Handyscope HS5-530

Key Features

USB oscilloscope with compact, portable design
Max. sampling speed of 500 MSa/s
Real-time streaming up to 20 MSa/s
30 MHz Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG)
High-resolution 14-bit ADC for precise measurements
USB-powered, no external power supply needed
Ideal for field and lab signal analysis
Supports advanced triggering and data logging

The Handyscope HS5-530 is a powerful and portable USB oscilloscope, ideal for engineers, researchers, and technicians who require high-speed, high-resolution signal analysis in both laboratory and field settings. Featuring a maximum sampling speed of 500 MSa/s and a high-resolution 14-bit ADC, the HS5-530 ensures precise signal capture and detailed waveform analysis. It offers a maximum streaming speed of 20 MSa/s, enabling continuous real-time data transfer to a PC without data loss, making it highly effective for long-duration measurements. The device also includes a built-in Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) with a maximum signal frequency of 30 MHz, providing flexible signal generation capabilities for testing and simulation of complex waveforms. Its compact, rugged design and USB power make it exceptionally portable, eliminating the need for external power sources while maintaining robust performance. The Handyscope HS5-530 is equipped with TiePie engineering’s advanced software suite, allowing for multi-channel measurements, triggering, math functions, and data logging with ease. It supports various applications such as signal integrity testing, electronics development, and industrial diagnostics. With its blend of portability, speed, and accuracy, the HS5-530 stands out as a versatile and reliable tool for professionals demanding high-quality measurements and waveform generation in one compact unit.

Handyscope HS5 Specifications

Acquisition system
Number of input channels	2 analog
CH1, CH2	BNC, female
Type	Single ended
Resolution	User selectable in software
Native	8, 12, 14 bit
Enhanced	16 bit
DC Accuracy	0.25 % (0.1 % typical) of full scale ± 1 LSB
Noise	300 µVrms (200 mV range, 12 bit, 50 MSa/s) 85 µVrms (200 mV range, 16 bit, 6.25 MSa/s)
Ranges (Full scale)	±200 mV ±400 mV ±800 mV	±2 V ±4 V ±8 V	±20 V ±40 V ±80 V
Coupling	AC/DC
Impedance	1 MΩ / 25 pF ± 1 %
Maximum voltage	200 V (DC + AC peak < 10 kHz)
Maximum voltage 1:10 probe	600 V (DC + AC peak < 10 kHz)
Bandwidth (-3dB)	at 75 % of full scale input
Ch1	250 MHz
Ch2	250 MHz (serial number < 41382 : 100 MHz)
AC coupling cut off frequency (-3dB)	±1.5 Hz
SureConnect	Optionally available (option S)
Maximum voltage on connection	200 V (DC + AC peak < 10 kHz)
Resistance measurement	Optionally available (option S)
Ranges (Full scale)	100 Ω 200 Ω 500 Ω	1 kΩ 2 kΩ 5 kΩ	10 kΩ 20 kΩ 50 kΩ	100 kΩ 200 kΩ 500 kΩ	1 MΩ 2 MΩ
Accuracy	1 % of full scale
Response time (to 95%)	< 10 µs

Maximum sampling rate	HS5-540	HS5-530	HS5-220	HS5-110	HS5-055
8/12 bit, measuring one channel	500 MSa/s	500 MSa/s	200 MSa/s	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s
8/12 bit, measuring two channels	200 MSa/s	200 MSa/s	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s	20 MSa/s
14 bit	100 MSa/s	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s	20 MSa/s	10 MSa/s
16 bit	6.25 MSa/s	6.25 MSa/s	3.125 MSa/s	1.25 MSa/s	625 kSa/s

Maximum streaming rate ¹	HS5-540	HS5-530	HS5-220	HS5-110	HS5-055
8 bit, measuring one channel	40 MSa/s	40 MSa/s	20 MSa/s	10 MSa/s	4 MSa/s
8 bit, measuring two channels	20 MSa/s	20 MSa/s	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s	2 MSa/s
12/14 bit, measuring one channel	20 MSa/s	20 MSa/s	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s	2 MSa/s
12/14 bit, measuring two channels	10 MSa/s	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s	2 MSa/s	1 MSa/s
16 bit	6.25 MSa/s	6.25 MSa/s	3.125 MSa/s	1.25 MSa/s	625 kSa/s

Memory	Standard model		XM option
Measuring one channel	256 KSamples per channel		64 MSamples per channel
Measuring two channels	128 KSamples per channel		32 MSamples per channel

Sampling clock source
Internal	TCXO
Accuracy	± 0.0001 %
Stability	± 1 ppm over 0°C to 55°C
Time base aging	±1 ppm/year
External	LVDS, on auxiliary connectors
Input range	10 MHz ± 1 %

