Keysight 53230A/010/106 Universal Frequency Counter Timer

Overview

The Keysight 53230A/010/106 is an RF and universal frequency counter/timer from the 53200 Series, configured with an ultra-high-stability OCXO timebase and 6 GHz microwave input capability. It features dual 350 MHz input channels for simultaneous baseband measurements, providing comprehensive frequency and timing analysis across a wide range of applications. The 100 ps single-shot time resolution and built-in analysis graphing capabilities deliver detailed signal characterization and measurement insight.

Key Features

• Two 350 MHz input channels for dual baseband measurements
• 6 GHz microwave input channel (Option 106)
• 100 ps single-shot time resolution
• Ultra-high-stability OCXO timebase
• Up to 12 digits/sec and 75,000 frequency readings/sec
• Multiple measurement modes: frequency, period, ratio, time interval, pulse width, duty cycle, and phase
• Datalog trend plot and cumulative histogram analysis
• Built-in math analysis and statistics
• 1M reading memory with USB Flash storage
• LXI-C/Ethernet, USB, and GPIB interfaces
• Optional battery for portable measurements
• Includes BenchVue software license for test automation

Applications

• RF and microwave frequency measurement and analysis
• Dual-channel frequency monitoring and comparison
• Pulse and burst characterization
• Trend analysis and long-term data logging
• Test automation and instrument control