HP 05316-90014 5316B 100MHz Universal Counter Operating and Service Manual

The HP 05316-90014 is the operating and service manual for the HP 5316B 100 MHz Universal Counter. This manual delivers comprehensive operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting guidance for technicians and engineers maintaining this precision measurement instrument. The HP 5316B is a universal counter designed for high-resolution frequency and time-interval measurements across multiple frequency ranges.

It combines reciprocal counting technology for low-frequency measurements with conventional counting above 10 MHz, delivering 7-digit-per-second resolution at frequencies as low as 0.1 Hz. The instrument accommodates frequency measurement, period analysis, time interval measurement, ratio calculations (A/B), totalize functions, and pulsed RF measurements.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Measurement: 0.1 Hz to 100 MHz on channels A and B; optional 1.0 GHz C channel


• Trigger Levels: Adjustable ±2.5 Vdc with selectable slope control


• Input Sensitivity: Typically 10 mV


• Input Coupling: Selectable AC or DC coupling


• Gate Time: 60 ms to 10 s, continuously adjustable


• Time Interval Resolution: 100 ns (single-shot), 10 ps (averaging mode)


• Timebase Options: TCXO or high-stability oscillator

Key Features

• Reciprocal counting with automatic switchover to conventional counting above 10 MHz


• Three time-interval modes: single-shot, averaging, and delay (spurious rejection)


• Switchable 100 kHz low-pass filter on Channel A


• Full trigger controls and slope selection on channels A and B


• Metal enclosure for electromagnetic compatibility


• Rack-and-stack form factor for bench or ATE integration

Typical Applications

• Frequency and period measurements in RF and digital systems


• Precision time-interval analysis and jitter measurement


• Ratio measurements for frequency synthesis verification


• Pulsed RF characterization

Compatibility & Integration

• HP-IB (IEEE-488) interface for remote programmability and system integration


• Manual revision date: September 1987