The Keysight Technologies MSO6034A is a 300 MHz, 4 analog plus 16 digital channel Mixed Signal Oscilloscope from the InfiniiVision 6000 Series. Featuring MegaZoom III deep memory, a fast 100,000 waveforms/sec update rate, and a high-definition color display with 256 levels of intensity, it delivers outstanding signal insight for debugging analog, digital, and serial bus designs.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (LXI Class C), USB 2.0 (Host and Device), GPIB, XGA Video Output |
| Display | 6.3-inch diagonal color active matrix TFT LCD, 640 x 480 (VGA) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (also 100 - 120 V AC, 400 Hz); 120 W maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 354 mm × 188 mm × 174 mm |
| Weight | 4.9 kg |
Analog Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Input Channels | 4 |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 300 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 1.17 ns |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ± 1% || 14 pF, or 50 Ω ± 1.5% |
| 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 |
| Maximum Input Voltage (Analog) | CAT I 400 Vpk (1 MΩ), 5 Vrms (50 Ω) |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±2% of full scale |
| Offset Range | ±5 V (< 200 mV/div), ±100 V (≥ 200 mV/div) for 1 MΩ |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz selectable |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 40 dB from DC to 300 MHz |
Digital Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Input Channels | 16 |
| Threshold Groupings | Pod 1 (D7 - D0), Pod 2 (D15 - D8) |
| Threshold Selections | TTL, CMOS, ECL, User-defined |
| User-Defined Threshold Range | ±8.0 V in 10 mV steps |
| Threshold Accuracy | ±(100 mV + 3% of threshold setting) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (Digital) | ±40 V peak CAT I |
| Input Dynamic Range | ±10 V about threshold |
| Minimum Voltage Swing | 500 mV pp |
| Input Impedance (Digital) | 100 kΩ ± 2% || ~8 pF |
| Channel-to-Channel Skew | 2 ns typical, 3 ns maximum |
Horizontal System and Acquisition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Analog Sample Rate | 2 GSa/s (half-channel interleaved), 1 GSa/s (all-channels) |
| Time Base Range | 2 ns/div to 50 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | 15 ppm (0.0015%) |
| Channel Deskew Range | ±100 ns |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Analog channels (1 - 4), digital channels (D0 - D15), 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 Sensitivity | Analog: greater of 0.6 div or 5.0 mV (< 10 MHz), greater of 1.0 div or 10.0 mV (10 MHz to max bandwidth); External: 100 mV (DC to 100 MHz), 250 mV (100 MHz to max bandwidth) |
| Edge Triggering | Rising, falling, alternating on any source |
| Pulse Width Triggering | Trigger on positive or negative pulses from 15 ns to 10 s |
| Pattern/State Triggering | Trigger on enter, exit, or duration of ANDed patterns (H, L, X) across analog and digital channels; State clock on any channel (edge) |
| TV/Video Triggering | NTSC, PAL, SECAM, HDTV (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p); triggering on positive or negative sync, field, or line |
| Duration/Timeout Triggering | Trigger on pattern entered/exited and present for > or < time (15 ns to 10 s) |
| Sequence/Runt Triggering | Sequence triggering: Arm on event A, trigger on event B after delay or occurrence count |
| Serial Bus Triggering Options | I2C, SPI, CAN, LIN, USB, FlexRay (standard or optional depending on protocol) |
Acquisition Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Normal Mode | Acquires and displays waveforms at full sample rate |
| Peak Detect Mode | Captures glitches as narrow as 1 ns at all sweep speeds |
| Averaging Mode | Selectable from 2 to 16,384 in powers of 2 |
| High Resolution Mode | Real-time boxcar average reduces random noise, increasing vertical resolution up to 12 bits |
| Segmented Memory Mode | Captures up to 1000 segments with time-tagging of each segment |
| Roll Mode | Slow sweep speeds of 50 ms/div to 50 s/div |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Measurements | Peak-to-Peak, Maximum, Minimum, Amplitude, Top, Base, Overshoot, Preshoot, Average, RMS |
| Time and Frequency Measurements | Period, Frequency, Rise Time, Fall Time, Positive Width, Negative Width, Duty Cycle |
| Mixed-Signal Measurements | Delay, Phase, Channel-to-Channel Time Measurements |
| Cursor Types | Manual (X and Y), Track Waveform, Auto Measurements |
| Waveform Math Operations | Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, FFT |
