Keysight (Agilent) MXR608A Infiniium Oscilloscope, 6 GHz, 8 Channels

The Keysight MXR608A Infiniium oscilloscope delivers 6 GHz bandwidth across eight analog channels for high-speed signal capture and analysis. Engineered for demanding R&D environments, this instrument combines a 10-bit ADC, up to 1 billion points acquisition memory per channel, and waveform update rates exceeding 400,000 waveforms/second to enable precise debugging of digital designs, RF systems, and integrated circuits. The MXR608A excels in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and communications applications where signal integrity validation is critical.

– Technical Specifications

Bandwidth and Channels
• Bandwidth: 6 GHz
• Channels: 8 analog
• Sample Rate: Up to 160 GSa/s (2 channels), 80 GSa/s (4 channels), 40 GSa/s (8 channels)
• Acquisition Memory: Up to 1 billion points per channel
• Vertical Resolution: 10-bit ADC
• ENOB: Typically > 6.5 across specified bandwidth

Input Characteristics
• Input Impedance: 50 Ω, switchable to 1 MΩ
• Sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 1 V/div
• Offset Range: ±4 V (1 mV/div to 50 mV/div); ±40 V (100 mV/div to 1 V/div)
• Noise Floor: Typically 400,000 waveforms/second
• Automated Measurements: Amplitude, rise/fall time, pulse width, overshoot/undershoot, frequency, period, with statistical analysis
• Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) functionality with digital channels

Display and Interface
• Display: High-resolution touch screen (15.4-inch diagonal)
• Probe Compatibility: Keysight InfiniiMax III and Infiniium probe connectors

– Key Features

• Eight independent channels enable multi-signal correlation and timing analysis
• Configurable sample rates scale with active channel count for optimal memory utilization
• Advanced trigger architecture isolates infrequent anomalies and protocol violations
• Extensive automated measurements accelerate characterization workflows
• Mixed signal capability integrates digital and analog signal observation

– Typical Applications

• High-speed digital design validation and debug
• RF and microwave system characterization
• Integrated circuit validation and compliance testing
• Protocol analysis (USB, PCIe, DDR)
• Signal integrity and timing margin verification

– Compatibility and Integration

The MXR608A interfaces with Keysight InfiniiMax III probes and compatible Infiniium probe accessories. Touch-screen interface supports intuitive waveform navigation and measurement configuration.