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22 Keysight 53150A/151A/152A Operating Guide
Description of the Microwave Frequency Counter
The Keysight 53150A, 53151A, and 53152A Microwave Frequency Counters are
capable of measuring frequencies from 10 Hz to 125 MHz on Channel 1 and from
50 MHz to 20 GHz (53150A), 26.5 GHz (53151A), and 46 GHz (53152A) on
Channel 2. These frequency counters are also capable of measuring power on
Channel 2 (in the same frequency ranges). All three Counters have a maximum
frequency resolution of 1 Hz.
The Keysight 53150A/151A/152A provides GPIB and RS-232 serial interfaces and
are suitable for bench-top and ATE operation.
The basic measurement functions of the Keysight 53150A/151A/152A include
Frequency, Relative Frequency, Frequency Offset, and Power (including Power
Offset and Relative Power). All of these features are accessible from the front panel
and over the GPIB and RS-232 interfaces.
The Keysight 53150A/151A/152A includes the following additional measurement
functions and features that are designed specifically for manufacturing and
service applications:
– 1, 2, 5, and 10 MHz external reference capability
– Optional high-stability oven oscillator for high-accuracy needs and lengthened
calibration cycles
– Frequency and power offset capabilities for relative measurements
– SCPI programming capability
– Battery and dc input option for operation in locations where AC power is
unavailable
– Optional soft carrying case for safe transportation and mobile use
Programmable control is performed via an GPIB or an RS-232 serial interface. The
GPIB and RS-232C ports are standard for the Keysight 53150A, 53151A, and
53152A.
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