# B&K Precision 2563-MSO 70 MHz 4-Channel Mixed Signal Oscilloscope # B&K Precision 2563-MSO 70 MHz 4-Channel Mixed Signal Oscilloscope ## Key Features At A Glance - Bandwidth from 70 MHz to 300 MHz across the series, with 2-channel and 4-channel configurations - Maximum sample rate of 2 GSa/s (single channel) and 1 MSa/s (dual channel) with up to 140 Mpts record length - Waveform capture rate of 140,000 wfms/s for detecting infrequent glitches and anomalies - 8-inch widescreen TFT-LCD display (800 x 480) with 256-level color gradient and intensity grading - Trigger types include Edge, Slope, Pulse, Video, Window, Runt, Interval, Dropout, Pattern, and Serial - USB host, USB device (USBTMC), and LAN standard for automation and remote PC control - Optional MSO upgrade adds 16 digital channels for mixed-signal analysis - Optional serial bus decoding for I2C, SPI, UART/RS232, CAN, and LIN protocols - Optional 25 MHz function/arbitrary waveform generator with four arbitrary waveform slots The B&K Precision 2560 Series is a family of digital storage and mixed signal oscilloscopes designed to deliver advanced features and debug capabilities across a wide range of applications. The series spans six base DSO models and six MSO variants, with bandwidth options of 70 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz, and 300 MHz available in either 2-channel or 4-channel configurations. Each model offers a maximum sample rate of 2 GSa/s and a maximum memory depth of 140 Mpts, paired with an 8-inch widescreen display featuring 256 levels of color grading. According to the datasheet, the 2560 Series is suited for applications in design, education, service, and repair. The instruments are positioned to help engineers capture signal anomalies, decode serial bus protocols, and accelerate debug and analysis work. The optional 25 MHz function and arbitrary waveform generator provides stimulus output for testing devices under test, while the optional logic analyzer upgrade and decode software extend the instrument into mixed-signal and embedded systems debug. ## Brand Heritage B&K Precision Corporation is a long-established American test and measurement manufacturer founded in 1951 and headquartered in Yorba Linda, California. The company has operated under the Sefelec group since 2014 while continuing to design and market test instruments under the B&K Precision brand. ## Compare Other Models in This Series The 2560 Series is a six-model oscilloscope family with each base DSO model also offered as a factory MSO variant, giving twelve total configurations. Bandwidth tiers step from 70 MHz through 100 MHz, 200 MHz, and 300 MHz, with channel counts of either two or four. All models share the same 2 GSa/s maximum sample rate, 140 Mpts maximum record length, 140,000 wfms/s waveform capture rate, 8-inch 800 x 480 display, and trigger set, so the family differentiates primarily on bandwidth, rise time, and channel count. The DSO and MSO variants of each model are functionally identical on the analog side. The MSO variant adds 16 digital channels (the LA2560 logic analyzer license enabled at the factory) along with the LP2560 16-channel logic probe in the box. Any DSO model can be field-upgraded to an MSO at any time by purchasing the LA2560 license and LP2560 probe separately. Each model in the 2560 Series is listed on its own product page at ValueTronics, with new-matched pricing displayed for each configuration. The comparison table below summarizes the headline differences across the family — bandwidth, channel count, and typical rise time — so the right model can be selected for the application before reviewing per-model pricing and availability. Bandwidth and channel count are the primary axes of differentiation across the 2560 Series. The 2563 and 2563-MSO sit at the entry tier with 70 MHz of bandwidth across four analog channels and a typical rise time of less than 5.0 ns. The 2565 and 2565-MSO step bandwidth to 100 MHz at four channels with a typical rise time of less than 3.5 ns. The 200 MHz tier is offered in both a 2-channel form (2566 / 2566-MSO, typical rise time less than 1.8 ns) and a 4-channel form (2567 / 2567-MSO). Beyond bandwidth and channel count, the family is uniform in its upgrade structure. The bus decode and analysis license (DC2560) and the 25 MHz waveform generator license (FG2560) are optional on every model — DSO and MSO alike. The LP2560 logic probe and LA2560 license are standard on every MSO model and optional on every DSO model. Refer to the comparison table for a side-by-side view of headline specs across all twelve configurations. Model Bandwidth Analog Channels Digital Channels **2563-MSO** 70 MHz 4 16 2563 70 MHz 4 — 2565 100 MHz 4 — 2566 200 MHz 2 — Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below. ## Accessories Supplied - Passive probes (one per channel) - Power cord - Certificate of calibration - USB (Type A to B) communication cable - 16-channel digital logic probe (LP2560) ## Product Core & Specifications 2560 Series Specifications Performance Characteristics Bandwidth 300 MHz (2568/2569); 200 MHz (2566/2567); 100 MHz (2565); 70 MHz (2563) Typical Rise Time < 1.2 ns (2568/2569), < 1.8 ns (2566/2567), < 3.5 ns (2565), < 5.0 ns (2563) Sample Rate 2 GSa/s (single channel), 1 MSa/s (dual channel) Input Channels 4 Analog Channels: 2563, 2565, 2567, 2569; 2 Analog Channels: 2566, 2568; Digital: 16 (-MSO models or with LA2560 upgrade) Memory Depth 140 Mpts (single channel), 70 Mpts (dual channel) Waveform Update Rate 140,000 wfms/s Hardware Bandwidth Limits 20 MHz Input Coupling DC, AC, GND Input Impedance 1 MΩ ± 2% || (22 pF ±3 pF); 50 Ω ± 2% Ch to Ch Isolation DC - Max BW > 35 dB Acquisition System Peak Detect 1 ns Average 4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024 Enhanced Resolution (Eres) 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 bits selectable Interpolation Sin(x)/x, Linear Vertical System Vertical Resolution 8 bits Vertical Sensitivity 500 µV/div to 10 V/div (1-2-5) Maximum Input Voltage 1 MΩ: < 400 Vpk; 50 Ω: < 5 Vrms DC Gain Accuracy ±3%: 5 mV/div to 10 V/div; ±4%: < 2 mV/div Horizontal System Time Base Range 2.0 ns/div to 50 s/div Time Base Accuracy ±25 ppm Ch to Ch Deskew Range <100 ps Trigger System Modes Auto, Normal, Single Coupling DC, AC, LF Reject, HF Reject, Noise Reject Ch1-Ch4 Trigger Level Internal: ±4.5 div from center; External: EXT: ±0.6 V, EXT/5: ±3 V Hold-Off Range 100 ns to 1.5 s Types Edge, Slope, Pulse, Video, Window, Interval, Dropout, Runt, Pattern Serial Trigger I2C, SPI, UART/RS232, CAN, LIN I/O Interface Standard USB Host, USB Device, LAN, Pass/Fail, Trigger Out Pass/Fail 3.3 V TTL Output Display System Display 8" Color TFT-LCD, 800 x 480 Resolution Wave Display Mode Vectors, Dots Persistence Off, Infinite, 1 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 30 sec Intensity Grading 256 Levels Language English, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese Cursors Mode Manual, Track Measurements ∆T, 1/∆T, X2, X1, ∆V, Y2, Y1 Waveform Math Math Operation Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, FFT, Derivative, Integral, Square Root FFT Windows: Rectangle, Blackman, Hanning, Hamming, Flattop Waveform Measurements Voltage Vpp, Vmax, Vmin, Vamp, Vtop, Vbase, Mean, Cmean, Stdev, Cstd, Vrms, Crms, FOV, FPRE, ROV, RPRE, Level@Trigger Time +SR, -SR, Period, Freq, +Width, -Width, Rise, Fall, BWidth, +Duty, -Duty, Time@Mid Delay Phase, FRR, FRF, FFR, FFF, LRR, LRF, LFF, Skew Statistics Current, Mean, Min, Max, Stdev, Count Gating Time domain MSO Digital Channels (LA2560/LP2560) Digital Channels 16 Sample Rate 500 MSa/s Memory Depth 14 Mpts/Ch Maximum Input Voltage ± 20 Vpeak Threshold Accuracy ± (3% of threshold setting + 150 mV) Input Dynamic Range ± 10 V Minimum Input Voltage Swing 800 mVpp Input Impedance 100 kΩ || 18 pF Maximum Input Frequency 60 MHz Minimum Detectable Pulse Width 8.3 ns Ch to Ch Skew ± (1 digital sample interval) User Defined Threshold Range ± 3 V in 10 mV steps Threshold Selections TTL, CMOS, LVCMOS3.3, LVCMOS2.5, Custom (-3 to +3 V) Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator (FG2560) Waveforms Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, DC, Noise, Cardiac, Gaus Pulse, Exp Rise Arbitrary 4 Slots for Arbitrary Waveforms Maximum Output Frequency 25 MHz Sample Rate 125 MSa/s Frequency Resolution 1 µHz Frequency Accuracy ±50 ppm Vertical Resolution 14 bits Amplitude Range \-1.5 to +1.5 V @ 50 Ω; -3 to +3 V @ 1 MΩ Output Impedance 50 Ω ±2% Protection Short-Circuit Protection Environmental and Safety Temperature Operating: 10 °C to +40 °C; Storage: -20 °C to +60 °C Humidity Operating: 85% RH, 40 °C, 24 hours; Storage: 85% RH, 65 °C, 24 hours Altitude Operating: 3,000 m; Storage: 15,266 m **Important:** Maximum input voltage: 400 Vpk at 1 MΩ input; 5 Vrms at 50 Ω input. Maximum digital channel input voltage (MSO/LP2560): ±20 Vpeak.**Important:** All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 30 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 23 °C ± 5 °C.**Important:** MSO, AWG, and decoding functionalities are available for upgrade in the field with the purchase of a license key. Each unit includes a 30-time free trial of these features.**Important:** The 16-channel digital logic probe (LP2560) is required to use the digital channels and is included with MSO models. For DSO models, the LP2560 must be ordered separately along with the LA2560 logic analyzer license to enable MSO functionality.Recommended pairing: the LP2560 16-channel digital logic probe is required to use the MSO digital channels on DSO models upgraded with the LA2560 license. The LP2560 is included as standard with all 2560-MSO models. **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:** 2270.0 USD - **Vendor:** B&K Precision - **Type:** Ms Oscilloscope - **Tags:** BK Precision, Manufacturers, Mixed Signal, Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, Oscilloscopes, product_manual_group_1, Product_new ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | Default Title | 2270.00 USD | In stock | ## Images - B&K Precision 2563-MSO 70 MHz 4-Channel Mixed Signal Oscilloscope --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/2563-mso-b-k-precision-mixed-signal-oscilloscope-new) > Updated: 2026-05-30