Keysight / Agilent / HP 16530A 2-Channel 400 MSa/s Digitizing Oscilloscope Timebase Module

The Keysight/Agilent/HP 16530A is a 2-channel digitizing oscilloscope timebase module for integration into Keysight 16500 Series logic analyzer systems. Operating at 400 MSa/s with 100 MHz bandwidth and 6-bit ADC resolution, it delivers 3.5 ns rise time for high-speed signal acquisition and analysis. The 16530A functions as an oscilloscope-on-a-card but is not standalone - it requires at least one 16531A oscilloscope module to operate within the 16500 Series chassis.

Technical Specifications

Channels: 2

Sampling Rate: 400 MSa/s

Bandwidth: 100 MHz

ADC Resolution: 6-bit

Rise Time: 3.5 ns

Key Features

Single-shot and repetitive acquisition modes

Automatic parametric measurements and auto-scale function

ECL and TTL presets for logic-level matching

Negative time viewing capability

Powerful triggering for precision signal capture

Typical Applications The 16530A suits debug, characterization, and pass/fail testing of high-speed digital circuits. Its integration into the modular 16500 Series architecture enables mixed-domain measurement environments combining logic analysis, timing, pattern generation, and oscilloscope functions within a single chassis.

Compatibility & Integration Designed exclusively for Keysight 16500 Series Logic Analyzer mainframes. Requires at least one 16531A Oscilloscope Module as a companion card. The five available card slots in the 16500 chassis accommodate various measurement modules, allowing flexible system configuration. The 16530A and 16531A modules are obsolete and no longer sold by Keysight.