Full-featured CW Microwave Counters for Field, Factory or Lab Product Overview Agilent 53150A 20 GHz Counter Agilent 53151A 26.5 GHz Counter Agilent 53152A 46 GHz Counter High performance microwave counters: at home, in the field, bench or ATE environment * Ultrawide range, single input (from 50 MHz up to 46 GHz) * Simultaneous power and frequency measurement with analog peaking indicator * GPIB and RS-232 standard * Lightweight and rugged * Battery optional Convenience, portability and outstanding performance Field tough but ready for benchtop or ate applications The innovative designs of the Agilent 53150 Series microwave counters offer an uncluttered, featureladen front panel. These designs present no-compromise performance and quality in a surprisingly small, light, battery operated product. The Agilent 53150 Series is as comfortable in the field as in the laboratory. The rugged case with an integrated tilting handle can tolerate the vibration and shock expected in field use. The backlit LCD display ensures visibility in all environments, from dark to full sunlight, at distances exceeding 15 feet. The convenience of a single microwave input The Agilent 53150 Series has an advanced sampler that integrates a separate zero bias Schottky diode for the accurate measurement of input power. This allows measurement of both frequency and power with a single connection. No compromise in frequency coverage is required for this capability. The ultrawideband microwave input covers the entire RF and microwave spectrum, from intermediate frequencies IFs) of 50 MHz to millimeter waves. If ac power is unavailable, the internal, replaceable camcorder batteries provide at least 2.5 hours of continuous operation. The unit can also be powered from an external 11-18 VDC source. For benchtop and ATE applications, the Agilent 53150 Series delivers full functionality and high measurement speed. The fully programmable RS-232 interface and high speed GPIB interface are standard features. The power measurement accuracy and repeatability of these counters rivals power meters with diode sensors. Since frequency and power of the input signal are measured simultaneously, adjustment for the diode's frequency response is done automatically. And like the latest in diode sensors, compensation is also made for deviation from square law. 2 No compromise performance The Agilent 53150 Series offers exceptional sensitivity by utilizing a single board design with low phase noise PLL circuitry. Despite their simple appearance, these counters retain all the powerful functions one expects in precision instrumentation: measurement averaging, arbitrary as well as nulling offsets for both frequency and power, display of power in either dBm or Watts. Additional capabilities include full control of resolution, sampling rate, and GPIB address, plus extensive self-diagnostics, fast acquisition times and full programmability. Performance surpasses the industry standard Agilent 5350 Series, in virtually every aspect, in a package less than half the weight and size. Measurement Specifications and Characteristics All measurement specifications are over the full signal and temperature ranges unless otherwise noted. Input characteristics Agilent 53150A Agilent 53151A Agilent 53152A 10 Hz - 125 MHz 10 Hz - 50 kHz 50 MHz - 20 GHz 10 Hz - 125 MHz 10 Hz - 50 kHz 50 MHz - 26.5 GHz 10 Hz - 125 MHz 10 Hz - 50 kHz 50 MHz - 46 GHz 40 mVrms 25 mVrms 40 mVrms 25 mVrms 40 mVrms 25 mVrms -20 dBm -33 dBm -33 dBm -29 dBm N/A N/A N/A -20 dBm -33 dBm -33 dBm -29 dBm -25 dBm N/A N/A -20 dBm -33 dBm -30 dBm -27 dBm -27 dBm -23 dBm -17 dBm 2 Vrms 2 Vrms 2 Vrms +5 dBm +13 dBm +5 dBm +13 dBm +5 dBm +13 dBm Channel 1 120 V (dc + ac pk) linearly derated to 