HP / Agilent 5308A UNIVERSAL COUNTER / TIMER
HP / Agilent Frequency Counters. Accuracy: ±1 count plus time base accuracy, Resolution: 1 nanosecond.
- Model
- HP / Agilent 5308A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $174
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 5308A
This unit
The HP/Agilent 5308A is a modular universal counter/timer module designed for operation within the HP 5300B mainframe. It delivers precise frequency, period, time interval, and totalization measurements across multiple functions with selectable gate times and automatic resolution optimization.
Technical Specifications Measurement Functions
Frequency: 0 to 75 MHz on Channel A or B
Frequency Ratio: Channel A (0 to 75 MHz) divided by Channel B (0 to 5 MHz)
Period: Channel B only, up to 5 MHz
Period Average: Channel B only, up to 5 MHz
Time Interval: Channel A to B, or Channel B only; 1 ns to 10 s range with 200 ns minimum dead time
Time Interval Average: Channel A to B, or Channel B only; 1 ns to 10 s range
Totalize: Single or two-channel operation
Stopwatch Function: Available
Self-Check Function: Available Time Base & Gate
Internal Reference: 10 MHz
Gate Times: Eight manual selections from 1 µs to 10 seconds, plus AUTO position for maximum resolution within 1.1-second measurement window
Accuracy: ±1 count plus time base accuracy Triggering
Adjustable level control via rear-panel BNC connectors with DVM monitoring
Independent positive or negative slope selection
Trigger indicator lamps for internal amplifier confirmation Display
Automatic resolution selection for frequency, frequency ratio, period average, and time interval average
Units displayed in nanoseconds, microseconds, or seconds with positioned decimal point
Display scaling with TIME BASE annunciator
Key Features
Maximum frequency measurement: 75 MHz
Time interval resolution: 1 nanosecond
Dual-channel input architecture
Power consumption: 15 watts (including 5300B mainframe)
BNC input connectors for Channels A and B
Typical Applications Electronic component testing, calibration verification, frequency and period measurement, timing analysis, and research requiring sub-microsecond time interval resolution.
Compatibility & Integration Module integrates with HP 5300B mainframe. Operates as a plug-in counter/timer unit within the 5300B ecosystem.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 0 to 75 MHz |
HP / Agilent 5308A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the HP / Agilent 5308A. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
HP / Agilent 5308A price
This HP / Agilent 5308A is listed at $174.4. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
HP / Agilent 5308A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the HP / Agilent 5308A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
