HP / Agilent 54810A Infiniium Oscilloscope: 4 Channels, 500 MHz, 1 GSa/s

The HP/Agilent 54810A Infiniium Oscilloscope is a 2-channel, 500 MHz bandwidth instrument designed for design verification, troubleshooting, and signal analysis across electronics testing, education, and field service environments. It delivers 1 GSa/s simultaneous sampling on both channels, capturing transient and repetitive signals with precision. The oscilloscope combines an intuitive analog-style front panel with dedicated scale and position knobs alongside a Windows-based graphical interface, enabling rapid setup and measurement execution.

– Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 500 MHz
• Channels: 2
• Real-Time Sampling Rate: 1 GSa/s per channel (simultaneous on both channels)
• Vertical Sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 5 V/div
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ or 50 Ω selectable

– Key Features

• Triggering Modes: Edge, glitch, logic, state, and video triggering; rise time, fall time, setup/hold time, and runt pulse violation triggering available with Option 015
• Front Panel Design: Analog-like ergonomics with dedicated controls for fast operation
• Data Acquisition: Waveforms saved to internal hard drive, floppy disk, or networked storage in ASCII or Microsoft Excel formats; screen captures in BMP, PCX, TIF, GIF, EPS, or PS
• Analysis Capabilities: Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and histogram math functions

– Connectivity & Integration

• Network & Serial: 10/100 Mbps LAN, RS-232, GPIB (programmable over LAN)
• Peripheral Ports: Centronics parallel printer, PS/2 mouse, keyboard input
• Display Output: 15-pin VGA, full color
• Auxiliary Outputs: DC (±2.5 V); square wave (715 Hz ±5%, 350 mVpp ±5%)
• Printer Support: HP DeskJet and LaserJet compatible
• Remote Control: Web browser-enabled remote operation
• Optional: USB Test option with embedded MATLAB

– Typical Applications

Electronics design and troubleshooting, educational laboratory instruction, on-site field service diagnostics, and signal characterization across analog and digital domains.