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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch color TFT QVGA LCD, 320 x 240 resolution, with 256 levels of intensity grading |
| Command Language Compatibility | SCPI |
Key Performance Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth | 500 MHz |
| Analog Channels | 2 |
| 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 Rate | Up to 100,000 waveforms/sec |
Vertical System - Analog Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Coupling | AC, DC |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| DC Vertical Gain Accuracy | ±2.0% of full scale |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz (selectable) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Horizontal Modes | Main, Zoom, Roll, XY |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Modes | Normal, Peak Detect, Averaging, High Resolution |
| Peak Detect Resolution | 250 ps |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Ch 1, Ch 2, Line, External |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Edge Triggering | Rising, falling, or alternating edges on any source channel |
| Serial Protocol Triggering Options | Not supported |
Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Voltage Measurements | Peak-to-Peak, Maximum, Minimum, Amplitude, Top, Base, Average, RMS, Overshoot, Preshoot |
| Automatic Time Measurements | Period, Frequency, Positive Width, Negative Width, Duty Cycle, Rise Time, Fall Time, Delay, Phase |
| Cursor Measurements | Manually position Y1, Y2, X1, X2; Track waveform measurements |
| FFT Window Functions | Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular, Blackman-Harris |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Host Ports | 2 (1 front panel, 1 rear panel) |
| USB Device Port | 1 (rear panel for PC connection) |
| LAN Port (LXI Class) | 10/100Base-TX, LXI Class C compliant |
| External Trigger Input | Standard BNC on front panel |
| Auxiliary Output | Triggers on hardware pass/fail or trigger Out |
| Web Browser Interface | Built-in web server for remote control and data capture |
Power and Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% RH at +40 °C |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated Frequency Counter | 5-digit, on any trigger source (except TV/Video) |
| Trigger Level Range | Internal: ±6 divisions from screen center; External: ±8 V |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Input Voltage Range | 100 - 240 V AC (±10%) |
| AC Input Frequency Range | 50/60 Hz (100 - 240 V AC), 400 Hz (100 - 120 V AC) |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Color Depth / Intensity | 256 levels of intensity |
Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Counter Resolution | 5 digits |
| Measurement Statistics | Min, max, mean, standard deviation, and count |
Safety & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overvoltage Category | CAT I 300 Vrms (400 Vpk), CAT II 300 Vrms |
| Pollution Degree | Pollution Degree 2 |
| EMC Compliance | IEC 61326-1, EN 61326-1, CISPR 11/EN 55011 Group 1 Class A |
User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-in Help Languages | English, 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