OSCILLOSCOPES

Digitizing Oscilloscopes
HP 54501A, 54502A, 54503A, 54504A, 54510A

• Choice of 100 MHz, 250 MHz, 400 MHz, 500 MHz • Dual-time-base windowing (except HP 54510A)
bandwidth • Pan and zoom (HP 54510A)
• Single-shot and repetitive signal performance • Automatic limit testing
• Up to 4 channels • Three-year warranty
• Fully programmable • Affordable
• Automatic pulse parameter measurements

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SYSTEMS

HP 54501A, 54502A, 54503A,

54504A,54510A

The HP 54500 Family of Digitizing Oscilloscopes Advanced Logic and TV Triggering

Hewlett-Packard's advanccd logIC triggering is a standard feature
A Family of Affordable Digitizing Oscilloscopes in the HP 54500 family. Use it to trigger on a wide variety of user-
There are 5 modcls in the HP 545IJO family of digitizing oscillo- specified conditions. Trigger on edge, pattern, state, or trigger-after-
scopes. For repctitive signals, the HP 54501A and 54503A offer delay to capture such elusive events as timing violations or transient
100 MHz and 500 Mllz, respectively, and 4-channel, general-purpose bus phenomena.
performance. When single-shot capability is important, the Select line and field for a variety of video waveforms. The 54500
HP 54502A and 54504A provide, respectively, 100 MHz and 50 MHz family makes it easy to focus on the video information vou need to
single-shot, and they both provide 400 MHz repetitive signal band- capture. .
widths. Using custom ADC design and other custom-integrated cir-
cuits, the HP 54510A boosts single-shot performance to 250 MHz as Measurement Limit Test
the first 1 gigasample-per-second portable oscilloscope. All these Using measuremcnt limit test, thc HP 54500 family can automat-
instruments deliver surprising performance at an affordable price. ically characterize a circuit or dcvice over temperature or time-
without human supervision. Specify upper and lower limits for any 3
The Digitizing Advantage of the instrument's automatic measurements, and leave it running
The HP 5450D family of oscilloscopes has features and functions unattended. If a measurement exceeds predefined limits, the vio-
that were previously available only on considerably higher-priced lating waveform, measurements, and other display data can be auto-
instruments. Like the HP 54100 series digitizing oscilloscopes, these matically stored or transferred to an external printer or controller.
instruments include all the digitizing advantages, such as autoscalc, These instruments can automatically calculate maximum, mini-
pushbutton hard-copy output, automatic measurements, nonvolatile mum, average, and most recent values for all measurements, making
setup and waveform memories,and full HP-lB programmability. device or circuit characterization cven more accurate.

Affordable Automation Dual-time-base Windowing'

The HP 54500 family's fully programmable setup and data acquisi- Dual-time-base windowing lets you zoom in un fine details of the
tion capabilities can be used with your HP Vectra PC, IBM PC, or waveform you are measuring. Similar to the dual-delayed sweep
other compatible personal computer. The built-in HP-lB interface, feature found on some analog oscilloscopes, dual-time-base window-
the simplified, self-documenting programming language, and the ing gives you a time-expanded view of a smaller portion of the
high data throughput rate provide a modestly priced yet powerful waveform, defined by you with the instrument's easy-to-use cursors.
automated test system.
Lightweight and Portable
Easy to Use Members of the HP 54500 family weigh only 22 pounds and are
All members of the HP 54500 family have a simplified user in- easily transported. Their small size allows them to fit easily in the
terface that makes them easy to operate. Adjustments are made with trunk of a car, making them ideal for field applications. An optional
a single front-panel knob or numeric keypad. Automatic measure- soft carrying case is also available, as well as a sturdy transit case for
ments, hard-copy output, and instrument setup are performed with safe shipment. See page 163 for accessories.
simple keystrokes. Operation is intuitive and straightforward. 'The HP 54510A has "Pan and Zoom" in place 01 this feature (see page 149).
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HP54501A

HP 54501A 100 MHz, 4-Channel Digitizing Horizontal (time)

