Re: [time-nuts] Pulse generator recommendation

2011-07-14 Thread Poul-Henning Kamp
In message 201107141334290700.4182d...@smtp.citynet.net, Will Matney writes : All, I've been wanting to buy an older pulse generator, [...] Look at the HP5359A, it's a slightly special beast, but once you learn to use it, you get your pulses exactly where you want them. -- Poul-Henning Kamp

Re: [time-nuts] Pulse generator recommendation

2011-07-14 Thread J. Forster
A Systron-Donner / Datapulse 101 or 101A is an old, but well performing pulse generator. Most pulse generators are not particularly precise, but many have an External Trigger function that can be connected to a precise timing source. I'm doing exactly that, using a crystal oscillator at 1 MHz

Re: [time-nuts] Pulse generator recommendation

2011-07-14 Thread Brooke Clarke
Hi Will: The Stanford Research DG535 may be what you're looking for. See: http://www.prc68.com/I/TandFTE.shtml#DG535 seconds to picoseconds stability, external 10 MHz input. Have Fun, Brooke Clarke http://www.PRC68.com Will Matney wrote: All, I've been wanting to buy an older pulse

Re: [time-nuts] Pulse generator recommendation

2011-07-14 Thread Rob Kimberley
of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Pulse generator recommendation A Systron-Donner / Datapulse 101 or 101A is an old, but well performing pulse generator. Most pulse generators are not particularly precise, but many have an External Trigger function that can