Frank Stellmach wrote: > The 5370 interpolator obviously was well-respected for its high > linearity and low jitter, based upon the dual-vernier digital > interpolator, but other T.I. counters containing analogous > capacitor-integrators often suffer from non-linearities and higher jitter.
The interpolator in the 531XX series was similar to most of the other counters, being fairly basic and depending on frequent calibration to reduce the errors. I don't know anything about the current generation. They were designed in Asia by a completely different crew. There is virtually no institutional memory involved. Sadly, David Chu, the father of the 5370, was let go several years ago. AFAIK, he was not consulted by the division in Asia that currently builds counters. > As agilent obviously does not manufacture the 10811 OCXO anymore, what > do they use instead, and from which supplier? Drop in replacements for the 10811 have been available for years from several suppliers. The OCXO in the 53230 doesn't compare to the 10811. It's very likely something out of Asia. Rick _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
