U1620A - KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Agilent U1610A/U1620A Handheld

Digital Oscilloscope

Data Sheet

Retool your expectations in the world’s first VGA

display handheld oscilloscope with two isolated

channels

The U1610A/U1620A is the world’s first handheld oscilloscope with a VGA

display. This 100/200 MHz handheld oscilloscope offers a floating measurement

capability with two CAT III 600 V isolated channels. With up to 2 GSa/s sam-

pling rate and 2 Mpts memory depth, it captures more waveforms from signals

such as pulse width modulated circuit, in rush, transient, and motor start up

sequences. The benchtop-like display and dual window zoom allow you to easily

identify problem areas and zoom in for more detailed analysis. Now, you can

view signals in detail and detect glitches easily.

Features

• 100/200 MHz bandwidth with

two isolated channels

• 5.7-inch VGA TFT LCD display

with 3 selectable viewing

modes (indoor, outdoor and

night vision)

• 2 Mpts memory depth and

2 GSa/s sampling rate allows

detailed analysis of captured

glitches

• 10,000-count resolution on

DMM display

• Channel-to-channel isolation

with CAT III 600 V safety

ratings

• Data logging capability to PC

• 10 selectable languages on

the User Interface (UI) system

Night vision viewing modeIndoor viewing mode

Figure 1. Indoor mode for clear

distinct readings

Figure 2. Outdoor mode that is

sunlight viewable

Figure 3. Night vision mode for

performing tasks in a poorly lit

environment

5.7-inch VGA display with 3 selectable viewing modes

Night vision mode

The night vision mode is tailored to

be viewable under subdued lighting

by enabling high contrast levels

between the screen background and

waveforms. With a single press of

button, this mode is activated and

the screen automatically adjusts with

proper colour correction-creating

clear contrasts between the wave-

forms against the dark environment.

This mode is useful when measuring

high speed signals, particularly in

non-repetitive signals.

Visualizing electrical waveforms has never been in such clarity. Our U1610A/U1620A oscilloscope comes with a 5.7-inch

VGA TFT LCD display that enables clear viewing of measurements on-site and on the field. With the option of up to three

viewing modes, users can now view waveforms under all lighting conditions, including in indoor, outdoor or dark environ-

ments. All three viewing modes have predefined contrast levels for customized lighting conditions and optimized battery

life.

Indoor mode

The indoor mode has high contrast

and brightness levels to clearly

distinguish waveforms under an

indoor light environment. Engineered

with a VGA TFT LCD screen, users

can now view the display across wide

viewing angles for more efficient

troubleshooting task.

Outdoor mode

When performing field work in an

outdoor environment, users can easily

switch to this viewing mode via a set

of accessible soft keys. This mode

works in an anti-glare mechanism; it

filters out excessive sunlight, hence

reducing the risk of misreading or

misinterpreting measurements.

2 Mpts memory depth and 2 GSa/s sampling rate allows detailed analysis of

captured glitches

A good oscilloscope must be accompanied with even better specifications for an in-depth analysis of captured glitches.

With deep memory of 2 Mpts and sampling rate of 2 GSa/s, non-repeating signals can be captured over a wider time

base. What’s more, its dual window zoom feature allows you to work more productively by simultaneously viewing signals

captured over a period of time and zooming into the most subtle details.

Channel-to-channel isolation with CAT III 600 V safety ratings

The U1610/U1620A extends the maximum input rating to cater for high voltage measurement and transient voltages which

are recordable via a handheld oscilloscope. Equipped with the most robust isolation topology, technicians can now mea-

sure signals in the field and perform floating measurements. This type of isolation enables each channel to be individually

isolated from one another and from other non-isolated system components.

Up to 10 selectable languages programmed in the scope

The U1610A/U1620A is programmed with up to 10 selectable languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,

Portuguese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean) on the User Interface (UI) system and help menu.

The diverse range of languages offered here gives users the choice to operate the unit in the language that they are most

comfortable in.

