The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 5361B is a high-performance 40 GHz Pulse/CW Microwave Counter designed for precise characterization of radar, electronic warfare (EW), and communication signals. It combines high-speed pulse measurement with CW counting capabilities, offering advanced features like frequency profiling to capture transients, chirp modulation, and linearity without needing a separate pulse generator or computer.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (HP-IB)

Frequency & Measurement Range

ParameterValue
Frequency Range Channel 110 Hz - 525 MHz
Frequency Range Channel 2500 MHz - 40 GHz
Pulse Frequency Range500 MHz - 40 GHz
CW Frequency Range500 MHz - 40 GHz
Pulse Width Range60 ns - CW
Pulse Repetition Frequency Range50 Hz - 2 MHz

Input Characteristics (Low Frequency)

ParameterValue
Connector Type (Ch 1)BNC female
Sensitivity (Ch 1)25 mV rms

Input Characteristics (Microwave)

ParameterValue
Connector Type (Ch 2)Precision 2.4 mm (male)
Input Impedance (Ch 2)50 Ω nominal
Input Coupling (Ch 2)AC
Maximum Input Level (Ch 2)+7 dBm (pulsed), +5 dBm (CW)
Damage Level (Ch 2)+25 dBm peak

Pulse Profile & Gating

ParameterValue
Minimum Pulse Width60 ns
Minimum PRF50 Hz

Resolution & Accuracy

ParameterValue
External Reference Input Frequency1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz
External Reference Output Frequency10 MHz

Options

ParameterValue
Option 026 Frequency Range ExtensionExtends Channel 2 upper limit to 26.5 GHz
Option 040 Frequency Range ExtensionExtends Channel 2 upper limit to 40 GHz

Reference Oscillator

ParameterValue
Internal Timebase Frequency10 MHz

Technology

Pulse/CW Frequency Counter

Applications

Radar, EW, and RF/microwave communications testing