HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes
Analog feel and digital power for
precise, accurate troubleshooting at
an affordable price
Enhance your troubleshooting
capability at an affordable price
The HP 54600 family of
oscilloscopes provide the familiar,
easy-to-use controls and interactive
displays you’ve grown accustomed
to on analog scopes. Yet, to solve
your most difficult test problems,
these scopes provide powerful
digital features, such as pre-trigger
viewing, waveform storage, and
measurement automation. The
eight models in this family give you
the features and performance you
need for confidence in your critical
measurements, at a fraction of the
price you’d expect to pay.
Displays you can trust
HP 54600-series oscilloscopes
feature real-time vector displays
that give you a clear and accurate
picture of your waveforms. Like
analog oscilloscope displays, these
enhanced displays give you
waveform slew rate information at
a glance, with brighter traces
representing more slowly changing
waveforms and dimmer traces
representing more rapidly changing
waveforms. These trace intensity
differences give you the visual
information you need to quickly
assess waveform slew rate, for
faster, more effective troubleshooting.
The multi-processor architecture of
HP 54600-series oscilloscopes
delivers a display update rate of over
500,000 points per second (up to
3 million points per second on the
HP 54645A). This fast display update
means the oscilloscope screen
reflects changes in the waveform
instantaneously, giving you the
display responsiveness you need to
make adjustments quickly and see
complex waveforms accurately.
In vector mode, HP 54600-series
oscilloscopes, provide a fast screen
refresh rate of 60 times/second,
regardless of the number of
waveforms displayed, and minimal
display blind time so you can
capture and display infrequent
events that other scopes might miss.
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• 60/100/150/500 MHz bandwidth
• Choice of: high sample rates,
4 channels, deep memory, or color
display models
• Real-time vector display
• Automatic measurements
• Pre-trigger viewing, trace storage
• Optional remote control/hard copy
Powerful digital features
The digital architecture of
HP 54600-series oscilloscopes gives
you a multitude of features that
help you get your job done easier
and faster:
• Pre-trigger viewing capability lets
you view events that you’d miss
with an analog scope. This
feature lets you see what
happened before the trigger
event, so you can troubleshoot
more effectively.
• Autoscale frees you from
resetting the scope every time
you move the probe from test
point to test point. You simply hit
the autoscale button and it sets
voltage, time and trigger
parameters for you.
• With autostore, the waveform
displays at full brightness while
all previously acquired
waveforms remain on the scope’s
screen at half brightness. This lets
you see a history of waveform
activity while simultaneously
viewing the live waveform. You
can use this tool to analyze worstcase jitter and noise, or to
permanently capture infrequent
waveform anomalies.
• Automatic measurements of
voltage, frequency and time, plus
user-defined cursor
measurements, make waveform
characterization fast and easy.
• With peak detect, you won’t have
to worry about missing narrow
glitches.
Choose from models designed
to meet your needs
The HP 54600 series includes eight
models designed to meet your
needs and your budget.
HP 54600B 100 MHz oscilloscope
With 100 MHz bandwidth, two input
channels and sweep speeds from
2ns/div to 5 s/div, the HP 54600B is
ideal for production, test, field
service and education, or anywhere
you need a solid, dependable scope.
HP 54645A MegaZoom
oscilloscope
The HP 54645A oscilloscope brings
the advantages of deep memory
with none of the disadvantages
usually associated with this class of
oscilloscopes. The HP 54645A is a
dual-channel 100 MHz oscilloscope
with 200 MSa/s and a full 1 MB of
memory behind each of its
channels. Through the application
of MegaZoom technology, this deep
memory oscilloscope has a high
speed/low dead time display and a
highly responsive front panel.
Unlike all other deep memory
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scopes which force the user to
choose between fast response and
deep memory, the MegaZoom
technology gives you a scope that is
always fast and deep. Pan and zoom
operation is as simple as turning the
time/division knob. No special
menus or controls are required to
take full advantage of the HP
54645A’s deep memory.
