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Phase Matrix, Inc.

585C

Instruments You Can Count On

Pulse/CW Frequency Counters with Peak Power (595A/598A)

588C 595A 598A

• Pulse and CW Frequency Measurement to 170 GHz

• Peak Power Measurement to 26.5 GHz

• Built-in Pulse Profiling

• 200 Watt (+53 dBm) Burnout Protection

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EIP/Phase Matrix Pulse/CW Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Counters

Automatic Acquisition and Profiling (Both Frequency and Power) with the Broadest Frequency Measurement Coverage: 100Hz to 170GHz

585C / 588C full function pulse/CW counters with an

optional internal delaying pulse generator for the ultimate in ease-of-use

595A / 598A add practical peak and CW power

measurements to the capability of the 585C/588C Phase Matrix brings to you the broadest spectrum of

pulse and CW microwave and millimeter-wave frequency counters available today. These models offer automatic and self contained frequency and power profiling that is ideally suited to such applications as chirped radar analysis, VCO measurement, and frequency agile system analysis over a frequency range up to 170 GHz (depending upon the model selected).

Phase Matrix’s frequency selective heterodyne technique with unique YIG filter frontend offers benefits not available in any other counter.

Pulsed or CW Measurements to 170 GHz

The 588C and 598A extended frequency capability enables CW measurements from 100 Hz to 170 GHz, and pulsed measurements from 250 MHz to 170 GHz. Parameters such as frequency, power (595A/598A only), pulse width, pulse period, or PRF can all be measured fully automatically. The 585C/588C and the 595A/598A will detect and measure CW, frequency modulated, amplitude modulated, or pulsed RF signals with pulse widths as narrow as 50nS.

Automatic Peak Power

The 595A/598A greatly simplify the measurement of peak power in your application. By measuring the frequency of the incoming signal, the instrument automatically corrects the power reading for the Calibration Factor of the internal sensor. You no longer have to manually enter the Calibration Factors or the measurement frequency. Careful design and internal calibration tables result in excellent accuracy and repeatability.

Self-Contained Profiling of Frequency and Power

The optional built in delaying pulse generator enables completely self-contained frequency and power profiling measurements. Synchronous outputs on the rear panel show actual measurement window for viewing on an oscilloscope. In addition, automatic measurements of pulse width, pulse period and pulse repetition frequency simplify your measurement task.

True profiled measurements are possible with a sample window as narrow as 15nS. Careful design consideration was given to accurately and automatically measuring rapidly varying pulse bursts as might be typical in the generation of frequency hopping or wide band chirp signals. The Phase Matrix/EIP Model 595A/598A and 585C/ 588C actually reacquire the microwave signal for each measurement window, allowing, essentially, unlimited frequency changes from window to window. Competitive techniques require external gating if the frequency changes more than 10 MHz within the detected burst.

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Frequency and power can be automatically profiled with the optional internal delaying pulse generator

Unmatched Frequency Selectivity

Only Phase Matrix/EIP counters utilize the proven YIG Preselected Heterodyne Down Conversion technique. This spectrum analyzer type preselector prevents harmonics and other spurious signals from interfering with the measurement of the desired signal. Additionally, it totally eliminates “kickback” noise. Furthermore, this frequency selectivity allows the user to select any desired signal for measurement of both power and frequency in a multi-signal environment.

Graceful Overload Protection to 200 Watts

The YIG filter provides effective power limiting to protect against burnout due to accidental application of high-level signals, yet does not reduce sensitivity. This greatly reduces down time, especially in the hands of unskilled operators. At remote sites, this high-level burnout protection often proves invaluable by reducing the need for additional trips if a high power signal is accidentally connected to the counter’s input.

Full Environmental Compliance

The Phase Matrix/EIP 595A/598A and 585C/588C are in full EMI/RFI environmental compliance with MIL-STD-461 and MIL-T-28800, Type III, Class 5. As well as CE certified to EN50011 and EN50082-1.

Full Programmability

These counters have been optimized for integration into ATE systems and have all the systems characteristics you need for your test applications. All front panel controls, data output format and special functions are controllable over GPIB. Also, rear panel inputs simplify the integration of your system.

High Stability Time Bases

All Phase Matrix Counters features the unique YIG Preselected Heterodyne Down-Convertor.

Optional ovenized time bases provide higher accuracy and lower cost of ownership. The time base component of error is dramatically reduced with these high-stability time bases. The only periodic maintenance required on the 595A/598A and 585C/588C is time base calibration. With aging rates as low as 2 x 10-7/year, the calibration cycle can be extended to two years while maintaining kHz accuracy on a 20 GHz frequency measurement.

