Agilent/Keysight MXR608A

The Agilent/Keysight MXR608A is an 8-channel, 6 GHz real-time oscilloscope engineered for high-fidelity signal capture and advanced analysis. Part of the Infiniium MXR-Series, this instrument delivers 16 GSa/s sampling across all channels with hardware-accelerated eye diagram generation exceeding 750,000 UI/s at 10-bit resolution. The platform combines oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzer, waveform generator, and counter functions in a single integrated instrument - enabling rapid troubleshooting from symptom identification to root cause resolution.

Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 6 GHz on all 8 analog channels (upgradeable)


• Sample Rate: 16 GSa/s per channel


• Memory Depth: 200 Mpts standard; upgradeable to 400 Mpts or 1.6 Gpts


• Resolution: 10 bits (upgradeable to 16 bits)


• Rise Time: 72 ps (10-90%), 52 ps (20-80%)


• Real-time Update Rate: >200,000 waveforms/sec


• Eye Diagram Rate: >750,000 UI/s at 10 bits


• Noise Floor: 43 µVrms


• ENOB: Up to 9.0


• Frequency Accuracy: 8 parts per billion


• Input Impedance: 50 Ω


• Dynamic Range: 108 dB


• Display: 15.6" capacitive touchscreen with external monitor support

Key Features

• 8-in-1 instrument integration: oscilloscope, real-time spectrum analyzer, digitally down-converted analysis, logic analyzer (16-channel MSO option), 50 MHz waveform generator, 4-digit DVM, 10-digit counters, and 50 MHz frequency response analyzer


• Flexible three-stage triggering architecture


• Over 50 standard measurements


• AC, DC, and GND input coupling


• Standard analysis bandwidth of 40 MHz (upgradeable to 160 MHz or 320 MHz with frequency extension)


• Full bandwidth and channel count upgradability


• One N2873A 500 MHz passive probe per channel included

Typical Applications High-speed serial protocol analysis, real-time spectrum monitoring, complex signal characterization, and multi-domain troubleshooting requiring simultaneous time and frequency domain visibility.

Compatibility & Integration Ships with Keysight I/O libraries suite, user guide, and programmer's guide. Includes keyboard, mouse, front panel hard cover, probe accessory pouch, BNC calibration cable, and localized power cord.