Tool for measurement, analysis and calibration of frequency, time interval or phase, whether in test systems, on the R and D bench, in the calibration lab or in the field
Pendulum Instruments presents CNT-90 - a tool for measurement, analysis and calibration of frequency, time interval or phase, whether in test systems, on the R and D bench, in the calibration lab or in the field.
The high-performance CNT-90 is said to offer the highest measurement speed (250k measurements/s) and highest resolution (12 digits/s) available in any commercially available product today.
The unique graphical user interface gives graphical displays of distribution histograms, trends and modulation domain in addition to numerical multi-parameter displays with up to 14 digits resolution.
Thanks to the fast GPIB measuring rate of 2 k/s, which Aspen says increases throughput up to ten times compared to today's solutions, the CNT-90 can save lots of time (and money) for customers in test systems.
The high resolution of 100ps (time), 12 digits/s (freq) and 0.001deg (phase) follows very small time and frequency changes that are vital for R and D and production testing.
CNT-90 gives two more digits than other interpolating counters.
The menu-oriented settings reduce the risk for mistakes.
Valuable signal information given as numerical results up to 14 digits with auxiliary parameters removes the need for other instruments like DVMs and scopes in time and frequency measurements.
The unique graphical presentation of results (histograms, trends, modulation etc) gives an understanding of random signal distribution and measurement changes vs time, from slow drift to fast jitter and modulation.
The frequency range of 300MHz standard - and 3, 8 and 14GHz optional - covers frequency measurement needs from DC to microwave and removes the need to invest in a separate microwave counter.
USB and GPIB interfaces come as standard.
Since USB is present in all standard PCs, there is no need to invest in an extra GPIB interface for PC connectivity.
The GPIB interface comes in two modes: SCPI/1999 plus a 53131A emulation mode for easy inclusion in test systems, originally designed for other counter brands.
This almost instant plug-and-play feature facilitates the exchange of counters and reduces the need to re-program existing system commands.