Front panel description

Figure 4. The U1620A as shown

Directional keys

Meter terminals

Measurement

softkeys

To make quick

measurements and

place cursors on the

waveform

Vertical controls

To set the vertical

scaling (volt/div)

and vertical offset

USB interface

connector and DC

power inlet

Power on/off

button

Horizontal

controls

To control the

sweep speed

(sec/div) and

horizontal position

of the waveform.

Use Menu/Zoom

to zoom into

waveforms

Acquisition and

function controls

To access the

scope, meter,

logger, system

functions

Function softkeys

To perform

functions displayed

above each softkey

5.7- inch VGA

color display

Scope terminals

Outdoor viewing mode as illustrated

Specifications

U1610A U1620A

Specification

Vertical system

Bandwidth (-3 dB) 1100 MHz 200 MHz

DC vertical gain accuracy 1± 4% of full scale

Full scale is equivalent to 8 div

Dual cursor accuracy 1± {DC vertical gain accuracy + 0.4% full scale (~1 least significant bit (LSB)}

± {4% full scale ± 0.4% full scale (~1 LSB)}

Characteristic

Acquisition

Maximum Sampling Rate

Single Chanel Operation 1 GSa/s interleave 2 GSa/s interleave

Dual Channel Operation 500 MS/s each channel 1 GS/s each channel

Maximum Recording Length

Single Chanel Operation 120 Kpts interleave 2 Mpts interleave

Dual Channel Operation 60 Kpts each channel 1 Mpts each channel

Vertical resolution 8 bits

Peak detection > 10 ns > 5 ns

Average Selectable from 2 to 8192 in powers-of-2 increments

Filter 10 kHz and 20 MHz bandwidth limiters

Interpolation (Sin x)/x

Vertical system

Analog channels Channel 1 and Channel 2 simultaneous acquisition

Calculated rise time 3.50 ns typical 1.75 ns typical

Vertical scale 2 mV/div to 50 V/div

Maximum input CAT III 600 Vrms (with 10:1 probe)

CAT III 300 Vrms (direct / 1:1 probe)

Offset (position) range ± 4 div

Dynamic range ± 8 div

Input impedance 1 MΩ ± 1% ≈ 22 pF ± 3 Pf

Coupling DC, AC

Bandwidth limit 10 kHz and 20 MHz (selectable)

Channel-to-channel isolation

(with channels at the same V/div)

CAT III 600 Vrms

Probes U1560-60002 1:1 passive probe

U1561-60002 10:1 passive probe

U1562-60002 100:1 passive probe

Probe attenuation factors 1x, 10x, 100x

Probe compensation output 5 Vpp, 1 kHz

Noise peak-to-peak (typical) 5% of full scale or 8 mVpp, whichever is greater

DC vertical offset (position) accuracy ± 0.1 div ± 2 mV ±1.6% offset value

Single cursor accuracy ± {DC vertical gain accuracy + DC vertical offset accuracy + 0.2% full scale (~½ least

significant bit (LSB)}

± {4% full scale ± 0.1 div ± 2 mV ± 1.6% offset value + 0.2% full scale (~½ LSB)}

Specifications (continued)

U1610A U1620A

Characteristic (continued)

Horizontal system

Range 5 ns/div to 50 s/div 2 ns/div to 50 s/div

Resolution 100 ps for 5 ns/div 40 ps for 2 ns/div

Timebase accuracy 25 ppm

Reference position Left, center, right

Delay range (pre-trigger) 1 screen width or 120 µs (whichever less) 1 screen width or 1 ms (whichever less)

Delay range (post-trigger) 50 ms to 500 s 20 ms to 500 s

Delay resolution 100 ps for 5 ns/div 40 ps for 2 ns/div

Delay time measurement accuracy Same channel: ± 0.0025% reading ± 0.17% screen width ± 60 ps

