srs SR620-Time interval / frequency counter

srs SR620-Time interval / frequency counter

主要指标与说明The SR620 Time Interval Counter performs virtually all of the time and frequency measurements required in a laboratory or ATE environment. The instrument's single-shot timing resolution and low jitter make it the counter of choice for almost any application.

SR620 Frequency Counter25 ps single-shot time resolution1.3 GHz frequency range11-digit frequency resolution (1 s)Statistical analysis & Allan varianceGraphical output to XY scopesGPIB and RS-232 interfacesOvenized timebase (opt.)SR620 Frequency CounterThe SR620 Time Interval Counter performs virtually all of the time and frequency measurements required in a laboratory or ATE environment. The instrument's single-shot timing resolution and low jitter make it the counter of choice for almost any application.SR620 MeasurementsThe SR620 measures time interval, frequency, pulse-width, rise and fall time, period, phase and events. Time intervals are measured with 25 ps rms resolution, making the SR620 one of the highest resolution counters available. Frequency is measured from 0.001 Hz to 1.3 GHz, and a choice of gates ranging from 1 period to 500 seconds is provided. The SR620 delivers up to 11 digits of frequency resolution in one second, making it suitable for measurement applications ranging from short-term phase locked loop jitter, to the long-term drift of atomic clocks. All measurement modes are supported by a wide variety of flexible arming and triggering options.Histograms and Strip ChartsUnlike conventional counters that only have numeric displays, the SR620 provides live, graphical displays of measurement results. Graphical data is available in three formats: a histogram showing the distribution of values within a set of measurements, a strip chart of mean values from successive measurements, or a strip-chart of jitter (standard deviation or Allan variance) values from successive measurements. Up to 250 strip-chart points, or histogram bins, can be displayed.Both histograms and strip charts can be displayed on any oscilloscope with an X-axis input (see pictures), or can be plotted on an HP-GL compatible plotter or dot-matrix printer. Convenient cursors allow you to read the value of any data point in the histogram or strip chart. Autoscale and zoom features make it simple to display all, or any portion, of the graphs.Complete Statistical CalculationsThe SR620 can make measurements on a single-shot basis, or calculate the statistics of a set of measurements. Sample sizes from one to one million can be selected. The SR620 will automatically calculate the mean, standard deviation or Allan variance, minimum and maximum for each set of measurements.

Reference OutputA precision 50 % duty cycle square wave (1 kHz) is available at the front-panel REF output. The REF output can be used as a source of start or stop pulses for any of the SR620's measurement modes. For instance, the length of a cable connected between REF and the B input can be precisely determined by measuring the time delay between REF and B.Built-In DVMs and Analog OutputsTwo rear-panel DVM inputs make measurements of DC voltages with 0.3 % accuracy (±20 VDC range). These values may be read via the interfaces or displayed directly on the front panel.Two DAC outputs continuously provide voltages proportional to the mean and the jitter of the measurement sample. These 0 to 10 V outputs can drive strip chart recorders, or they can be set to provide fixed or scanned output voltages.Built-In Auto-CalibrationA sophisticated, built-in auto-calibration routine nulls insertion delays between start and stop channels, and compensates for the differential nonlinearites inherent in analog time-measurement circuitry. The auto-calibration routine takes about two minutes to perform, and should be run every 1000 hours of operation.10 MHz ReferenceThe choice of timebase affects both the resolution and accuracy of measurements made with the SR620. SRS offers a choice of a standard timebase with an aging coefficient of 1 × 10-6/year, or an optional ovenized-oscillator timebase with only 5 × 10-10/day aging, and about an order of magnitude better short-term stability than the standard timebase. A rear-panel input lets you connect any external 5 MHz or 10 MHz source as a timebase.Computer InterfacesStandard GPIB (IEEE-488.2) and RS-232 interfaces allow remote control of the SR620. All instrument functions and configuration menu settings are accessible via the interfaces. A fast binary dump mode outputs up to 1400 measurements per second to a computer. A parallel printer port allows direct printing from the instrument. Standard IEEE-488.2 communications are supported, and plotter outputs are provided in HP-GL format. For convenient debugging, the last 256 characters transmitted over the interfaces can be viewed on the front panel.SR620 Frequency CounterTimebase Standard Option 01Frequency 10.000 MHz 10.000 MHzType TCVCXO Ovenized VCXOAging 1 × 10-6/yr 5 × 10-10/dayAllan variance (1 s) 3 × 10-10 (typ.) <5 × 10-12Stability 0 to 50 °C 1 ppm <2 × 10-9Settability 0.01 ppm 0.001 ppmExternal timebase User may supply 5 or 10 MHz timebase. 1 volt nominal.

