11 Digit Microwave Frequency Counter upto 26.5GHz   Model 1141
 
     
 
Features
Model 1141
  • The Best Price / Performance Ratio
  • Models to choose from 3GHz (1137), 8GHz (1138), 12.4GHz (1139), 20GHz (1140), 26.5GHz (1141)
  • RF Power Measurement
  • Simultaneous Display of Frequency and Power
  • 1MHz Resolution
  • High Sensitivity of -25dBm (typically -32dBm)
  • Small Size, Portable & Convection Cooled
  • Optional High Stability Oscillator
  • Optional Battery Operation
    3GHz (1137) 8GHz (1138) 12.4GHz (1139) 20GHz (1140) 26.5GHz (1141)
  BAND 1 BAND 2 BAND 2 BAND 2 BAND 2 BAND 2
Frequency Range 10Hz to 120MHz 120MHz to 3GHz 120MHz to 8GHz 120MHz to 12.4GHz 120MHz to 20GHz 120MHz to 26.5GHz
Sensitivity Sine 25mV rms -32dB -32dBm -30dBm -25dBm -25dBm
Dynamic Range 25mV to 1V -32dBm to+10dBm -32dBm to +10dBm 30dBm to +10dBm -25dBm to +10dBm -25dBm to +10dBm
Overload Indicator   On at +10dBm nom. On at +10dBm nom. On at +10dBm nom. On at +10dBm nom. On at +10dBm nom.
Coupling AC AC AC AC AC AC
Impedance 1M ohms & 50 ohms selectable 50 ohms nom. 50 ohms nom. 50 ohms nom. 50 ohms nom. 50 ohms nom.
Damage Level 250V upto 400Hz
reducing to 5V at
1MHz; 5V from
1MHz to 120MHz
+25dBm +25dBm +25dBm +25dBm +25dBm
VSWR   2:1 typical 2:1 typical 2:1 typical 2:1 typical 2:1 typical
Connectors BNC(f) Type N(f) Type N(f) Type N(f) Type N(f) Type N(f)
Acquisition Time   <60ms <60ms <60ms <60ms <60ms
FM Tolerance (worst case)   20MHz p-p 20MHz p-p 20MHz p-p 20MHz p-p 20MHz p-p to 24GHz
10MHz p-p above
Kickback Noise   -40dBm typical -50dBm typical -50dBm typical -50dBm typical -50dBm typical
AM Tolerance
Auto Amp. Discrim
Any modulation index, provided the minimum signal is not less than the sensitivity spec.
10dB separation between 2 signals within 30MHz, 20dB otherwise

Technical Specifications
Accuracy ±1 count, ±time base accuracy.
Data Acquisition  
Time <60ms + gate time.
Gate Time 1 sec, 0.1 sec, .01 sec, 1.0 ms.
Resolution 1MHz, 100KHz, 10KHz, 1KHz, 100Hz, 10Hz, 1Hz, 0.1dBm (power).
Display Time 0.3 sec, 3.0 sec, infinite & min.
Self Test All digit segments, all LED's and 10MHz clock.
Display 10 digit (1137 & 1138) & 11 digit for rest, LED 0.5" high.
Display Legend Hz, KHz, MHz, GHz, dBm.
Status Indicator BAND 1, BAND 2, EXT REF, GATE, DISPLAY TIME, REMOTE TEST, DF, POWER METER (Band 2 only), OVERLOAD (Band 2 only), STANDBY.
Frequency Offset DF Difference between stored reading and current reading displayed.
TIME BASE TCXO.
Frequency 10MHz.
Aging Rate 1 x 10-6 / year after 45 days.
Short Term ±1 x 10-9 / sec at const. temp.
Temperature ±1 x 10-6 0ºC to 50ºC.
Warm Up At 5 minutes, within ±5 x 10-7 of frequency.
Time Base (OUT) 10MHz, 1V rms into 50 ohms.
Connector BNC(f) (rear panel).
External Time Base (IN) Requires 10MHz, 0.2V rms min. into 50 ohms.
Connector BNC(f) (rear panel).
GPIB IEEE-STD-488-1978  
Programmable Functions/ Controls Band 1, Band 2, power meter, resolution, reset, test, standby, display time, DF, DF reference.
ENVIRONMENTAL Designed to meet MIL-T-28800D type III, class 5 or 6, style E.
Operating Temp. 0ºC to +50ºC.
Storage Temp. -40ºC to +70ºC.
Relative Humidity 95% ±5% above 40ºC.
GENERAL  
Power AC 160 - 270 V AC, 48Hz to 440Hz.
Weight 4Kgs. approx.
Dimensions 230 (W) x 105 (H) x 350 (D) mm approx.
Accessories Operating / Maintenance Manual.
OPTIONS  
B Ext. Battery operation 11V DC to 28V DC - 28VA.
H Time Base High Stability OCXO.
Frequency 10MHz.
Aging Rate <5 x 10-10 / day.
Temperature <1 x 10-8, 0ºC to 50ºC.
Warm up 30 minutes.
 

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