The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 5347A is a high-performance 20 GHz Microwave Counter and Power Meter integrated into a single rugged, portable instrument. It provides precise frequency measurements from 10 Hz to 20 GHz alongside accurate power measurements using standard HP 8480 series power sensors.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP-IB (IEEE-488.2) |
| Display | Backlit custom Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with 12-digit frequency and 4-digit power readout |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 V ac or 198 to 264 V ac (auto-selecting), 47 to 66 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 325 mm × 133 mm × 432 mm |
| Weight | 9.1 kg (without options); 11.4 kg (with Option 002 battery) |
Frequency Counter - Channel 1
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel 1 Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 520 MHz |
| Channel 1 Sensitivity | 25 mV rms |
| Channel 1 Input Impedance | 1 MΩ (shunted by < 70 pF) or 50 Ω nominal (selectable) |
| Channel 1 Coupling | AC |
| Channel 1 Maximum Input Level | 5 V rms (50 Ω), 250 V peak (1 MΩ) |
Frequency Counter - Channel 2 (Microwave)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel 2 Frequency Range | 500 MHz to 20 GHz |
| Channel 2 Sensitivity (500 MHz to 12.4 GHz) | -32 dBm |
| Channel 2 Sensitivity (12.4 GHz to 18 GHz) | -27 dBm |
| Channel 2 Sensitivity (18 GHz to 20 GHz) | -22 dBm |
| Channel 2 Input Impedance | 50 Ω nominal |
| Channel 2 Maximum Input Level | +7 dBm |
| Channel 2 Damage Level | +25 dBm (peak) |
| Channel 2 Connector Type | Precision Type N (female) |
| Acquisition Time | < 125 ms (typical) |
Power Meter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Meter Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 20 GHz (sensor dependent) |
| Power Meter Power Range | -70 dBm to +44 dBm (sensor dependent) |
| Compatible Power Sensors | HP 8481A, HP 8481D, HP 8485A |
| Power Instrumentation Accuracy | ±0.02 dB or ±0.5% |
| Power Display Resolution | 0.01 dB (logarithmic mode) or 0.1% of full scale (linear mode) |
| Calibration Factor Range | 70% to 120% in 0.1% steps |
| Power Sensor Calibration Output | 1.00 mW (0.00 dBm) at 50 MHz |
| Calibration Output Connector | Type N (female), front panel |
Internal Timebase
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Timebase Type | TCXO |
| Standard Timebase Nominal Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Standard Timebase Temperature Stability | < 1 × 10^-6 (0 to 50 °C) |
| Standard Timebase Aging Rate | < 1 × 10^-7 per month |
| Option 001 High Stability Timebase Aging Rate | < 5 × 10^-10 per day (after 24-hour warm-up) |
| Option 001 High Stability Timebase Temperature Stability | < 7 × 10^-9 (0 to 50 °C) |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz |
| External Reference Input Level | 0.2 V to 2.0 V rms |
| External Reference Input Impedance | 1 kΩ nominal |
| Internal Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Internal Reference Output Level | > 1.5 V p-p into 50 Ω |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 002 Internal Battery Type | Sealed Lead-Acid |
| Option 002 Battery Operating Time | > 2 hours typical |
| Option 002 DC Input Range | 11 to 24 V dc |
| Power Consumption | < 40 VA typical (excluding battery charging) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to 75 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | Up to 95% RH at 40 °C |
| Safety Standards Compliance | IEC 348, EN 61010-1 |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
| Maximum Storage Altitude | 15,000 m (50,000 ft) |
Counter Channel 2 Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel 2 FM Tolerance | 20 MHz p-p (modulation frequency 100 Hz to 10 MHz) |
| Channel 2 AM Tolerance | Up to 90% depth for modulation frequencies up to 100 kHz |
| Channel 2 Amplitude Discrimination | 10 dB (typical) within 500 MHz; 20 dB (typical) up to 20 GHz |
Counter Channel 1 Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel 1 Maximum Resolution | 1 Hz |
Power Meter Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Meter Calibrator Output SWR | < 1.08 |
| Power Meter Calibrator Output Frequency | 50 MHz |
| Power Meter Offset Range | -99.99 dB to +99.99 dB |
Timebase Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Timebase Short Term Stability | < 1 × 10^-9 (1 s average) |
| Option 001 High Stability Timebase Short Term Stability | < 1 × 10^-10 (1 s average) |
| Option 001 High Stability Timebase Warm-up Time | < 15 minutes (to within 1 × 10^-7 of final value) |
Option 002 Battery Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 002 Battery Charge Time | 8 hours (with instrument turned off) |
GPIB / Interface Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface Functions | SH1, AH1, T5, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E1 |
Channel 1 Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel 1 Connector Type | BNC female |
Channel 2 Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel 2 Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz to 1 MHz (user selectable) |
| Channel 2 Acquisition Modes | Automatic, Manual |
Channel 2 Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel 2 VSWR | 1.5:1 (500 MHz to 12.4 GHz), 2.0:1 (12.4 GHz to 20 GHz) |
Power Meter Calibrator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Meter Calibrator Output Accuracy | ±1.2% |
| Power Meter Calibrator Output Impedance | 50 Ω nominal |
Power Meter Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Meter Calibration Factor Resolution | 0.1% |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Programming Language | HP-IB |
Technology
RF & Microwave Frequency Counter & Power Meter
Applications
Microwave and RF telecommunications testing, power sensor calibration, and portable frequency and power measurement
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