| FFT Window Types | Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular |
| FFT Resolution and Frequency Span | Up to 1024 points resolution, span from DC to Nyquist frequency |
| Measurement Statistics | Display of Mean, Min, Max, Standard Deviation, and Count |
| Mask Testing Compatibility | Option LMT (Limit Mask Testing) compatible |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Color active matrix TFT LCD |
| Display Size (Diagonal) | 6.3 inches (160 mm) |
| Display Resolution | 640 x 480 (VGA) |
| Waveform Update Rate | 100,000 waveforms/sec |
| Waveform Intensity Levels | 32 levels of intensity gradation |
| Graticule Options | 8 x 10 grid, framing, grid, none |
| Local Language User Interface | Multiple languages supported (English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian, Portuguese) |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Host Ports | 2 x USB 2.0 host ports (one on front panel, one on rear panel) supporting flash drives |
| USB Device Port | 1 x USB 2.0 high-speed device port on rear panel for PC connectivity or printing |
| LAN Port (LXI Compliant) | RJ-45 10/100Base-TX, LXI Class C compliant |
| GPIB Interface Port | IEEE 488.2 interface on rear panel |
| External Trigger Input Port | BNC connector on rear panel |
| Trigger Out/Calibrator Output | BNC auxiliary output, can be configured as Trigger Out, Mask Out, or 10 MHz Reference Clock Out |
| Video Output Port | 15-pin D-sub (VGA resolution) |
Physical and Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Source Voltage | 100 V to 240 V AC auto-ranging |
| Power Line Frequency Range | 50 Hz to 60 Hz (100 V to 240 V), 400 Hz (100 V to 120 V) |
| Power Consumption | 120 W maximum |
| Form Factor | Benchtop, stackable |
| Kensington Lock Slot | Standard rear-panel slot |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 95% relative humidity at up to +40 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
| Safety Certifications | UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN 61010-1 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | IEC 61326-1, EN 61326-1, CISPR 11 Class A |
Accessories and Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Included Analog Probes | 4 x 10073C 10:1 passive probes (500 MHz) |
| Standard Included Digital Probe Kit | 1 x 16-channel digital probe kit (54620-68701) |
| Passive Probe Compatibility | AutoProbe interface or standard BNC |
| Active Probe Interface Support | Agilent AutoProbe interface |
| Serial Decode Software Upgrades | I2C/SPI (N5423A), CAN/LIN (N5424A), FlexRay (N5432A) |
| Rackmount Kit Accessories | Option 1CM (or N2916B) rackmount kit |
Performance Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Technology | MegaZoom III deep memory |
Connectivity and Data Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Web Browser Remote Control | Built-in web server allows remote control via standard web browser |
| Programming Language Compatibility | SCPI, Agilent 54620/54640 Series |
| LXI Class Compliance | LXI Class C |
| Exportable Waveform Formats | CSV, ASCII, BIN |
| Exportable Image Formats | BMP, PNG |
| Save/Recall Capabilities | 10 nonvolatile setups and waveforms, 1 reference waveform |
General Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Real-Time Clock | Built-in, battery-backed |
| Built-in Help System | Available in 11 languages |
| Security Features | Option SEC (Secure Environment Mode) for erasing user memory |
Environmental & Reliability
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vibration and Shock Compliance | MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 |
Digital Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Detectable Pulse Width (Digital) | 5 ns |
| Digital Channel Threshold Resolution | 10 mV |
| Digital Channel Input Resistance | 100 k̩ (±2%) |
| Digital Channel Input Capacitance | ~8 pF |
| Analog-to-Digital Channel Skew | 2 ns (typical) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 10 MHz Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz ± 5 ppm |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage Locations | 10 setups and waveforms |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Level Range (Analog Channels) | ±6 divisions from center screen |
| External Trigger Maximum Input Voltage | 150 Vrms CAT II (1 M̩) |
Power & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mains Pollution Degree Compliance | Pollution Degree 2 |
Technology
Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO)
Applications
Electronic design, debugging, automotive serial buses, and embedded system troubleshooting