EIP Phasematrix 58xb, 59xb DATASHEETS

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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