5 Vrms at 125 MHz 120 V (dc + ac pk) linearly derated to 5 Vrms at 125 MHz 120 V (dc + ac pk) linearly derated to 5 Vrms at 125 MHz Channel 2 +27 dBm +27 dBm +27 dBm Channel 1 1 M/60 pF 1 M/60 pF 1 M/60 pF Channel 2 50 50 50 Channel 1 BNC female BNC female BNC female Channel 2 SMA/APC-3.5 compatible female SMA/APC-3.5 compatible female 2.92 mm removable, SMA/APC-3.5 compatible female 1.5:1 typical 2.0:1 typical 3.0:1 typical N/A N/A 1.5:1 typical 2.0:1 typical 3.0:1 typical 3.0:1 typical N/A 1.5:1 typical 2.0:1 typical 3.0:1 typical 2.5:1 typical 2.5:1 typical ac ac ac ac ac ac N/A -40 dBm/< -70 dBm N/A -40 dBm/< -70 dBm N/A -40 dBm/< -70 dBm 1 Hz to 1 MHz 1 Hz to 1 MHz 1 Hz to 1 MHz Frequency range Channel 1 (Normal mode) (Low pass filter enabled) Channel 2 Sensitivity Channel 1 10-30 Hz 30 Hz-125 MHz Channel 2 50-300 MHz 0.3-12.4 GHz 12.4-18 GHz 18-20 GHz 20-26.5 GHz 26.5-40 GHz 40-46 GHz Maximum input Channel 1 Channel 2 50 MHz - 2 GHz 2-46 GHz Damage level Impedance (Nominal) Connector SWR (Typical) Channel 2 50-300 MHz 0.3-10 GHz 10-20 GHz 20-26.5 GHz 26.5-46 GHz Coupling Channel 1 Channel 2 Emissions (Typical) ("kickback noise") Channel 1 Channel 2 (measuring/no input) Resolution Channel 1/Channel 2 3 Measurement Specifications and Characteristics Continued... Input characteristics Agilent 53150A Agilent 53151A Agilent 53152A 1 LSD residual stability (timebase error x frequency) 1 LSD residual stability (timebase error x frequency) 1 LSD residual stability (timebase error x frequency) N/A 0.6 LSD rms N/A 0.8 LSD rms N/A 1.25 LSD rms 1/Resolution + 20 ms 1/Resolution + Acquisition time + 20 ms 1/Resolution + 20 ms 1/Resolution + Acquisition time + 20 ms 1/Resolution + 20 ms 1/Resolution + Acquisition time + 20 ms N/A 125 ms/100 ms N/A 125 ms/100 ms N/A 140 ms/115 ms Channel 1 Channel 2 (FM Auto) N/A 20 MHz p-p max @ 10 MHz rate N/A 20 MHz p-p max @ 10 MHz rate N/A 20 MHz p-p max to 26.5 GHz, 12 MHz p-p max above 26.5 GHz @ 10 MHz rate (FM Off) 1 MHz p-p @ 10 MHz rate 1 MHz p-p @ 10 MHz rate 1 MHz p-p @ 10 MHz rate Any index provided minimum signal level is not less than sensitivity Any index provided minimum signal level is not less than sensitivity Any index provided minimum signal level is not less than sensitivity N/A N/A N/A N/A Automatically measures the largest signal present provided signal is > 10 dB(typical) above any signal separated by less than 75 MHz; > 20 dB (typical) above any signal separated by more than 75 MHz N/A Automatically measures the largest signal present provided signal is > 10 dB(typical) above any signal separated by less than 75 MHz; > 20 dB (typical) above any signal separated by more than 75 MHz N/A Automatically measures the largest signal present provided signal is > 10 dB(typical) above any signal separated by less than 75 MHz; > 20 dB (typical) above any signal separated by more than 75 MHz N/A N/A N/A Counter sensitivity to +7 dBm Counter sensitivity to +7 dBm Counter sensitivity to +7 dBm 1.5 dB 1.5 dB N/A N/A 0.01 dB dBm or millwatts/microwatts 1.5 dB 1.5 dB 2.0 dB N/A 0.01 dB dBm or millwatts/microwatts 1.0 dB 1.5 dB 1.5 dB 2.0 dB 0.01 dB dBm or millwatts/microwatts Accuracy Channel 1/Channel 2 (LSD = resolution selection) Residual stability* Channel 1 Channel 2 *Counter and source tied to same timebase Measurement time (Typical) Channel 1 Channel 2 Acquisition time (Typical) (1 MHz FM rate, power measurement off) Channel 1 Channel 2 (FM Auto/FM Off) FM tolerance AM tolerance Channel 1, Channel 2 Amplitude discrimination Channel 1 Channel 2 below 300 MHz above 300 MHz Power measurement Channel 1 Channel 2 Range Accuracy at input connector** (0 dBm to -20 dBm) 0.05-12.4 GHz 12.4-20 GHz 20-26.5 GHz 26.5-46 GHz Resolution Display **see graphs for typical data 4 Typical* power measurement uncertainty at 25 C for various input levels *Typical means approximately 2/3 of all units will meet these characteristics. 