The Pendulum CNT-102B is a compact, multichannel frequency and time interval analyzer designed specifically for use in automated test and production systems. With two independent measurement channels, the device enables the simultaneous and seamless acquisition of frequency, period, phase, and time interval measurements. Thanks to parallel processing, a single CNT-102B replaces two conventional frequency counters, thereby reducing space requirements and system costs in modern test benches.
The device features a closed front panel without an integrated display. All measurement inputs are located on the rear panel as standard and are thus optimally designed for installation in 19-inch racks and automated test systems. Control is conveniently handled via SCPI commands over Gigabit Ethernet, USB, or optionally GPIB. All measured values, statistics, and graphical analyses—such as trend, distribution, or optional Allan deviation plots—can be displayed on a PC, laptop, or tablet via the integrated web interface.
The CNT-102B is ideal for automated production testing, calibration applications, frequency and phase comparisons, as well as for measurement tasks in laboratories and development environments. Thanks to its high measurement speed, zero-dead-time technology, and fast data transfer, the device shortens test cycles and increases the efficiency of automated measurement systems.
Product Features:
- Device Type: Multi-channel frequency and time interval analyzer for test systems
- Number of Input Channels: 2 independent, parallel-operating channels
- Input location: Rear BNC connectors
- Front panel design: Blank panel without integrated display
- Frequency range of standard channels: DC to 400 MHz with DC coupling or 10 Hz to 400 MHz with AC coupling
- Time resolution: 14 ps per timestamp; optionally expandable to 7 ps
- Measurement rate to internal memory: Up to 1 million measurement values per second; optionally up to 20 million measurement values per second
- Measurement principle: Seamless zero-dead-time measurement with continuous timestamping
- Frequency resolution: Up to 12 to 13 digits per second, depending on the signal and measurement settings
- Standard time base: TCXO with a drift of typically 1 ppm per year
- Optional time base: High-stability or ultra-high-stability OCXO version
- Input impedance: 1 MΩ in parallel with 40 pF or 50 Ω
- Input sensitivity: Typically up to 15 mV RMS with the preamplifier enabled and frequencies up to 100 MHz
- Maximum event frequency: Up to 400 MHz for frequency counting; up to 300 MHz for time interval and pulse measurements
- Measurement functions: Frequency, frequency ratio, period, time interval, pulse width, rise and fall times, slew rate, duty cycle, phase, event counting, and voltage parameters
- Optional measurement functions: TIE measurement, frequency deviation, Allan deviation display, and programmable pulse output
- Optional RF input: Optionally up to 3 GHz or up to 10 GHz; expandable to 15, 20, or 24 GHz via software license
- Remote interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, and optional GPIB
- Control: SCPI via HiSLIP, web interface, and Ethernet-over-USB
- Data transfer: Up to 170,000 data points per second in Ethernet block mode
- Individual measurements via Ethernet: Up to 425 data points per second
- Internal data memory: Up to 32 million data points, depending on the measurement rate and number of channels
- Power supply: 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz; nominally also 400 Hz
- Power consumption: Less than 70 W at maximum configuration
- Operating temperature: 0 to +50 °C for desktop operation or 0 to +40 °C in a rack
- Dimensions: 210 × 90 × 395 mm
- Weight: Approx. 3 kg
.webp "Seminar LabVIEW Core 1")
.png "CNT-102B")
.png "CNT-102B")
.png "CNT-OPT-90-06")
.png "CNT-104S")
.png "CNT-102")
.png "CNT-104R")
