HP / Agilent 54100A 1 GHz DIGITIZING OSCILLOSCOPE

The HP/Agilent 54100A is a 1 GHz digitizing oscilloscope engineered for precise time-domain measurements and waveform capture in analog and digital design environments. This two-channel instrument digitizes fast transients and complex signals at 40 MS/s, extending to 100 MS/s effective rate via random repetitive sampling. With 10-bit vertical resolution (7-bit base digitizer), 10 ps time-base resolution, and sub-400 ps combined system rise time, it delivers the timing accuracy and signal fidelity required for demanding electronics testing and research applications.

– Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 1.0 GHz
• Channels: 2
• Digitizing Rate: 40 MS/s (100 MS/s effective with random repetitive sampling)
• Vertical Resolution: 10 bits (with averaging); 7 bits basic digitizer
• Memory Depth: 1 kpoint per channel
• Time-Base Accuracy: 0.002%
• Time Resolution: 10 ps
• Rise Time (10%–90%): ≤350 ps (54002A pod), 450 ps (54001A/54003A pods)
• Deflection Factor: 10 mV/div to 1 V/div (54002A); 100 mV/div to 10 V/div (54001A, 54003A)
• DC Accuracy (Single Marker): ±3% full-scale ±2% offset (54002A); ±6% full-scale ±2% offset (54001A, 54003A)
• DC Offset Range: ±1.5 × full-scale
• Magnification: 1× to 16× in 0.5% steps

– Key Features

• Edge and logical pattern triggering on all four sources (Channels 1–2, Triggers 3–4)
• Time-delayed triggering with 20 ns to 5 second adjustability
• Pre-trigger viewing and waveform averaging
• Auto-scale function for signals >50 Hz, >20 mV peak, >0.1% duty cycle
• External trigger input (1 input on 54100A; 2 on 54100D)
• Monochrome display optimized for automated test systems

– Typical Applications

• High-speed pulse and transient capture
• Digital and mixed-signal circuit characterization
• Protocol and timing analysis
• Signal integrity and propagation delay measurement

– Compatibility & Integration

Operates with HP 54000-series probe pods (54001A, 54002A, 54003A), each providing configurable vertical sensitivity and measurement accuracy tailored to specific voltage ranges.