A powerful glitch trigger extends
the power of the MegaZoom
technology in solving your toughest
troubleshooting problems. Simply
set-up the desired pulse width that
represents a worse case situation
and after the scope finds it, pan and
zoom through the deep waveform
record to find out exactly what was
going on in your circuit that caused
the problem.
HP 54602B 4-channel oscilloscope
When you need more bandwidth
than the HP 54600B and HP 54645A
provide, take a closer look at the
HP 54602B scope. You get the same
capabilities as with the HP 54600B
but with the added advantage of a
150 MHz bandwidth, 4 (2+2)
channels and 1mV/div sensitivity.
HP 54603B 60 MHz oscilloscope
For colleges and universities with
tight budgets, this scope is a great
way to introduce students to the
world of professional test
equipment. Students can use the
60 MHz , 2-channel HP 54603B to
understand circuit operation and
learn standard measurement
practices on the same type of
equipment they are likely to use
when they graduate. Sweep speed
varies from 5 ns/div to 5s/div.
HP 54610B 500 MHz oscilloscope
Even though the HP 54610B is the
least expensive 500 MHz
oscilloscope on the market, it has
analog performance that is similar
to higher cost oscilloscopes. The
HP 54610B is ideal for many
production line test applications.
This 2-channel, delayed sweep
scope offers a viewable external
trigger and horizontal accuracy of
+0.001%. Sweep speeds range from
1ns/div to 5s/div.
HP 54615B 1 GSa/s oscilloscope
With the HP 54615B you can capture
narrow glitches and subtle details of
your signal. This 2-channel scope
combines 500 MHz bandwidth,
1 GSa/s sample rate and 1 nanosecond
peak detection on both channels.
The HP 54615B peak detection
allows the scope to maintain a 1 GSa/s
sample rate at all sweep speeds. A
horizontal accuracy of 0.005%
means you can make critical timing
measurements with confidence.
HP 54616B 2 GSa/s oscilloscope
The top-of-the line HP 54616B
offers the same benefits as the
54615B but with twice the sample
rate—2GSa/s sampling rate, 500
MHz bandwidth and 1 nanosecond
peak detection. Whether you need
to verify a one time, 1 ns edge or
view the envelope of a modulated
waveform, the HP 54616B has the
power and flexibility to get the job
done. And, the intuitive front panel
and responsive display makes this
the scope of choice for everyday
troubleshooting.
HP 54616C color oscilloscope
The HP 54616C color display makes
viewing more interesting and easier
when you are viewing multiple
waveforms.
3-year warranty
All HP 54600-series oscilloscopes
include a full 3-year warranty with
optional 5-year warranty coverage.
Each scope includes two 1.5 meter
10X voltage probes, a user’s guide,
and a power cord.
