Keysight / Agilent 5361B Frequency Counter
The Keysight / Agilent 5361B Frequency Counter is engineered for high precision, delivering both pulse and continuous wave (CW) performance up to an impressive 40 GHz (20 GHz standard). This versatile instrument features built-in frequency modulation profiling, making it ideal for characterizing radar, electronic warfare (EW), and communications systems or components. With the ability to make detailed measurements for carrier frequencies of agile signals and staggered pulse repetition intervals (PRIs), the 5361B adeptly handles the frequency transients in both pulsed and CW signals.
Whether you are assessing radar pulses or testing a Stable Local Oscillator (STALO), the 5361B excels in complex measurement scenarios. It is equipped with essential functions to measure step response, post-tuning drift, and settling time, facilitating accurate and effortless testing of voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs) and digitally tuned oscillators (DTOs).
Key Features:
- Precision Measurements: Capable of precise pulse measurements to 20, 26.5, or 40 GHz, catering to a wide range of testing requirements.
- PROFILE Function: Characterizes frequency transients, modulation (such as chirp), and linearity for comprehensive analysis.
- User-Friendly Automatic Functions: Simplifies calibration, pulse averaging, and measurement displays for efficient operation.
- Scope-View Capability: Enhances confidence and streamlines setup for externally gated measurements.
- Fast Track Measurement: Accelerates signal measurement, sweeping up to 800 MHz per second, ensuring rapid data acquisition.
- Low FM Rate: Effectively measures signals that exhibit slow frequency variations, broadening its applicability in various scenarios.
The HP 5361B Frequency Counter is a cost-effective solution for manufacturing and R&D, streamlining equipment costs by eliminating the need for a dedicated CW counter, pulse generator, and computer. Its high-speed throughput minimizes operator time, while maintenance routines are simplified, focusing primarily on timebase calibration.