Channel-to-channel: ± 0.0025% reading ± 0.17% screen width ± 120 ps

Modes Main, zoom, XY, roll

Horizontal pan and zoom Dual window zoom

Trigger system

Sources Channel 1, Channel 2, External

Modes Normal, Single, Auto

Types Edge, Glitch, TV, Nth Edge, CAN, LIN

Autoscale Finds or displays active channels, sets the edge trigger type on the highest numbered

channel, and sets the vertical sensitivity on the scope channel timebase to display

~2 periods

Requires > 10 mVpp minimum voltage, 0.5% duty cycle, and > 50 Hz minimum frequency

Holdoff time 60 ns to 10 s

Range ± 6 div from center of screen

Sensitivity ≥ 10 mV/div: 0.5 div

< 10 mV/div: greater of 1 div or 5 mV

Trigger level accuracy ± 0.6 div

Coupling modes AC (~10 Hz), DC, LF-Reject (~35 kHz), HF-Reject (~35 kHz)

External trigger

• Input impedance 1 MΩ ≈ 10 pF

• Maximum input CAT III 300 Vrms

• Range DC coupling: trigger level ± 5 V

• Bandwidth 100 kHz

Measurement

Automatic measurements Delay, duty cycle (+/–), fall/rise time, frequency, period, phase shift, T-max, T-min, width

(+/–), amplitude, average, base, crest, cycle mean, maximum, minimum, overshoot,

peak-to-peak, preshoot, standard deviation, top, Vrms (AC/DC), active/apparent/reactive

power, power factor, AC current (with U1583B/1146A), DC current (with 1146A)

Waveform math functions CH1 + CH2, CH1 – CH2, CH2 – CH1, CH1 × CH2, CH1/CH2, CH2/CH1, d/dt (CH1), d/dt

(CH2), ∫(CH1)dt, ∫(CH2)dt, FFT

Cursors Delta V: Voltage difference between cursors

Delta T: Time difference between cursors

FFT points 1024

FFT windows Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning, Blackman-Harris, Flattop

U1610A U1620A

Characteristic (continued)

Display system

Display 5.7" TFT LCD VGA Color (outdoor readable)

Resolution VGA (screen area): 640 vertical by 480 horizontal

Control Vectors on/off, sin x/x interpolation on/off, infinite persistence on/off, backlight

intensity, color scheme, clear display

Real-time clock Date and time (adjustable)

Language 10 languages (selectable)

Built-in help system Functional quick help displayed by pressing the [Help] button

Storage system

Save/recall (non-volatile) 10 setups and waveforms can be saved and recalled internally

Storage mode USB 2.0 full speed host port (Support up to 4GB USB drive)

Image formats: .bmp (8-bit, 24-bit) and .png (24-bit)

Data format: .csv

I/O USB 2.0 full-speed host, USB 2.0 full-speed client

Printer languages and standards PCL 3 GUI, PCL 5 Enhanced, PCL 5 Color, PCL 6

1. Denotes warranted specifications, all others are typical. Specifications are valid after a 30-minute warm-up period and within 23 ± 10 °C of last

calibration temperature.

Specifications (continued)

Maximum input voltages and channel isolation

Figure 5. Maximum safety voltage for scope reference to earth

Figure 6. Maximum input voltage

U1610A and U1620A

Maximum input voltages

Input CH1 and CH2 direct (1:1 probe) 300 Vrms CAT III

Input CH1 and CH2 (1:10 probe) 600 Vrms1 CAT III, 1000 Vrms1 CAT II

Input CH1 and CH2 (1:100 probe) 600 Vrms1 CAT III, 1000 Vrms1 CAT II, 3540 Vrms1 CAT I

Meter input 600 Vrms CAT III, 1000 Vrms CAT II

Scope input 300 Vrms CAT III

Voltage ratings Vrms 50–60 Hz (AC sine wave), VDC (DC applications)

Channel isolation

From any terminal to earth ground 600 Vrms CAT III

1. Refer to the respective probe's manual for more information on the specification

CAT ll 1000

1000

100

0.01 0.1 1 10 100

CAT lll 600

Voltage (Vrms)

Frequency (KHz)

1000

100

0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000

Max input voltage

Voltage (Vrms)

Frequency (MHz)

Digital multimeter specifications

• Accuracy is given as ± (% of reading + counts of least significant digit) at 23 ± 5 °C, with relative humidity < 80 RH.

