Timer/Counter/Analyzers Tektronix FCA3000 and FCA3100 Series Datasheet Available Functions and Features Automated Measurements: Frequency, Period, Ratio, Time Interval, Time Interval Error, Pulse Width, Rise/Fall Time, Phase Angle, Duty Cycle, Maximum Voltage, Minimum Voltage, Peak-to-Peak Voltage Totalize Measurement (FCA3100 Series) Multi-parameter Display Trend Plot Mode Measurement Statistics Mode Histogram Mode Features & Benefits Key Performance Specifications Allan Deviation Zero Dead-time Frequency/Period Measurements Continuous Data Streaming over USB/GPIB Bus during Measurement (FCA3100 Series) 300-400 MHz in Manual Trigger Mode Programmable Pulse Output from 0.5 Hz to 50 MHz Up to 3 Input Channels 50 ps (FCA3100 Series) or 100 ps (FCA3000 Series) Single-shot Time Resolution Connectivity Optional Rear-panel Inputs 12 Digit/s Frequency Resolution USB Device and GPIB Ports on Rear Panel for Quick PC Connectivity GPIB Interface Supports Full SCPI-compatible Programmability and offers an Emulation Mode for Plug-and-Play Replacement in Existing ATE Systems 3 mV or better Voltage Resolution Optional 5×10–8 High-stability Oven Time Base Measurement Throughput 250k Sample/s Data Transfer Rate to Internal Memory (Up to 3.75M samples stored) Up to 15k Sample/s Data Transfer Rate over USB/GPIB Bus (Block mode) Up to 650 Individually Triggered Measurements/s External Arming Input 10 MHz Reference Oscillator Output Includes National Instrument's LabVIEW SignalExpress™ TE Limited Edition Software for Connecting Your Bench Optional TimeView™ Software Available for Modulation Domain Analysis

Feature-rich Tools for Precision Measurements The FCA3000 and FCA3100 Timer/Counter/Analyzer Series pack many different functions into one feature-rich instrument. With industry-leading frequency and time resolution, the FCA Series comes standard with deep internal memory and a fast data transfer rate of 250k Samples/s to internal memory. In addition, the multi-parameter display shows auxiliary measurements alongside your main measurement to provide you with the results you need at a glance. With the industry's most comprehensive analysis modes, including measurement statistics, histograms, and...

Timer/Counter/Analyzers — Tektronix FCA3000 and FCA3100 Series Trend Plot Analysis. Tektronix TimeView™ Software. Measurement Statistics. Histogram Plot. Measurement Trend Plots Depending on your test case, your signal parameters may change from instant to instant. With the Trend Plot Analysis mode, you can graphically plot the trend of a measured value over time. Measurement Statistics With integrated statistics processing, you can calculate the average, standard, and Allan deviation of a measurement, as well as track the minimum and maximum measured values, all with the push of a button. Histogram...

Connect Your Bench for Intelligent Debug Easily capture, save, and analyze measurement results from your FCA Series timer/counter/analyzer with the special Tektronix Edition of National Instruments LabVIEW SignalExpress™ software. Every FCA Series timer/counter/analyzer ships with a free copy of the Limited Edition version of SignalExpress for basic instrument control, data logging, and analysis. The optional Professional Edition offers over 200 built-in functions that provide additional signal processing, advanced analysis, sweeping, limit testing, and user-defined step capabilities. Measuring...

Timer/Counter/Analyzers — Tektronix FCA3000 and FCA3100 Series Time Interval A to B, B to A, A to A, B to B Characteristic Range Resolution Min Pulse Width Smart Calculation Normal calculation: 0 ns to s Smart calculation: –106 s to +106 s 100 ps single (FCA3000 Series) 50 ps single (FCA3100 Series) 1.6 ns Smart Time Interval to determine sign (A before B or A after B) Positive and Negative Pulse Width A, B Characteristic Range Min Pulse Width Aux Parameters Rise and Fall Time A, B Characteristic Range Trigger Levels Min Pulse Width Aux Parameters 1.5 ns to 106 s 10% and 90% of signal amplitude...

Input C – 3 GHz (FCA3003 and FCA3103 Products) Characteristic Operating Input Voltage Range 100 to 300 MHz 20 mVRMS to 12 VRMS 10 mVRMS to 12 VRMS 0.3 to 2.5 GHz 20 mVRMS to 12 VRMS 2.5 to 2.7 GHz 40 mVRMS to 12 VRMS 2.7 to 3.0 GHz Prescaler Factor 16 Impedance 50 Ω nominal, VSWR < 2.5:1 Max Voltage without 12 VRMS, pin-diode protected Damage Type-N Female Connector External Start and Stop Arming Characteristic Modes Start, Stop, Start and Stop Arming Input Channels A, B, or (rear panel) E Max Rep. Rate for Arming Signal 160 MHz Channel A, B 80 MHz Channel E Start-time Delay Range 20 ns to 2...

Timer/Counter/Analyzers — Tektronix FCA3000 and FCA3100 Series Height Width Depth Mode Closed case, menu controlled Calibration Frequencies 0.1, 1, 5, 10, 1.544, and 2.048 MHz Environmental Data Description Class Operating Temp Storage Temp Humidity Ordering Information General Specifications Power Requirements FCA3000 Timer/Counter/Analyzer 300 MHz / 100 ps FCA3003 Timer/Counter/Analyzer 3 GHz / 100 ps FCA3020 Timer/Counter/Analyzer 20 GHz / 100 ps FCA3100 Timer/Counter/Analyzer 300 MHz / 50 ps FCA3103 Timer/Counter/Analyzer 3 GHz / 50 ps FCA3120 Timer/Counter/Analyzer 20 GHz / 50 ps FCA3000/3100...

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