Agilent / Keysight DSO7104A Oscilloscope: 1 GHz, 4 analog channels

The Agilent/Keysight DSO7104A is a 1 GHz digital storage oscilloscope with four analog channels designed for signal analysis and embedded systems debugging. It delivers 4 GSa/s sample rate across 8 Mpts of MegaZoom III deep memory, maintaining up to 100,000 waveforms per second even during complex measurements. The 12.1" XGA display with 256 intensity levels provides clear signal visibility for analog, digital, and serial protocols.

With 12-bit vertical resolution in high-resolution mode, hardware-accelerated serial decode (I2C, SPI, CAN, LIN, RS-232/UART, I2S), and 23 automatic measurements with statistics, the instrument captures infrequent events reliably. Its compact form factor - 6.5 inches deep, 13 pounds - and quiet 10 dBa operation suit bench and field deployment. LAN, USB, and XGA video interfaces enable remote control and data transfer.

Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 1 GHz


• Analog channels: 4


• Sample rate: 4 GSa/s


• Memory depth: 8 Mpts (MegaZoom III)


• Waveform update rate: 100,000 waveforms/second


• Vertical resolution: 12 bits (high-resolution mode)


• Display: 12.1" XGA, 256 intensity levels


• Depth: 6.5 inches


• Weight: 13 pounds


• Acoustic noise: ~10 dBa

Key Features

• Hardware-based triggering for capture of rare events


• Serial bus decode: I2C, SPI, CAN, LIN, RS-232/UART, I2S with hardware acceleration


• 23 automatic measurements with statistics; up to 4 simultaneous measurements


• Waveform math: subtract, multiply, integrate, square root, differentiate, FFT


• PC-based offline analysis and MATLAB integration for custom routines


• Responsive performance during deep memory and decode operations

Typical Applications

• Embedded systems development and debugging


• Serial protocol analysis and validation


• Signal integrity and timing measurements


• Mixed-signal circuit characterization

Compatibility & Integration

• LAN and USB ports for data transfer


• XGA video output


• MSO digital cable connector for 16-channel digital expansion (MSO7104A models)


• GPIB available on 5000/6000 Series variants