Product Brochure

MF2400C Series
Microwave Frequency Counter
10 Hz to 20, 27, 40 GHz
 Newest Burst Wave Measurements
The MF2400C series lineup is composed of three frequency counters:
the MF2412C (20 GHz), the MF2413C (27 GHz), and the MF2414C (40 GHz).
This series is ideal for evaluating mobile radio communications devices and circuits,
and can also measure the carrier frequency and pulse width of burst signals.
In addition to displaying measurement results on the 12-digit vacuum fluorescent display (VFD),
frequency values can be read using the analog display function, which can be used for monitor-
ing and is especially useful for adjusting the frequency of oscillators.
Furthermore, the template function is perfect for assessing whether or not results fall within
upper and lower frequency limit specification. Because the evaluation result is output from the
AUX connector on the back panel as a Go/No-go signal, an easy-to-use, automatic
measurement system can be configured using the GPIB function.

MF2400C series
Microwave Frequency Counter
10 Hz to 20, 27, 40 GHz

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Wide Band Measurement High-Speed Transient Measurement
The lineup of three counters with upper frequency limits of 20, 27, Frequency counters have an interval (sample rate) when
and 40 GHz, satisfies every usage requirement. In addition, measurement is not performed, so sudden frequency changes
a high-frequency fuse protects the input circuit from over-power during this period cannot be measured.
signals, and a variety of adapters is available for coupling each However, the MF2400C series overcomes problems of measuring
connector. fast transients by capturing frequency variations at speeds of up
to 10 μs and saving a maximum of 2000 sampling points. Saved
data can be read by a PC host using GPIB. When it is combined
with a host computer, frequency changes can be displayed
High-Accuracy Burst Measurement graphically. This is very effective for measuring VCO start-up
The carrier frequency, burst width, and burst repetition rate of characteristics and PLL lock times.
burst signals from 100 ns to 0.1 s input to Input 1 can be Post tuning drift
measured quickly and accurately. MF2400C Series characteristics
GPIB
Limit line
Measurement Positive selected Negative selected

Trigger
Host
Burst width computer
DUT Transient time
Measurement at Burst ON Measurement at Burst OFF
Measurement signal

Burst
repetition
Gating Function
Measurement of On-On period Measurement of Off-Off period At burst signal measurement, the carrier frequency may be
different at the burst start, middle, and end.
In the MF2400C series, the carrier signal frequency at any
position of the signal (delay time from trigger signal leading edge)
Analog Display Function and at any specified time (gate time) can be measured using
a combination of the gating and trigger delay functions.
Using this function, the entire VFD becomes an analog meter and
values are indicated by the meter needle. In addition to quickly
grasping changes in measured frequency, this permits faster Measurement signal
frequency adjustment and Go/No-Go evaluation of oscillators,
which previously required reading of many digits. This analog
meter also solves problems of misreading frequency values. Trigger signal
Trigger delay

Gate width

High-stability Reference Crystal

Moves left/right and indicates frequency value
Oscillator
A high-stability reference crystal oscillator is installed as standard
in this counter instead of being available as an option in the
previous MF2400B series.
Template Function It supports an order-of-magnitude better measurement stability
When the upper and lower frequency limits have been preset, than previous instruments without additional investment.
Go is displayed when the measured frequency is within the preset
range; if it is out of range, No-Go is displayed. In addition,
the Go/No-Go signal can be output from the AUX connector on Added Save and Recall Functions
the back panel as a TTL signal.
Up to 10 setups can be saved in the internal memory and freely
This is very useful for configuring an automatic Pass/Fail recalled. Saving complex setups in advance, such as burst
evaluation system (using analog display). triggers and gate settings, supports immediate recall for
measurement, reducing both measurement setup time and
malfunctions due to setup mistakes.

