HP / Agilent 54616C 2 GSa/s 500 MHz 2 Channel Color Oscilloscope

The HP/Agilent 54616C is a 500 MHz dual-channel digital oscilloscope delivering 2 GSa/s simultaneous sampling and 1 ns peak detect capability. The 5.8-inch active matrix color LCD display enables rapid waveform visualization and analysis across a wide range of troubleshooting, design validation, and testing tasks. This instrument combines analog-style controls with digital signal processing to streamline lab workflows in electronics development and maintenance environments.

– Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 500 MHz (analog and single-shot)
• Channels: 2 with simultaneous 2 GSa/s sampling
• Record Length: 4,000 points (vectors off) or 5,000 points (54616C)
• Peak Detect: 1 ns glitch capture
• Display: 5.8-inch active matrix color LCD
• Vertical Range: 2 mV/div to 5 V/div with ±1.5% DC gain accuracy
• Input Impedance: Selectable 50 Ω or 1 MΩ
• Maximum Input Voltage: 400 V DC + peak AC (250 V DC + peak AC <10 kHz on 50 Ω mode)
• Input Coupling: DC, AC, or Ground
• Bandwidth Limit: Approximately 20 MHz or 30 MHz
• Timebase Range: 1 ns/div to 5 s/div with 100 ps horizontal resolution
• Horizontal Accuracy: ±0.01%
• Display Update Rate: Up to 3.0 million points per second

– Key Features

• Selectable 50 Ω and 1 MΩ input termination for flexible impedance matching
• Multi-source trigger (channels 1–2, line, external) with modes including auto, autolevel, normal, single, and TV
• TV triggering on channels 1 and 2 with line counting and all-field capabilities
• Trigger holdoff adjustable from 300 ns to approximately 13 s
• Automatic measurements of voltage (Vavg, Vrms, Vpp, Vtop, Vbase, Vmin, Vmax) and time parameters (frequency, period, pulse width)
• Two 1.5 m passive probes (10:1, 500 MHz) included

– Typical Applications

• Electronics circuit troubleshooting and debugging
• Signal integrity analysis and waveform validation
• Design verification and prototype testing
• Laboratory measurement and characterization

– Compatibility & Integration

• Optional GPIB interface modules (54650A, 54655A, 54657A) for automated test systems
• Serial/parallel interface modules available (54652B, 54659B)
• BenchLink software enables waveform transfer to Windows-based PCs
• External trigger input on rear panel
• Probe power accessible from rear panel
• Universal AC power input 100–240 V with automatic line voltage selection