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

ParameterValue
InterfacesStandard RS-232 and parallel printer ports; floppy disk drive; optional GPIB (via module)
Display7-inch monochrome raster CRT with 32 levels of intensity
Real-Time ClockBuilt-in (tracks time and date)
Standard Warranty3 years

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC (±10%), auto-ranging, 47 Hz to 440 Hz, max 100 VA
Operating Temperature0 to +55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)322 mm × 172 mm × 317 mm
Weight6.3

Key Performance Specifications

ParameterValue
Bandwidth100 MHz
Analog Channels2
Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate200 MSa/s per channel
Memory Depth2 MB per channel (4 MB maximum in single-channel mode)
Vector Update Rate25 million vectors/sec
Vertical Resolution8 bits
System Bandwidth Limiters20 MHz

Vertical System (Analog Channels)

ParameterValue
Input CouplingAC, DC, Ground
Input Impedance1 MΩ ±1% || ~14 pF
Input Sensitivity Range1 mV/div to 5 V/div
Maximum Input VoltageCAT 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 Factors1:1, 10:1, 100:1 (automatically sensed with compatible probes)

Horizontal System (Acquisition)

ParameterValue
Time Base Range5 ns/div to 50 s/div
Time Base Accuracy±0.007% (70 ppm)
Horizontal ModesMain, Delayed, Roll, XY
Roll Mode Range500 ms/div to 50 s/div
Peak Detect Resolution5 ns
AveragingSelectable from 2 to 16,384

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesAuto, Normal, Single
Trigger SourcesCh 1, Ch 2, Line, External
Trigger CouplingAC, DC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject
Trigger Sensitivity0.3 div or 3.5 mV (DC to 20 MHz), 1.0 div or 10 mV (20 MHz to 100 MHz)
Trigger Level RangeCh 1, Ch 2: ±8 div from screen center; External: ±10 V
Trigger Holdoff Range60 ns to 10 s
Pulse Width TriggeringTrigger on positive or negative pulse width from 20 ns to 10 s
Pattern TriggeringTrigger on high, low, or don't care patterns across analog channels
Video Triggering FormatsNTSC, PAL, SECAM, generic video
Serial Bus TriggeringI²C, SPI, CAN
External Trigger Input Impedance1 MΩ ±1% || 14 pF
External Trigger Input Range±10 V

Measurement and Analysis Functions

ParameterValue
Automatic Measurements19 automatic measurements with statistics
Voltage MeasurementsVp-p, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Vamp, Vavg, Vrms, Overshoot, Preshoot
Time/Frequency MeasurementsFrequency, Period, +Width, -Width, Duty Cycle, Rise Time, Fall Time, Delay, Phase
Cursor MeasurementsManually placed readout of voltage, time, and frequency (1/Δt)
Waveform Math OperationsCh 1 + Ch 2, Ch 1 - Ch 2, FFT
FFT Window TypesHanning, Flat Top, Rectangular
FFT Resolution1024 points
Auto-ScaleSingle-button setup of active channels, vertical, horizontal, and trigger

Display and User Interface

ParameterValue
Graticule Options8 × 10 grid (each grid is 1 div = 1 cm)
Waveform Display ModesVectors, Dots, Infinite Persistence
Local Language SupportQuick Help in 9 languages

Connectivity and Interfaces

ParameterValue
Floppy Drive3.5-inch, 1.44 MB, MS-DOS compatible
RS-232 Port9-pin D-sub male, up to 115.2 kbps
Parallel Printer Port25-pin D-sub female, Centronics
Optional ModulesN2727A (thermal printer), N2757A (GPIB), N2758A (CAN trigger module)
Probe Compensator OutputApprox. 5 Vpp, ~1.2 kHz

Environmental and Physical

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-40 °C to +70 °C
Operating HumidityUp to 95% RH at +40 °C
Operating AltitudeUp to 4,500 meters (15,000 feet)
Non-operating AltitudeUp to 15,240 meters (50,000 feet)

Standards and Certifications

ParameterValue
Safety CertificationsCSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1 / IEC 1010-1
Electromagnetic CompatibilityIEC 61326-1 / EN 61326-1, CISPR 11 Class A

Ordering Information and Accessories

ParameterValue
Standard Included ProbesTwo 10074C 10:1 passive probes (150 MHz)

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Calculated Rise Time~3.5 ns
Input Capacitance~14 pF

Frequency Counter

ParameterValue
Built-in Frequency Counter Resolution5 digits

Storage & Connectivity

ParameterValue
Setup Storage Capacity3 non-volatile setup locations
Waveform Storage Capacity4 non-volatile waveform locations
Supported Printer FormatsHP DeskJet, HP LaserJet, Epson, Seiko DPU-414

Power

ParameterValue
Power Line Frequency Range47 Hz to 440 Hz
Power Consumption100 VA maximum

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating VibrationMIL-T-28800, Class 3 random
Operating ShockMIL-T-28800, Class 3 half-sine

Display Characteristics

ParameterValue
Display Resolution320 x 240 pixels
Display Type5.7-inch monochrome liquid crystal display (LCD)
Display Intensity Levels32 levels

I/O Interfaces

ParameterValue
GPIB Interface OptionSupported via optional N2757A GPIB module

Triggering System

ParameterValue
CAN Triggering ConditionsStart of Frame, Frame ID, Data, Missing Ack, Error Frame
I2C Triggering ConditionsStart, Stop, Missing Ack, Address, Data, Restart
SPI Triggering ConditionsClock, Data, Latch
Duration Trigger Time RangeNot supported
Glitch Trigger Min/Max Width5 ns to 10 s

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Delay Jitter10 ppm

Waveform Math

ParameterValue
Math FunctionsCh 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