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Agilent Technologies 54520A Data Sheet

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This comprehensive guide covers the Agilent HP 54520A digital storage oscilloscope, a professional tool designed for precise electronic signal analysis. The manual details its advanced specifications, including variable bandwidth (up to 500 MHz), deep memory capacity, real-time measurement logging, and complex math/FFT capabilities. It is essential reading for electronics engineers, hardware designers, and test engineers who require high-resolution analysis of fast-changing and complex signals across various disciplines.

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Agilent Technologies 54520A Data Sheet

Product Specifications

General Specifications Maximum Sample Rate HP 54520A 1 GSa/s (1 CH on), 500 MSa/s (2 CH on)

Number of Channels (all are simultaneous acquisition) HP 54520A: 2

Record Length 32,768 pts (real time) maximum 501 pts (repetitive)

Resolution 8 bits, 10 bits via HP-IB with averaging Vertical Specifications

Repetitive Bandwidth 500 MHz (equivalent time) (rise time <= 700 ps)

Real Time Bandwidth HP 54520A 125 MHz (2 CH) 250 MHz (1CH)

Sensitivity 1 m V/div to 5 V/div

dc Gain Accuracy ± 1.25% of full scale

Input Impedance R: 1 Mohm ± 1% or 50 ohm ± l% C: 7 p F nominal

Input Coupling ac, dc

Maximum Input 1 Mohm ± 250 V (dc + ac) [ac< l0 k Hz]

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Page 1 Agilent Technologies 54520A Data Sheet Product Specifications General Specifications Maximum Sample Rate HP 54520A 1 GSa/s (1 CH on), 500 MSa/s (2 CH on) Number of Channels (all are simultaneous acqui...
Page 2 50 ohms: 5 V rms Offset Range Vertical Sensitivity Available Offset 1 m V to 50 m V/div ±2 V &gt;50m V to 250 m V/div ±l0 V &gt;250 m V to 1.25 V/div ±50 V &gt;1.25 V/div to 5 V/div ±250 V Offset Accu...
Page 3 variable persistence from 500 ms to 10 s, connect the dots, peak detect Graticules full grid, axes, frame, or no graticule Measurements Automatic 23 measurements on front panel or over HP-IB: Rise tim...
Page 4 Optional Capabilities Optional Telecommunication-Mask Application Make telecom mask-template measurements to ANSI, CCITT, and ISDN standards using the HP 54520 or 54540 series oscilloscopes equipped w...
Page 5 500MHz (l ch) 250MHz (2 ch) Frequency Resolution: Minimum (max samp rate)/(512 pts): 977 k Hz (2ch) 1.95 MHz (1 ch on) Maximum (min samp rate)/(32,768 pts): 0.305 MHz Horizontal Magnify Specify the fr...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum sampling rate available on this model?

The HP 54520A can achieve 1 GSa/s for a single channel or 500 MSa/s when two channels are used.

Does the scope support specialized telecom standards testing?

Yes, with Option 001, you can measure against ANSI, CCITT, and ISDN standards using stored masks.

What kinds of advanced analysis functions are included?

It provides operators for add, subtract, multiply, versus, integrate, differentiate, invert, and FFT (Fast Fourier Transform).

What is the maximum record length available?

The scope supports a real-time capture depth of 32,768 points, or up to 501 points for repetitive acquisitions.