Proven Reliability

The predecessors to the Phase Matrix models 595A/598A and 585C/588C , (EIP 585 and 588, introduced in 1985), have become standards of reliability, achieving a field proven MTBF in excess of 40,000 hours. Phase Matrix is so confident in the quality and reliability of these products that we back them with an optional three year warranty.

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Automatic Pulsed/CW Frequency and Power Measurements

1. Automatic Pulsed Millimeter-Wave Counting up to 170 GHz with

the addition of the Model 890 cable kit and one or more harmonic mixers. Large amounts of “chirp”, often encountered in millimeter-wave signals, can be precisely counted using Center Frequency Mode.

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Photo 1 shows extreme video distortion interference on the incoming RF. Photo 2 shows the same RF signal after processing by the Phase Matrix YIG Preselected Heterodyne Down-Convertor input filter, with error causing video component removed.

2. Model 595A/598A Power Measurement Capability operates over the

full operating range of the Band 1 and 2 inputs on both CW and pulsed signals.

3. Phase Matrix’s Unique YIG Preselector provides an excellent

combination of burnout protection, sensitivity, frequency selectivity and video immunity. The inherent frequency selectivity of the YIG filter allows counting the highest amplitude signal even with many other signals present.

4. Optional Internal Pulse Generator makes the profiling of frequency and

power simple and automatic.

5. Pulse Width or Pulse Period can be measured and displayed with a

touch of the Pulse Width or Pulse Period key. Pulse repetition frequency can also be easily displayed.

6. Frequency High/Low Limit allows the measurement of a lower amplitude

signal in the presence of higher amplitude signals.

7. External Switching Requirements Eliminated by the use of four

independent signal inputs that let the operator apply multiple signals and measure any one by merely switching the band selector from the keyboard or over the IEEE-488 Bus.

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8. Dual Display For Fast, Easy Readout simultaneously provides two

important signal parameters: 1) Frequency to 1 kHz resolution, and either 2) Power to 0.1 dB resolution or 3) Pulse width (or pulse period) to 10 nanosecond resolution. The three-digit (or six digits with special function mode) pulse period/pulse width display utilizes a floating decimal format with annunciators.

9. Automatic Power-Up Self-Testing and Go-to-Local allows one key

stroke to switch from remote to local, or to fully initialize the system from local. When initialized, the instrument automatically executes power-up self-tests.

10.Precise Pulse Measurements Provided by the IF Threshold and Gate Outputs. These convenient outputs allow the operator to monitor

exactly where within the RF pulse the sample is taken. This feature is especially useful when using external gating for frequency profiling.

11.All Front Panel Functions and Test Sequences Can Be Placed Under GPIB Control

via the IEEE-488 bus for ATE applications.

12.Optional Rear Panel Inputs simplify signal routing in rack-mounted

applications.

13.External Time Base Reference Capability allows the use of an external

10 MHz reference as a common system time base. Or use the output of the optional ovenized oscillator as the system time base.

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BAND 1 BAND 3 (Option 5804)BAND 2

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Frequency Range

Sensitivity

Connector

Impedance Maximum Input Damage Level

Amplitude Discrimination Frequency Limits

Center Frequency

FM Tolerance (up to 10 MHz rate) Acquisition Time* Pulse

Measurement Time Pulse

Gate Error

Distortion Error

Averaging Error

0.25 -1 GHz

-20dBM

BNC 50 Ω nominal

+7 dBm +27 dBm

15 dB N/A

N/A

Carrier must remain in band

AQ = { } + 0.05

MT = + 0.05

GE = ± DE = ±

MINPRF

(4)(PP)

(GW)(RES)

(4)

(RES)

0.07

0.03

PW - (3x10-8)

AE = ± 2 x √ RES

(GW)(AVG)

595A & 585C: 0.95 - 20 GHz 598A & 588C: 0.95-26.5 GHz

0.95 - 2GHz -20 dBm 2 - 12.4 GHz -25 dBm

12.4 - 20 GHz -20 dBm 20 - 26.5 GHz -15 dBm

595A & 585C: Precision N 598A & 588C: APC 3.5 50 Ω nominal +7 dBm +45 dBm CW +53 dBm peak pulsed (≤1µS pulse, 0.1% duty cycle)

15 dB (>50 MHz seperation) Instrument will reject signals >50 MHz outside of Limits Resolution: 10MHz

Instrument will reject signals >50 MHz outside the specified Delta Frequency. Resolution: 10MHz 20 MHz P-P

(4x10-8)

-12

(4x10

AQ = 2(FH)[ ]

+ + + 0.3

MINPRF

AQ = 2(FH)[ ]

+ +0.3

MINPRF

(PP)

MT = + 0.05

(GW)(RES) 1

MT = + 0.05

(RES)

