The Keysight (formerly Agilent) DSO6104A is a high-performance 1 GHz, 4-channel digital storage oscilloscope. Equipped with MegaZoom III technology, it features 1 Mpts of standard deep memory (upgradeable to 8 Mpts), a 6.3-inch XGA color flat-panel display, a waveform update rate of up to 100,000 waveforms per second, and 256 levels of intensity gradation. The DSO6104A delivers exceptional signal visibility and flexible triggering capabilities, including analog HDTV, CAN, I2C, LIN, SPI, and USB, making it a reliable diagnostic instrument for embedded design and debug applications. It can also be upgraded to an MSO (Mixed Signal Oscilloscope) at any time.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesStandard USB, LAN (LXI Class C), GPIB, and XGA video output
Display6.3-inch VGA (640 x 480) color flat-panel TFT-LCD with 256 intensity levels
Real-Time ClockInternal, battery-backed

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 100 - 120 VAC, 400 Hz; 120 W maximum
Operating Temperature0 °C to +55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)354 mm × 188 mm × 282 mm
Weight4.9 kg

Key Performance Specifications

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth1 GHz
Analog Channels4
Digital ChannelsNone standard (upgradeable to 16 MSO channels)
Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate (Single-Channel)4 GSa/s
Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate (Half-Channel)4 GSa/s
Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate (All-Channel)2 GSa/s
Standard Memory Depth1 Mpts
Maximum Memory Depth (Optional Upgrade)8 Mpts (with Option L01)
Waveform Update RateUp to 100,000 waveforms/sec
Vertical Resolution (A/D Converter)8 bits
Built-In Hardware Counter5-digit hardware counter

Acquisition Modes

ParameterValue
High Resolution ModeUp to 12 bits of resolution (real-time)
Peak Detect Mode250-ps peak detect
Averaging ModeSelectable from 2 to 65,536 averages

Vertical System - Analog Channels

ParameterValue
Input CouplingAC, DC
Input Impedance (Selectable)1 MΩ ± 1% || 14 pF, or 50 Ω ± 1%
Input Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ)2 mV/div to 5 V/div
Input Sensitivity Range (50 Ω)2 mV/div to 1 V/div
Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ)CAT I 400 Vpk, CAT II 300 Vpk
Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω)5 Vrms
Vertical Gain Accuracy±2.0% of full scale
Channel-to-Channel Isolation≥ 40 dB from DC to 1 GHz
Hardware Bandwidth LimitsApprox. 20 MHz, selectable

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Time Base Range500 ps/div to 50 s/div
Time Base Accuracy±15 ppm
Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range±100 ns
Horizontal ModesMain, Zoom, Roll, XY

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesNormal, Auto, Single, Force
Trigger SourcesChannel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Channel 4, Line, External
Trigger CouplingAC, DC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject
Trigger Holdoff Range60 ns to 10 s
Edge TriggeringRising, falling, or alternating edges on any source
Pulse Width TriggeringPositive or negative pulses from 2 ns to 10 s
Pattern TriggeringTrigger on logical AND of channel values
Video/TV TriggeringNTSC, PAL, SECAM, HDTV (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)
Serial Protocol Triggering OptionsI2C, SPI, CAN, LIN
Trigger Jitter< 10 ps RMS
Trigger Sensitivity (Internal)< 10 mV/div: greater of 1 div or 5 mV; >= 10 mV/div: 0.6 div
Trigger Sensitivity (External)DC to 100 MHz: 100 mV (1:1), 100 MHz to 1 GHz: 500 mV (1:1)
Glitch Trigger Minimum Width2 ns

Waveform Measurements & Math

ParameterValue
Automatic Voltage MeasurementsVpp, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Vamp, Vavg, Vrms
Automatic Time MeasurementsPeriod, Frequency, Rise time, Fall time, +Width, -Width, Duty cycle
Automatic Phase & Delay MeasurementsPhase, Delay
Measurement StatisticsDisplay of mean, min, max, standard deviation, and count
Waveform Math OperatorsAdd, subtract, multiply, FFT
FFT Window FunctionsHanning, Flat Top, Rectangular
FFT Vertical ScaledB, Vrms

Display & User Interface

ParameterValue
Display Type6.3-inch color TFT-LCD
Display Resolution640 x 480 (VGA)
Waveform Intensity Gradation Levels256 intensity levels
Built-In Help SystemAvailable in multiple languages

Connectivity & Interfaces

ParameterValue
USB Host Ports (Front & Rear Panel)1 front panel, 1 rear panel (USB 2.0)
USB Device Port (PC Connection)1 rear panel (USB 2.0 device)
LAN PortRJ-45, 10/100Base-T (LXI Class C compliant)
GPIB InterfaceStandard rear panel IEEE-488
Auxiliary OutputTrig out on rear panel, 10 MHz reference out
Video Output PortVGA video output
Web Browser Remote Control SupportBuilt-in Web server
Reference Clock Input/OutputBuilt-in 10 MHz reference in/out

Environmental & Safety Compliance

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C
Operating Humidity RangeUp to 95% RH at +40 °C
Operating Altitude (Maximum)Up to 4,600 m (15,000 ft)
Safety CertificationsUL61010-1, CSA22.2 No. 61010-1, EN61010-1

Power Specifications

ParameterValue
Power Consumption (Maximum)120 W

Options & Accessories

ParameterValue
Standard Included ProbesFour 10073C 10:1 passive probes (500 MHz)
Compatible Active/Differential ProbesAgilent AutoProbe interface compatible
Serial Bus Analysis LicensesI2C/SPI (Option LSS), CAN/LIN (Option AMS)
Memory Depth Upgrade LicensesUp to 8 Mpts optional (Option 080)
Battery Power OptionNot supported on this model
Secure Environment ModeOption SEC

Performance

ParameterValue
Calculated Rise Time350 ps

Environmental & Standards

ParameterValue
Vibration and Shock StandardMeets MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3 random vibration
Recommended Calibration Interval2 years

Connectivity & Software

ParameterValue
File Storage FormatsBMP, PNG, CSV, ASCII XY, BIN

Acquisition

ParameterValue
Peak Detect Minimum Pulse Width250 ps
Horizontal Resolution2.5 ps

Vertical System

ParameterValue
Input Capacitance (1 MΩ)14 pF

Triggering

ParameterValue
Trigger Level Range (Internal)±6 divisions from center screen
Trigger Level Range (External, 1 MΩ)±8 V
Trigger Level Range (External, 50 Ω)±2 V

Connectivity & Standards

ParameterValue
LXI ComplianceLXI Class C
Probe InterfaceAutoProbe

Math & Analysis

ParameterValue
FFT Resolution1024 points

Power Requirements

ParameterValue
AC Input Voltage Range100 - 240 VAC
AC Input Frequency Range50/60 Hz (100 - 240 VAC), 400 Hz (100 - 120 VAC)

Security

ParameterValue
Security Lock SlotCompatible with standard Kensington style locks

Environmental

ParameterValue
Pollution DegreePollution Degree 2

Technology

MegaZoom III

Applications

Embedded system design, digital debug, serial bus analysis, automotive electronics testing