53147A

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)Microwave

The Keysight (Agilent) 53147A is a comprehensive microwave measurement tool that integrates a 20 GHz CW frequency counter, a power meter, and a digital voltmeter into a single compact and rugged package. Designed for field and benchtop applications, it supports a wide variety of Agilent 8480 series power sensors and features optional battery operation for maximum portability.

Frequency Measurement Microwave Power Measurement RF and Microwave

Specifications

General

Parameter	Value
Interfaces	GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232
Display	Backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Microwave Frequency Measurement (Channel 1)

Parameter	Value
Frequency Range	50 MHz to 20 GHz
Input Impedance	50 Ω nominal
Coupling	AC
Connector Type	Precision N (female)

Power Meter Characteristics

Parameter	Value
Power Range	-70 dBm to +44 dBm (sensor dependent)
Compatible Sensors	Agilent 8480 series power sensors
Power Accuracy (Instrument)	±0.02 dB (±0.5% linear)

Standard Reference Timebase (TCXO)

Parameter	Value
Reference Frequency	10 MHz

Reference Input & Output

Parameter	Value
External Reference Input Frequency	1, 2, 5, 10 MHz
External Reference Input Level	100 mVrms to 5 Vrms
External Reference Input Impedance	1 kΩ nominal
Internal Reference Output Frequency	10 MHz
Internal Reference Output Level	1 Vp-p nominal into 50 Ω
Internal Reference Output Impedance	50 Ω nominal

Power Meter

Parameter	Value
Power Meter Resolution	0.01 dB (log mode), 0.1% (linear mode)

Timebase (Standard)

Parameter	Value
Standard Timebase Aging Rate	< 1 x 10^-7 per month
Standard Timebase Temperature Stability	< 1 x 10^-6 (0 °C to 50 °C)
Standard Timebase Line Voltage Stability	< 1 x 10^-7 (for ±10% line voltage change)

Channel 2 (Microwave Input) Performance

Parameter	Value
Channel 2 Maximum FM Deviation	20 MHz peak-to-peak

Technology

Microwave Frequency Counter & Power Meter

Applications

RF and Microwave Test and Measurement