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  Fluke PM6690 Counter/Timer/Analyzer - Specifications and Model Selection

Measurement Features
Measurement Functions
Frequency, Frequency Burst, Period, Frequency Ratio, Time Interval, Pulse Width, Rise- and Fall-Times, Phase, Duty Factor, Voltage Level
Frequency A, B, C
Range:
Input A, B: 0.001 Hz to 300 MHz (PM 6690/0xx)
Input C (option): Up to 3 GHz (PM 6690/6xx), up to 8 GHz (PM 6690/7xx)
Resolution: 12 digits in 1s measuring time
Aux parameters: Vmax, Vmin, Vp-p
Frequency Burst A, B, C
Frequency and PRF of repetitive burst signals can be measured without external control signal and with selectable start arming delay.
Functions: Frequency in burst (in Hz)
PRF (in Hz)
Number of cycles in burst
Range: Input A, B, C: See Frequency spec.
Minimum burst duration: 40 ns (80 ns above 160 MHz)
Minimum number of pulses in burst:
Input A or B: 3 (6 above 160 MHz)
Input C: 3 x prescaler factor
PRF range: 0.5 Hz to 1 MHz
Start delay range: 10 ns to 2 s, 10 ns resolution
Aux parameters: PRF, number of cycles in burst
Period A, B, C Average
Range:
Input A,B: 3.3 ns to 1000 s
Input C: 330 ps to 10 ns (PM 6690/6xx)
125 ps to 5 ns (PM 6690/7xx)
Resolution: 100 ps (single); 12 digits/s (average)
Aux parameters: Vmax, Vmin, Vp-p
Frequency Ratio A/B, B/A, C/A, C/B
Range: 10-9 to 1011
Input frequency:
Input A, B: 0.1 Hz to 300 MHz
Input C (option): Up to 3 GHz, up to 8 GHz
Aux parameters: Freq 1, Freq 2
Time Interval A to B, B to A, A to A, B to B
Range:
Normal calculation: 0 to +106 s
Smart calculation: -106 s to +106 s
Resolution: 100 ps
Min. pulse width: 1.6 ns
Smart calculation: Smart Time Interval to determine sign (A before B or B before A)
Positive and Negative Pulse Width A, B
Range: 1.6 ns to 106 s
Min. pulse width: 1.6 ns
Aux parameters: Vmax, Vmin, Vp-p
Rise and Fall Time A, B
Range: 700 ps to 1000 s (max. freq. 160 MHz)
Trigger levels: 10% and 90% of signal amplitude, or manual
Min. pulse width: 1.6 ns
Aux parameters: Slew rate, Vmax, Vmin
Phase A Relative to B, B relative to A
Range: -180° to +360°
Resolution: 0.001° to 100 kHz, decreasing to 0.1° to10 MHz,
1° to 160 MHz
Resolution can be improved via averaging (Statistics)
Frequency range: up to 160 MHz
Aux parameters: Freq (A), Va/Vb (in dB)
Positive and Negative Duty Factor A, B
Range: 0.000001 to 0.999999
Frequency range: 0.1 Hz to 300 MHz
Aux parameters: Period, pulse width
Vmax, Vmin, Vp-p A, B
Range: -50 V to +50 V, -5 V to +5 V, within the ranges of max.
input voltage
Frequency range: DC, 1 Hz to 300 MHz
Mode: Vmax, Vmin, Vp-p
Resolution: 2.5 mV
Auxiliary parameters:
Mode Vmax: Vmin, Vp-p
Mode Vmin: Vmax, Vp-p
Mode Vp-p: Vmin, Vmax
Time stamping A, B
Raw time stamp data together with pulse counts on input A or B, accessible via GPIB or USB only.
Max sample speed: See GPIB specifications
Max frequency: 160 MHz
Timestamp resolution: 100 ps

All measurements are displayed with a main parameter value and smaller auxiliary parameter values (with reduced resolution).
Some measurements are available only as auxiliary parameters.
