The HP/Agilent 5304A is a modular time interval counter designed as a plug-on module for the HP 5300A Measuring System mainframe. It delivers precise measurements of time intervals, frequency, and period averages with resolution dependent on the measuring system’s clock frequency. The 5304A integrates with the 5300A’s six-digit display and 10 MHz internal oscillator to provide temporal measurement capabilities across laboratory, research, and manufacturing environments.
## Technical Specifications
• **Frequency Measurement:** Up to 10 MHz
• **Time Interval Measurement Range:** 500 nanoseconds to 10,000 seconds
• **Period Average Measurement Range:** 10 Hz to 1 MHz
• **Time Interval Resolution:** Clock-dependent; 1 MHz clock yields 1 µs resolution, 100 MHz clock provides 10 ns resolution
• **Maximum Input Frequency:** 10 MHz
• **Input Channels:** Channel A (frequency, period average, time interval start); Channel B (time interval stop)
• **Totalizing Functionality:** Supported
## Key Features
• Adjustable analog delay control on start input for triggering stability with complex or noisy signals
• BNC connectors for signal inputs on Channels A and B
• Large Centronics-style connector for mainframe integration
• Modular form factor optimized for 5300A system integration
## Typical Applications
Precise temporal measurements in metrology, component characterization, and signal analysis requiring nanosecond to multisecond resolution across frequency ranges to 10 MHz.
## Compatibility & Integration
Exclusive compatibility with HP 5300A Measuring System mainframe. Operates as a dedicated module within the 5300A platform, leveraging the mainframe’s display and oscillator infrastructure.
