The Keysight Technologies MSOX3054A (formerly Agilent) is a 500 MHz, 4 analog channel, 16 digital channel Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) from the InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series. Boasting an industry-leading update rate of 1,000,000 waveforms per second and an 8.5-inch WVGA display, this highly upgradable oscilloscope integrates logic timing analysis, optional hardware-based serial protocol decoding, and an optional 20-MHz WaveGen function generator to deliver unmatched debugging versatility in its class.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | 2 × USB 2.0 high-speed host ports (1 front, 1 rear), 1 × USB 2.0 high-speed device port (rear), 10/100Base-T LAN (via optional module), GPIB (via optional module) |
| Display | 8.5-inch WVGA color display with 64 levels of intensity grading |
| Calibration Interval | 2 years |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 120 V AC (50/60/400 Hz), 100 to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz); automatic selection; maximum power consumption 100 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 380.6 mm × 204.4 mm × 141.5 mm |
| Weight | 3.85 kg |
Key Performance Specifications (Analog)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth | 500 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | ≤ 700 ps |
| Input Channels (Analog) | 4 |
| Real-time Sampling Rate (Single-Channel) | 4 GSa/s |
| Real-time Sampling Rate (Half-Channel interleaved) | 4 GSa/s |
| Real-time Sampling Rate (All-Channel) | 2 GSa/s |
| Record Length / Memory Depth (Standard) | 1 Mpts per channel, 2 Mpts half-channel interleaved |
| Record Length / Memory Depth (Optional) | 2 Mpts per channel, 4 Mpts half-channel interleaved |
| Waveform Update Rate | 1,000,000 waveforms/s |
Key Performance Specifications (Digital / MSO)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Channels (Digital) | 16 |
| Maximum Sample Rate (Digital) | 1.25 GSa/s |
| Minimum Detectable Pulse Width | 5 ns |
| Channel-to-Channel Skew (Digital) | 2 ns (typical), 3 ns (maximum) |
| Input Impedance (Digital) | 100 kΩ ± 2% at probe tip |
| Threshold Groupings | Threshold per set of 8 channels |
| Threshold Selections | TTL (+1.4 V), 5 V CMOS (+2.5 V), ECL (–1.3 V), User-definable |
| User-Defined Threshold Range | ±8.0 V in 10 mV steps |
| Probe Loading (Digital) | ~8 pF |
| Minimum Voltage Swing (Digital) | 500 mVpp |
| Maximum Input Voltage (Digital) | ±40 V peak CAT I; transient overvoltage 800 Vpk |
| Maximum Input Dynamic Range (Digital) | ±10 V about threshold |
| Digital Vertical Resolution | 1 bit |
Vertical System (Analog Channels)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz selectable |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC |
| Input Impedance | Selectable 1 MΩ ± 1%, 50 Ω ± 1.5% |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | > 100:1 from DC to maximum specified bandwidth |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Range | 1 ns/div to 50 s/div |
| Timebase Delay Range (Pre-trigger) | Greater of 1 screen width or 250 μs |
| Timebase Delay Range (Post-trigger) | 1 s to 500 s |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ± 100 ns |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±25 ppm |
| Timebase Aging | ±5 ppm per year |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Normal (triggered), Auto, Single, Force |
| Trigger Level Range (Internal) | ± 6 div from center screen |
| Trigger Level Range (External) | Not applicable (no external trigger input on 4-channel models) |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 40 ns to 10.00 s |
| Trigger Coupling Selections | AC, DC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Sensitivity (External, 1.6 V Range) | Not applicable (no external trigger input on 4-channel models) |
Waveform Acquisition Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak Detect Mode | Capture glitch as narrow as 250 ps at all timebase settings |
| High Resolution Mode | 12 bits of resolution when ≥ 10 μs/div at 4 GSa/s or ≥ 20 μs/div at 2 GSa/s |
| Segmented Memory Re-arm Time | 1 μs (minimum) |
Integrated Instrument Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator (WaveGen) | Built-in 20-MHz WaveGen function generator (optional/upgradable) |
| WaveGen Out Connector | Front-Panel BNC Connector |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Kensington Security Lock Slot | Supported on rear-panel |
Vertical System - Analog Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Input Voltage (Analog, 1 MΩ) | 300 Vrms, 400 Vpk (CAT II 300 Vrms, CAT I 400 Vpk) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (Analog, 50 Ω) | 5 Vrms |
Standard Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Included Passive Probes | N2843A 500 MHz passive probe (1 per channel) |
| Included Digital Probe | N2756A 16-channel digital probe kit |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Connectivity | 1 x USB 2.0 host (front panel), 1 x USB 2.0 host (rear panel), 1 x USB 2.0 device (rear panel) |
| Optional Interface Modules | DSOXLAN (LAN/VGA module), DSOXGPIB (GPIB module) |
Power and Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 100 W maximum |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +71 °C |
Waveform Math
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| FFT Window Functions | Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular, Blackman-Harris |
WaveGen Specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| WaveGen Sine Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 20 MHz |
| WaveGen Square/Pulse Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz |
| WaveGen Triangle/Ramp Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz |
Technology
Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
Applications
Electronic hardware design, debugging, and troubleshooting