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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN
MICROWAVE FREQUENCY COUNTER
TD-1225A(V)1/U (HEWLETT-PACKARD, MODEL 5342A/H14),
TD-1225A(V)2/U (HEWLETT-PACKARD, MODEL 5342A/H16) AND
HEWLETT-PACKARD, MODELS 5342A AND 5343A
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*This bulletin supersedes TB 9-6625-2021-35, dated 20 June 1997.
*TB 9-6625-2021-35
SUPERSEDED COPY DATED 20 JUNE 1997
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR
FREQUENCY COUNTER
HEWLETT-PACKARD, MODEL 5340A
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Identification and Description
Test Instrument Identification
Identifies calibration subjects: HP 5340A and microwave frequency counters.
Model Variations
Describes variations among the instrument models.
Time and Technique
Details the time and technique required for calibration.
Forms, Records, and Reports
Forms, Records, and Reports
Prescribes required forms, records, and reports for calibration personnel.
Calibration Description
Details TI parameters and performance applications for calibration.
Equipment Requirements
Equipment Required
Identifies specific equipment needed for calibration procedures.
Accessories Required
Lists common usage accessories needed for calibration.
Calibration Process for Frequency Counter Hewlett-Packard, Model 5340A
Preliminary Instructions
Preparatory steps before calibrating the HP 5340A frequency counter.
Equipment Setup
Instructions for setting up equipment for calibration of the HP 5340A.
Time Base Stability - Option 001 Only
Checks time base stability for option 001.
Self-Check
Performance check of the instrument's self-diagnostic function.
10 Hz to 250 MHz Frequency and 1 MΩ Input Sensitivity Check
Verifies frequency and sensitivity for lower ranges of the 5340A.
10 Hz to 18 GHz Frequency and 50Ω Input Sensitivity Check
Verifies frequency and sensitivity for higher ranges of the 5340A.
Power Supply
Checks and potentially adjusts power supply voltages for the 5340A.
Final Procedure
Concludes the calibration process for the HP 5340A.
Calibration Process for Microwave Frequency Counter
Preliminary Instructions
Preparatory steps before calibrating microwave counters.
Equipment Setup
Instructions for setting up equipment for microwave counter calibration.
Time Base Stability (Option 001, H14, H16, Time Base 10544A and Model 5343A)
Checks time base stability for specific microwave models.
Self-Check
Performance check of the microwave counter's self-diagnostic function.
Frequency and Sensitivity Check - 10 Hz to 520 MHz
Verifies frequency and sensitivity for microwave counters.
Frequency and Sensitivity Check - 500 MHz to 18 GHz
Verifies frequency and sensitivity for higher microwave ranges.
Power Supply
Checks and potentially adjusts power supply voltages for microwave counters.
Final Procedure
Concludes the calibration process for microwave counters.

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