ile Automatic measurements to 18 GHz/26.5 GHz * Portability '* Wide FM tolerance ELECTRONIC COUNTERS CW Microwave Frequency Counters HP 5342A, 5343 ‘= Amplitude measurement in dBm (HP §342A Option 002) ‘© High input sensitivity + Digital-to-analog converter (Option 004) np saan SNSeut HP 5342A & 5343A Microwave Counters Portability “The HP $342A and HP $343A Microwave Counters provide auto- rate frequency measurement to 18 or 26.5 GHz in highly portable packages. The operating range ofthe HP $342A canbe extended to B4GH with Option 005. ‘Amplitude Measurements (Option 002, HP 5342A only) Option 002 adds the ability to measure and display the power level cf the input in dBm. The Li-digit LED display presents amplitude ‘easurement to 0.1 dBm resolution. Also, the same option extends theinstrument’s dynamic range to enable frequency measurement 0 +iaBm. FM Tolerance Meaturinga carrier frequency while its being frequency modulat- das broad appeal inthe communication industry and elsewhere. Both the HP 342A and HP 53434 can tolerate peaktorpeak FM deviation to 50 MH Digital-To-Analog Converter (Option 004) ‘Option 004 lets you convert any three consecutive displayed digits (trequeney ot amplitude) into an analog votage output on the rear panel. This makes the monitoring of microwave oscllatorequency Unt easy to make with only stnpchart recorder. Scaling and Ofset Functions “The versatility of the microprocesor-controlled keyboard allows you to perform math functions by means ofa few key strokes. Fre- {ueney values to 1 He resolution can be added to or subtracted from themeasured frequency for IF offset application, The HP 5343A also offers an mx + b mode for both scaling and offset functions. HP 342A Specifications ‘Signal input Input + Frequency range: HP $342A: 00 MHz to 18 GHz 194: 500 MHz to 26.5 GHz ‘Senativity: HP 242A: 500 MHz to 12.4 GHz: ~25 dBm 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz: -20 dBm HP 343A: 500 MHz to 124 GHz: —33 dBm 12.4 GH2 to 18. GHz: -28 dBm 18.0 GHz to 26 GHz: -23 Bm Maximum Input: +7 dBm (See Option 002, 003 for higher eves). Impedance: 50, nominal ‘Connector: HP 8242A: Precision Type N female HP S949A: APC 3.5 male with collar Damage level: +25 dBm, peak (See Option 006 for +39 dBm protec tion, HP 53434, ‘Coupling: de to load ac to instrument. ‘SWH: < 2:1, (Typical) $00 MHz-10 GHz = 3:1, (Typical) 10 GHz-18 GHz/26.5 GHz FM tolerance: switch selectable (rear panel) Wide: $0 MHz p-p worst case ‘Normal: 20 MH? p-p worst case Narrow: (HP 53434 only) 6 MHz p-p worst case For Modulation Rates from de to 10 MHz. AM tolerance: any modulation index provided the minimum signal level e not les than the sensitivity specification ‘Automatic amplitude daorimination: automatically measures the largest ofall signals presen, providing that signal i 6 dB above any signal within $00 MHz; 20 dB above any signal, $00 MHz-18 /26.3, GHe, Modes of Operation ‘Automatic: counter automatically acquires and displays highest Tevel signal within sensitivity range. Manuak: center frequency entered to within +40 MHz of true value ‘Acquistion Time ‘Automatic Mode ‘Narrow FM 200 ms worst case (HP 5343 only) [Normal FM $30:ms worst case Wide FM 2.4 worst case ‘Manial mode: 80 ms alter frequency entered Input 2 Frequency range: 1012 to 520 MHe direct count ‘Senaltivify: 60: 10 Hz to $20 MHz: 25 mV rms, “1 Maz 10 Hz to 25 MHz: $0 mV ems. Impedance: selectable | M0, <$0 pF or $0.2 nominal Coupling: ac. Connector type BNC female. Maximum input 50.0: 3.5 V rms (+24 6Bm) or $V de, fuse Protected +1 maz 200 V de + $ V rma. Time Base Crystal frequency: 10 MHz ‘Stablty| Aging rate: <1 X 107/month. ‘Temperature: < «1% 10-! over the range 0°C to 50°C Short torm: <1 > 10- for 1 second averaging time. Line variation: < = 1 x 10-"for 10% change from nominal Output frequency: 10 MHz, 22-4 V square wave (TTL compatible) 1.5 p-p V into 50° availabe from rear panel BNC. External ime base: requires 10 MHz, 3.0 V p-psine wave or square wave into IHR via rear panel BNC connector. Switch