The Keysight (formerly Agilent / HP) 54616C is a high-performance 500 MHz digital oscilloscope from the popular 54600 Series. Featuring a real-time sample rate of 2 GS/s simultaneously on two channels and a color display, it offers excellent single-shot measurement performance and advanced acquisition modes like 1 ns peak detection.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | None standard (optional GPIB, RS-232, or Parallel interfaces available via expansion modules) |
| Display | Color CRT display (using liquid crystal color shutter technology) |
| Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100-240 VAC (±10%), 45-440 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 322 mm × 172 mm × 317 mm |
| Weight | 6.2 |
Vertical System - Analog Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 500 MHz |
| Single-Shot Bandwidth | 500 MHz |
| Number of Input Channels | 2 |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ (parallel with ~13 pF) or 50 Ω (selectable) |
| Input Coupling | DC, GND |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 400 V (DC + peak AC) at 1 MΩ, 5 Vrms at 50 Ω |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Range | 1 ns/div to 5 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±0.015% |
| Horizontal Resolution | 100 ps |
| XY Mode Phase Error | ±3 degrees at 100 kHz |
| XY Mode X-Axis Bandwidth | 500 MHz |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 1 GS/s simultaneously on both channels |
| Maximum Record Length | 5,000 points per channel |
| Peak Detect | 1 ns |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Averaging |
| Single-Channel Sample Rate | 2 GSa/s |
| Dual-Channel Sample Rate | 1 GSa/s per channel |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Channel 1, Channel 2, Line, External |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single, Auto Level |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | Vpp, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Vavg, Vrms, Frequency, Period, Rise Time, Fall Time, Positive/Negative Width, Duty Cycle |
| Waveform Math | Addition, Subtraction, Inversion (FFT optional via expansion module) |
| Expansion Capabilities | Optional plug-on modules for FFT analysis, non-volatile waveform storage, and remote programming |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Trigger Input | Yes |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +70 °C |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rise Time (Calculated) | < 700 ps |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1.5% |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | > 40 dB at 100 MHz, > 30 dB at 500 MHz |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Trigger Sensitivity | DC to 100 MHz: 0.35 div or 3.5 mV; 100 MHz to 500 MHz: 1 div or 10 mV |
| External Trigger Input Range | ±4 V |
| Glitch Trigger Width Range | 1.5 ns to 4.19 ms |
| TV/Video Trigger Formats | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| TV/Video Trigger Modes | Field 1, Field 2, Line |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 95% RH at 40 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Standards | CSA C22.2 No. 231, IEC 1010-1 |
Memory & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-Volatile Setup Memories | 16 |
| Non-Volatile Pixel Memories | 4 |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 220 VA |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
Electronic Design, Troubleshooting, and Test Automation