0.8 Agilent 53150A/151A Agilent 53152A 0.7 dB Uncertainty 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 0.25 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Frequency in GHz 20 22 26.5 30 35 40 46 Figure 1. -10 dBm input level at 25 C 0.8 0.7 dB Uncertainty 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 Agilent 53150A/151A Agilent 53152A 0.1 0 0.25 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Frequency in GHz 20 22 Figure 2. 0 dBm and -20 dBm input level at 25 C 5 26.5 30 35 40 46 Typical* power measurement uncertainty at -25 dBm input level *Typical means approximately 2/3 of all units will meet these characteristics. 1 0.9 dB Uncertainty 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 Agilent 53150A/151A Agilent 53152A 0.1 0 0.25 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 Frequency in GHz 14 16 18 20 22 26.5 Figure 3. -25 dBm input level at 25 C 1.8 1.6 dB Uncertainty 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 Agilent 53150A/151A Agilent 53152A 0.2 0 0.25 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 Frequency in GHz 14 16 Figure 4. -25 dBm input level from 0 to 55 C 6 18 20 22 26.5 Timebase General information Frequency: 10 MHz Save and recall: Up to 9 complete instrument setups may be saved and later recalled. These setups are retained when power is removed. Output: 10 MHz sine wave, 1 Vrms into 50 External timebase input: 1, 2, 5, 10 MHz; 1 to 5 Vrms into 50 Connector: BNC female located on rear panel Internal timebase stability Sample rate: User-selectable Fast (nominally 20 ms between readings), Medium (nominally 250 ms between readings), Slow (nominally 1 s between readings) and Hold. Aging rate Per day Per month -- < 5 x 10-10 < 1 x 10-7 < 1.5 x 10-8 Self test: Internal memory and count circuitry automatically tested at startup, via menu selection, or remotely. Error messages displayed to indicate failed tests. Short term (1 s avg. time) < 1 x 10 < 2 x 10 Size: 213 mm W x 88.5 mm H x 300 mm D Line variation (10%) < 1 x 10-7 < 1 x 10-10 Operating temperature: 0-55 C With battery option: 0-40 C -- < 1 x 10-8 within 5 min. after turn-on at 25 C TCXO (Standard) Warm-up -9 Temperature stability (0-55 C) < 1 x 10-6 Oven (Option 001) -10 < 1 x 10-8 Weight: 4 kg without battery option, 6.4 kg with battery option Warranty: 1 year Programming: GPIB (IEEE-488.1-1987, IEEE 488.2-1987) or RS-232C Language: SCPI-1992.0 (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) RS-232C rates: User-selectable 2400 to 19200 baud Power supply: ac: 90-132 Vac; 47.5-66 Hz or 360440 Hz 216-264 Vac; 47.5-66 Hz line selection: automatic power requirements: 75 VA max. (25 W typ.) dc: (Option 002 only): 11-18 Vdc; 2A max. Battery (Option 002): Type: VHS camcorder, lead acid (2 each) Charge time: 8 hours in unit Capacity: 2.5 hours min. at 25 C 7 Math functions: Offset: Last reading and/or entered offset to reading for either power or frequency Averaging: 1 to 99 measurement running average Cable loss compensation: Offsets power reading via linear interpolation of user-entered attenuations with up to 9 independent frequency points. Display: Backlit LCD. Backlight can be turned on or off via front panel control. Sleep mode (Option 002 only): Automatically activated if no input is present for 5 minutes. Safety: Designed in compliance with IEC-1010, CAN/CSA 1010.1 EMC: Designed in compliance with IEC-11, EN50082-1, IEC801-2, -3, -4. Accessories supplied Operating, programming, and service manuals and ac power cord. 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