Sokoll, ThorstenThorstenSokollJacob, Arne F.Arne F.Jacob2021-11-022021-11-022008IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques 56 (1): 202-208 (2008)http://hdl.handle.net/11420/10746Two types of low-cost frequency meters for signals from several hundred megahertz up to 8 GHz are presented. The first system utilizes the well-known principle of frequency counters. The second one is based on a novel concept, where the frequency is derived from a direct comparison with a known reference. The two approaches are discussed and compared in terms of their principles and limits. Based on a statistical analysis of the results, this paper demonstrates the advantages of the novel concept for short measurement times. © 2007 IEEE.en0018-948020081202208Frequency counterFrequency measurementMeasurement accuracyAllgemeines, WissenschaftJournal Article10.1109/TMTT.2007.912169Other