• AC V specifications are AC coupled, true RMS and are valid from 5% to 100% of range.

• Temperature coefficient is given as 0.1 × (specified accuracy) / °C (from 0 to 18 °C or 28 to 50 °C).

• Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) is > 90 dB at DC, 50/60 Hz ± 0.1% (1 kΩ unbalanced).

• Normal mode rejection ratio (NMRR) is > 60 dB at 50/60 Hz ± 0.1%.

Maximum reading 10,000 counts with automatic polarity indication

Voltage 1 CAT II 1000 V or CAT III 600 V

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

Input impedance

(nominal) Test current

DC V 100.00 mV 2 0.01 mV 0.1% + 5 > 1 GΩ

1000.0 mV 0.1 mV 0.09% + 5 11.11 MΩ

10.000 V 0.001 V 0.09% + 2 10.10 MΩ

100.00 V 0.01 V 10.01 MΩ

1000.0 V 30.1 V 0.15% + 5

AC V 100.00 mV 0.01 mV 1% + 5 (40 Hz to 2 kHz) > 1 GΩ

1000.0 mV 0.1 mV 1% + 5 (40 to 500 Hz)

10.00 MΩ

2% + 5 (500 Hz to 1 kHz)

10.000 V

100.00 V

0.001 V

0.01V

1% + 5 (40 to 500 Hz)

1% + 5 (500 Hz to 1 kHz)

2% + 5 (1 to 2 kHz)

1000.0 V 30.1 V 1% + 5 (40 to 500 Hz)

1% + 5 (500 Hz to 1 kHz)

AC + DC V 100.00 mV 2 0.01 mV 1.1% + 5 (40 Hz to 2 kHz) > 1 GΩ

1000.0 mV 0.1 mV 1.1% + 10 (40 to 500 Hz)

10.00 MΩ

2.1% + 10 (500 Hz to 1 kHz)

10.000 V

100.00 V

0.001 V

0.01 V

1.1% + 7 (40 to 500 Hz)

1.1% + 7 (500 Hz to 1 kHz)

2% + 5 (1 to 2 kHz)

1000.00 V 30.1 V 1.2% + 10 (40 to 500 Hz)

1.2% + 10 (500 Hz to 1 kHz)

Diode 41 V 0.001 V 0.3% + 2 ~0.5 mA

Beeper < ~50 mV, single tone for normal forward-biased diode or semiconductor junction of

0.3 V ≤ reading ≤ 0.8 V 5

Overload protection: 1000 Vrms for short circuit with < 0.3 A

Open voltage: < +2.8 VDC

1. Only allowed to measure up to CAT III 600 V if referring to GND.

2. In an open connection, the reading shown on the display is noise pickup due to the high input impedance at the input terminal.

3. Only allowed for floating voltage.

4. Denotes typical specifications, all others are warranted.

5. Denotes characteristics.

6. The accuracy is specified after the Null function is used to subtract the test lead resistance and thermal effect.

7. RH is specified for < 60%. The temperature coefficient is 0.15 × specified accuracy as > 50 MΩ.

8. The accuracy is based on film capacitors or better and uses the Relative mode for residual values.

NOTE: Agilent recommends using the U1586B temperature adapter for temperature measurement. Refer to

http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/U1586-90101.pdf for more information on the U1586B specifications.