Technical Specifications
HP 54600B, HP 54602B, HP 54603B, HP 54610B, HP 54615B, HP 54645A and HP 54616B/C Oscilloscopes
HP 54603B HP 54600B HP 54645A HP 54602B HP 54610B HP 54615B/16B/16C
Bandwidth
CH 1 & 2 dc–60 MHz dc–100 MHz dc–100 MHz tt dc–150 MHz* dc–500 MHz dc–500 MHz
ac coupled 10 Hz–60 MHz 10 Hz–100 MHz 1.5 Hz–100 MHz tt 10 Hz–150 MHz* 10 Hz–500 MHz 10 Hz–500 MHz
CH 3 & 4 NA NA NA dc–250 MHz NA NA
Single-shot bandwidth dc–2 MHz dc–2 MHz dc–20 MHz dc–2 MHz dc–2 MHz HP 54615B 250 MHz
Number of channels 2 2 2 4 (2 + 2) 2 2
Sensitivity
CH 1 & 2 2 mV/div to 5 V/div 2 mV/div to 5 V/div 1 mV/div to 5 V/div 1 mV/div to 5 V/div 2 mV/div to 5 V/div 2 mV/div to 5 V/div
CH 3 & 4 NA NA NA 0.1 & 0.5 V/div NA NA
dc gain accuracy ±2% ±1.5% ±1.5% ±1.5% ±2% ±2%
Rise time (calculated)
CH 1 & 2 <5.83 ns <3.5 ns <3.5 ns <2.33 ns <700 ps <700 ps
CH 3 & 4 NA NA NA <1.4 ns NA NA
Input impedance 1 MΩ, approx. 13 pF 1 MΩ, approx. 13 pF 1 MΩ, approx. 13 pF 1 MΩ, approx. 13 pF 1 MΩ, approx. 9 pF 1 MΩ, approx. 9 pF
Input coupling
CH 1 & 2 dc, ac or ground dc, ac or ground dc, ac or ground dc, ac or ground dc, ac or ground dc, ac or ground
CH 3 & 4 NA NA NA dc, ground NA NA
Maximum input (dc + peak ac) 400 V 400 V 400 V 400 V 250 V or 5 Vrms 250 V or 5 Vrms
or 50 Ω selectable or 50 Ω selectable
in 50 Ω mode in 50 Ω mode
Timebase range (main & delayed) 5 s/div to 5 ns/div 5 s/div to 2 ns/div 50 s/div to 2 ns/div 5 s/div to 2 ns/div 5 s/div to 1 ns/div 5 s/div to 1 ns/div
Trigger sources CH 1, 2, line, or ext. CH 1, 2, line, or ext. CH 1, 2, line, or ext. CH 1, 2, 3, 4, or line CH 1, 2, line, or ext. CH 1, 2, line, or ext.
Horizontal accuracy ±0.01% ±0.01% ±0.01% ±0.01% ±0.01% ±0.005%
Horizontal resolution 100 ps 100 ps 40 ps 100 ps 100 ps 20 ps
Trigger sensitivity
dc to 25 MHz 0.35 div or 3.5 mV 0.35 div or 3.5 mV 0.35 div or 3.5 mV 0.35 div or 0.7 mV 0.5 div or 2.5 mV*** 0.5 div or 3.5 mV***
dc to max. bandwidth 1 div or 10 mV 1 div or 10 mV 1 div or 10 mV 1 div or 2 mV** 1 div or 5 mV
Maximum sample rate
single shot 20 MSa/s 20 MSa/s 200 MSa/s 20 MSa/s 20 MSa/s HP 54615 1 GSa/s
repetitive 10 GSa/s 10 GSa/s >10 GSa/s 10 GSa/s 10 GSa/s >10 GSa/s
Record length (maximum) 4,000 points 4,000 points 1M points 4,000 points 4,000 points 5,000 points
single shot 2,000 points 2,000 points 1M points 2,000 points 2,000 points 5,000 points
Max. display update rate 1,500,000 points/sec 1,500,000 points/sec 3,000,000 points/sec 1,500,000 points/sec 1,500,000 points/sec 500,000 points/sec
Resolution 8 bits
Power Voltage: 100–240 Vac, 48–440 Hz, 300 VA maximum
Net weight Approx. 6.2 kg (14 lbs)
Size (excl. handle) 172 mm H x 322 mm W x 317 mm D (6.8 x 12.7 x 12.5 in)
Warranty 3 years
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HP 54616B 500 MHz
1 div or 7 mV
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HP 54616 2 GSa/s
* Maximum bandwidth on CH 1 & 2 is 100 MHz at 1, 2, and 5 mV/div.
** HP 54602B, for ranges 1, 2, and 5 mV/div, sensitivity between 25 MHz and
100 MHz on CH 1 & 2 is 2 div or 4 mV.
*** Trigger sensitivity from dc to 100 MHz.
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Trigger sensitivity from 100 MHz to max. bandwidth.
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Maximum bandwidth on CH 1 & 2 is 75 MHz at 1, 2 and 5 mV/div.
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