Infiniium XR8 Oscilloscopes – Redefining High-Speed Signal Analysis

Infiniium XR8 Oscilloscope 

As digital interfaces continue to push data rates higher and system designs grow more complex, measurement equipment must evolve just as quickly. With the Infiniium XR8 Oscilloscopes, Keysight Technologies introduces a next-generation real-time oscilloscope platform designed to accelerate high-speed digital validation and compliance testing. 

The XR8 series is engineered for engineers who need uncompromising performance when testing next-generation technologies. It combines cutting-edge hardware with a powerful software architecture to deliver speed, accuracy, and deep insight into complex signals.

Key Performance Highlights

• Bandwidth options from 8 GHz up to 33 GHz
  Capture ultra-fast edges and high-frequency content with excellent signal fidelity.
• Up to 128 GSa/s sample rate
  Ensures accurate reconstruction of high-speed waveforms.
• Up to 8 Gpts memory depth per channel
  Enables long capture times at maximum resolution.
• 12-bit analog-to-digital conversion (ADC)
  Delivers high vertical resolution and lower noise compared to traditional 8-bit oscilloscopes.
• Four analog channels
  Ideal for multi-lane serial bus debugging and cross-channel timing analysis.
  
  

Built for Modern High-Speed Standards

The XR8 platform is particularly well suited for validating and debugging advanced digital interfaces such as:

• USB4® Version 2
• PCIe® Gen5/Gen6
• DDR5 memory
• PAM4-based communication systems

With integrated jitter analysis, PAM4 decoding, equalization tools, and automated compliance test software, the XR8 significantly reduces time-to-insight during validation workflows.

Performance Meets Efficiency

Beyond raw specifications, the XR8 focuses on productivity:

• Optimized multi-core processing architecture for faster analysis
• Improved user interface with flexible layout control and intuitive workflows
• Compact and energy-efficient design, reducing lab footprint and operational noise
• Scalable software licensing, allowing teams to add capabilities as needed

This combination allows engineering teams to accelerate development cycles without compromising measurement accuracy.

Why Signal Integrity Matters More Than Ever

As data rates climb into multi-tens of gigahertz, even small distortions—such as jitter, noise, or crosstalk—can cause system failures. High-resolution acquisition and low intrinsic noise are critical for identifying root causes early in the design process.

The XR8’s 12-bit architecture and advanced signal processing help engineers visualize subtle waveform details that may be invisible on lower-resolution instruments.

Who Should Consider the XR8?

The Infiniium XR8 is ideal for:

• High-speed digital design engineers
• Compliance and validation labs
• Semiconductor development teams
• Telecommunications and data center R&D groups
• Automotive high-speed networking development

If your work involves pushing bandwidth and signal integrity limits, the XR8 is built to keep up.

Final Thoughts

The Infiniium XR8 Oscilloscope series represents a significant advancement in real-time oscilloscope technology. By combining high bandwidth, deep memory, 12-bit resolution, and workflow-focused software, Keysight Technologies has created a platform designed to meet the demands of next-generation digital systems.

For engineering teams striving for faster validation, deeper insight, and greater measurement confidence, the XR8 sets a new benchmark in high-performance oscilloscopes.