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Oscilloscopes
Analog Oscilloscopes
Common Features & Benefits
■ Dual or single trace operation
■ 5 mV/div sensitivity
■ Calibrated 23-step time base with X10 
magnifier
■ Video sync trigger
■ Alternate/chop sweep
■ Sum and difference capability
Additional Features
■ Built-in component tester (2125A and 
2160A only)
■ Bandwidth limiter (2190B only)
■ Built-in 50 MHz frequency counter 
(2121 only)
■ Delayed time base*
■ Main, Mix, Delay, X-Y sweep modes*
B&K Precision offers a wide selection of analog oscilloscopes. From entry-level to high 
performance, these oscilloscopes provide many features at a low cost.
*2125A, 2160A, and 2190B only
Specifications 2120B 2121 2125A
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1541D
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2160A
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2190B
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Bandwidth 30 MHz 30 MHz 30 MHz 40 MHz 60 MHz 100 MHz
Vertical Sensitivity 5 mV/div to 5 V/div, 1 mV/div to 1 V/div at X5 MAG
Attenuator
10 calibrated steps in 1-2-5 sequence. Vernier Control provides fully adjustable sensitivity between steps; range 1/1 to at least 1/3.
Vertical Accuracy ±3%, 5 mV to 5 V/div; ±5% at X5 MAG
Rise Time 12 ns * 12 ns * 12 ns * 8.8 ns * 5.8 ns * 3.5 ns *
Sweep Modes Main, X-Y Main, X-Y Main, Mix, Delay, X-Y Main, X-Y Main, Mix, Delay, X-Y Main, Mix, Delay, X-Y
Sweep Time 0.1 µs/div to 2 s/div 
0.2 µs/div to 0.2 s/div  0.1 µs/div to 2 s/div  20 ns/div to 5 s/div
Sweep Magnification X10 ±10%
Weight 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg)
16.8 lbs (7.6 kg) 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)
Dimensions
14.5” x 7” x 17.25”
(370 x 180 x 440 mm)
12.8” x 5.2” x 15.6”
(324 x 132 x 397 mm)
Model 2190B Model 2121 
*= Overshoot <5%
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Applies to all analog oscilloscopes
except model 2121
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This video demonstrates how a digital 
oscilloscope and a signal generator can be
used to obtain signatures of various passive 
components such as capacitors and resistors.
http://goo.gl/yYLSj
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How to use an oscilloscope and 
a signal generator as a 
component tester / curve tracer










