The HP / Agilent (now Keysight) 5335A is a high-performance 200 MHz universal counter that offers comprehensive measurement features including frequency, period, time interval, ratio, and totalize, alongside advanced math and statistics functions. With a 2 ns single-shot time interval resolution (100 ps averaged) and external arming, it is highly suited for detailed timing and frequency analysis. Channel A supports measurements up to 200 MHz, Channel B up to 100 MHz, and an optional Channel C expands frequency coverage to 1.3 GHz.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesHP-IB (IEEE-488)
DisplayLED

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100/120/220/240 V (+5%, -10%), 48-66 Hz; 130 VA max
Operating Temperature0 to 50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)425.5 × 132.6 × 345.4
Weight11

Measurement Functions

ParameterValue
Measurement FunctionsFrequency, Period, Time Interval, Ratio, Totalize, Pulse Width, Rise/Fall Time, Phase, Duty Cycle, Slew Rate
Math FunctionsScale, Offset, Smooth (digital low pass filter)
Statistics FunctionsMean, Standard Deviation

Input Characteristics (Standard Channels A & B)

ParameterValue
Frequency Range (Channel A)DC to 200 MHz
Frequency Range (Channel B)DC to 200 MHz
Input Impedance1 MΩ or 50 Ω (selectable)

Input Characteristics (Microwave Channel C Option)

ParameterValue
Frequency Range (Channel C Option)Up to 1.3 GHz (with Channel C option)

Time Interval Specifications

ParameterValue
Single-Shot Resolution2 ns
Average Resolution100 ps

Connectivity and Interfaces

ParameterValue
External ArmingSupported
Remote Control InterfaceHP-IB (standard)

Time Base

ParameterValue
Time Base Frequency10 MHz
Standard Time Base Aging Rate< 3 × 10^-7 / month
Option 010 Time Base Aging Rate< 5 × 10^-10 / day

Input Characteristics

ParameterValue
Sensitivity (Channels A & B)25 mV rms (to 100 MHz), 50 mV rms (100 MHz to 200 MHz)
Trigger Level Range (Channels A & B)±5 V (×1 attenuator), ±50 V (×10 attenuator)
Input Low Pass Filter100 kHz nominal (switchable)
Input CouplingAC or DC
Input Attenuatorx1 or x10
Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω)5 V rms
Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ)250 V (DC + peak AC) up to 100 kHz

Options

ParameterValue
Option 020Digital Voltmeter (DVM) module
Option 0301.3 GHz Channel C
Option 040Expanded MATE/CIIL compatibility

Technology

Universal Counter

Applications

Precision frequency, time interval, and phase measurements in benchtop and automated test environments