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53132A 030

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)Universal

The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 53132A Option 030 is a high-performance Universal Frequency Counter/Timer. This specific configuration features a 225 MHz two-channel base unit enhanced with the Option 030 3 GHz Channel 3 input, delivering 12-digit-per-second frequency resolution and 150 ps single-shot time interval resolution.

Frequency MeasurementPrecision TimingRF and Microwave

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2, SCPI compatible), RS-232 (Talk-Only)
Display12-digit Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
Save/Recall Instrument Setups20 setups

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100-120 VAC ±10% (50/60/400 Hz), 220-240 VAC ±10% (50/60 Hz), 100 VA maximum
Operating Temperature0 °C to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)212.6 mm × 88.5 mm × 348.3 mm
Weight3.5 kg

Input Channels 1 & 2 Characteristics

ParameterValue
Frequency Range (DC Coupled) - Ch 1 & 20.1 Hz to 225 MHz
Frequency Range (AC Coupled) - Ch 1 & 230 Hz to 225 MHz (1 MΩ), 1 MHz to 225 MHz (50 Ω)
Input Impedance - Ch 1 & 21 MΩ (parallel with 30 pF) or 50 Ω
Input Coupling - Ch 1 & 2AC or DC
Input Attenuation - Ch 1 & 2x1 or x10
Low-Pass Filter Selectability - Ch 1 & 2100 kHz cutoff, switchable
Trigger Level Range - Ch 1 & 2-5.125 V to +5.125 V (x1), -51.25 V to +51.25 V (x10)
Trigger Level Resolution - Ch 1 & 22.5 mV (x1), 25 mV (x10)
Input Sensitivity (DC - 100 MHz) - Ch 1 & 220 mVrms
Input Sensitivity (100 MHz - 225 MHz) - Ch 1 & 240 mVrms
Maximum Input Damage Level (1 MΩ) - Ch 1 & 2350 V (DC + AC peak) to 10 kHz, derating to 5 Vrms at 100 kHz
Maximum Input Damage Level (50 Ω) - Ch 1 & 25 Vrms

Optional Channel 3 (High-Frequency) Characteristics

ParameterValue
Frequency Range - Ch 3 (Option 030)100 MHz to 3 GHz
Input Impedance - Ch 3 (Option 030)50 Ω nominal
Input Coupling - Ch 3 (Option 030)AC
Connector Type - Ch 3 (Option 030)BNC female (front panel)
Input Sensitivity (100 MHz - 2.7 GHz) - Ch 340 mVrms
Input Sensitivity (2.7 GHz - 3.0 GHz) - Ch 375 mVrms
Maximum Input Damage Level - Ch 3 (Option 030)5 Vrms (+27 dBm)

Measurement Capabilities & Modes

ParameterValue
Frequency Resolution12 digits/second
Single-Shot Time Interval Resolution150 ps
Time Interval Range-1 ns to 10^5 s
Time Interval Delay Range100 ns to 10 s
Rise/Fall Time Measurement Range5 ns to 10 μs
Pulse Width Measurement Range5 ns to 10^5 s
Duty Cycle Measurement Range0% to 100% (5 ns minimum pulse width)
Phase Measurement Range-180° to +360°
Frequency Ratio Measurement ChannelsCh 1/Ch 2, Ch 1/Ch 3, Ch 2/Ch 1, Ch 3/Ch 1
Voltage Peak-to-Peak Measurement Range100 Hz to 20 MHz, 20 mV to 10 Vp-p (Ch 1 & 2)

Timebase & Reference Oscillator Options

ParameterValue
Standard Timebase Aging Rate< 3.7 x 10^-7 per day
Standard Timebase Temperature Stability< 5 x 10^-6 (0 °C to 50 °C)
External Reference Input Frequencies1, 5, or 10 MHz
External Reference Input Amplitude Range100 mVrms to 5 Vrms
External Reference Output Frequency10 MHz
External Reference Output Amplitude> 1 Vp-p into 50 Ω

Gating, Triggering & Math Functions

ParameterValue
Gate Time Range1 ms to 10.00 s
Gate Time Resolution1 ms
Statistics FunctionsMean, Min, Max, Standard Deviation
Allan Deviation MeasurementCalculated from statistical measurements
Math FunctionsScale and Offset: (Measure - Offset) / Scale
Limit Testing CapabilitiesHigh/Low limits with visual fail/pass indication

Connectivity & System Interfaces

ParameterValue
SCPI Command Compatibility ModeSCPI-1992 compliant
Backward Compatibility Emulation ModesHP 5335A

Power & Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C
Calibration Interval1 year

Physical Characteristics & Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety Compliance CertificationsEN 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1
EMC/EMI Compliance StandardEN 55011, EN 50082-1

Optional Timebases

ParameterValue
Option 001 Medium Stability Oven Timebase Aging Rate< 2 x 10^-7 per month
Option 001 Medium Stability Oven Timebase Temperature Stability (0 to 50 °C)< 1 x 10^-6
Option 010 High Stability Oven Timebase Aging Rate< 5 x 10^-10 per day, < 1.5 x 10^-8 per month
Option 010 High Stability Oven Timebase Temperature Stability (0 to 50 °C)< 2.5 x 10^-9
Option 012 Ultra-High Stability Oven Timebase Aging Rate< 1 x 10^-10 per day, < 3 x 10^-9 per month
Option 012 Ultra-High Stability Oven Timebase Temperature Stability (0 to 50 °C)< 2.5 x 10^-9

Channel 3 (Option 030)

ParameterValue
Channel 3 VSWR (Option 030)< 2.5:1 (typical)

Measurement Speed

ParameterValue
GPIB Measurement Transfer RateUp to 200 measurements/s

Triggering

ParameterValue
Auto Trigger Frequency Range (Ch 1 & 2)100 Hz to 225 MHz
Auto Trigger Minimum Amplitude (Ch 1 & 2)> 100 mVpp
Trigger Holdoff RangeNot supported

Power Requirements

ParameterValue
AC Voltage Input Range90 VAC to 265 VAC
AC Frequency Input Range47 Hz to 63 Hz (for 90-265 VAC), 360 Hz to 440 Hz (for 90-132 VAC)
Power Consumption170 VA max (30 W typical)

Physical Specifications

ParameterValue
Rackmount Form Factor2U, half-rack width

Interfaces & Connectivity

ParameterValue
GPIB Interface Function CodesSH1, AH1, T5, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2

Input Characteristics - Ch 1 & 2

ParameterValue
Low-Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency100 kHz (nominal)

Timebase

ParameterValue
Internal Timebase Frequency10 MHz

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
External Gate Input Impedance1 kΩ (nominal)
External Gate Input ThresholdTTL compatible
External Gate Minimum Pulse Width50 ns

Environmental

ParameterValue
Maximum Operating Altitude4,600 m
Operating HumidityUp to 95% RH at 40 °C (non-condensing)

Interfaces

ParameterValue
RS-232 Baud Rates300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps

Technology

Universal Frequency Counter/Timer

Applications

Precision time and frequency measurement