Trigger	Only available in scope/block mode, not in streaming mode
System	Digital, 2 levels
Source	CH1, CH2, OR, digital external Generator start, Generator new period, Generator stop
Trigger modes	Rising edge, Falling edge, Any edge Inside window, Outside window, Enter window, Exit window Pulse width
Level adjustment	0 to 100 % of full scale
Hysteresis adjustment	0 to 100 % of full scale
Resolution	0.006 % (14, 16 bits) / 0.025% (12 bits)
Pre trigger	0 to selected record length, 1 sample resolution
Post trigger	0 to selected record length, 1 sample resolution
Trigger hold-off	0 to 63 MSamples, 1 sample resolution
Trigger delay	0 to 16 GSamples, 1 sample resolution
Segmented trigger	Available on models with extended memory option XM, available via libtiepie-hw SDK
Maximum number of segments	1024
Minimum segment length	1 sample
Maximum segment length	32 M / number of segments 64 M / number of segments measuring one channel
Trigger rearm time	Sample frequency dependent, < 700 ns on highest sample frequency
Digital external trigger
Input	Extension connector pins 1, 2 and 3
Range	0 to 2.5 V (TTL)
Coupling	DC
Jitter	Depending on source and sample frequency
Source = channel	≤ 1 sample
Source = external or generator
Sample frequency = 500 MSa/s	≤ 8 samples
Sample frequency < 500 MSa/s	≤ 4 samples
Sample frequency ≤ 100 MSa/s	≤ 1 sample
Arbitrary Waveform Generator (independent from acquisition system)
Waveforms
Standard	Sine, square, triangle, pulse, noise, DC
Signal characteristics
Sine	HS5-540	HS5-530	HS5-220	HS5-110	HS5-055
Frequency range	1 µHz to 40 MHz	1 µHz to 30 MHz	1 µHz to 20 MHz	1 µHz to 10 MHz	1 µHz to 5 MHz
Amplitude flatness	Relative to 1 kHz
< 100 kHz	±0.1 dB
< 5 MHz	±0.15 dB
< 20 MHz	±0.3 dB (Amplitude ≤ 11 V (22 V_pp))
< 30 MHz	±0.4 dB (Amplitude ≤ 9 V (18 V_pp))
< 40 MHz	±1 dB (Amplitude ≤ 7.5 V (15 V_pp))
Spurious (non harmonic)
< 100 kHz	-75 dB_c
100 kHz to 1 MHz	-70 dB_c
1 MHz to 10 MHz	-60 dB_c
10 MHz to 15 MHz	-55 dB_c
15 MHz to 20 MHz	-45 dB_c
20 MHz to 30 MHz	-35 dB_c
30 MHz to 40 MHz	-30 dB_c
Square	HS5-540	HS5-530	HS5-220	HS5-110	HS5-055
Frequency range	1 µHz to 30 MHz ²	1 µHz to 30 MHz	1 µHz to 20 MHz	1 µHz to 10 MHz	1 µHz to 5 MHz
Rise/fall time	< 8 ns
Overshoot	< 1 %
Variable duty cycle	0.01 % to 99.99 %
Asymmetry	0 % of period + 5 ns (@ 50 % Duty cycle)
Jitter (RMS)	< 50 ps
Triangle	HS5-540	HS5-530	HS5-220	HS5-110	HS5-055
Frequency range	1 µHz to 30 MHz ²	1 µHz to 30 MHz	1 µHz to 20 MHz	1 µHz to 10 MHz	1 µHz to 5 MHz
Nonlinearity (of peak output)	< 0.01 %
Symmetry	0 % – 100 %, 0.1 % steps
Pulse
Period	100 ns to 1000 s
Pulse width	15 ns to 1000 s
Variable edge time	8 ns to 1 s
Overshoot	< 1 %
Jitter (rms)	< 50 ps
Noise
Bandwidth (typical)	30 MHz
Arbitrary	HS5-540	HS5-530	HS5-220	HS5-110	HS5-055
Frequency range	0.4 nHz to 30 MHz	0.4 nHz to 30 MHz	0.4 nHz to 20 MHz	0.4 nHz to 10 MHz	0.4 nHz to 5 MHz
Maximum sample rate	240 MSa/s	240 MSa/s	200 MSa/s	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s
Length
Standard model	1 to 256 KiSamples
XM option	1 to 64 MiSamples
Rise/Fall time	< 8 ns
Nonlinearity (of peak output)	< 0.01 %
Settling time	< 8 ns to 10 % final value
Jitter (RMS)	< 50 ps

