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5328 A Universal Counter

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Agilent5328 A Universal Counter

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What is it?

The Agilent 5328A is a universal counter that measures frequency, period, time interval, and ratio, with a direct count frequency range of 100 MHz (up to 512 MHz with Option 030).

What do the numbers mean?

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Frequency range (standard): 100 MHz^[1]
Frequency range with Option 030: 512 MHz^[1]

Configuration & options5

Display digits (standard): 8-digit^[1]
Display digits with Option 030: 9-digit^[1]
Input channels: Two independent selectable input channels^[1]
Measurement functions: Frequency, period, period average, time interval, time interval average, ratio, totalize^[1]
Options: 010, 011, 020, 021, 030, 040^[1]

Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

Designation	Generation	Vintage	Changes	Source
5328A Option 010	—	—	Oven oscillator	keysight.com^[1]
5328A Option 011	—	—	HP-IB interface	keysight.com^[1]
5328A Option 020	—	—	Digital voltmeter (DVM)	keysight.com^[1]
5328A Option 021	—	—	Digital voltmeter (DVM)	keysight.com^[1]
5328A Option 030	—	—	Extends frequency range to 512 MHz, adds Channel C	keysight.com^[1]
5328A Option 040	—	—	Universal module	keysight.com^[1]

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Frequency range (standard)100 MHz^[1]
Frequency range with Option 030512 MHz^[1]

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Frequently asked questions

Who originally manufactured the 5328 A?

The 5328 A was originally manufactured by Hewlett-Packard as the HP 5328A.^[2]^[1]

What options are available for the 5328 A?

Options 010, 011, 020, 021, 030, and 040 are available.^[2]

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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 5328 A Universal Counter are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the 5328 A Universal Counter are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 5328 A Universal Counter are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 5328 A Universal Counter is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 5328 A Universal Counter are on record.
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Sources & citations

Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources

[1]keysight.com — keysight.comkeysight.com
[2]HP 5328A USER MANUAL Pdf Download | ManualsLib — manualslib.commanualslib.com
[3]Equipment inventory listing