GE = ± DE = ±

AE = √

0.01

0.03

PW - (3x10-8)

RES

(2x10-5)(PP)

-12

(4x10

MINPRF

(4x10-8) MINPRF

(GW)(AVG)

26.5-170 GHz

-20 dBm (26.5 to 60 GHz)

-15 dBm (60 to 170 Ghz)

Depends on remote sensor (See Table) N/A + 5 dBm +10 dBm

20 dB N/A

Instrument assumes any signal present to be in the range ±2 GHz from the specified center frequency. Auto Mode: 20MHz P-P Center Freq: 150 MHz P-P

Automatic: AQ = + +0.2

MINPRF

(6x10-3)(PP)

Center Frequency: AQ = + +0.2

AQ = +0.2

MT = + 0.05

GE = ± DE = ±

MINPRF

(4)(PP)

(GW)(RES) 4

(RES)

0.03

PW - (3x10-8)

(8x10-4)(PP)

0.02

AE = ± 2 x √ RES

(GW)(AVG)

Total Error Pulse

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TEP=±AE±GE±DE±TimeBaseError TECW=TBError±1 count

(Based on 10 averages)

TE=±AE±GE±DE±TimeBaseError TECW=TBError±1 count

(Based on 10 averages)

TE=±AE±GE±DE±TimeBaseError

TECW=TBError±N2 counts (where N = )

freq

20GHz

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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

BAND 0 (CW only)

Frequency Range 100 Hz - 250 MHz Sensitivity -20dBm Connector BNC Input Impedance 50 ohms nominal Maximum Input +7 dBm Damage Level +27 dBm FM Tolerance Carrier must remain in band Measurement Time (1/RES) + 50ms Total Error

TE = Time Base Error± Count

BAND 3

Model 588C/598A Frequency extended, in bands, up to 170GHz. This

Remote Frequency WaveGuide WaveGuide Sensor Range Size Flange

091 26.5 - 40 GHz WR-28 UG-599/U 092 40 - 60 GHz WR-19 UG-383/U 093 60 -90 GHz WR-12 UG-387/U 094 90 - 110 GHz WR-10 UG-387/U 095 50 - 75 GHz WR-15 UG-385/U 096 33 - 50 GHz WR-22 UG-383/U 097 26.5 - 50 GHz K - Conn.* Coaxial 098 110 - 170 GHz WR - 6 UG-387/U

requires Option 5804, a frequency extension cabling kit (890), and one or more of the following remote sensors:

ST ANDARD TIME BASE

Crystal Frequency 10MHz (TXCO) Stability

Aging Rate <1 x 10 Short Term <1 x 10 Temperature <1 x 10 Line Variation <1 x 10

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/month

-9

RMS, 1s average

-6,

0° to 50°C

-7

,± 10% Line voltage change

Warm-Up Time None required Output Frequency 10 MHz square wave, 1V p – p

minimum into 50 ohms.

External Time Base Requires 10 MHz square wave,

1V p – p minimum into 300 ohms.

OPTIONAL HIGH-ST ABILITY OVENIZEDTIME BASE

Option 5809

Aging Rate per 24 hrs <5 x 10 (after 72 hours warm-up)

Short Term Stability <1 x 10 1s Average (RMS)

Temperature Stability <3 x 10 (0° - 50°C)

±10% Line Voltage Change <2 x 10

-10

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-10

PULSED MEASUREMENTS

Pulse Width 50 ns - CW Minimum Profile Sample 15 ns frequency/100 ns power Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) 1 Hz - 4 MHz Minimum Off Time 200 ns (will count CW) Minimum On/Off Ratio 15 dB

PULSE P ARAMETER MEASUREMENTS

Pulse Width Pulse Period

Range 50ns - 1 s 250 ns - 1 s Resolution 10 ns 10 ns Measurement Points -6 dB ± 1.5 dB -6 dB ± 1.5 dB Accuracy ±20 ns (Timebase Error x PW)

PULSE GENERA TOR SPECIFICATIONS

Min Max Resol.

Delay 74 ns 800 ms 2 ns Width 24 ns 800 ms 2 ns Period 100 ns 800 ms 50ns Trig In TTL, 1kΩ input Trig Out TTL, into 50Ω, 50 to 100 ns width Pulse Out TTL, into 50Ω

POWER MEASUREMENT (595A AND 598A ONLY)

Measured power of signals (pulsed and CW) applied to band 1 and 2 inputs. Power and frequency are simultaneously displayed to 0.1 dB and 100 kHz resolution, respectively. Power off sets from +99.9 dB to

-99.9 dB (0.1 dB resolution) can be input from the keyboard for via GPIB. Frequency Range 250 MHz - 20 GHz (595A)

