The Keysight (Agilent HP) Infiniium 54815A is a versatile 4-channel, 500 MHz digital storage oscilloscope. It features a high real-time sampling rate of 1 GSa/s on all channels simultaneously, standard 32 kpts memory depth per channel, and an easy-to-use analog-like front panel interface combined with a Windows-based graphical user interface.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB, RS-232, Centronics parallel, SVGA out, PS/2 mouse and keyboard, LAN (optional or via network card) |
| Display | 7.5-inch color flat-panel TFT-LCD, 640 x 480 resolution |
| Operating System | Windows-based (Windows 95 / 98) |
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100-240 VAC (±10%), 47-440 Hz, Max 390 W |
| Operating Temperature | +10 °C to +40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 437 mm × 216 mm × 440 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 500 MHz |
| Number of Input Channels | 4 |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits (up to 12 bits with averaging) |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ (~12 pF) or 50 Ω selectable |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div (1 MΩ), 2 mV/div to 1 V/div (50 Ω) |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 1 MΩ: ±150 V (DC + peak AC); 50 Ω: 5 V rms |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1.25% of full scale |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz |
| Input Capacitance | ~12 pF |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | >= 40 dB (DC to 500 MHz) |
| Vertical Offset Range (1 MOhm) | 2 mV to 100 mV/div: +/-2 V; 101 mV to 1 V/div: +/-20 V; 1.01 V to 5 V/div: +/-100 V |
| Vertical Offset Range (50 Ohm) | 2 mV to 100 mV/div: +/-2 V; 101 mV to 1 V/div: +/-12 V |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Range | 500 ps/div to 20 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±0.005% (50 ppm) |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±25 ns |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 1 GSa/s per channel (simultaneously) |
| Maximum Record Length | 32 kpts per channel |
| Acquisition Modes | Normal, Peak Detect, Averaging |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Channel 4, Line, Auxiliary |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Triggered, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Standard Trigger Types | Edge, Glitch, Pattern, State, Delay, Setup/Hold, Video |
| Trigger Sensitivity (Internal) | DC to 100 MHz: 0.5 div; 100 MHz to 500 MHz: 1.0 div |
| Auxiliary Trigger Input Impedance | 1 MOhm (~12 pF) |
| Auxiliary Trigger Maximum Input Voltage | +/-150 V |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | Rise time, fall time, period, frequency, positive width, negative width, duty cycle, delta time, peak-to-peak, min, max, amplitude, top, base, overshoot, preshoot, average, rms |
| Waveform Math Operators | Add, subtract, multiply, average, differentiate, integrate, FFT |
| FFT Window Types | Hanning, Hamming, Flat Top, Rectangular |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Formats | YT, XY |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) at +40 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
Interfaces & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | IEEE-488 standard, fully programmable |
| Parallel Port | 25-pin D-sub (Centronics) |
| Serial Port | 9-pin D-sub (RS-232) |
| External Monitor Port | 15-pin SVGA |
| PS/2 Ports | 2 ports (for keyboard and mouse) |
| Probe Interface | AutoProbe interface |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Floppy Drive | 3.5-inch 1.44 MB |
Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Probes | Four 1160A 10:1 passive probes (10 MΩ, 500 MHz) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Output | TTL-level pulse on trigger event, or DC calibration level on rear-panel BNC |
| Probe Calibration Output | Approx. 1 kHz square wave, ~5 Vp-p into High-Z |
| Active Probe Support | HP AutoProbe interface with automatic probe attenuation and offset control |
Compliance & Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | UL 3111-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1 / IEC 1010-1 |
| EMC Compliance | CISPR 11 / EN 55011 Group 1 Class A |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Vibration | 0.21 g (rms), 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
| Non-Operating Vibration | 2.09 g (rms), 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
| Operating Shock | 15 g, 11 ms, half-sine pulse |
| Non-Operating Shock | 60 g, 11 ms, half-sine pulse |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
General-purpose electronic design, debugging, and communication mask testing