Atec Agilent-53132A-53131A-53181A - Manual (Page 2)

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Real-time digital signal processing
technology is used to analyze data
while simultaneously taking new read-
ings, speeding measurement through-
put. The technology, developed for
Agilent’s high-end line of modulation
domain analyzers, allows the counters
to gather more data for each measure-
ment, so you get higher-resolution
measurements in a fraction of the time
it takes other counters.
The 53131A/132A/181A counters offer
built-in statistics and math functions
so you can scale measurements and
simultaneously measure and track
average, min/max and standard devia-
tion. Automated limit testing lets you
set upper and lower limits for any mea-
surement. An analog display mode lets
you see at a glance whether a mea-
surement is within pass/fail limits. The
counters flag out-of-limit conditions
and can generate an output signal to
trigger external devices when a limit
is exceeded. For quick access to fre-
quently used tests, a single keystroke
recalls up to 20 different stored front-
panel set-ups.
For computer-controlled systems
applications, each counter includes
a standard GPIB interface with full
SCPI-compatible programmability and
a data transfer rate of up to 200 fully
formatted measurements per second.
The standard RS-232 talk-only interface
provides printer support or data trans-
fer to a computer through a terminal-
emulation program.
Agilent 53131A universal counter
The two-channel 53131A counter offers
10 digits per second of frequency/
period resolution and a bandwidth of
225 MHz. Time interval resolution is
specified at 500 ps. An optional third
channel provides frequency measure-
ments up to 3 GHz, 5 GHz, or 12.4 GHz.
Standard measurements include fre-
quency, period, ratio, time interval,
pulse width, rise/fall time, phase
angle, duty cycle, totalize, and peak
voltage.
Agilent 53132A universal counter
For applications requiring higher
resolution, the 53132A offers the same
features and functions as the 53131A,
with up to 12 digits/sec frequency/
period resolution and 150 ps time
interval resolution. In addition, the
53132A offers advanced arming modes
for time interval measurements.
Agilent 53181A RF counter
Optimized for RF applications, the
single-channel 10 digit/s 53181A
measures frequency, period and peak
voltage. A digit-blanking function lets
you easily eliminate unnecessary digits
when you want to read measurements
quickly. For higher-frequency measure-
ments, choose an optional second
channel that provides measurements
up to 1.5 GHz, 3 GHz, 5 GHz, or 12.4 GHz.
A self-guided shallow menu makes this
counter exceptionally easy to use.