Replaces inefficient input circuit of inexpensive frequency counter, to ensure accurate counting from DC to

over 60 MHz Circuit brings input signal waveform to TEL level of 3.5 V P-P while providing required
perfect square waves down to lowest-frequency input signal. Input circuit is balanced FET source-follower
having extremely high input impedance. Back-to-back diodes provide overload protection. Input stage
drives 733 differential video amplifier having 100-MHz band-width and gain of 400. 2N709 switching
transistor squares preamp signal for TTL translator using two sections of 74H00 high-speed quad NAND
gate. Circuit requires dualpolarity sup ply delivering at least 63 mA; regulation is optionaL-G. Beltrami,
High-Impedance Preamp and Pulse Shaper for Frequency Counters, Ham Radio, Feb. 1978, p 47-49.