# HP 54510A 250 MHz 1 GSa/s Digitizing Oscilloscope (Pre-Owned) # HP 54510A 250 MHz 1 GSa/s Digitizing Oscilloscope (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - 250 MHz bandwidth (DC-coupled, -3dB) with 1.4 ns rise time for general-purpose waveform analysis - Maximum sample rate of 1 GSa/s with 8-bit vertical resolution (10-bit via HP-IB with averaging) - Two simultaneous input channels with 8,000-point real-time waveform record length per channel - Five trigger modes — Edge, Pattern, State, Delay, and TV — for capturing complex digital and analog events - Selectable 1 MΩ or 50 Ω input impedance on Channel 1, Channel 2, and External Trigger inputs - Repetitive and real-time acquisition modes with pan-and-zoom across the full 8 k acquisition memory - Full HP-IB programmability per IEEE 488.2-1988 with hardcopy output to compatible HP printers and plotters - Four nonvolatile waveform memories, two volatile pixel memories, and four nonvolatile front-panel setup memories The HP 54510A is a 250 MHz, two-channel digitizing oscilloscope designed as a general-purpose repetitive and real-time instrument with full HP-IB programmability. The instrument provides 1 GSa/s maximum sample rate, 8-bit vertical resolution, and 8,000 points of waveform memory per channel in real-time mode, along with an external trigger input and a comprehensive set of triggering, measurement, and waveform-storage features. According to the published instrument description, the HP 54510A is suited to applications ranging from high-speed automated test environments on the HP-IB bus through device characterization in research and development laboratories. The datasheet calls out specific applications including capture of non-recurring events such as microprocessor start-up sequences, debugging of glitches that disrupt system operation, characterization of high-speed digital signals, and triggering on clamped composite video signals using the 60 Hz/525-line, 50 Hz/625-line, or user-defined TV trigger modes. ## Brand Heritage The HP 54510A was originally manufactured by Hewlett-Packard. Hewlett-Packard spun out its test and measurement business as Agilent Technologies in 1999, and Agilent subsequently transferred the electronic measurement portfolio to Keysight Technologies in 2014. Original HP-branded 54510A units are functionally identical to those that may carry Agilent service documentation; service and calibration support for legacy HP instruments of this generation routes through the current Keysight lineage where available, and through accredited third-party calibration laboratories for instruments outside factory support. ## Accessories Supplied - Two HP 10441A miniature passive probes (2 meters) - One miniature probe to BNC male adapter (HP 1250-1454) - One 2.3 meter (7.5 feet) power cord - One Front-Panel Reference and Programming Reference Set - One Service Manual ## Product Core & Specifications Category Specification Value Vertical Bandwidth (-3dB, dc coupled) dc to 250 MHz Vertical Rise Time 1.4 ns Vertical Input R (selectable) 1 MΩ ±1% or 50 Ω ±1% Vertical Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) ±250 V \[dc + peak ac(<10 kHz)\] Vertical Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) 5 Vrms Vertical Offset Accuracy ±(1% of channel offset + 2% of full scale) Vertical Voltage Measurement Accuracy (Dual Cursor) ±(1.25% of full scale + 0.032 × V/div) Vertical Voltage Measurement Accuracy (Single Cursor) ±(1.25% of full scale + offset accuracy + 0.016 × V/div) Vertical Number of Channels 2 (simultaneous acquisition) Vertical Vertical Sensitivity Range 1 mV/div to 5 V/div Vertical Vertical Gain Accuracy (dc) ±1.25% of full scale Vertical Vertical Resolution 8 bits over 8 divisions (±0.4%), 10 bits via HP-IB with averaging (±0.1%) Vertical Maximum Sample Rate 1 GSa/s Vertical Waveform Record Length 8001 points real time, 501 points repetitive Vertical Input C 7 pF nominal Vertical Input Coupling ac, dc Vertical Channel-to-channel Isolation (dc to 50 MHz) 40 dB Vertical Channel-to-channel Isolation (50 to 250 MHz) 30 dB Vertical Bandwidth Limit (HF Reject) 30 MHz (-3 dB) Vertical LF Reject 450 Hz (-3 dB) Vertical ac Coupling 90 Hz (-3 dB) Horizontal Time Base Range 1 ns/div to 5 s/div Horizontal Time Base Resolution 20 ps Horizontal Delta-t Accuracy (Repetitive, ≥8 averages) ±(0.005% × delta-t + 2E-6 × delay setting + 100 ps) Horizontal Delta-t Accuracy (Real Time, single acquisition) ±(0.005% × delta-t + 2E-6 × delay setting + 150 ps) Horizontal Delay Range (post-trigger) 10,000 × (s/div) Trigger Trigger Sensitivity (Internal, dc to 50 MHz) 0.5 division Trigger Trigger Sensitivity (Internal, 50 MHz to 250 MHz) 1.0 division Trigger Trigger Sensitivity (External, dc to 250 MHz) 100 mVp-p into 50 Ω Trigger Trigger Pulse Width (Internal) 1.75 ns minimum Trigger Trigger Pulse Width (External) 2.8 ns minimum Trigger Trigger Level Range (Internal) ±1.5 × full scale from center of screen Trigger Trigger Level Range (External) ±2 V Trigger Trigger Modes Edge, Pattern, State, Delay, TV Trigger Trigger Holdoff (time) 40 ns - 320 ms Trigger Trigger Holdoff (events) 2 - 16,000,000 Display Data Display Resolution 451 points horizontally by 256 points vertically Display Number of Screens 1 or 2 Display Display Modes Normal, Averaged, Envelope Display Averaging Range 1 to 2048 in powers of 2 Display Variable Persistence 500 ms to 10 seconds, or infinite Memory Nonvolatile Setup Memories 4 Memory Nonvolatile Waveform Memories 4 Memory Volatile Pixel Memories 2 Memory HP-IB Multiple Single-shot Capability 300 k RAM, up to 500 Waveforms per Second Programming Interface Full HP-IB Programmability (IEEE-488), IEEE 488.2-1988 compliant Programming Data Transfer Rate Approximately 120 kBytes per second Environmental Operating Temperature 0°C to +55°C (32°F to +131°F) Environmental Non-operating Temperature \-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) Environmental Operating Humidity up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) at +40°C Environmental Non-operating Humidity up to 90% relative humidity at +65°C Environmental Operating Altitude up to 4,600 meters (15,000 ft) Environmental Non-operating Altitude up to 15,300 meters (50,000 ft) Power Voltage 115/230 V ac, -25% to +15%, 48-66 Hz Power Power 350 VA maximum Physical Net Weight approximately 10 kg (22 lb) Physical Shipping Weight approximately 20 kg (44 lb) **Important:** Maximum input voltage: ±250 V (DC + peak AC <10 kHz) on the 1 MΩ setting, and 5 Vrms on the 50 Ω setting. On vertical sensitivity ranges of 50 mV/div or below, maximum input overdrive must not exceed 100 V.**Important:** This product is marked discontinued by the manufacturer (Agilent/HP). Agilent no longer sells or supports this product; service centers may be able to perform calibration if no repair parts are needed, but no other support from Agilent is available.**Important:** This is a Safety Class 1 instrument with an exposed chassis that is directly connected to earth via the power supply cord to meet IEC Standard 348. A three-wire grounded power cable must be used.**Important:** Before applying power to the instrument, be sure the fuse module is set to the correct line voltage position. Severe damage will occur if the line voltage is not properly set.**Important:** On vertical ranges ≤50 mV/div, the maximum overdrive of the input must not exceed 100 V.**Important:** All TV trigger modes require a clamped video signal for stable triggering. Use the HP 1133A TV/Video Sync Pod to provide clamped video output for use with the HP 54510A's TV triggering capabilities.**Important:** Voltage measurement accuracy decreases 0.08% per °C from firmware calibration temperature; specification is valid for a temperature range ±10° from software-calibration temperature.**Important:** Upper bandwidth reduces by 2.5 MHz for each °C above 35°C.Recommended pairing: the HP 1133A TV/Video Sync Pod, which the datasheet identifies as the means of providing the clamped video output required for stable triggering across all TV trigger modes on the HP 54510A. ## About this used unit - Warranty included - Functional verification included - Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data. - Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm). **Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.** ## Details - **Price:** 0.0 USD - 262.5 USD - **Vendor:** HP - **Type:** Dig Oscilloscope - **Tags:** Agilent, Agilent Keysight, Digital, Manufacturers, Oscilloscopes, product_manual_group_1, Product_used ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | None | 0.00 USD | In stock | | NIST Traceable | 187.50 USD | In stock | | NIST Traceable with Full Data | 225.00 USD | In stock | | ISO IEC 17025 Accredited | 262.50 USD | In stock | ## Images - HP 54510A 250 MHz 1 GSa/s Digitizing Oscilloscope (Pre-Owned) --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/54510a-agilent-digital-oscilloscope-used) > Updated: 2026-05-30