Common characteristics
Number of output channels	1 analog, BNC, female
DAC resolution	14 bit
Output range	frequency ≤ 10 MHz	frequency ≤ 20 MHz	frequency ≤ 30 MHz	frequency ≤ 40 MHz
At open circuit	-12 to +12 V (24 V_pp)	-11 to +11 V (22 V_pp)	-9 to +9 V (18 V_pp)	-7.5 to +7.5 V (15 V_pp)
Amplitude
Ranges (at open circuit)	0.12 V (0.24 V_pp)	1.2 V (2.4 V_pp)	12 V (24 V_pp)
Resolution	12 bit
Accuracy	0.4 % of range
DC offset
Range	-12 to +12 V at open circuit
Resolution	12 bit
Accuracy	0.4 % of range
Noise level
0.12 V range	900 µV_RMS
1.2 V range	1.3 mV_RMS
12 V range	1.5 mV_RMS
Coupling	DC
Impedance	50 Ω
Overload protection	Output turns off automatically when overload is applied. Instrument will tolerate a short circuit to ground indefinitely.

Burst
Waveforms	Sine, square, triangle, noise, arbitrary
Count	1 to 65535
Trigger	Software, external

Sweep	Available on models with extended memory option XM
Waveforms	Sine, square, triangle
Type	Linear, logarithmic
Direction	Up, down
Trigger	Software, external

System characteristics
System	Constant Data Size
Memory
Standard model	256 KiSamples
Option XM	64 MiSamples
Operating modes	Continuous, triggered, gated
Maximum sample rate	HS5-540	HS5-530	HS5-220	HS5-110	HS5-055
	240 MSa/s	240 MSa/s	200 MSa/s	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s
Sampling source	Internal TCXO
Accuracy	±0.0001 %
Stability	±1 ppm over 0°C to +55°C
Time base aging	±1 ppm/year
Multi-instrument synchronization
Using CMI	Synchronizing instruments via CMI is available when all instruments are connected via USB.
Maximum number of instruments	Limited by number of available USB ports
Synchronization accuracy	0 ppm
CMI interface	2x, CMI 1, CMI 2
Required coupling cable	TP-C50H Coupling cable CMI
Maximum coupling cable length	50 cm
Using WCMI	Synchronizing instruments via WCMI is available when instruments are connected via USB, LAN and WiFi.
Maximum number of instruments	No limitation
Required coupling module	WCMI – 8, WCMI – 9
Clock synchronization accuracy	≤ 1 ppm, typical ≤ 0.2 ppm
Trigger jitter at sample rate ¹	≤ 1 MSa/s	> 1 MSa/s
2 x “5”	≤ ±2 samples	≤ ±2 µs
“5” and “6”
Trigger source “5”	≤ ±2 samples	≤ ±2 µs
Trigger source “6”	≤ ±8 samples	≤ ±8 µs
2 x “6”	≤ ±8 samples	≤ ±8 µs
“5” = WiFiScope WS5 or Handyscope HS5. “6” = WiFiScope WS6 DIFF, WiFiScope WS6, Handyscope HS6 DIFF, Handyscope HS6, ATS610004DW-XMSG, ATS610004D-XMSG, ATS605004DW-XMS or ATS605004D-XMS
Interface
Interface	USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s); (USB 1.1 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) and USB 3.0 compatible)
Power Requirements
Power	From USB port or external input
Consumption	5 V_DC 2000 mA max
External power	From second USB port or power adapter
Physical
Instrument height	25 mm (1 inch)
Instrument length	170 mm (6.7 inch)
Instrument width	140 mm (5.2 inch)
Weight	430 g (15 ounce)
USB cord length	1.8 m (70 inch)
I/O connectors
Channel 1, 2	BNC, female
Generator	BNC, female
USB	Fixed cable with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 type A connector, 1.8 m
Extension connector	D-sub 9 pins female
Power	3.5 mm power socket
Auxiliary I/O connectors	2 x HDMI type C socket
System requirements
PC I/O connection	USB 1.1, USB 2.0 or newer
Operating system	Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, 32 and 64 bits Linux (via libtiepie-hw SDK)
Environmental conditions
Operating
Ambient temperature	0 to 55°C
Relative humidity	10 % to 90 %, non condensing
Storage
Ambient temperature	-20 to 70°C
Relative humidity	5 % to 95 %, non condensing
Certifications and Compliances
CE mark compliance	Yes
RoHS	Yes
EN 55011:2009/A1:2010	Yes
EN 55022:2006/A1:2007	Yes
EN 61000-6-1:2007	Yes
EN 61000-6-3:2007	Yes

Accessories

Package contents
Instrument	Handyscope HS5
Oscilloscope probes	2 x Oscilloscope Probe 1:1-1:10 – HP-3250I
Accessories	Handyscope / WiFiScope power supply, external power cable for USB port
Software	for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, via website
Drivers	for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, via website
Software Development Kit	for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, and Linux, via website
Manuals	instrument manual and software user’s manuals color printed and digital, via website