Re: [time-nuts] [hp_agilent_equipment] HP 5342A (18 GHz) vs 5352B (40 GHz) frequency counters

2014-11-21 Thread Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)
On 21 Nov 2014 23:24, Doug dmcgarr...@optonline.net
[hp_agilent_equipment] hp_agilent_equipm...@yahoogroups.com wrote:

 On 11/21/2014 04:51 PM, 'Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)'
drkir...@gmail.com [hp_agilent_equipment] wrote:
  I am looking for a microwave frequency counter and won an auction for
an 18 GHz 5342A
 GPIB is not a very popular interface anymore. Let that affect your
decision.

 --dm

GPIB has stood the test of time.  I suspect it will be around long after
USB has gone.

In any case,  the more modern counters with USB and/or LAN tend to be more
expensive.

Dave
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Re: [time-nuts] [hp_agilent_equipment] HP 5342A (18 GHz) vs 5352B (40 GHz) frequency counters

2014-11-21 Thread Bob Camp
Hi

 On Nov 21, 2014, at 6:28 PM, Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd) 
 drkir...@kirkbymicrowave.co.uk wrote:
 
 On 21 Nov 2014 23:24, Doug dmcgarr...@optonline.net
 [hp_agilent_equipment] hp_agilent_equipm...@yahoogroups.com wrote:
 
 On 11/21/2014 04:51 PM, 'Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)'
 drkir...@gmail.com [hp_agilent_equipment] wrote:
 I am looking for a microwave frequency counter and won an auction for
 an 18 GHz 5342A
 GPIB is not a very popular interface anymore. Let that affect your
 decision.
 
 --dm
 
 GPIB has stood the test of time.  I suspect it will be around long after
 USB has gone.

I think I might take that bet. GPIB is pretty narrowly focused. It’s also a 
very expensive way to do things. It’s main staying power is a function of 
systems full of legacy gear. 

Bob

 
 In any case,  the more modern counters with USB and/or LAN tend to be more
 expensive.
 
 Dave
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