The Agilent Keysight 54846B is a high-performance 4-channel digital storage oscilloscope from the Infiniium 54800 Series. Featuring a 2.25 GHz analog bandwidth and a real-time sample rate of up to 8 GSa/s, it is engineered to capture demanding high-speed signals with exceptional accuracy. The instrument combines a familiar analog-like front panel with an intuitive Windows-based graphical user interface, making advanced analysis, remote control, and optional features like voice control and USB 2.0 compliance testing easily accessible.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN, GPIB, RS-232, Parallel, PS/2, VGA out |
| Display | 10.4-inch color active-matrix TFT-LCD, 640 × 480 resolution |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100-240 VAC (±10%), 47-440 Hz, 390 W maximum power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C to +40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 mm × 216 mm × 437 mm |
| Weight | 14.2 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 2.25 GHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | < 156 ps |
| Number of Input Channels | 4 |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Input Coupling | DC |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits (up to 12 bits with averaging) |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 5 V rms |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1.25% of full scale |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation (DC to 1 GHz) | ≥ 40 dB |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation (1 GHz to 2.25 GHz) | ≥ 30 dB |
| Vertical Offset Range (2 mV to 100 mV/div) | ±1 V |
| Vertical Offset Range (101 mV to 1 V/div) | ±10 V |
| Probe Interface Support | AutoProbe interface |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Range | 50 ps/div to 20 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±15 ppm (0.0015%) |
| Timebase Resolution | 2 ps |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 8 GSa/s (2 channels), 4 GSa/s (4 channels) |
| Maximum Record Length (Memory Depth) | 64 kpts/channel (standard) |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Averaging, High Resolution |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Channel 4, Auxiliary, Line |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Triggered, Single |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 50 ns to 10 s |
| Standard Trigger Types | Edge, Glitch, Pattern, State, Setup/Hold, Transition, Window, Video |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | Peak-to-Peak, Amplitude, Max, Min, Top, Base, Mean, RMS, Overshoot, Preshoot, Rise Time, Fall Time, Period, Frequency, Positive Width, Negative Width, Duty Cycle |
| Waveform Math Operators | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, FFT, Integrate, Differentiate |
| FFT Window Types | Hanning, Hamming, Flat Top, Rectangular |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 10.4 inches |
| Display Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels |
| Waveform Display Formats | YT, XY |
| Operating System | Windows |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Output Port | VGA out |
| External Trigger Input | Yes |
| Reference Clock Input | Yes |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop |
Features & Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Logic Analyzer Time Correlation | Compatible with Agilent 16700 series logic analyzers |
| Voice Control Option | Supported (hands-free operation) |
| USB 2.0 Test Option | Supported (low/full/high speed compliance testing) |
| Web-Enabled Remote Control | Supported with e-mail on trigger |
| Communications Mask Test Kit | Optional |
Triggering System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Trigger Sensitivity (DC to 1 GHz) | 0.5 div |
| Internal Trigger Sensitivity (1 GHz to 2.25 GHz) | 1.0 div |
| Trigger Jitter | < 8 ps RMS |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) at +40 °C |
Compliance & Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Certifications | UL 3111-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1 |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Equivalent-Time Sample Rate | 250 GSa/s |
| Rise Time (20% to 80%, typical) | 110 ps |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±100 ns |
| Sample Rate Range | 5 Sa/s to 8 GSa/s real-time |
| Hardware Trigger Bandwidth | DC to 2.25 GHz |
PC Hardware & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mainframe CPU | Intel Celeron 566 MHz |
| Standard System RAM | 128 MB |
| Internal Hard Disk Capacity | ≥20 GB |
| Internal Floppy Drive | 3.5-inch 1.44 MB |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 390 W maximum |
| Line Frequency Range | 47 Hz to 440 Hz |
| Input Voltage Range | 100 V to 240 V AC (±10%) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Parallel Port Connector | 25-pin D-sub |
| Serial Port Connector | 9-pin D-sub |
| PS/2 Ports | Two 6-pin mini-DIN (mouse & keyboard) |
| USB Ports | Two USB 1.1 Type A |
Environmental & Reliability
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Vibration (Random) | 0.3 g (rms), 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
| Non-operating Vibration (Random) | 2.0 g (rms), 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
| Operating Shock | 15 g, 11 ms half-sine |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
High-speed digital design, communications testing, signal integrity analysis, and general-purpose lab debugging