Agilent/Keysight MXR208A

The Keysight MXR208A is a mixed-signal oscilloscope delivering 2 GHz bandwidth across 8 analog channels with 16 dedicated digital channels. Simultaneous sampling at 16 GSa/s across all channels, configurable memory up to 1.6 Gpts, and 10-bit ADC resolution (expandable to 16 bits) make this instrument suitable for complex signal analysis in digital and analog design environments. The platform integrates eight measurement and analysis tools - logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, DVM, counter, real-time spectrum analyzer, Bode plotter, and waveform generator - reducing bench footprint while maintaining isolation between functions.

Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 2 GHz on all 8 analog channels; upgradeable


• Analog Channels: 8 (upgradeable)


• Digital Channels: 16 dedicated input (upgradeable)


• Sample Rate: 16 GSa/s simultaneous across all channels


• Memory Depth: Standard 200 Mpts per channel; upgradeable to 400 Mpts/ch or 1.6 Gpts flexible


• ADC Resolution: 10 bits native; up to 16 bits in high-resolution mode


• Effective Number of Bits (ENOB): Up to 9.0


• Noise Floor: 43 µV minimum


• Rise/Fall Time: 430 ps (10-90%); 310 ps (20-80%)


• Waveform Update Rate: >200,000 wfm/s


• Display: 15.6" Full HD (1920 × 1080) touch screen; dual-screen capable


• Timebase Accuracy: 8 parts per billion


• Intrinsic Jitter: 118 fs minimum


• Operating System: Windows 10

Key Features

• ASIC technology for accelerated test execution


• Hardware acceleration for plotting, eye diagrams, FFT, and waveform averaging


• 14-mode flexible triggering: edge, glitch, pulse width, pattern/state, runt, setup/hold, edge transition, edge-then-edge, timeout, window, OR'd edges, Nth edge, burst, and sequential


• InfiniiScan zone triggering capability


• Over 50 standard automated measurements with statistical analysis


• 1,024-event history mode for post-trigger review


• Segmented memory capturing up to 5,205 events with no inter-event limits

Connectivity & Integration

• USB 3.0 for data export and peripherals


• LAN port for network connectivity


• VGA and DisplayPort for external display support


• AutoProbe interface compatibility


• Includes one N2873A 500 MHz passive probe per channel


• Wide range of optional active and differential probe options