The Keysight DSO6012A is a 100 MHz, 2-channel digital storage oscilloscope from the InfiniiVision 6000 Series, featuring MegaZoom III deep memory technology, standard LAN, USB, GPIB, and XGA connectivity, and advanced triggering options.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch color TFT active matrix VGA (640 x 480) display with 256 intensity levels |
| Standard Warranty | 3 years |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 - 240 VAC ±10% auto-ranging, 47 - 440 Hz, 120 W maximum power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 354 mm x 188 mm x 174 mm |
| Weight | 4.9 kg |
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| Number of Analog Channels | 2 |
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 2 GSa/s (interleaved), 1 GSa/s (per channel) |
| Maximum Memory Depth | 8 Mpts (interleaved), 4 Mpts (per channel) |
| Waveform Update Rate | Up to 100,000 waveforms/sec |
Vertical System - Analog Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Coupling | AC, DC |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±1% || 14 pF, or 50 Ω ±1.5% (selectable) |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div (1 MΩ), 2 mV/div to 1 V/div (50 Ω) |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz (selectable) |
| Maximum Input Voltage | CAT I 300 Vrms, 400 Vpk (1 MΩ); 5 Vrms (50 Ω) |
| DC Vertical Gain Accuracy | ±2.0% of full scale |
| DC Vertical Offset Accuracy | ±(1.5% of setting + 0.5% of full scale + 1 mV) |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | >= 40 dB from DC to 100 MHz |
| Probe Attenuation Factor Settings | 0.1:1 to 1000:1 (manual/auto-sensing) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Range | 5 ns/div to 50 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±15 ppm ±0.4 ppm/year aging |
| Channel Deskew Range | ±100 ns |
| Horizontal Modes | Main, Zoom, Roll, XY |
| Horizontal Zoom | Dual display window (main and zoom simultaneously) |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Modes | Normal, Peak Detect, Averaging, High Resolution |
| Peak Detect Glitch Capture | 6 ns |
| Averaging Factor | 2 to 65,536 (selectable in powers of 2) |
| High Resolution Mode | Up to 12 bits of resolution (bandwidth filtered) |
| Segmented Memory Capacity | Up to 1000 segments |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Channel 1, Channel 2, Line, External |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 60 ns to 10 s |
| Trigger Level Range | ±6 divisions from screen center (Ch 1, 2) |
| Edge Triggering | Rising, falling, alternating, or either edge on any source |
| Pulse Width Triggering | Positive or negative pulse width from 2 ns to 10 s |
| Video and TV Triggering | NTSC, PAL, SECAM, HDTV (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) |
| Serial Protocol Triggering Options | I2C, SPI, CAN, LIN, USB |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±1% || 14 pF, or 50 Ω ±1% (selectable) |
| External Trigger Maximum Input Voltage | CAT I 300 Vrms, 400 Vpk (1 MΩ); 5 Vrms (50 Ω) |
| Internal Trigger Sensitivity | 1.0 div or 5 mV (whichever is greater) for < 10 mV/div; 0.6 div for ≥ 10 mV/div |
| External Trigger Sensitivity | DC to 100 MHz: 100 mV |
| Minimum Trigger Pulse Width | 5 ns |
| Pulse Width Trigger Range | 5 ns to 10 s |
| Supported Video Standards | NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Voltage Measurements | Peak-to-Peak, Maximum, Minimum, Amplitude, Top, Base, Overshoot, Preshoot, Average, RMS |
| Automatic Time Measurements | Period, Frequency, Rise Time, Fall Time, +Width, -Width, Duty Cycle |
| Automatic Frequency and Phase Measurements | Phase, Delay |
| Waveform Math Operations | Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, FFT |
| FFT Window Types | Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Graticule Options | 8 x 10 grid with grid/intensity control |
| Waveform Display Persistence Modes | Infinite, off, variable persistence |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LXI Compliance Class | Class C |
| Web Browser Control and Virtual Front Panel | Yes (standard via built-in LAN port) |
Power and Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% RH at 40 °C (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards | IEC 61326-1, EN 61326-1 |
| Safety Certifications | UL 61010-1, CSA 22.2 No. 61010-1, EN 61010-1 |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Shipping Weight | 9.2 kg |
| Security Lock Slot | Kensington style lock slot on rear panel |
Ordering Information and Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Included Probes | Two 10074C 10:1 passive probes (150 MHz) |
| Passive Probe Options | 10070C (1:1), 10074C (10:1), 1165A (10:1) |
| Battery Power Option | Option BAT (battery-powered operation) |
| Secure Environment Mode Option | Option SEC |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rise Time (calculated) | < 3.5 ns |
| Input Capacitance | ~14 pF |
| Vertical Offset Range | ±2 V (2 mV/div to 100 mV/div), ±40 V (102 mV/div to 5 V/div) for 1 MΩ; ±2 V (2 mV/div to 100 mV/div), ±12 V (102 mV/div to 1 V/div) for 50 Ω |
| Vertical Dynamic Range | ±8 divisions from screen center |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Host Ports | 2 x USB 2.0 high-speed host ports (1 front, 1 rear) |
| USB Device Port | 1 x USB 2.0 high-speed device port (rear panel) |
| LAN Interface | 10/100Base-T RJ-45 (LXI Class C compliant) |
| GPIB Interface | IEEE-488.2 GPIB connector (rear panel) |
| VGA Output | 15-pin D-sub (rear panel) |
| AutoProbe Interface | Supported on analog channels |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Input Voltage | 100 - 240 V AC, ±10% |
| AC Input Frequency | 50/60 Hz (100 - 240 V), 400 Hz (100 - 132 V) |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 120 VA |
General Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibration Interval | 1 year |
| Built-in Help Languages | English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese |
| Real-Time Clock | Built-in, battery-backed |
| MSO Upgradeability | Upgradeable to MSO with N2914A upgrade kit |
Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-in Frequency Counter | 6-digit, operates up to channel bandwidth |
| Measurement Gating | Full screen or cursor-bounded |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-Operating Altitude | 15,300 m (50,000 ft) |
| Non-Operating Humidity | 90% RH at +65 °C |
| Non-Operating Vibration | 2.41 g rms (5 to 500 Hz, 10 min per axis) |
| Non-Operating Shock | 30 g (half-sine, 11 ms duration, 18 shocks) |
Power & Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Transient Overvoltage Category | CAT II (AC input) |
| Pollution Degree | Pollution Degree 2 |
Data Storage & Save/Recall
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage Capacity | 10 setups and waveforms |
| Export File Formats | BMP, PNG, TIFF, CSV, ASCII XY, binary, trace, setup |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
Electronic design, embedded systems debugging, manufacturing, and education