Digital multimeter specifications (continued)

Maximum reading 10,000 counts with automatic polarity indication

Voltage 1 CAT II 1000 V or CAT III 600 V

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

Input impedance

(nominal) Test current

Instant continuity 4Continuous beep when resistance < 10 Ω 5

Resistance 1000.00 Ω 60.1 Ω

0.3% + 3

0.5 mA

10.000 kΩ 60.001 kΩ 50 µA

100.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ 4.91 µA

1000.0 kΩ 0.1 kΩ 447 nA

10.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ 0.8% + 3 112 nA

100.00 MΩ 70.01 MΩ 1.5% + 3 112 nA

Capacitance 1000.0 nF 0.1 nF

1.2% + 4 8

10.000 μF 0.001 μF

100.00 μF 0.01 μF

1000.0 μF 0.1 μF 2% + 4 8

10.000 mF 0.001 mF

Frequency 4100.00 Hz 0.01 Hz

0.03% + 3

1000.0 Hz 0.1 Hz

10.000 kHz 0.001 kHz

100.00 kHz 0.01 kHz

1000.0 kHz 0.1 kHz

1. Only allowed to measure up to CAT III 600 V if referring to GND.

2. In an open connection, the reading shown on the display is noise pickup due to the high input impedance at the input terminal.

3. Only allowed for floating voltage.

4. Denotes typical specifications, all others are warranted.

5. Denotes characteristics.

6. The accuracy is specified after the Null function is used to subtract the test lead resistance and thermal effect.

7. RH is specified for < 60%. The temperature coefficient is 0.15 × specified accuracy as > 50 MΩ.

8. The accuracy is based on film capacitors or better and uses the Relative mode for residual values.

NOTE: Agilent recommends using the U1586B temperature adapter for temperature measurement. Refer to

http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/U1586-90101.pdf for more information on the U1586B specifications.

Data logger specifications

Scope and meter logger

Range 1 s/div – 86400 s/div (1 day/div)

Recording time span 8 days

Memory depth 691200 points

Recording mode Continuous (Range will change according to the time elapsed)

Sampling rate 1 sample/s

General specifications

Power supply

Power adapter Line voltage range: 50/60 Hz, 100 to 240 VAC, 1.6 A

Output voltage: 15 VDC, 4 A

Installation Category II

Battery Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack, 10.8 V

Operating time: Up to 3 hours

Operating environment

Temperature 0 to 50 °C (with battery only)

0 to 40 °C (with power adapter)

Humidity 0 to 80% RH (0 to 35 °C)

0 to 50% RH (35 to 40/50 °C)

Altitude up to 2000 m

Pollution degree 2

Storage compliance

Temperature –20 to 70 °C

Humidity 0 to 80% RH

Altitude up to 15000 m

Shock Tested to IEC 60068-2-27

Vibration Tested to IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-64

Safety compliance IEC 61010-1:2001/EN 61010-1:2001

Canada: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04

USA: ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004

EMC compliance IEC 61326-1:2005/EN 61326-1:2006

Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 11:2004

Canada: ICES/NMB-001:ISSUE 4, June 2006

IP rating IP 41 ingress protection according to IEC 60529

Dimensions (W × H × D) 183 x 270 x 65 mm

Weight < 2.5 kg

Warranty 3 years for main unit

3 months for standard shipped accessories unless otherwise stated

Recommended accessories

Ordering information

Standard shipped items

• Quick start guide, power adapter, Li-Ion battery pack, USB cable, test lead, 10:1 probe (2 sets), Certificate of Calibration (CoC).

Item

1146B

Probe - 100 kHz, 100A AC/DC

current probe

U1161A

Test lead kit, extended

U1162A

Alligator clip

U1163A

Grabbers, SMT

U1164A

Test probes, fine tip

U1168B

Test lead kit

U1169A

Test probe leads (with 19-mm

tips and 4-mm tips)

U1176A

LED flash light

U1554A

Probe tip, 1000 V CAT Ii,

600 V CAT Iii

U1560A

Scope probe - X1 CAT III 300 V

U1561A

Scope probe - X10 CAT III 600 V

Item

U1562A

Scope probe - X100 CAT III 600 V

U1572A

Li Polymer battery pack

U1573A

Desktop charger and

Li Polymer battery pack

U1574A

AC/DC adapter

U1575A

Desktop charger

U1577A

USB cable

U1580A

DMM terminal test lead set

U1583B

AC current clamp

U1586B

Temperature module

U1591A

Soft carrying case

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