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 Panel Layout

1 2 3

5 6 7 8 9 4

 FD display (256 x 64 dot):

V ON, the key lamp is lit. The Restart key starts
Measurement results and parameter settings displayed. measurement over. When the Restart key is pressed
Excellent visibility compared to LCD due to when Hold is ON, the data is measured and held.
self-luminescent display method Frequency Acquisition:
Sample Rate: Used at frequency measurement of Input 1. At Auto,
Sets measurement off time the full frequency band is swept and the frequency of
Resolution: signals exceeding the specified level is measured.
At normal measurement, the and keys switch At Manual, the frequency in the allowable input fre-
the frequency measurement resolution. However, when quency range centered on the preset frequency is
setting parameters, the and keys select the setting measured.
item, which is confirmed by pressing the Enter key. Meas Mode:
 enu:
M At Burst, the burst signal width, period, and carrier
Sets measurement functions, such as frequency, level, frequency are measured (unrelated to Acquisition key
burst, etc. setting, and change to manual measurement condi-
This menu changes automatically to the parameter tion). Continuous wave measurement is performed in
setting condition, and changes numeric values and the CW mode.
units. Return to Meas:
Preset: Pressing this key after setting parameters returns to the
Returns each parameter to default setting normal measurement status (measurement screen).
Hold, Restart:
The Hold key holds the measured valued. When Hold is

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 10 11

12 13 14

 Ext Trig Input:

Measures frequency using external timing signal
AUX Output:
Outputs control signal for measurement function and
set parameters
12 Reference Input:
Inputs external reference clock (1, 2, 5, 10 MHz)
13 Reference Output:
Outputs reference clock
14 GPIB Connector:
Connects GPIB cable

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 Specifications

• MF2400C Series Microwave Frequency Counter

Input 1
MF2412C: 600 MHz to 20 GHz
MF2413C: 600 MHz to 27 GHz
Frequency Range
MF2414C: 600 MHz to 40 GHz
Input 2
10 MHz to 1 GHz (50 Ω), 10 Hz to 10 MHz (1 MΩ)
Input 1
–33 to 10 dBm (<12.4 GHz), –28 to 10 dBm (<20 GHz),
Input Level Range
Input

–25 to 10 dBm (<27 GHz), [–44.6 + 0.741 x frequency (GHz)] to 10 dBm (≤40 GHz)
(Sine Wave Input)
Input 2
25 mVrms to 2 Vrms (50 Ω), 25 mVrms to 10 Vrms (1 MΩ)
Impedance, Input 1: 50 Ω, AC coupled
Coupling Input 2: 50 Ω or ≥1 MΩ (≤35 pF), AC coupled
Input 1
Connector MF2412C: N-type, MF2413C: SMA-type, MF2414C: K-type
Input 2: BNC-type
Int: Triggered by measurement signal
Gating Function

Ext: Triggered by external signal

Trigger Mode
*Trigger level: 1.5 V ± (2 to 10 Vp-p), Trigger pulse width: ≥1 μs, Impedance: ≥100 Ω, Coupling: DC
LINE: Triggered by AC line signal
20 ns to 0.1 s*1, Off
Trigger Delay
(≤320 ns in 20 ns steps, and <1 μs in 40 ns steps variable; ≥1 μs in continuously variable as effective two digits)
Gate Width 100 ns to 0.1 s (<1 μs in 20 ns steps variable; ≥1 μs in continuously variable as effective two digits)
MF2412C: 600 MHz to 20 GHz
Frequency Range MF2413C: 600 MHz to 27 GHz
MF2414C: 600 MHz to 40 GHz
Pulse Width 340 ns to 0.1 s (NARROW), 1 μs to 0.1 s (WIDE)
Pulse Repetition
Pulse Modulation Wave Measurement

340 ns to 0.1 s (pulse off time: ≥240 ns)

Cycle

Max resolution: 1
 kHz (pulse width: 100 ns to 1 μs), 100 Hz (pulse width: 1 to 10 μs),
10 Hz (pulse width: 10 to 100 μs), 1 Hz (pulse width: 100 μs to 1 ms),
0.1 Hz (pulse width: 1 to 100 ms)
Measurement time: (T or TS whichever is greater) x {1/(fR x TGW)}2 *3
Carrier Frequency Resolution 1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz
Measurement*2
Measurement time 200 s 20 s 2s 200 ms 20 ms 5 ms 5 ms
*Example of measurement time when measurement carrier frequency = 1 GHz, T = 2/fR,
and TGW = 0.1fR
Accuracy: ±2 count ± time base accuracy x measurement frequency ± trigger accuracy ± residual error*5

