The Keysight Agilent DSO5052A is a high-performance 500 MHz, 2-channel portable oscilloscope belonging to the 5000 Series. Powered by third-generation MegaZoom III technology, it delivers a high real-time sample rate of up to 4 GSa/s, a deep 1 Mpts acquisition memory, and a fast update rate of up to 100,000 waveforms per second. Equipped with a high-definition 6.3-inch XGA display and complete standard connectivity, including LAN, USB, and GPIB, the DSO5052A provides exceptional signal visibility and system integration for professional test and measurement requirements.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
Display6.3-inch color TFT QVGA LCD, 320 x 240 resolution, with 256 levels of intensity grading
Command Language CompatibilitySCPI

Key Performance Specifications

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth500 MHz
Analog Channels2
Real-Time Sample Rate (Single-Channel)4 GSa/s
Real-Time Sample Rate (Half-Channel)4 GSa/s
Real-Time Sample Rate (Dual-Channel)2 GSa/s
Max Memory Depth (Single-Channel)1 Mpts
Max Memory Depth (Half-Channel)1 Mpts
Max Memory Depth (Dual-Channel)500 kpts
Waveform Update RateUp to 100,000 waveforms/sec

Vertical System - Analog Channels

ParameterValue
Input CouplingAC, DC
Vertical Resolution8 bits
DC Vertical Gain Accuracy±2.0% of full scale
Hardware Bandwidth Limits20 MHz (selectable)

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Horizontal ModesMain, Zoom, Roll, XY

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Acquisition ModesNormal, Peak Detect, Averaging, High Resolution
Peak Detect Resolution250 ps

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger SourcesCh 1, Ch 2, Line, External
Trigger ModesAuto, Normal, Single
Trigger CouplingAC, DC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject
Edge TriggeringRising, falling, or alternating edges on any source channel
Serial Protocol Triggering OptionsNot supported

Measurements and Analysis

ParameterValue
Automatic Voltage MeasurementsPeak-to-Peak, Maximum, Minimum, Amplitude, Top, Base, Average, RMS, Overshoot, Preshoot
Automatic Time MeasurementsPeriod, Frequency, Positive Width, Negative Width, Duty Cycle, Rise Time, Fall Time, Delay, Phase
Cursor MeasurementsManually position Y1, Y2, X1, X2; Track waveform measurements
FFT Window FunctionsHanning, Flat Top, Rectangular, Blackman-Harris

Connectivity and Interfaces

ParameterValue
USB Host Ports2 (1 front panel, 1 rear panel)
USB Device Port1 (rear panel for PC connection)
LAN Port (LXI Class)10/100Base-TX, LXI Class C compliant
External Trigger InputStandard BNC on front panel
Auxiliary OutputTriggers on hardware pass/fail or trigger Out
Web Browser InterfaceBuilt-in web server for remote control and data capture

Power and Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-40 °C to +70 °C
Operating HumidityUp to 95% RH at +40 °C

Triggering

ParameterValue
Integrated Frequency Counter5-digit, on any trigger source (except TV/Video)
Trigger Level RangeInternal: ±6 divisions from screen center; External: ±8 V

Power

ParameterValue
AC Input Voltage Range100 - 240 V AC (±10%)
AC Input Frequency Range50/60 Hz (100 - 240 V AC), 400 Hz (100 - 120 V AC)

Display

ParameterValue
Display Color Depth / Intensity256 levels of intensity

Measurements

ParameterValue
Frequency Counter Resolution5 digits
Measurement StatisticsMin, max, mean, standard deviation, and count

Safety & Compliance

ParameterValue
Overvoltage CategoryCAT I 300 Vrms (400 Vpk), CAT II 300 Vrms
Pollution DegreePollution Degree 2
EMC ComplianceIEC 61326-1, EN 61326-1, CISPR 11/EN 55011 Group 1 Class A

User Interface

ParameterValue
Built-in Help LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese

Technology

Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)

Applications

Electronic hardware design, troubleshooting, educational labs, manufacturing test, and embedded systems analysis