The Keysight (formerly Agilent and HP) 5316B is a high-performance 100 MHz universal counter/timer featuring standard HP-IB compatibility, exceptional resolution at low and high frequencies, and versatile signal conditioning.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP-IB (IEEE-488) standard |
| Display | 8-digit LED with exponent and status indicators |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100/120/220/240 V AC (+10%, -13%), 48 to 66 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 213 mm × 88 mm × 345 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
| Enclosure Type | HP System II half-rack |
Input Channels A & B
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (AC Coupled) | 30 Hz to 100 MHz |
| Frequency Range (DC Coupled) | 0.1 Hz to 100 MHz |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ nominal shunted by < 40 pF |
| Input Coupling | AC or DC (selectable) |
| Input Attenuation | Sensitivity control (variable attenuator) and switchable X20 attenuator |
| Low-Pass Filter | Switchable, 100 kHz nominal cutoff (Channel A only) |
| Trigger Level Range | -2.5 V to +2.5 V (in X1 mode) |
| Input Sensitivity (Sine Wave, <10 MHz) | 15 mV rms |
| Input Sensitivity (Sine Wave, 10 MHz - 100 MHz) | 15 mV rms |
Optional Channel C
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (Channel C) | 50 MHz to 1.0 GHz (with Option 003) |
| Input Impedance (Channel C) | 50 Ω nominal (with Option 003) |
| Input Coupling (Channel C) | AC (with Option 003) |
| Input Sensitivity (50 MHz - 650 MHz) | 15 mV rms (with Option 003) |
| Input Sensitivity (650 MHz - 1.0 GHz) | 75 mV rms (with Option 003) |
| Connector Type (Channel C) | BNC female |
Measurement Capabilities & Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Measurement Range | 0.1 Hz to 100 MHz (Ch A & B), 50 MHz to 1.0 GHz (Ch C) |
| Period Measurement Range | 10 ns to 10 s |
| Time Interval Range | 100 ns to 10^5 s |
| Time Interval Delay Range | Continuously adjustable from 500 µs to 20 ms nominal |
| Frequency Ratio Range | 0.1 Hz to 100 MHz (Ch A) over 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz (Ch B) |
| Totalize Range | 0 to 99,999,999 (manual start/stop or gated by Ch B) |
Resolution & Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Resolution (Below 10 MHz) | 7 digits per second |
| Single-Shot Time Interval Resolution | 100 ns |
Timebase & Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Reference Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz, rear panel BNC input |
| Reference Output | 10 MHz, rear panel BNC output |
Gating & Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Gate Time Range | 60 ms to 10 s (continuously variable) |
General & Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | HP System II half-rack width cabinet |
Time Base
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Time Base Aging Rate | < 3 x 10^-7 per month |
| Standard Time Base Temperature Stability | < 5 x 10^-6 (0 to 50 °C) |
| Standard Time Base Line Voltage Stability | < 1 x 10^-7 for 10% line variation |
Time Base Option 001
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| TCXO Time Base (Option 001) Aging Rate | < 1 x 10^-7 per month |
| TCXO Time Base (Option 001) Temperature Stability | < 1 x 10^-6 (0 to 50 °C) |
Time Base Option 004
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Oven Time Base (Option 004) Aging Rate | < 5 x 10^-10 per day (after 24 hours warm-up) |
| Oven Time Base (Option 004) Temperature Stability | < 7 x 10^-9 (0 to 50 °C) |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Auto Trigger Frequency Range | 100 Hz to 100 MHz |
| Auto Trigger Minimum Amplitude | 100 mV rms (above 100 Hz) |
Signal Inputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Impedance in COM A Mode | 500 kΩ nominal |
Channel C Option 003
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 003 Input Protection | Fuse protected, 2 V rms |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| HP-IB Interface Capabilities | SH1, AH1, T5, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E1 |
Signal Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Slope | Independent selection of + or - slope on Channel A and B |
| Input Capacitance (Channel A and B) | < 40 pF (1 MΩ input) |
Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Totalize Maximum Count Rate | 100 MHz |
Timebase
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Frequency | 1, 5, or 10 MHz |
| External Reference Input Impedance | 500 Ω nominal |
| Internal Reference Output Level | > 1.0 V p-p into 50 Ω |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +75 °C |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| HP-IB Address Selection | Rear panel DIP switch |
Technology
Universal Counter
Applications
Frequency, period, time interval, and ratio measurements