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No Compromise Performance
The HP 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 HP-IB address plus
extensive self-diagnostics, fast
acquisition times and full pro-
grammability. Performance
surpasses the industry standard
HP 5350 Series, in virtually every
aspect, in a package less than half
the weight and size.
Convenience, Portability and
Outstanding Performance
The innovative designs of the
HP 53150 Series microwave
counters offer an uncluttered,
feature-laden front panel. These
designs present no-compromise
performance and quality in a
surprisingly small, light, battery-
operated product.
The Convenience of a Single
Microwave Input
The HP 53150 Series has an
advanced sampler that integrates
a separate zero bias Schottky
diode for the accurate measure-
ment of input power. This allows
measurement of both frequency
and power with a single connec-
tion. 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.
The power measurement accu-
racy and repeatability of these
counters rivals power meters with
diode sensors. Since frequency
and power of the input signal are
measured simultaneously, adjust-
ment 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.
Field Tough but Ready for
Benchtop or ATE Applications
The HP 53150 Series is as com-
fortable 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 exceed-
ing 15 feet.
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 applica-
tions, the HP 53150 Series deliv-
ers full functionality and high
measurement speed. The fully
programmable RS-232 interface
and high speed HP-IB interface
are standard features.
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