Keysight U1620A Digital Oscilloscope Firmware 0.171.0 Download

Posted at December 19, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Keysight U1620A Digital Oscilloscope Firmware 0.171.0 Description

Release Notes:

1) No issue fixed in this version.
2) Main software Rebranding effort from Agilent to Keysight such as bootup splash screen, product web link. Upgrading this version carry no impact to existing customer unit on splash screen. 

How to Install

NOTE: The firmware upgrade will reset system settings and erase waveform setup. Only waveform traces can be retrieved in the new firmware version.

Step 1: Plug the USB thumb drive into the handheld scope.
Step 2: Press User button and select -Host by toggling (pressing F1) the selection under the USB menu.
Step 3: Press User button and select Service by pressing F4 key.
Step 4: Select Update firmware by pressing F1 key.
Step 5: Choose OK to proceed with the firmware update.
Step 6: The unit will update the firmware and reboot automatically.
Do note that it will take approximately 1 minute to copy the files (DO NOT press OK repeatedly during this process).
Step 7: Firmware will be updated and system will reboot automatically.
Step 8: Press User and select System Information (F5) key to check the firmware revision as follows:-
- Firmware: 0.171.0.C (For 100MHz scope, U1610A)
- Firmware: 0.171.0.A (For 200MHz scope, U1620A)

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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