The Keysight (Agilent) DSO8104A is a 1 GHz, 4-channel digital storage oscilloscope from the Infiniium 8000 Series. Featuring next-generation MegaZoom technology, it offers up to 128 Mpts of deep memory, a 4 GSa/s real-time sample rate, and a 10.4-inch color XGA touchscreen display, providing exceptional acquisition and waveform analysis performance.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | 10/100Base-T LAN, GPIB, USB 2.0 (host and device), RS-232, VGA out |
| Display | 10.4-inch color XGA TFT-LCD touchscreen, 1024 x 768 resolution |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 - 240 VAC (±10%), 47 - 63 Hz, 440 W max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 mm × 216 mm × 437 mm |
| Weight | 13.9 kg |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth | 1 GHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 350 ps |
| Input Channels | 4 |
| Input Coupling | 1 MOhm: AC, DC; 50 Ohm: DC |
| Input Impedance | 1 MOhm ±1% (13 pF), 50 Ohm ±1% |
| Input Sensitivity Range (1 MOhm) | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Input Sensitivity Range (50 Ohm) | 1 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits (>12 bits with averaging) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MOhm) | 150 V CAT II, 300 V CAT I |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ohm) | 5 Vrms |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1.25% of full scale |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 40 dB (DC to 1 GHz) |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz and 250 MHz (selectable) |
| Input Capacitance | 13 pF (typical) |
| Hardware Offset Range (1 MOhm) | ±2 V (1 mV/div to 100 mV/div), ±20 V (102 mV/div to 1 V/div), ±200 V (1.02 V/div to 10 V/div) |
| Hardware Offset Range (50 Ohm) | ±2 V (1 mV/div to 100 mV/div), ±12 V (102 mV/div to 1 V/div) |
| Vertical Sensitivity Resolution | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div (1 MOhm), 1 mV/div to 1 V/div (50 Ohm) |
| Probe Interface | Agilent AutoProbe interface |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Real-time Sample Rate | 4 GSa/s (2 channels interleaved), 2 GSa/s (4 channels) |
| Standard Memory Depth | 1 Mpts (2 channels interleaved), 512 kpts (4 channels) |
| Maximum Memory Depth Option | 128 Mpts (2 channels interleaved), 64 Mpts (4 channels) |
| Time Base Range | 5 ps/div to 20 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±1 ppm |
| Channel Deskew Range | ±25 µs |
| Trigger Jitter | 4 ps RMS |
| Equivalent-Time Sample Rate (Max) | 250 GSa/s |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Channel 4, Line, External |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Triggered, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 100 ns to 10 s |
| Trigger Sensitivity | 0.5 div (DC to 1 GHz) |
| Edge Triggering | Rising, falling, or alternating on any source |
| Pulse Width Triggering | Trigger on positive or negative pulses from 2 ns to 10 s |
| Setup and Hold Triggering | Trigger on setup/hold violations |
| Pattern Triggering | Trigger on logical combination of 4 channels |
| Trigger Level Range (Internal) | ±8 divisions from center screen |
| Trigger Level Range (Auxiliary) | ±5 V |
| Auxiliary Trigger Input Impedance | 50 Ohm or 1 MOhm (selectable) |
| Maximum Auxiliary Trigger Input Voltage (1 MOhm) | 150 Vrms (DC + peak AC < 10 kHz) |
| Maximum Auxiliary Trigger Input Voltage (50 Ohm) | 5 Vrms |
Acquisition Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Real-Time Acquisition | Yes |
| Peak Detect Mode | Capture glitches as narrow as 250 ps at all sample rates |
| Averaging Mode | Selectable from 1 to 4096 |
| High Resolution Mode | Up to 12 bits real-time resolution |
| Roll Mode | Yes |
Waveform Measurements & Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Math Operations | Add, subtract, multiply, divide, FFT, differentiate, integrate, square root |
| FFT Window Types | Hanning, Hamming, Rectangular, Blackman-Harris, Flattop |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | 10.4-inch color active-matrix TFT-LCD |
| Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 (XGA) |
| Intensity Grayscale Levels | 256 color intensity levels |
| Touchscreen Operation | Standard |
Connectivity & External Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | IEEE 488.2 |
| Video Output Port | 15-pin D-Sub (VGA) |
| External Trigger Input | 1 MOhm or 50 Ohm input, BNC |
| Reference Clock Input | 10 MHz (BNC) |
| Reference Clock Output | 10 MHz (BNC) |
| LXI Compliance Class | Class C |
Built-In Computer System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows XP Pro |
| Processor | Intel Celeron 2.0 GHz |
| Storage Drive Type & Capacity | ≥ 40 GB Hard Disk Drive |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Voltage Range | 100 to 240 VAC |
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 440 W |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight (Net) | 13.9 kg |
| Weight (Shipping) | 20.4 kg |
Environmental and Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 5 °C to +40 °C |
| Non-Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | Up to 95% relative humidity at +40 °C |
| Operating Altitude Limit | Up to 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
| Non-Operating Altitude Limit | Up to 15,300 m (50,000 ft) |
Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended Calibration Cycle | 1 year |
Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Probes Included | Four 1165A 10:1 passive probes (600 MHz) |
| Included Accessories | Optical USB mouse, compact keyboard, stylus, power cord, protective front cover |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Legacy Rear I/O Ports | PS/2 keyboard port, PS/2 mouse port, parallel port, serial port |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 12.1 in (307 mm) diagonal |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vibration (Operating) | Random vibration 5-500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, 0.3 g(rms) |
| Vibration (Non-Operating) | Random vibration 5-500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, 2.41 g(rms) |
| Shock (Operating) | 15 g, 11 ms half-sine pulse |
| Shock (Non-Operating) | 30 g, 11 ms half-sine pulse |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMC Compliance | Meets EN 61326-1, IEC 61326-1, CISPR 11/EN 55011 Group 1 Class A |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Glitch Triggering | Triggers on glitches down to 1 ns |
| Transition Triggering | Triggers on rising or falling edges that are faster or slower than a specified time (1 ns to 10 s) |
| Window Triggering | Triggers when entering or exiting a user-specified voltage window |
| State Triggering | Triggers on pattern of 1s, 0s, and Xs aligned with a clock edge |
| Video Triggering | Triggers on NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and Generic video formats |
Measurement & Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Histograms | Supports vertical and horizontal histograms with statistical measurements |
Software Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EZJit Jitter Analysis Option | Provides RJ, DJ, TJ, and PJ measurements (E2681A) |
| InfiniiScan Event Identification Option | Enables search and trigger on physical layer events (N5415A) |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
Signal Integrity, High-speed Digital Design, General-purpose Debugging