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

ParameterValue
Interfaces2 × 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)
Display8.5-inch WVGA color display with 64 levels of intensity grading
Calibration Interval2 years

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 120 V AC (50/60/400 Hz), 100 to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz); automatic selection; maximum power consumption 100 W
Operating Temperature0 to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)380.6 mm × 204.4 mm × 141.5 mm
Weight3.85 kg

Key Performance Specifications (Analog)

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth500 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 Rate1,000,000 waveforms/s

Key Performance Specifications (Digital / MSO)

ParameterValue
Input Channels (Digital)16
Maximum Sample Rate (Digital)1.25 GSa/s
Minimum Detectable Pulse Width5 ns
Channel-to-Channel Skew (Digital)2 ns (typical), 3 ns (maximum)
Input Impedance (Digital)100 kΩ ± 2% at probe tip
Threshold GroupingsThreshold per set of 8 channels
Threshold SelectionsTTL (+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 Resolution1 bit

Vertical System (Analog Channels)

ParameterValue
Hardware Bandwidth Limits20 MHz selectable
Input CouplingAC, DC
Input ImpedanceSelectable 1 MΩ ± 1%, 50 Ω ± 1.5%
Vertical Resolution8 bits
Channel-to-Channel Isolation> 100:1 from DC to maximum specified bandwidth

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Timebase Range1 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

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesNormal (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 Range40 ns to 10.00 s
Trigger Coupling SelectionsAC, 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

ParameterValue
Peak Detect ModeCapture glitch as narrow as 250 ps at all timebase settings
High Resolution Mode12 bits of resolution when ≥ 10 μs/div at 4 GSa/s or ≥ 20 μs/div at 2 GSa/s
Segmented Memory Re-arm Time1 μs (minimum)

Integrated Instrument Options

ParameterValue
Integrated Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator (WaveGen)Built-in 20-MHz WaveGen function generator (optional/upgradable)
WaveGen Out ConnectorFront-Panel BNC Connector

Connectivity and Interfaces

ParameterValue
Kensington Security Lock SlotSupported on rear-panel

Vertical System - Analog Channels

ParameterValue
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

ParameterValue
Included Passive ProbesN2843A 500 MHz passive probe (1 per channel)
Included Digital ProbeN2756A 16-channel digital probe kit

Connectivity

ParameterValue
USB Connectivity1 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 ModulesDSOXLAN (LAN/VGA module), DSOXGPIB (GPIB module)

Power and Environmental

ParameterValue
Power Consumption100 W maximum

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-40 to +71 °C

Waveform Math

ParameterValue
FFT Window FunctionsHanning, Flat Top, Rectangular, Blackman-Harris

WaveGen Specs

ParameterValue
WaveGen Sine Frequency Range0.1 Hz to 20 MHz
WaveGen Square/Pulse Frequency Range0.1 Hz to 10 MHz
WaveGen Triangle/Ramp Frequency Range0.1 Hz to 100 kHz

Technology

Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Applications

Electronic hardware design, debugging, and troubleshooting

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