Agilent/Keysight EXR258A

The Keysight EXR258A is an 8-channel real-time oscilloscope delivering 2.5 GHz bandwidth and 16 GSa/s sample rate across all analog channels simultaneously. This 7-in-1 instrument integrates logic analysis, protocol analysis, arbitrary waveform generation, frequency response analysis, digital voltmeter, and counter functionality into a single platform. Built for R&D, manufacturing, and field testing in wireless, aerospace, and defense sectors.

– Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 2.5 GHz (upgradeable)
• Analog Channels: 8
• Digital Channels: 16
• Maximum Sample Rate: 16 GSa/s on all channels simultaneously
• Memory Depth: 100 Mpts/channel standard; upgradeable to 400 Mpts/channel or 1.6 Gpts/channel
• ADC Resolution: 10-bit standard, upgradeable to 16-bit high-resolution mode
• Waveform Update Rate: >200,000 wfm/s
• System ENOB: Up to 9.0 bits (8.1 bits typical)
• Noise Floor: As low as 43 µV
• Display: 15.6-inch capacitive color touch screen, 1920×1080 Full HD resolution

– Key Features

• Multi-touch interface with setup wizards for common measurements, trigger/decode configurations, eye diagrams, power analysis, power integrity, and jitter decomposition
• Fault Hunter expert system for automatic error evaluation against user-defined criteria
• Flexible channel configuration: 8 analog + 16 digital logic analysis channels
• Arbitrary waveform generator at 50 MHz (optional)
• Frequency response analyzer at 50 MHz (optional)
• Protocol analyzer (optional)
• Bode plotter (optional)
• Standard 4-digit digital voltmeter and 10-digit counter
• High waveform capture rate enables detection of rare and intermittent events
• Memory depth scaling supports extended signal observation windows

– Typical Applications

• Wireless communication design and validation
• Aerospace and defense signal characterization
• High-speed digital protocol debugging
• Power integrity and signal integrity analysis
• Jitter and timing measurements
• Arbitrary waveform generation and frequency response testing

– Compatibility & Integration

Keysight I/O libraries suite included for instrument control and data integration.