Resolution: 1 ns
Pulse Width
Accuracy: ±20 ns ± time base accuracy x measurement pulse width ± trigger accuracy (time)
Measurement
Unit: μs (fixed)
Resolution: 1 ns
Pulse Period
Accuracy: ±20 ns ± time base accuracy x measurement period ± trigger accuracy (time)
Measurement
Unit: μs (fixed)
Input 1 Measurement period (times)
Carrier Wave Frequency Measurement

NORMAL: 1 MHz/1 μs to 0.1 Hz/10 s 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 10 7

10 s
Frequency resolution

FAST: 1 MHz/0.18 μs to 0.1 Hz/1.8 s (typ.) 10 1 mHz

Measurement time

2 1s 10 mHz
Resolution, Input 2 100 mHz
100 ms
Measurement 10 MHz to 1 GHz (50 Ω): 1 MHz/1 μs to 0.1 Hz/10 s 10 ms 1 Hz
Time 10 Hz to 10 MHz (1 MΩ): 1 MHz to 0.001 Hz
1 ms 10 Hz
Measurement time shown on right
100 s 100 Hz
10 100 1k 10 k 100 k 1M 10 M
Input frequency (Hz)

Input 1
NORMAL: ±1 count ± time base accuracy x measurement frequency ± residual error*4
Measurement FAST: ±1 count ± time base accuracy x measurement frequency ± trigger accuracy ± residual error*5
Accuracy Input 2
10 MHz to 1 GHz: ±1 count ± time base accuracy x measurement frequency
10 Hz to 10 MHz: ±1 count ± time base accuracy x measurement frequency ± trigger accuracy

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 Auto
FM tolerance: 35 MHzp-p, Acquisition time: ≤50 ms
Manual (CW measurement)
Input frequency range: ±30 MHz (600 MHz to 1 GHz), ±40 MHz (≥1 GHz)
Acquisition time: ≤15 ms
Auto/Manual Measurement Manual (Burst measurement)
Input frequency range:
±30 MHz (600 MHz to 1 GHz, pulse width mode: WIDE)
±20 MHz (≥1 GHz, pulse width mode: NARROW)
±40 MHz (≥1 GHz, pulse width mode: WIDE)
Acquisition time: ≤15 ms
Template: Inputs at upper/lower limit of frequency, judged Go/No-Go
Frequency offset: +offset, –offset, ppm
Functions
Statistical processing: mean, maximum, minimum, p-p
Save/recall: 10 panel settings (max)
AUX Output Output for Go/No-Go, count end, input level detection, internal gating, restart, and acquisition signal
Sample Rate 1 ms to 10 s (1-2-5 steps), hold
High-Speed Sample Input 1: 10 μs/10 kHz, 100 μs/1 kHz, 1 ms/100 Hz
Period/Frequency Input 2: 1
 0 μs/100 kHz, 100 μs/10 kHz, 1 ms/1 kHz
Resolution *Measurement frequency: 100 MHz
Memory Backup Saved in backup memory at power off
Display digits: 12 digits and 1 digit (– mark)
Display
VFD: 256 x 64 dots
Frequency: 10 MHz
Reference Crystal Warm-up: ±5 x 10–8/10 minutes
Oscillator Aging rate: ±5 x 10–9/day, ±8 x 10–8/year (after 24 h warm-up)
Temperature characteristics: ±5 x 10–8 (0° to 50°C)
External Reference Input 1, 2, 5, 10 MHz, Input voltage: 1 to 5 Vp-p (AC coupled), Input impedance: ≥1 kΩ
External Reference Output 1, 2, 5, 10 MHz*6, Output voltage: ≥2 Vp-p (open end, AC coupled), Output impedance: ≤400 Ω
External Control GPIB (conforms to IEEE488.2 standards): SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2
Power 100 to 120 V/200 to 240 V (auto-switching), 50 to 60 Hz, ≤90 VA≤, ≤80 VA
Operating Temperature 0° to 50°C
Dimensions and Mass 213 (W) x 88 (H) x 350 (D) mm, ≤5 kg
EN61326
EMC
EN61000-3-2
LVD EN61010-1
*1 Delay time until counter started by trigger detection
*2 MANUAL measurement mode
*3 fR: frequency resolution, TGW: gate width, Ts: processing time (50 μs), T: Pulse repetition cycle
*4 Measurement frequency (GHz)/10 count (rms), 5 GHz Measurement example: 5/10 = 0.5 count (rms)
*5 Measurement frequency (GHz)/2 count (rms), 5 GHz Measurement example: 5/10 = 0.5 count (rms)
*6 10 MHz when using internal reference signal; outputs signal based on this signal (1, 2, 5, 10 MHz) when using external reference signal

