
Waveform Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Setup Registers | 16 |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Input Frequency Range | 45 Hz to 440 Hz |
Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Compensator Output Voltage | approx. 5 V |
| Probe Compensator Output Frequency | approx. 1.2 kHz |
Display System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Graticule | 8 × 10 divisions |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
General-purpose electronics test, high-speed digital debugging, and RF signal analysis