The Keysight (Agilent HP) 54622A is a 100 MHz, 2-channel analog digital storage oscilloscope from the 54600 Series. Featuring Agilent's patented MegaZoom deep memory technology, it offers 4 MB of memory mapped to a high-definition display with 32 levels of intensity and a vector update rate of 25 million vectors per second. Designed for demanding troubleshooting across serial protocols and complex analog designs, it provides robust triggering options, built-in floppy storage, and dual connectivity interfaces.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Standard RS-232 and parallel printer ports; floppy disk drive; optional GPIB (via module) |
| Display | 7-inch monochrome raster CRT with 32 levels of intensity |
| Real-Time Clock | Built-in (tracks time and date) |
| Standard Warranty | 3 years |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC (±10%), auto-ranging, 47 Hz to 440 Hz, max 100 VA |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 322 mm × 172 mm × 317 mm |
| Weight | 6.3 |
Key Performance Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| Analog Channels | 2 |
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 200 MSa/s per channel |
| Memory Depth | 2 MB per channel (4 MB maximum in single-channel mode) |
| Vector Update Rate | 25 million vectors/sec |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| System Bandwidth Limiters | 20 MHz |
Vertical System (Analog Channels)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, Ground |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±1% || ~14 pF |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 1 mV/div to 5 V/div |
| Maximum Input Voltage | CAT I 300 Vrms, 400 Vpk; CAT II 100 Vrms, 400 Vpk |
| DC Vertical Gain Accuracy | ±2.0% of full scale |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | >= 40 dB from DC to 100 MHz |
| Offset Range | ±2 V (1 mV/div to 100 mV/div), ±40 V (101 mV/div to 5 V/div) |
| Probe Attenuation Factors | 1:1, 10:1, 100:1 (automatically sensed with compatible probes) |
Horizontal System (Acquisition)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Time Base Range | 5 ns/div to 50 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±0.007% (70 ppm) |
| Horizontal Modes | Main, Delayed, Roll, XY |
| Roll Mode Range | 500 ms/div to 50 s/div |
| Peak Detect Resolution | 5 ns |
| Averaging | Selectable from 2 to 16,384 |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Sources | Ch 1, Ch 2, Line, External |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Sensitivity | 0.3 div or 3.5 mV (DC to 20 MHz), 1.0 div or 10 mV (20 MHz to 100 MHz) |
| Trigger Level Range | Ch 1, Ch 2: ±8 div from screen center; External: ±10 V |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 60 ns to 10 s |
| Pulse Width Triggering | Trigger on positive or negative pulse width from 20 ns to 10 s |
| Pattern Triggering | Trigger on high, low, or don't care patterns across analog channels |
| Video Triggering Formats | NTSC, PAL, SECAM, generic video |
| Serial Bus Triggering | I²C, SPI, CAN |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±1% || 14 pF |
| External Trigger Input Range | ±10 V |
Measurement and Analysis Functions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 19 automatic measurements with statistics |
| Voltage Measurements | Vp-p, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Vamp, Vavg, Vrms, Overshoot, Preshoot |
| Time/Frequency Measurements | Frequency, Period, +Width, -Width, Duty Cycle, Rise Time, Fall Time, Delay, Phase |
| Cursor Measurements | Manually placed readout of voltage, time, and frequency (1/Δt) |
| Waveform Math Operations | Ch 1 + Ch 2, Ch 1 - Ch 2, FFT |
| FFT Window Types | Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular |
| FFT Resolution | 1024 points |
| Auto-Scale | Single-button setup of active channels, vertical, horizontal, and trigger |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Graticule Options | 8 × 10 grid (each grid is 1 div = 1 cm) |
| Waveform Display Modes | Vectors, Dots, Infinite Persistence |
| Local Language Support | Quick Help in 9 languages |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Floppy Drive | 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB, MS-DOS compatible |
| RS-232 Port | 9-pin D-sub male, up to 115.2 kbps |
| Parallel Printer Port | 25-pin D-sub female, Centronics |
| Optional Modules | N2727A (thermal printer), N2757A (GPIB), N2758A (CAN trigger module) |
| Probe Compensator Output | Approx. 5 Vpp, ~1.2 kHz |
Environmental and Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% RH at +40 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,500 meters (15,000 feet) |
| Non-operating Altitude | Up to 15,240 meters (50,000 feet) |
Standards and Certifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Certifications | CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1 / IEC 1010-1 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | IEC 61326-1 / EN 61326-1, CISPR 11 Class A |
Ordering Information and Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Included Probes | Two 10074C 10:1 passive probes (150 MHz) |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calculated Rise Time | ~3.5 ns |
| Input Capacitance | ~14 pF |
Frequency Counter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-in Frequency Counter Resolution | 5 digits |
Storage & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Setup Storage Capacity | 3 non-volatile setup locations |
| Waveform Storage Capacity | 4 non-volatile waveform locations |
| Supported Printer Formats | HP DeskJet, HP LaserJet, Epson, Seiko DPU-414 |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Line Frequency Range | 47 Hz to 440 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 100 VA maximum |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Vibration | MIL-T-28800, Class 3 random |
| Operating Shock | MIL-T-28800, Class 3 half-sine |
Display Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels |
| Display Type | 5.7-inch monochrome liquid crystal display (LCD) |
| Display Intensity Levels | 32 levels |
I/O Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface Option | Supported via optional N2757A GPIB module |
Triggering System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CAN Triggering Conditions | Start of Frame, Frame ID, Data, Missing Ack, Error Frame |
| I2C Triggering Conditions | Start, Stop, Missing Ack, Address, Data, Restart |
| SPI Triggering Conditions | Clock, Data, Latch |
| Duration Trigger Time Range | Not supported |
| Glitch Trigger Min/Max Width | 5 ns to 10 s |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Delay Jitter | 10 ppm |
Waveform Math
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Math Functions | Ch 1 + Ch 2, Ch 1 - Ch 2, Ch 1 * Ch 2, FFT |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope
Applications
Electronic Design and Debugging, Education, Embedded Systems, Automotive Testing