Need two channels (timing measurements)?
If yes, sell 53220A or 53230A; otherwise, sell 53210A.
Need higher frequency?
Buy an extra channel (Option 106 or 115).
Need a high stability timebase?
Buy Option 010. Also consider Option 300 (battery) for keeping timebase warm.
Need the highest performance single-shot timing?
Sell 53230A (20 ps); otherwise sell 53220A (100 ps).
Need measurements for modulation domain analysis?
Sell 53230A.
Need pulse microwave measurements?
Sell 53230A with Option 106/115.
Use the answers to choose the most suitable model from the table below.
| What frequency do you need to measure? | |
| Frequencies less than 6 GHz | 53210A, 53220A and 53230A Option 106. |
| Frequencies up to 15 GHz | 53210A, 53220A and 53230A Option 115. |
| Will you need to make time interval measurements? | |
| Two channels are required to make time interval measurements. Select 53220A, 53230A. | |
| How precise do your measurements need to be? | |
| 10 digit/s | 53210A offers 10 digit/s frequency resolution. |
| 12 digit/s | 53220A and 53230A both provide 12 digit/s frequency resolution. |
| Highest resolution and accuracy | Single-shot timing resolution affects the accuracy of both frequency and timing measurements. Select the 53230A if highest accuracy measurements are important (20 ps). |
| Frequency Range (optional) | Model Number | ➤ Why buy? 1 Min Sell | Inputs and Resolution | Measurements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC to 350 MHz (6, 15 GHz) | 53210A | – Large color graphical display with built-in analysis | RF frequency counter (1 channel), 10 digit/s | Frequency, period, frequency ratio, level |
| DC to 350 MHz (6, 15 GHz) | 53220A | – Adds a second channel for timing measurements – Leading price/performance value for universal counter | Universal counter/timer (2 channels), 12 digit/s, 100 ps time interval | All of the above plus time interval, single period, rise/fall time, pulse width, duty cycle, phase, totalize |
| DC to 350 MHz (6, 15 GHz) | 53230A | – Continuous/gap-free and timestamp measurements for basic modulation domain analysis – Industry-leading 20 ps timing resolution | Universal counter/timer (2 channels), 12 digit/s, 20 ps time interval | All of the above plus continuous/gap-free and timestamp (MDA), optional pulse microwave |