HP / Agilent 5304A TIME INTERVAL COUNTER

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.