The Keysight (Agilent) 54620C is a portable 16-channel color logic analyzer designed to operate with the familiar, intuitive user interface of an oscilloscope. Featuring a 500 MSa/s maximum sample rate, it enables engineers and technicians to troubleshoot complex digital circuits efficiently using enhanced color-coded multi-channel signal visualization.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesOptional HP-IB (GPIB), RS-232, or Parallel interfaces via expansion modules
Display7-inch color raster CRT display with customizable channel coloring
Analyzer TypeTiming Analyzer

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 - 240 VAC (±10%), 45 - 440 Hz, 80 VA max
Operating Temperature0 to +55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)322 mm × 172 mm × 317 mm
Weight6.8 kg

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Number of Channels16 timing channels
Maximum Sample Rate500 MSa/s
Memory Depth2,048 samples per channel
Glitch DetectionMinimum glitch width 3.5 ns

Triggering

ParameterValue
Triggering ModesEdge, pattern, and advanced (including duration times and sequences)
Trigger InputsAll 16 logic channels and external trigger

Measurements

ParameterValue
Automated MeasurementsFrequency, period, duty cycle, ± width, and delay

Input Specifications

ParameterValue
Input Impedance100 kΩ || 8 pF
Maximum Input Voltage±40 V

User Interface

ParameterValue
AutoscaleInstant automatic scaling of active signals

Input Channels

ParameterValue
Threshold PresetsTTL (1.4 V), CMOS (2.5 V), ECL (-1.3 V)
User-Defined Threshold Range-6.0 V to +6.0 V in 50 mV increments
Input Capacitance8 pF
Dynamic Range±10 V about the threshold

Measurement & Timing

ParameterValue
Minimum Glitch Width Detection3.5 ns
Channel-to-Channel Skew2 ns typical

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Timebase Range2 ns/div to 5 s/div
Timebase Accuracy±0.01%

Thresholds

ParameterValue
Threshold Accuracy±(100 mV + 3% of threshold setting)
Threshold Resolution50 mV

Input Signal Characteristics

ParameterValue
Minimum Input Voltage Swing500 mV p-p

Power Requirements

ParameterValue
Line Voltage100 V to 240 V AC (±10%)
Line Frequency45 Hz to 440 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption80 VA

Environmental

ParameterValue
Non-Operating Temperature-40 °C to +70 °C
Operating Humidity95% RH at 40 °C

Technology

Logic Analyzer

Applications

Digital circuit debugging and timing analysis