Agilent/Keysight 1660ES

The Agilent/Keysight 1660ES is a benchtop logic analyzer with integrated dual-channel oscilloscope for simultaneous digital and analog signal analysis. This instrument combines 136 logic channels operating at 500 MHz timing speed with a 2 GHz, 2 GSa/s oscilloscope, correlate analog behavior with digital logic events for efficient debugging of complex hardware.

Technical Specifications

• 136 logic channels with 4 K samples per channel (8 K in half-channel modes)


• State speed: 100 MHz


• Timing speed: 500 MHz (250 MHz all channels conventional mode; 500 MHz half channels)


• Timing analysis modes: Conventional, Transitional, and Glitch Detection at 125–250 MHz


• Minimum detectable glitch: < 12 ns


• Minimum timing resolution: 2 ns


• 6 state clock/qualifiers Integrated Oscilloscope (1660ES)


• 2 channels at 2 GS/s per channel


• Bandwidth: DC to 500 MHz


• Memory: 32 K samples per channel


• Vertical resolution: 8 bits


• Rise time: 700 ps


• Logic analyzer triggering supported Storage & Display


• 2 GB internal hard drive


• 1.44 MB DOS floppy drive


• VGA color flat-panel display


• LAN port with TCP/IP, FTP, and NFS support; X Window interface access

Key Features

• Dual-channel oscilloscope synchronized with logic analyzer for mixed-signal debugging


• Glitch detection down to 12 ns for capturing transient events


• 2 ns timing resolution for precise edge-to-edge correlation


• Network connectivity for remote programming and file transfer


• Front-panel operation with mouse and optional keyboard support

Typical Applications

• Digital system validation and hardware integration testing


• Mixed-signal debugging requiring simultaneous logic and analog observation


• Complex timing analysis and transient glitch detection


• Real-time protocol and signal integrity analysis

Compatibility & Integration

• Supplied with Agilent/Keysight 1160 family passive probes


• HP Symbol Utility software support


• User interface consistent with HP 16500 systems


• Network-based remote programming via standard TCP/IP