EIP
EIP 545A
Microwave Frequency Counter 10Hz - 18GHz
10 MHz to 18 GHz Frequency Range
1 Hz Frequency Resolution
±1 count ± time base error Measurement Accuracy
50 Ohms Input Impedance
-30 dBm typical Sensitivity

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 18 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Measurement Accuracy | ±1 count ± time base error |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | -30 dBm typical |
| Maximum Input Power | +20 dBm (100 mW) |
| Time Base Aging Rate | ±1 x 10⁻⁶ per year |
| Display | 9-digit LED display |
| Power Requirements | 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
EIP 545A Options:
- 545A - 01 - D to A Converter: DAC will convert any three consecutively displayed digits into an analog voltage output on rear panel
- 545A - 02 - Power Meter: 1 to 18/26.5 GHz will measure sine wave amplitude to 0.1 dBm resolution from sensitivity to -10 dBm; from -10 dBm to overload and display 0.2 dBm resolution simultaneously with frequency. Power offset to 0.1 dB resolution, selectable from front panel
- 545A - 03 - Time Base Oscillator: Aging rate/24 hours <|5x10⁻⁹|, Short term stability <1x10⁻¹⁰ rms, 0° to +50°C temperature stability <|6x10⁻⁸|, ±10% line voltage change <|5x10⁻¹⁰|
- 545A - 04 - Time Base Oscillator: Aging rate/24 hours <|1x10⁻⁹|, Short term stability <1x10⁻¹⁰ rms, 0° to +50°C temperature stability <|3x10⁻⁸|, ±10% line voltage change <|2x10⁻¹⁰|
- 545A - 05 - Time Base Oscillator: Aging rate/24 hours <|5x10⁻¹⁰|, Short term stability <1x10⁻¹⁰ rms, 0° to +50°C temperature stability <|3x10⁻⁸|, ±10% line voltage change <|2x10⁻¹⁰|
- 545A - 06 - Extended Frequency Capability – 548A: Use in conjunction with models 590 Frequency Extension Kit
- 545A - 07 - Remote Programming/BCD Output
- 545A - 08 - GPIB: Provides programming and output capability per IEEE 488-1978
- 545A - 09 - Rear Input
- 545A - 10 - Chassis Slides
| Model | 545A |
|---|
The EIP 545A Microwave Frequency Counter is an exceptional Counter. Frequency in the range of 10Hz to 18.0GHz is read directly from a 12-digit LED display which is sectionalized into GHz, MHz, KHz and Hz




