The BK Precision 2532B 40 MHz, 500 MSa/s Digital Storage Oscilloscope delivers essential features and reliable performance at a price you can afford. Analog style knobs and controls combined with a smart Auto set function make this oscilloscope easy to use. Advanced triggering, automatic measurements, and FFT functions provide you with many options to debug your circuits.
Features
- 40 MHz bandwidth
- 500 MSa/s sample rate
- Bright 5.7" color display
- Long waveform memory up to 32,000 pts/Ch (when time base is 50 ns or 25 ns and maximum data depth mode is enabled)
- For educators - ability to disable the Auto Set button
- Five different math functions – Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, and FFT
- Versatile triggering capabilities including pulse width, line-selectable video, slope, and alternating trigger
- 32 automatic measurements
- Advanced tools include digital filter with adjustable limits, pass/fail testing, and waveform recorder mode
- 12 different language user interfaces and context sensitive help
- USB host connectivity for remote PC control through EasyScope PC software
- USB device port for convenient storing and recalling of waveform data, setups, and screenshots on a USB flash drive
| Specifications | |
| Bandwidth | 40 MHz |
| Real Time Sampling Rate | Single Channel: 500 MSa/s 2 Channels interleaved: 250 MSa/s (for timebase faster than 250 ns/div) |
| Channels | 2 |
| Rise time | <8.8 ns |
| Record Length | 32,000 points when time base is 50 ns or 25 ns at maximum data depth (16,000 points for 50 s - 100 ns time base), 16,000 points for dual channel operation |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bit |
| Vertical Sensitivity | 2 mV/div -5 V/div (1-2-5 order) |
| DC Gain Accuracy | <±3.0%: 10 mV/div to 10 V/div in Fixed Gain Ranges <±4.0%: 2 mV/div, 5 mV/div and Variable Gain Ranges |
| Maximum input voltage | 400 V (DC+AC pk-pk, 1 MΩ input impedance, X10), CAT I |
| Position Range | 2 mV–100 mV: ±2 V 102 mV - 5 V: ±40 V |
| Horizontal Scan Range | 2.5 ns/Div - 50 s/Div Scan mode: 100 ms/Div - 50 s/Div (1 - 2.5 - 5 sequence) |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±100 ppm measured over 1ms interval |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ±2% || 16 pF±3 pF |
| Vertical/Horizontal Zoom | Vertically or horizontally expand or compress a live or stopped waveform |
| I/O interface | USB device port on front panel supports USB flash drives. USB host port for connection to PC or Printer. RS-232 port for connection to PC. |
| Acquisition Modes | |
| Sample | Display sample data only |
| Peak Detect | Capture the maximum and minimum values of a signal |
| Average | Waveform averaged, selectable from 4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 |
| Scan Mode | For time base settings 0.1 s/div - 50 s/div |
| Trigger System | |
| Trigger Types | Edge, Pulse Width, Video*, Slope, Alternating *Support signal Formats: PAL/SECAM, NTSC Trigger condition : odd field, even field, all lines, or line number |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, LF reject, HF reject |
| Trigger Source | CH1, CH2, EXT, EXT/5, AC Line |
| Pulse Width Trigger | Trigger Modes: (>,<,=) Positive Pulse Width (>,<,=) Negative Pulse Width |
| Slope Trigger | (>,<,=) Positive slope (>,<,=) Negative slope Time: 20 ns -10 s |
| Environment | |
| Temperature | Operating: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) Not operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) |
| Humidity | Operating: 85% RH, 104°F (40°C) Not operating: 85% RH, 149°F (65°C) |
| Altitude | Operating: 9,842 ft (3,000 m) Not operating: 50,085 ft (15,266 m) |
| General | |
| Dimension (WxHxD) | 12 x 6.3 x 5.2 inches (305 x 160 x 133 mm) |
| Weight | 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) |