CNT-90XL Microwave Frequency Counter/Analyzer

CNT-90XL Microwave Frequency Counter/Analyzer

The Fastest Microwave Counter

The CNT-90XL Microwave Counter/Analyzer sets a new industry standard for microwave frequency analysis and outperforms any microwave Pulse or CW counter on the market regarding resolution, speed and acquisition time. The CNT-90XL is the worlds fastest Microwave counter and offers a measurement speed up to 250,000 frequency samples/s, for advanced statistical analysis, and for analysis of frequency or power transients.

The multi-functional CNT-90XL also serves as a 400 MHz general purpose timer/counter, with unique ease-of-use with analysis capabilities to view variations in signal parameters both numerically and graphically.

Applications and Features

  • -  Pulsed, Chirped, and Doppler Radar testing and calibration
  • -  Microwave link carrier calibration
  • -  Satellite communication equipment testing
  • -  RF and microwave instrumentation calibration
  • -  RF components and modules, including YIG and VCO testing
  • -  Medical RF equipment testing

Leading Performance

  • -  High resolution is vital for R&D and production testing. CNT-90XL meets this requirement with 100 ps single shot (time) or 12 digits/s (frequency). Obtained values are displayed with up to 14 digits.
  • -  For calibration purposes, the CNT-90XL offers very high accuracy through stable internal OCXO time base, plus high resolution.
  • -  Both USB and GPIB interfaces are standard. With USB you won’t need to invest in a GPIB interface card for your PC. The GPIB operates in either SCPI/GPIB or 53131 emulation mode, for plug-and-play replacement in existing ATE systems.
  • -  Menu-oriented settings reduce the risk of mistakes. Valuable signal information, given in multi-parameter displays, removes the need for other instruments like DVM’s and Scopes.

TimeView®, Modulation Domain Analysis SW

The optional Modulation Domain SW TimeView® is the ultimate tool to view and analyze dynamic frequency changes in real-time, utilizing the high-resolution PC screen, marker read-outs and processing, FFT-calculation to find modulation frequencies, ADEV calculation of short-term stability and more.

Product Features and Benefits

  • -  Pulsed RF measurements (optional) includes Pulse Width to 30 ns, PRI/PRF, Frequency in Burst, Power in Burst
  • -  Fast high-resolution frequency or power measurements, for modulation, doppler shifts, or transient analysis
  • -  Very short acquisition time of 25 ms (Auto) or zero (Manual)
  • -  High sensitivity (-33 dBm)
  • -  Statistical processing and graphical histogram, trend and modulation display
  • -  Affordable microwave frequency counting

Battery Option

The CNT-90XL has an optional battery pack with 90 Wh capacity, capable of mains-free operation for at least 4.5 hours. In stand-by mode the battery pack can keep an OCXO warm and running for over 24 hours. Battery operation of a frequency counter/analyzer is valuable in three different applications :

  • -  Mains-free operation in the field
  • -  Transportation of high-stability OCXO to maintain stability, which gives instant use at destination without any warm-up time
  • -  Battery backup acting as a built in UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)

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