Outputs and Inputs
Inputs A and B
Frequency range:
DC-coupled: DC to 300 MHz
AC-coupled: 10 Hz to 300 MHz
Impedance: 1 MΩ// 20 pF or 50 Ω(VSWR ≤ 2:1)
Trigger slope: Positive or negative
Max. channel timing difference: 500 ps
Sensitivity:
DC-200 MHz: 15 mVrms
200-300 MHz: 25 mVrms
Attenuation: x1, x10
Dynamic range (x1): 30 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p within ±5 V window
Trigger
Trigger level: Read-out on display
Resolution: 2.5 mV
Uncertainty (x1): ± (15 mV + 1% of trigger level)
AUTO trigger level: Trigger level is automatically set to 50% point of input signal (10% and 90% for Rise/Fall Time) or can be set by the user
AUTO hysteresis:
Time: Min. hysteresis window (plus hysteresis compensation)
Frequency: 33% and 67% of input signal amplitude
Analog noise reduction filter: Nominal 100 kHz, RC-type.
Digital low pass filter: Variable 1 Hz to 50 MHz cut-off frequency
Max input voltage without damage:
1 MΩ: 350 V (DC + AC pk) to 440 Hz, falling to 12 V rms (x1) at 1 MHz
50 Ω: 12 Vrms
Connector: BNC
Optional Prescalers (C-input)
3 GHz RF Input option (PM 6690/6xx)
Rear Panel Inputs and Outputs
100 to 300 MHz: 20 mVrms to 12 Vrms
0.3 to 2.5 GHz: 10 mVrms to 12 Vrms
2.5 to 2.7 GHz: 20 mVrms to 12 Vrms
2.7 to 3.0 GHz: 40 mVrms to 12 Vrms
Prescaler factor: 16
Input impedance: 50 Ω nominal, VSWR <2.5:1
Max voltage without damage: 12 Vrms, pin-diode protected
Connector: Type N Female
8 GHz RF Input option (PM 6690/7xx)
Operating Input Voltage Range:
200 to 500 MHz: 20 mVrms to 7 Vrms
0.5 to 3.0 GHz: 10 mVrms to 7 Vrms
3.0 to 4.5 GHz: 20 mVrms to 7 Vrms
4.5 to 6.0 GHz: 40 mVrms to 7 Vrms
6.0 to 8 GHz: 80 mVrms to 7 Vrms
Prescaler Factor: 256
Input Impedance: 50 Ω nominal, VSWR <2.5:1
Max Input Voltage Without Damage: 7 Vrms
Connector: Type N Female
Rear Panel Inputs and Outputs
Reference Input: 1, 5, or 10 MHz; 0.1 to 5 Vrms sine
Input impedance: > 1 kΩ (AC coupled)
Reference Output: 10 MHz; >1 Vrms sine into 50Ω
Arming Input: Arming of all measuring functions
Frequency Range: DC to 80 MHz
Rear panel measurement inputs (option PM6690/xx2): A, B, C
Impedance: Channels A and B: 1 MΩ // 50 pF or 50 Ω (VSWR ≤ 2:1); channel C: 50 Ω
Connectors: Type SMA female for rear input C, BNC for all other inputs/outputs
Auxiliary Functions
Trigger Hold-Off
Time Delay Range: 20 ns to 2 s, 10 ns resolution
External Start and Stop Arming
Modes: Start, Stop, Start and Stop Arming
Input channels: A, B or E (External Arming)
Max rep. Rate for Arming signal:
Channel A,B: 160 MHz
Channel E: 80 MHz
Start Time Delay Range: 20 ns to 2 s, 10 ns resolution
Statistics
Functions: Maximum, Minimum, Mean, Δ (Max-Min),
Standard Deviation and Allan Deviation
Display: Numeric, histograms or trend plots
Sample Size: 2 to 2*109 samples
Limit qualifier: OFF or Capture values above/below/inside or
outside limits
Measurement pacing
Pacing time range: 2 µs to 1000 s, max 10 k measurements/sec.
Mathematics
Functions: (K*X+L)/M and (K/X+L)/M.
X is current reading; K, L and M are constants
which can be set via keyboard or as frozen reference
value (X0) obtained through earlier measurement
Other Functions
Measuring Time: 20 ns to 1000 s for Frequency, Burst and Period Average.
Single cycle for other measuring functions
Timebase Reference: Internal, External or Automatic
Display Hold: Freezes result, until a new measurement is initiated via Restart
Limit alarm: Indication on front panel and/or SRQ via GPIB
Limit values Lower limit (limit 1), Upper limit (limit 2)
Settings: OFF or Alarm if value is above/below/inside or outside limits
On alarm: Alarm, STOP or CONTINUE
Display: Numerical + Graphical
Stored instrument set-ups: 20 instrument setups can be saved/recalled in non-volatile memory; 10 can be user protected.