250 MHz - 26.5 GHz (598A)

Resolution 0.1 dB Dynamic Range Same as counter operation range Measurement Window 25 MHz nominal Minimum Pulse Width 100 ns (internal or external gating) Measurement Time Frequency measurement time plus one

gate time plus 150 msec - CW

Accuracy ±0.5 dB CW typical (25°C, input padded

by 3 dB) ±1.5 dB CW typical (25°C, input padded by 3 dB, 1µsec measurement window, 10% duty cycle)

Repeatability ±0.3 dB typical CW to 20 GHz

±0.5 dB typical CW to 26.5 GHz ±0.3 dB typical pulse to 20 GHz (1µsec

measurement window, 10% duty cycle) ±0.8 dB typical pulse to 26.6 GHz (1µsec measurement window, 10% duty cycle)

Note 2 AE = RMS averaging error (Hz) FH = Difference between Frequency Limit High and Low (Hz)

AQ = Aquisition time (seconds) AVG = Number of averages GE = Gate error (Hz) DE = Distortion error (Hz) TE = Total error (Hz)

*K-Connector is a registered trademark of Wiltron Company

Specifications subject to change without notice.

GW = Logical AND of inhibit input and pulse width -3 x 10 MinPRF = Minimum PRF coutner setting (Hz); for MinPRF>1.2 kHz, use MinPRF = 1200 MT = Measurement Time (seconds) PP = Pulse period (seconds) PW = Pulse width (seconds) RES = Counter resolution setting (Hz); for RES>1MHz, use RES = 10%

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(seconds)

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GENERAL

Dimensions 3.5 in H x 16.75 in W x 14 in D

(8.9 cm H x 42.6 cm W x 35.6 cm D)

Weight ≈ 35 lbs., 15.9 Kg Shipping Weight ≈ 40 lbs., 18.2 Kg Operating Temperature 0 to 50°C Power 100/120/200/240 Vac ± 10%

50 - 400 Hz, 100 VA typical

Resolution 1 Hz to 1 GHz Gate Time 1 s to 1µs (dependent upon resolution)

ORDERING INFORMA TION

Model 585C Pulse/CW Microwave Frequency Counter, 20 GHz Model 588C Pulse/CW Microwave Frequency Counter, 26.5 GHz Model 595A Pulse/CW Microwave Frequency Counter, 20 GHz

with Peak Power Measurement

Model 598A Pulse/CW Microwave Frequency Counter, 26.5 GHz

with Peak Power Measurement

FREQUENCY EXTENSION ACCESSORIES FOR MODEL 588C/598A

Waveguide Waveguide Size Flange

890 Fr equency Extension Cable Kit 091 Remote Sensor 26.5 - 40 GHz WR-28 UG -599/U 092 Remote Sensor 40 - 60 GHz WR-19 UG-383/U 093 Remote Sensor 60 - 90 GHz WR-12 UG-387/U 094 Remote Sensor 90 - 110 GHz WR-10 UG-387/U 095 Remote Sensor 50 - 75 GHz WR-15 UG-385/U 096 Remote Sensor 33 - 50 GHz WR-22 UG-383/U 097 Remote Sensor 26.5 - 50 GHz K-Conn Coaxial 098 Remote Sensor 110 - 170 GHz WR-6 UG-387/U

Note: Remote Sensors require cable kit 890 and extended frequency Option 5804.

Warranty 1 Year Standard Computer Interface GPIB (IEEE-488/1987)

Certifications CE Certified for EMC to

EN50011 and EN50082-1 CE Certified for Safety to IEC 1010-1 (1990)

(Extendable to 3 years)

OPTIONS

5803 Rear Panel Input Connectors 5804 Band 3 Frequency Extension Module

Available on Model 588C/598A only.

5809 Ovenized High Stability Timebase

(Aging Rate: <5 x 10

5810 Delaying Pulse Generator

14 2 Year Warranty Extension (to 3 years total) 15 MIL-STD 45662A Data and Certification

-10/

day)

ACCESSORIES

010 Transit Case 021 Rack Mount Kit with Handles 022 Rack Mount Kit without Handles 031 Extra Operations Manual

(one supplied at no cost)

032 Maintenance and Service Manual (includes

operations information)

043 Service Kit 050 Sof-Pac Carrying Case 101 Chassis Slide Kit with Handles

(includes 021)

102 Chassis Slide without Handles

(includes 022)

For More Information Contact:

Phase Matrix, Inc. 109 Bonaventura Drive San Jose, CA 95134 U.S.A

TEL: (408) 428-1000 FAX: (408) 428-1500 TOLL FREE: (877) 4PhaseM EMAIL: sales @phasematrix.com

Printed in the USA

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Datasheet Prepared By:

Sonic Imagery Labs and

PixelJam Productions

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