Graphic multimeter 8558A

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Product overview
The 8.5‑digit multimeter 8558A combines high-resolution DC measurement with a high‑speed digitizer (up to 5 MS/s) for laboratory characterization and production test automation. Fast memory digitization (200 ns per reading) and high throughput support rapid characterization of transient signals and increased test-line yield.

Key features

• 5 MS/s high‑resolution digitizing and up to 20 MHz analog bandwidth for voltage, 4 MHz for current
• Up to 8.5 digits resolution at slow rates; up to 100,000 readings/s at 4.5 digits for high‑speed automated systems
• Onboard memory storing up to 15 million readings
• Color graphical display with trend plots, waveforms, FFT, histogram and statistics
• Programmable front/rear electronic input switch and Visual Connection Management™ active terminals
• Multiple USB host ports (front/rear) and support for USB thumb drives

Digitizing and measurement capabilities

• Voltage digitizing: 100 mV – 1000 V, up to 5 MS/s and up to 20 MHz analog bandwidth
• Current digitizing: 10 µA – 2 A, up to 5 MS/s and up to 4 MHz bandwidth
• Voltage sensitivity to hundreds of nV and current sensitivity to hundreds of pA for low‑level transient detection
• 18‑bit SAR ADC delivering high resolution at digitizing rates

Connectivity and system compatibility

• GPIB (IEEE‑488.2), USBTMC, Ethernet remote interfaces
• High‑speed memory transfer to PC: up to 500,000 readings/s (binary via USB), up to 200,000 readings/s via Ethernet/GPIB
• SCPI command compatibility, 3458A/8508A emulation modes and IVI driver support
• Support for MET/CAL calibration procedures
• Trigger options: external BNC Trig In/Out (edge/level), timer, epoch, line; <100 ns external trigger latency

Usability and operation

• Intuitive configuration menu and graphical UI reduce setup time
• Multiple language support and flexible display modes for quick analysis
• Handles and over‑molded spin wheel for transport and ergonomic operation
• Automatable repeatable tasks; onboard memory reduces immediate PC dependency

Technical specifications (selected)

• Model: 8558A
• Resolution: up to 8.5 digits (nominal)
• Digitizing: up to 5 MS/s into memory; 200 ns per reading to memory
• Reading speed: 1 rdg/s @ 8.5 digits to 100,000 rdg/s @ 4.5 digits
• Voltage ranges: DC 100 mV – 1000 V; AC 10 mV – 1000 V (1 Hz – 10 MHz)
• Current ranges: DC 10 µA – 2 A; AC 10 µA – 2 A (1 Hz – 100 kHz)
• Bandwidth: voltage up to 20 MHz; current up to 4 MHz
• ADC: 18‑bit SAR
• Onboard memory: up to 15 million readings
• Interfaces: GPIB, USBTMC, Ethernet, USB host (front/rear)
• Trigger: external BNC, edge/level, timer, epoch, line; <100 ns external latency