HP 5316B Universal Counter

Product Summary

The HP 5316B is a low-cost, high-performance universal counter offering frequency, period, time interval, ratio, and totalize measurements. Unique counting circuitry delivers the best of both reciprocal and conventional frequency counting. Programmable functions include all measurement modes, plus trigger level and trigger slope controls.

The HP 5316B is encased in high-quality metal that meets strict standards for electromagnetic compatibility, making it suited to applications such as low-level receiver or high-power transmitter testing. With standard HP-IB interfacing, HP 5316B is suited for ATE system design or other environments where interference from other equipment is a concern.

An optional 1-GHz C channel extends the frequency range for navigations and communications applications. A high-stability oven oscillator can also be added for higher accuracy in demanding environments.

Product Features

• Exceptional resolution at both low and high frequencies

• Three time-interval modes solve more problems

• Flexible signal conditioning optimized for both frequency and time-interval measurements

• Selectable gate time from 60 ms to 10 s

• 100 MHz A and B input channels, Optional 1 GHz C channel

• Full frequency range (to 100 MHz) on both input channels

• Proven reliability and excellent RFI protection

Exceptional Resolution

Three Modes

Flexible Conditioning

Product Specifications

Input Characteristics (Channel A and Channel B):

	Range:	dc coupled, 0 to 100 MHz
		ac coupled, 30 Hz to 100 MHz

	Sensitivity: 10 mV rms sine wave to 10 MHz. 25 mV rms sine wave to
		100 MHz. 75 mV peak-to-peak at minimum pulse width of 5 ns. 
		Sensitivity can be varied continuously up to 500 mV rms Nominal 
		(Nom.) by adjusting sensitivity control. In sensitivity mode, 
		trigger level is automatically set to 0V (Nom.).

	Dynamic Range: 30 mV to 5 V peak-to-peak, 0 to 10 MHz. 75 mV to 5V peak-to-peak, 
		10 to 100 MHz.

	Signal Operating Range: +2.5V dc to -2.5V dc.

	Coupling: ac or dc, switchable.

	Filter: Low pass, switchable in or out of Channel A, 3 dB point of 
		100 kHz (Nom.).

	Impedance: 1 Mohm (Nom.) shunted by less than 40 pF.

Frequency (Channel A):

	Range: 0.1 Hz to 100 MHz.

	LSD Displayed: 10 Hz to 1 nHz depending upon gate time and input signal.
		At least 7digits displayed in one second of gate time.

	Resolution:

		For FREQ < 10 MHz:

			+/- LSD +/- 1.4 x ((Trigger Error) / (Gate Time)) x FREQ.

		For FREQ >= 10 MHz: +/- LSD.

	Accuracy: +/- Resolution +/- Timebase Error.

Ratio:

	Range: 0.1 Hz to 100 MHz, both channels.

	LSD:

		((2.5 x Period A) / (Gate Time)) x Ratio, (rounded to nearest decade).		

	Resolution:

		+/- LSD +/- ((B Trigger Error) / (Gate Time)) x Ratio.

	Accuracy: Same as resolution. Highest frequency input is connected to
		Channel A to achieve specified accuracy.

Totalize:

	Manual Range: 0 to 100 MHz.

	A Gated by B: Totalizes input A between two events of B. Instrument must
		be reset to make new measurement. Gate opens on A slope, closes on B
		slope.

		Range: 0 to 100 MHz.
		Resolution: +/- 1 count.
		Accuracy: +/- 1 count +/- B Trigger Error x Frequency A.

Period:

	Range: 10 ns to 10^5 s.

	LSD Displayed: 100 ns to 1 fs depending upon gate time and input signal.
		At least 7 digits displayed in one second of gate time.

	Resolution:

		For PER > 100 ns:

			+/- LSD +/- 1.4 x ((Trigger Error) / (Gate Time)) x PER.

		For PER >= 100 hs: +/- LSD.

	Accuracy: +/- Resolution +/- Timebase Error.

Time Interval:

	Range: 0 ns to 10^5 s.

	LSD Displayed: 100 ns.

	Resolution: +/- LSD +/- Start Trigger Error +/- Start Trigger Error.

	Accuracy: +/- Resolution +/- Timebase Error.

General:

	Display: 8-digit LED display, with engineering units annunciator.

	Overflow: Only frequency and totalize measurements will overflow. In case
		of overflow, eight least significant digits will be displayed and 
		front panel overflow LED will be actuated. All other measurements 
		which would theoretically cause a display of more than 8 digits 
		will result in the display of the 8 most significant digits.

	Gate Time: Continuously variable, from 60 ms to 10s or 1 period (Nom.)
		except in time interval mode, where it is continuously variable from
		4 readings/s to 1 reading every 10s via Gate Time control (Nom.).

	Sample Rate: Up to 7 readings/s (Nom.) except in time interval mode,
		where it is continuously variable from 4 readings/s to 1 reading 
		every 10s via Gate Time control (Nom.).

	Operating Temperature: 0 degrees to 50 degrees C.

	Power Requirements: Selectable 100, 120, 220, 94 240V (+5%, -10%)
		48-66 Hz; 30 VA maximum.

Product Ordering Information

HP 5316B	Universal Counter
   Opt 001	High Stability TCXO Timebase
   Opt 003	1.0 GHz C Channel
   Opt 004	High Stability Oven Oscillator
   Opt W30	Extended Repair Service


HP 10856A       Low Pass Filter Kit
HP 5061-9672    HP 5316B Rack Mount Kit

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