selects either internal or external time baseELECTRONIC COUNTERS Automatic Microwave Counter HP 5342A & 53434 ‘Optional Time Base (option 001) Crystal frequency: 10 MHz Stabillty <5 X 10-"/day after 24-hour warmup, ‘Temperature: <7 x 10~’ over the range 0°C to 50°C. hort term: <1 X 10" for 1 second averaging time, Line variation: <1 % 10-" for 10% change from nominal ape <5 % 10 of final value 20 minutes after turn-on, at ‘Amplitude Measurement (opt 002) (HP 5842A only) input + Frequency range: S00 MHz-18 GHz. Dynamic range ‘and level MAB r sabe Soo Mine 124 GHe =15GBmto +23 dBm 124 Glizte 18 Ge Maximum operating level =22 dBm. Damage level: +25 dBm. peak. Resoltlon: 0.1 dBm. ‘Aeoursey 1.5 dB (excluding mismatch uncertainty). sme Typical mpliude measurement). 35:1 Type! frequency measurement annirament tine: 100 + requency meanemen tine Dioplay: simultaneously displays Frequency to 1 MHz resolution and [ever (Option O11 provides ful frequency solution on HP-IB). tapui 2 (60.0 Impedance only) 10 Mie~520 MHz, =17 6Bm 0 +20 dBm. Damage level: ‘Aeoursoy: 1.5 dB (excluding mismatch uncertainty). ‘SWR: <18:1 Typical Measurement th Display: simulta Extended Dynamic Range (opt 003) (HP 5342A only) Frequency range: 300 Mis to 18 GHz. ‘Seneltvity $00 MHz to 124 GHz: ~22 dBm. 124 GHe to 18 GHz —15 am. Maximum operating evel: +22 dBi. Dynamic range: 500 MHz wo 12-4 GHz: 44 a, nee [24 GHe to 18 GHz: 37 dB. Damage lave: +25 dBm, peak whe: ‘Microwave Limiter (option 008) Input 1 range: HP 53424: 500 MHz ~ 18 GHz Freauency T8008: Hp S343a: S00 Mis ~ 26. Giz ‘Sanettivty: HP 342A; 500 Miz ~ 12.4 GHz: — 21 4Bm. ia Giz ~ 1a Grier 13 dBm HP 53434: 500 Mie ~ 12.8 GH: 30 dBm. Ia GHe ~ 18 Ge: — 24 dBm 1a GHs— 265 GH: — 18 dBm Maximum operating evel: + 7 dBin Damage level: $00 Mls ~ 6 GHz:'+39 dBm (8), SGHz 18 Ge: +36 dBm (AW). (iP 333A only) 18 Gliz ~ 26.5 OF: $348 dBm (W). 00 Mit ~ 10. GHz }OGHz ~ 18 GHr/36. GHz Note: Option 006 is incompatible with Option 002, Option 003, end SBtion 005 for HP 'S342A. Please consult factory specal 12 ambine Options 005 and O06. General Aocurseyt 1 LSD 4 time-base errr. Revolution: front panel push buttons select Hz to | MHz api, 1 digit LED dopey, sctonalzd to read GHz, MHz Self-oheck: selected from from panel pushbuttons displays 78 MHz for resolution chosen. Frequency ofeat: selected from front panel pushibutons. Displayed Figtency ofet by entered valueto He resoluton. Frequency multiply: (HP 53634 only) (mx 1b) measured data i mmultpted by ny meg Tipo 99. Ofte can then Be added Or subs {acted From-ponel sectable ‘Fotalize (HP S349A only: input 2 can totale a rates up t0 520 NIH Retdout on the By controled by font panel or HTB 100 ms + frequency measurement time. sly daplays Frequency and input level Sample rate: arabe from las than 20 ms betncen measurements SHB LS etic holds dapay indefniey IP out rear pane! BNC connector provides 25 MHz to 125 MHz out fuel cowinconvrtd micromsve signal Power requirements: 10/120/220/240 Vrms, +$%, ~10%, 4-66 Hi 100 VA max Vion Weight net 1g (2018). Shipping 12.7 kg (2818. Bier 3 Hx 213 Wx sad mm D SAS" AGE" x 196") a Uncertainty 0) i Frequency (He) Graph 2. Uncertainty due to time base error can be reduced by calibrating the time base more frequently, or by using a time base with alower aging rate. Ordering Information Price HP S3424 Frequency Counter sii.oqo Hb 343A Frequency Counter S120 Options and Accessories (both models) ‘001 High Stability Time Base + $900 ‘Opt 002 Amplitude Measurement (HP $342A Only) + $2,500 ‘Opt 003 Extended Dynamic Range (HP S342A Onl) "+ $795, Opt 004 Digital-To-Analog Converter + $40 Gp, 05 Freeney Exemtonto Ge (HP SADA 5) ry) 96 Limes tpt Procsion 439 dBm) +3880 Get Dita Inpen/Oupat (HTB) (Cale Nox 358 ‘Opt 908 Rack Mounting Adapter Kit +5100 ‘Opt 13 Bellcore CLEI Barcode Sticker “530 Fore comparable produc, see the HP 5347 ‘ounter/power meter on page 118 HP K70-899924: Rack Mounting Adapter Kit With Slot for access to front connectors from rear. HP 108424: Extender Board Kit 800