Keysight 5351B Microwave Counter
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Keysight 5351B microwave frequency counter with 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz range, -40 dBm sensitivity, and up to 120 measurements per second for precision RF measurements.
Product details
| Model | 5351B |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | RF & Microwave Test Equipment |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Keysight 5351B is a high-performance microwave frequency counter that measures signals from 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz without requiring expensive external mixers. Featuring integrated gallium arsenide (GaAs) hybrid circuitry, the 5351B delivers exceptional sensitivity, fast tracking, and high measurement throughput for demanding RF and microwave test applications.
Key Features
- Frequency range: 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz (direct measurement, no mixers required)
- Sensitivity: -40 dBm for accurate measurement of low-energy signals
- Low kickback noise with sleep mode reducing noise to -70 dBm
- Fast acquisition time: 60 ms (automatic mode), 20 ms (manual mode)
- High measurement throughput: up to 120 measurements per second
- Fast tracking speed: capable of tracking 1 GHz per second for VCO characterization
- Automatic amplitude discrimination for multi-signal environments
- Built-in microprocessors for math functions including measurement scaling and offset
- Programmable via HP-IB interface for system integration
Applications
- RF and microwave component characterization
- Voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) testing and tuning verification
- Phase jitter and frequency stability measurements
- Production testing and manufacturing quality control
- Communication system development and validation
Specifications
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz |
| Sensitivity | -40 dBm |
| Kickback Noise | -70 dBm (sleep mode) |
| Acquisition Time | 60 ms (automatic), 20 ms (manual) |
| Measurement Throughput | Up to 120 measurements per second |
| Tracking Speed | 1 GHz per second |
| Interface | HP-IB (GPIB) |
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