HP / Agilent 54522C 2 Channel 2 GSa/s C54522 Color Digitizing Oscilloscope

The HP/Agilent 54522C is a 2-channel color digitizing oscilloscope delivering 500 MHz analog bandwidth and 2 GSa/s sample rate for precise signal characterization in design, R&D, and manufacturing environments. With 32 Kbytes acquisition memory per channel, an 8-bit resolution core (10-bit via HP-IB with averaging), and 1 ns peak detect capability, this instrument captures narrow transient events with high fidelity. The color flat-panel display updates at up to 58 updates/s at 32K record length in real-time mode, providing responsive waveform visualization.

Technical Specifications Acquisition & Sampling

2 channels, 2 GSa/s maximum sample rate (all channels)

32 Kbytes memory per channel

8-bit resolution; 10-bit via HP-IB with averaging

1 ns peak detect for narrow-pulse observation Bandwidth & Speed

500 MHz analog bandwidth

500 MHz real-time bandwidth

>500 MHz repetitive (equivalent time) bandwidth

Sweep speeds: 500 ps/div to 5 s/div Input & Measurement

Channel sensitivity: 1 mV to 5 V/div

Input impedance: selectable 50 Ω or 1 MΩ

23 automatic pulse parameter measurements

Math functions: add, subtract, multiply, versus, integrate, differentiate, invert, magnify Triggering

Internal and external trigger to >500 MHz

Auxiliary trigger to >50 MHz

Coupling modes: AC, DC, low frequency reject

Modes: auto, normal; glitch trigger supported

Trigger holdoff for re-trigger control

Key Features

Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis standard

Waveform compare and limit test functions

Sequential single-shot acquisition for successive transients

Built-in 3.5-inch floppy disk drive (1.44 Mbyte) for data storage

GPIB interface with full programmability for remote control and data acquisition

Hardcopy output connections

Typical Applications Analog and digital circuit characterization, transient event capture, frequency-domain analysis, multi-shot transient acquisition, and automated test in manufacturing environments.

Compatibility & Integration GPIB (HP-IB) connectivity enables remote instrument control and waveform data transfer. Power requirement: 115/230 Vac (−25% to +15%), 48 to 440 Hz, 350 VA maximum.