Pendulum Products 

The PFA-127 represents a new category of measurement instrument, combining microwave frequency analysis, RF power measurement, pulse analysis, and time interval measurement into a single, highly capable platform. Rather than requiring multiple instruments to characterize modern RF signals, users can now perform critical measurements simultaneously and in real time.

A New Concept in Microwave Analysis
The PFA-127 measures microwave frequency and RF power in parallel up to 27 GHz while also analyzing pulse parameters such as Pulse Repetition Interval (PRI) and Pulse Width. Continuous wave (CW), modulated, and pulsed signals can all be analyzed within the same instrument. Supported modulation types include FM, FSK, and AM, providing engineers with a complete view of signal behavior.
A key innovation is the ability to simultaneously measure multiple RF characteristics that traditionally required separate instruments and separate test setups. Engineers can monitor frequency, power, and pulse behavior together, enabling faster troubleshooting, more comprehensive characterization, and improved understanding of complex microwave signals.

• Ultra-stable Rubidium atomic clock is the standard time base (5E-11/month)
• GNSS option gives zero-ageing of Rubidium oscillator.
• Accurate calibration of timing sync pulses to UTC, <10 ns rms
• Four 400 MHz inputs, and one optional 3 or 10-24 GHz RF input, with independent parallel gap-free time stamping of trigger events
• Resolution is 7 ps per timestamp or 12-13 digits/s for frequency (resolution enhancement).
• Measurement speed is 20M meas./s to internal memory, 170k meas./s to external PC
• Graphical UI showing both Numeric and Graphics (trend, modulation, distribution)
• UI is operated via a 5” touch screen, mouse, or web interface (LAN or WLAN)

- A multi-output Frequency Standard, with near Cesium-level stability, thanks to the GNSS control.

- 7 standard outputs (5x10 MHz, 1x5 MHz and 1x1 pps) that can be expanded with up to 4 extra outputs, plus a programmable 100 MHz pulse output option.

- The optional integrated indepedent frequency calibrator guarantees true traceability to GPS-time scale and NIST. Traceable calibration reports are easily generated.

- An optional input for frequency measurements to 400 MHz turns the FTR-210R into a one-box ultra-high performance frequency calibrator with up to 13 digits resolution in a second.

Track parallel frequency, phase, or time simultaneously on 2 input channels on the large graphic screen.

Up to 13 digits/s frequency resolution, and a measuring speed of 1M results/s.

Track and compare 2 parallel signals with 14 ps resolution/timestamp, at a speed of 1µs between samples in each channel.

Gap-free, zero-dead-time counting provides back-to-back measurements without losing any cycle, even for very long measurements.

The Pendulum CNT-104S Multi-Channel Frequency Analyzer is a revolutionary new concept for super-performance multichannel frequency and time-interval analysis in a bench-top unit. It has <7 ps resolution time resolution, up to 13 digits/s frequency resolution, and a measuring speed of 20M results/s. CNT-104S can replace and outperform any existing Timer/Counter/Analyzer on the market.

The Time & Frequency Distribution Amplifier FDA-301 is a very versatile fiber and coax Distribution Amplifier designed to distribute various signal types from a central frequency standard, and/or a central timing source, to multiple remote receiving points.

The Pendulum Instruments High Voltage Linear Amplifier F10A has a fixed amplification of 10 times and capable of bipolar high voltage output of ±100V. Any signal source with amplitude up to ±10 V can be used as an input device.

The input amplitude should normally be kept within ±10 V. The F10A High Voltage Linear Amplifier is equipped with a microfuse rated at 15 mA, which will be blown if the input voltage exceeds 300% of the maximum.

The Pendulum/Detectus series of EMC-Scanners are powerful pre-compliance tools for measurement and analysis of Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). The Scanners feature repetitive high-resolution scanning of emission (and optionally also immunity) down to 25 μm steps. You can scan even inside an IC (option)

Pendulum CNT-90XL Microwave Frequency Counter/Analyzer is ideal for installation and maintenance of point to point microwave links, satellite communication equipment testing, YIG and VCO testing, and RF & Microwave instrumentation calibration, testing or research.