Time Interval, Width, Rise and Fall TimesRange -1000 to +1000 s in +/-TIME mode; -1 ns to +1000 s in all other modesTrigger rate 0 to 100 MHzDisplay LSD 4 ps single sample, 1 ps with averagingResolution Standard timebase (((25 ps typ. [50 ps max.])2 + (0.2 ppb × Interval)2) / N)1/2 rms Option 01 (((25 ps typ. [50 ps max.])2 + (0.05 ppb × Interval)2) / N)1/2 rms, (N = sample size)Error <±(500 ps typ. [1 ns max.] + Timebase Error ×Interval + Trigger Error)Relative error <±(50 ps typ. [100 ps max.] + Timebase Error x Interval)Arming modes +TIME (Stop is armed by Start)+TIME EXT (Ext arms Start)+TIME EXT HOFF (Leading EXT edge arms Start, trailing EXT edge arms Stop)±TIME (Armed by Start/Stop pair)±TIME CMPL (Armed by Stop/Start pair)±TIME EXT (Armed by EXT input edge)EXT arming may be internally delayed or scanned with respect to the EXT input in variable steps. The step size may be set in a 1-2-5 sequence from 1 μs to 10 ms. The maximum delay is 50,000 steps.Display 16-digit fixed point with 1 ps LSDSample rate N ×(800 μs + measured time interval) + calculation time (N=sample size) The calculation time occurs only after N measurements are completed and varies from zero (N=1, no graphics, binary) to 5 ms (N=1, no graphics) to 10 ms (display mean or standard deviation) to 60 ms (histogram).FrequencyRange 0.001 Hz to 300 MHz via comparator inputs. 40 MHz to 1.3 GHz via internal UHF prescalers. RATIO A/B range: 10-9 to 103Error <±((100 ps typ. [350 ps max.])/Gate + Timebase Error ) × FrequencyGates External, 1 period, 1 μs to 500 s in 1-2-5 sequence. Gates may be externally triggered with no delay. Gates may be delayed relative to an EXT trigger. The delay from trigger is set from 1 to 50,000 gate widths.Display 16-digit fixed point with LSD = Freq × 4 ps/Gate. 1 μHz maximum resolution (1 nHz with ×1000 for frequencies <1 MHz)PeriodRange 0 to 1000 sRATIO A/B range: 10-9 to 103Error <±((100 ps typ [350 ps max])/Gate + Timebase Error) × PeriodGates Same as frequencyDisplay 16-digit fixed point with LSD = 1 ps (1 fs with ×1000 for periods <1 s)PhaseDefinition Phase = 360 × (Tb - Ta) / Period ARange -180 to +180 degrees, 0 to 100 MHzResolution (25 ps × Freq. × 360 + 0.001)°Gate 0.01 seconds (1 period min.) for period measurement and 1 sample for time interval measurement. Period may also be measured using externally triggered internal gates as in frequency mode.Error <±(1 ns × Freq. × 360 + 0.001)°CountsRange 1012, RATIO A/B range: 10-9 to 103Count Rate 0 to 300 MHzGates Same as frequencyDisplay 12 digitsInputsBandwidth 300 MHz, 1.2 ns rise timeThreshold -5.00 to +5.00 VDC (10 mV resolution)Accuracy 15 mV + 0.5 % of settingSensitivity See graph in Features section Auto level Threshold set between peak input excursions. (f >10 Hz, duty cycle >10-6)Slope Rising or falling edgeImpedance (1 MΩ + 30 pf) or 50 Ω50 Ω termination has SWR < 2.5:1 from 0 to 1.3 GHzCoupling AC or DC (Ext is always DC coupled)Input noise 350 μVrms (typ.)Prescaler See graph in Features sectionProtection 100 V, 50 Ω terminator is released if input exceeds ±5 VpREF OutputFrequency 1.00 kHz (Accuracy same as timebase)Rise/Fall 2 nsAmplitude TTL: 0 to 4 V (2 V into 50 Ω)ECL: -1.8 to -0.8 V into 50 ΩDVM InputsFull scale ±1.999 VDC or ±19.99 VDCType Sample & hold with successive approximation converterImpedance 1 MΩAccuracy 0.3 % of full scaleSpeed Approximay 5 msD/A OutputsFull scale ±10.00 VDCResolution 5 mVImpedance <1 ΩDefault Voltage proportional to mean and deviationAccuracy 0.3 % of full scaleGraphicsScope Two rear-panel outputs to drive x-y analog oscilloscopeDisplays Histograms and strip charts of mean and jitterX-axis -5 V to +5 V f