The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 53132A is a high-performance universal frequency counter offering exceptional resolution and speed for demanding benchtop and system applications. It features 12 digits per second frequency resolution, 150 ps time interval resolution, and built-in statistics and limit testing for automated analysis.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232 |
| Display | Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100-120 V (50/60/400 Hz), 220-240 V (50/60 Hz), 170 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 212.6 × 88.5 × 348.3 |
| Weight | 3.1 |
Input Characteristics (Channels 1 & 2)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 standard (plus optional Channel 3) |
| Frequency Range | DC to 225 MHz |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ or 50 Ω (selectable) |
| Input Coupling | AC or DC |
| Low Pass Filter | 100 kHz (switchable) |
Frequency & Period Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Resolution | 12 digits per second |
Time Interval Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-Shot Resolution | 150 ps |
Timebase & Reference Oscillator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Timebase Frequency | 10 MHz |
Math & Statistics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Statistics Operations | Average, Min/Max, Standard Deviation |
| Limit Testing | Automated limit tests |
Connectivity & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Command Set Compatibility | SCPI |
Physical & Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U half-rack |
Inputs & Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Attenuation (Ch 1 & 2) | x1 or x10 |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 Vrms |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 350 Vdc + AC peak (DC to 2 kHz) |
| Input Sensitivity (DC to 100 MHz) | 20 mVrms |
| Input Sensitivity (100 to 200 MHz) | 30 mVrms |
| Input Sensitivity (200 to 225 MHz) | 40 mVrms |
| Trigger Level Range (x1) | ±5.125 V |
| Trigger Level Resolution | 5 mV |
Optional Channel 3
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel 3 Frequency Range (Option 030) | 100 MHz to 3.0 GHz |
| Channel 3 Frequency Range (Option 050) | 200 MHz to 5.0 GHz |
| Channel 3 Frequency Range (Option 124) | 200 MHz to 12.4 GHz |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Gate Time Range | 1 ms to 1000 s |
| Measurement Rate (via GPIB) | Up to 200 measurements/s |
Timebase & Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Frequencies | 1 MHz, 5 MHz, or 10 MHz |
| Timebase Output | 10 MHz (> 1 Vpp into 50 Ω) |
| Timebase Options | Option 001 (Medium Stability), Option 010 (High Stability), Option 012 (Ultra-High Stability) |
| External Reference Input Amplitude | 200 mV rms to 10 V rms |
| Timebase Output Amplitude | > 1 V p-p into 50 Ω |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | IEC 1010-1, CSA C22.2 No 1010.1, UL 3111-1 |
| EMI/EMC Compliance | CISPR-11, EN55011 Group 1 Class A |
Measurement Ranges
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Time Interval Range | 1 ns to 10^5 s |
| Period Range | 4.44 ns to 10 s |
| Pulse Width Range | 5 ns to 10^5 s |
| Rise / Fall Time Range | 5 ns to 10^5 s |
| Phase Range | -180° to 360° |
| Totalize Capacity | 0 to 10^15 |
Input Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Level Accuracy | ±(15 mV + 1% of trigger level) |
Option 030 / 050 / 124 (Channel 3)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel 3 Input Impedance | 50 Ω (AC coupled) |
Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Math | Scale and Offset |
Power & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 170 VA max |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +71 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% RH at 40 °C |
Technology
Frequency Counter
Applications
Test and Measurement