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53150A
53151A
53152A
CW Microwave Frequency Counters
Electronic Counters
53150A, 53151A, 53152A Microwave Counters
The Agilent 53150 series represent a total re-thinking of microwave
counters: innovative designs that offer no-compromise performance
and quality while attaining true portability. The 53150A, 53151A, and
53152A measure both frequency and power over the frequency ranges
of 20 GHz, 26.5 GHz, and 46 GHz, respectively, and feature a single,
extremely wideband microwave input (50 MHz up to 46 GHz).
No Compromise Performance
Utilizing a unique single board design with low phase noise PLL cir-
cuitry, the 53150 series offers exceptional sensitivity, excellent power
measurement accuracy and repeatability as well as fast acquisition
times and full programmability. Performance equals or surpasses the
industry standard Agilent 5350 series in virtually every aspect, and
in a package that is less than half the weight and size.
Frequency and Power Measurements with
a Single Connection
The heart of the 53150 series is an advanced sampler design that
integrates a separate zero bias Schottky diode for the accurate mea-
surement of input power. This allows the convenient measurement
of both frequency and power with a single connection. The unique
cable-loss-compensation feature (power correction) yields accura-
cies and repeatabilities that rival power meters. Best of all, since the
frequency of the test signal is measured simultaneously, the diode’s
frequency response is automatically adjusted for. And like the latest
in diode sensors, deviation from square law is also compensated for.
Functionality Without Clutter
The 53150 series offers a clean, uncluttered front panel with with a
minimum of push buttons. Despite their simple appearance, these
counters retain all the powerful functions one expects in precision
instrumentation, with such useful functions as: measurement averag-
ing, arbitrary as well as nulling offsets for both frequency and power,
display of power in either dBm or Watts and full control of resolution,
sampling rate, and GPIB address plus extensive self-diagnostics.
Field Tough but Ready for Benchtop or ATE Applications
The 53150 series is as comfortable in the field as in the laboratory.
The rugged case with an integrated tilting handle can tolerate the
vibration and shock expected in field use. For easy transportation, a
soft carrying case is also available. The “see anywhere” backlit
LCD display ensures visibility in all environments, from dark to full
sunlight. And in situations where AC is unavailable, the internal,
replaceable camcorder batteries provide over 2.5 hours of continuous
operation. Alternatively, the unit can be powered from an external
11-18 VDC source.
For benchtop and ATE applications, the 53150 series delivers
full functionality and high measurement speed along with fully pro-
grammable RS-232 interface and high speed GPIB (SCPI compliant)
as standard. In addition, these counters are compatible with
standard Agilent rackmount hardware.
• Ultra wide range, single input (from 50 MHz up to 46 GHz)
• Simultaneous frequency and power measurement with analog
peaking indicator
• Fully programmable via GPIB and RS-232 standard
• Lightweight with optional battery
53152A
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