• Options: Crystal Oscillator

Option Number MF2412C-003 MF2413C-003 MF2414C-003
Frequency 10 MHz
±5 x 10–10/day, ±2 x 10–8/year
Aging Rate
*After power-on, with reference to frequency after 72 h
±5 x 10–9
Temperature Characteristics
–10° to 60°C (with reference to 25°C)

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 Ordering Information

Please specify the model/order number, name and quantity when ordering.
The following name of articles is an order name. The actual name may differ name from the product.

Model/Order No. Name Model/Order No. Name

– Main frame – – Optional accessories –
MF2412C Microwave Frequency Counter K224B*1,*3 Coaxial Adapter
(10 Hz to 20 GHz, N-J connector) (K-P • K-J, SMA compatible, DC to 40 GHz, SWR: 1.2)
MF2413C Microwave Frequency Counter 34RKNF50*3 Coaxial Adapter
(10 Hz to 27 GHz, SMA-J connector) (ruggedized K-P • N-J, DC to 20 GHz, SWR: 1.25)
MF2414C Microwave Frequency Counter J0527*3 Coaxial Cord (K-P • K-P), 2 ft
(10 Hz to 40 GHz, K-J connector) J0127A Coaxial Cord (BNC-P • RG-58A/U • BNC-P), 1 m
J0853*4 Coaxial Cord (N-P • SF104P • N-P), 2 m
– Standard accessories – J0854*5 Coaxial Cord (APC3.5-P • SF104P • APC3.5-P), 2 m
Power Cord, 2.5 m: 1 pc MP612A*2 Fuse Holder (N-P • N-J, DC to 1 GHz)
F0012 Fuse, 3.15 A: 2 pcs MP613A*2 Fuse Element (DC to 1 GHz, Power rating: +17 dBm,
W2897AE MF2412C/2413C/2414C Operation Manual: 1 copy Failsafe rating: ≥+35 dBm)
– Options – J0007 GPIB Cable, 1 m
MF2412C-003 Crystal Oscillator (5 x 10–10/day) J0008 GPIB Cable, 2 m
MF2413C-003 Crystal Oscillator (5 x 10–10/day) B0409 Carrying Case (With B0329L Protection Cover)
MF2414C-003 Crystal Oscillator (5 x 10–10/day) B0598A Carrying Bag (soft type, with B0329L Protection Cover)
B0390G Rack Mount Kit (19" type, one unit)
*1: The K224B Coaxial Adapter prevents damage to the input connector. B0411A Rack Mount Kit (19" type, two units, side-by-side)
*2: The MF2400C series has the MP612A Fuse Holder (with MP613A Fuse Element) to B0329L Protection Cover
prevent over-power input.
In addition, the MP612A Fuse Holder has an N-type connector, so an adapter match-
ing the coupled connector type is required. *3: M F2414C Parts
*4: MF2412C Parts
*5: MF2413C and MF2414C Parts

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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