Display: Backlit LCD Graphics screen for menu control, numerical read-out and status information
Number of digits: 14 digits in numerical mode
Resolution: 320 * 97 pixels
GPIB Interface
Programmable functions: All front panel accessible functions
Compatibility: IEEE 488.2-1987, SCPI 1999
Model 53131A compatibility mode
Interface Functions: SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, DC1, DT1, E2
Max. measurement Rate
Via GPIB: 2k readings/s (block) or 350 readings/s individually triggered
To Internal Memory: 250k readings/s, 100 k readings/s with cal on
Internal Memory Size: 750k readings.
USB Interface
USB version: 2.0 Full Speed (11 Mbit/s)
Calibration
Mode: Closed case, menu controlled. One-shot.
Cal. Frequencies: 0.1, 1, 5, 10, 1.544 and 2.048 MHz
Environmental Specifications
Environmental Data
Class of Product: Class 3 according MIL-PRF-28800F
Operating Temp: 0°C to +50°C
Storage Temp: -40°C to +71°C
Humidity: 5% to 95% (10°C to 30°C)
5% to 75% (30°C to 40°C)
5% to 45% (40°C to 50°C)
Altitude: 4600m
Vibration: Random and sinusoidal according to MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3
Shock: Half-sine 30G per MIL-PRF-28800F, Bench handling
Transit Drop Test: The optional heavy duty transport case and the soft carrying case have been tested according to MIL-PRF-28800F
Reliability: MTBF 30 000 h (calculated value)
Safety: Designed and tested for measurement Category I, Polution Degree II in accordance with EN/IEC 61010-1:2001; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010.1-04 (incl. approval)
EMC: EN61326 (1997) A1 (1998), increased test levels according to EN 50082-2, Group 1, Class B
Power Requirements
Basic version: 90 to 265 Vrms, 45 to 440 Hz, < 40 W
Dimensions
210 x 90 x 395 mm (8.25 x 3.6 x 15.6 in)
Weight
Net 2.7 kg (5.9 lb),
Shipping 4.5 kg (9.9 lb)
PM6690 Time Base Options
Timebase Option: Standard (/x1x) High Stability (/x5x) Ultra High Stability (/x6x)
Time Base Type: Standard OCXO OCXO
Uncertainty due to:      
- Aging      
per 24 hours (1) n.a. < 5 x 10-10 < 3 x 10-10
per month < 5 x 10-7 < 1 x 10-8 < 3 x 10-9
per year < 5 x 10-6 < 5 x 10-8 < 1.5 x 10-8
- Temperature variation:      
0°C … 50°C < 1 x 10-5 < 5 x 10-9 < 2.5 x 10-9
20°C … 26°C (2) < 3 x 10-6 < 1 x 10-9 < 4 x 10-10
- Power voltage variations      
± 10% < 1 x 10-8 < 5 x 10-10 < 5 x 10-10
Short Term Stability τ = 1 s n.a. < 1 x 10-11 < 5 x 10-12
(Root Allan Variance) τ = 10 s n.a. < 1 x 10-11 < 5 x 10-12
Power-on Stability: deviation vs. final value after 24 hr ‘on’-time, after a warm-up time of 10 min.: n.a. < 1 x 10-8 < 5 x 10-9
Typical total uncertainty, for operating temperature 20°C … 26°C, at 2 σ (95%) confidence interval:      
- 1 year after calibration < 7 x 10-6 < 6 x 10-8 < 1.7 x 10-8
- 2 years after calibration < 1.2 x 10-5 < 1.2 x 10-7 < 3.5 x 10-8
Notes:
n.a. not discernible, negligible versus 1 C temperature variation
(1) after 1 month of continuous operation
(2) typical values

Option Code Option Description
Specify an input option
PM 6690/0xx no C-input, 300 MHz frequency range
PM 6690/6xx 3 GHz Input C
PM 6690/8xx 8 GHz Input C
PM 6690/xx1 Standard inputs
PM 6690/xx2 Rear Panel Inputs
Specify a Time Base Option
PM 6690/x1x Standard timebase
PM 6690/x5x High Stability Oven Time Base; 0.01 ppm/month
PM 6690/x6x Ultra High Stability Oven Time Base; 0.003 ppm/month

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