Agilent/Keysight MSOS254A

The Agilent/Keysight MSOS254A is a mixed-signal oscilloscope combining 2.5 GHz analog bandwidth with 16 integrated digital channels for simultaneous analog and logic signal capture. Built for design validation and signal integrity analysis, the instrument delivers up to 20 GSa/s sampling per channel with 10-bit vertical resolution and memory depths to 1 Gpts per channel. Its triggering architecture spans edge, glitch, pattern, video, sequence, and duration modes, with optional protocol triggers for serial buses including I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and LIN.

The 15.3-inch capacitive touch display, four BNC analog inputs, 16 logic probe inputs, and comprehensive measurement automation make it suitable for embedded systems debugging, protocol analysis, and complex signal characterization across communications, automotive, and industrial electronics applications.

Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 2.5 GHz


• Analog Channels: 4


• Digital Channels: 16


• Sampling Rate: Up to 20 GSa/s per channel (high-resolution mode)


• Memory Depth: 256 Mpts per channel standard; expandable to 1 Gpts per channel


• Vertical Resolution: 10-bit ADC


• Vertical Sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 1 V/div


• Vertical Accuracy: ±1.0% of full scale


• Input Impedance: 50 Ω ± 1%, < 10 pF


• Trigger Jitter: < 1.5 ps rms

Key Features

• Trigger modes: edge, glitch, pattern, video, sequence, duration


• Optional protocol triggers for I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, LIN


• Waveform math functions: add, subtract, multiply, divide, FFT


• Automated amplitude, time, and frequency domain measurements


• Search and mark capability for event location in acquisition memory


• 15.3-inch high-definition capacitive touch display

Typical Applications

• Mixed-signal validation in embedded system design


• Serial protocol and bus analysis


• Signal integrity debugging


• Complex waveform characterization

Compatibility & Integration

• Four BNC analog channel inputs


• 16 logic probe digital inputs


• USB host ports for external storage and peripherals


• Ethernet LAN connectivity


• External trigger input and probe compensation output


• Compatible with Keysight 50 Ω passive and active probes (1 GHz, 2.5 GHz, and higher bandwidth)