The Keysight (Agilent) Infiniium 54825A is a high-performance digital oscilloscope offering 4 channels, 500 MHz bandwidth, and a real-time sampling rate of 2 GSa/s simultaneously across all channels. Combining a simple, analog-like front panel with a versatile Windows-based graphical user interface, the 54825A is designed for efficient debugging, general-purpose circuit design, and troubleshooting. It provides extensive triggering capabilities, high acquisition rates, and integrated analysis tools suitable for professional engineering applications.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB, RS-232, Centronics Parallel, PS/2 keyboard & mouse, VGA output, LAN
Display8.4-inch active-matrix TFT color LCD, 640 × 480 resolution
Probe CompatibilityAgilent AutoProbe interface, supports passive and active probes

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100–240 VAC, 47–440 Hz, 390 W maximum
Operating Temperature5 to +40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)437 mm × 216 mm × 440 mm
Weight11.8 kg

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB)500 MHz
Number of Channels4
Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%)< 700 ps
Input Impedance1 MΩ ±1% (13 pF) or 50 Ω ±1%
Input CouplingAC, DC, GND
Vertical Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ)2 mV/div to 10 V/div
Vertical Sensitivity Range (50 Ω)2 mV/div to 1 V/div
Vertical Resolution (ADC)8 bits (up to 12 bits with averaging)
DC Gain Accuracy±1.25% of full scale
Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ)±150 V (dc + peak ac) CAT II
Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω)5 Vrms
Hardware Bandwidth Limits20 MHz
Channel-to-Channel Isolation40 dB from DC to 500 MHz
Offset Range (2 mV to 100 mV/div)±2 V
Offset Range (102 mV to 1 V/div)±20 V
Offset Range (1.02 V to 10 V/div)±200 V
Input Capacitance (1 MΩ)13 pF (nominal)
Probe Attenuation Factors0.0001:1 to 10000:1 (continuous)

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate2 GSa/s on all 4 channels simultaneously
Maximum Record Length32 kpts per channel (64 kpts interleaved)
Time Base Range500 ps/div to 20 s/div
Time Base Resolution10 ps
Time Base Accuracy±0.0015% (15 ppm)
Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range±25 ns
Pre-trigger Delay RangeUp to 100% of record length
Post-trigger Delay RangeUp to 10,000 s

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger SourcesChannel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Channel 4, Line, Auxiliary
Trigger ModesAuto, Triggered, Single
Trigger CouplingDC, AC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject
Trigger Holdoff Range100 ns to 320 s
Edge TriggeringRising edge, falling edge, alternating
Glitch TriggeringMin/max pulse width 1 ns to 160 s
Setup and Hold TriggeringSetup time 0 ns to 10 s, hold time 0 ns to 10 s
Internal Trigger Level Range±8 divisions from center screen
Auxiliary Trigger Level Range±5 V

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Acquisition ModesReal-Time, Equivalent-Time, Peak Detect, Averaging
Peak Detect Mode Min Pulse Width1 ns
Averaging Factor Range2 to 4096
Repetitive Sampling Rate250 GSa/s max
Option 001 Memory Expansion64 kpts per channel (128 kpts max on 2 channels)

Waveform Measurements and Analysis

ParameterValue
Automatic MeasurementsRise time, fall time, period, frequency, positive pulse width, negative pulse width, duty cycle, Vamplit, Vbase, Vtop, Vpp, Vmax, Vmin, Vrms, Vmean, overshoot, undershoot
Waveform Math FunctionsAdd, subtract, multiply, divide, integrate, differentiate, FFT
FFT Window TypesHanning, Hamming, Rectangular, Blackman-Harris

Processor and Storage

ParameterValue
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows
Internal StorageInternal hard disk drive (HDD), 1.44 MB floppy disk drive

Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Operating HumidityUp to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) at +40 °C
Non-Operating Temperature-40 °C to +70 °C
Operating AltitudeUp to 4,600 m (15,000 ft)
Non-Operating AltitudeUp to 15,300 m (50,000 ft)

Triggering

ParameterValue
Internal Trigger Sensitivity (DC to 100 MHz)0.3 div
Internal Trigger Sensitivity (100 MHz to 500 MHz)1.0 div
Auxiliary Trigger Sensitivity (DC to 100 MHz)100 mV
Auxiliary Trigger Sensitivity (100 MHz to 500 MHz)250 mV
Video TriggeringNTSC, PAL, SECAM

Auxiliary Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Probe Compensator Output≈ 5 V into > 1 MΩ, ≈ 2.5 V into 50 Ω, ~ 1 kHz

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating Shock15 g, 11 ms half-sine
Non-operating Shock50 g, 11 ms half-sine

Safety & Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety StandardsCSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1
Electromagnetic CompatibilityIEC 61326-1, EN 61326-1, CISPR 11, EN 55011 Group 1 Class A

Storage

ParameterValue
Floppy Drive3.5-inch 1.44 MB

Connectivity

ParameterValue
Keyboard PortPS/2
Mouse PortPS/2
External Video Port15-pin D-sub VGA

Maintenance

ParameterValue
Calibration Cycle1 year

Technology

Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)

Applications

Electronic circuit design, debugging, high-speed signal analysis, and educational labs