Oscilloscope Time base range 2 ns/div to 5 s/div
The HP 54501A is a 100 MHz, 4-channel digitizing oscilloscope Time base accuracy 0.005%
designed primarily for repetitive signal applications. It has all the
digitizing advantages of oscilloscopes much higher in price. Ease of Maximum time base resolution 100 ps
usc and general-purpose features such as TV trigger, dual-time-base Delta-t accuracy 1 ns ± (5E-5) x delta t ± 0.02 x (tldiv)
windowing, advanced logic triggering, automatic measurements and Delta-t accuracy for dual-cursor, single-
channel measurement, or for channei-to-
full HP-IB programmability make it a powerful tool for both manual channel measurement after visual time null
and automated test applications. calibration has been performed.
Delay range Time base setting Availabie deiay
HP 54501A Specifications and Characteristics (post-trIgger) 50 msl05s 40 x (s/div)
Vertical (voltage) 100llsto20ms 1s
2nst0 50 llS 10,000 x (s/div)
Bandwidth
dc-coupled Delay range lOllst05s - 40 x (s/div)
Repetitive: dc to 100 MHz (-3dB) (pre-trigger) 20 ns to 51ls -200.us
Single-shot: de to 1 MHz 2nst010ns -10,000 x (s/dlv)
(Based on 10 points per period of input
signaL)
ac-coupled
Repetitive: 10Hzto 100MHz (-3dB) Triggering
Single-shot: 10Hzto 1 MHz
(Based on 10 points per period of input Trigger sensitivity
signal.) 5mWdiv: de to 20M Hz, 0.1 x full-scale
20MHz to 100MHz, 0.25 x full-scale
Rise time 3.5 ns
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All Other: dc to 20M Hz, 0,05 x full-scale
Calculated from: Rise time ~ bandwidth 20MHz to 100MHz, 0.125 x full-scale

Number of channels 4 (2+2) Trigger pulse width (minimum) 7 ns

Channels 2 and 3 are limited attenuator
inputs, optimized for digital signals.
Trigger level range :t 6 div from center

Simultaneous channels 2+2

Channels 1 and 4 are acquired simultane- Specifications valid for temperature range :t 10" C from calibration
ously. If four channels are used, data is temperature with 8 averages selected and channel(s) in sensitivity
acquired alternately by channels f and 4,
then 2 and 3. range 1, 2, or 5.
Power requirements: Voltage: 115/230 Vac, - 25% to + 15% 48 to
Vertical sensitivity range 5 V/dlv 10 5 mV/div 66 Hz. Power 350 VA maximum.
Vertical gain accuracy (de) ±: 1.5% Weight: Net: approximately 10 kg (22Ib), Shipping: approximately
Vertical resolution =: O.4%-BbitND
20 kg (44tb).
(Since expansion is used for 5 mV/div Size: 194.3 mm H x 422.3 mm W x 355,6 mm D (7.65 in x 16.62 in x
range, NO resolution is 7 bits O.B% in that 14 in). Docs not include front panel protrusions.
range.)
=: 0.1 % - 10 bits via HP-IB (with averaging)
Ordering Information
Maximum sample rate 10 Megasamples/second The HP 54501A digitizing oscilloscope comes complete with two
Memory depth 501 points (display) HP 10432A 10:1 10 MQ probes, an operating and programming
1024 points (via HP-IB) manual, a sezvicc manual, a power cord, and a three-year warranty.
For singie-shot via HP-iB, maximum memory depth is 501 points.
For 2ns/div lime base range. memory depth is 200 points.
For 5ns/div time base range, maximum memory depth via HP-IB is HP S4S01A Digitizing Oscilloscope qty 1
501 points.
qty ~2 (each)
Input RC (nominal) 1 MO, 16pF Opt 908 Rack Mount Kit (5061-6175)
Input coupling ac, de Opt 910 One Additional Operating/Programming
Max input voltage
Manual (54501-90901) and One Additional Sezvice
± 250 V (dc + peak ac « 10 kHz)]
Manual (54501-90902)
Offset range Sensitivity range: Available offset: Opt 090 Delete Probes
5to 50 mV/div
0.1 to 1 V/div
=:2V
=:20V -cr For off-the-shelf shipment, call 800-452-4844.
1 t05 Vldiv ±200V
Offset accuracy ± 2% of offset ± 0.2 X (y/div)
± 0.075 divisionlt.° C from
calibration temperature
Dynamic range ± 16 divisions from center operating range
for dc + peak ac input.
Channel·to-channel 40 dB dc to 20 MHz
Isolation 30 dB20 MHzto 100 MHz
(with channeis at equal sensitivity)
Voltage measurement accuracy
Single cursor: gain accuracy +
offset accuracy
+ ND resoiution
Dual cursor: gain accuracy +
(2 x NO resoiution)
(singie channel)