The Agilent Technologies E1420B High-Performance
Universal Counter is a C-size, 1-slot, message-based VXI
module. It provides the full set of traditional universal
counter measurements (frequency, period, time interval,
totalize, and ratio), plus the automatic measurements of
rise/fall time, pulse width, phase, and ac/dc voltages.
Additionally, this module provides x10 attenuation, allowing
measurements of higher-powered signals.
The E1420B is ideal for todays ATE applications requiring
high speed in all phases of a measurement setup, measure,
and output. It can make up to 60 measurements per second
of the same function. It can also sequence through a series
of different functions at up to 40 measurements per second.
For even faster measurements, the optional shared memory
capability yields up to 160 measurements per second. This
shared RAM option allows the E1420B to send measurement
data to a VXI device with shared RAM. Data may be
accessed by the controller, thus eliminating data formatting
time and providing higher measurement throughput.
The E1420B features the industry standard SCPI interface
language. SCPI will let you develop code that can easily be
leveraged, increase the life of test software, and decrease
the time spent learning new instrument languages.
Refer to the Agilent Technologies Website for instrument
driver availability and downloading instructions, as well as
for recent product updates, if applicable.
