Transcript MCA 3000 Series

MCA3000 Series Microwave Counter/Analyzers
Feature-rich Tools for Precision Measurements
Analyze your device with graphical
display modes
Features
Benefits
12 digit/s frequency resolution
See small changes in frequency with industry-leading frequency resolution.
100 ps time resolution
Accurately capture signal details with industry-leading single-shot time resolution.
Multi-parameter display
Read critical auxiliary measurement values displayed with your main frequency,
time, or phase measurement to quickly asses your device’s performance.
Trend Plot mode
Plot measurement trends and graphically identify the extent of drift and
intermittent events.
Histogram mode
Discover stability or noise problems by viewing results as a histogram.
Statistics mode
View multiple statistical values such as average, min, max, standard and Allan
deviation to see how your signal is changing.
Integrated power meter
Measure frequency and power with a single connection, enabling you to analyze
variations in signal power with 0.01 dBm resolution @ 100 ms acquisition time
Optional TimeView™ software
Transform your counter/timer into a modulation domain analyzer and see
frequency changes over time to truly characterize your device’s performance.
USB and GPIB ports
Easily connect to a personal computer for further analysis or into an ATE system
with the back-panel USB and GPIB ports; an emulation mode for legacy
counter/timers further simplifies integrating into an existing ATE system.
PC Connectivity
Control your counter/timer, log data, and simply transfer and document your
results with the included copy of NI LabVIEW SignalExpress software.
The FCA3000 and FCA3100 Series offer industry-leading
time and frequency resolution for accurate measurements.
Featuring:
 27 GHz, 40 GHz models
 One microwave analyzer channel
 Two additional 300 MHz channels
 12 digit/sec frequency resolution
 100 ps single-shot time resolution
 0.001o phase resolution
 250 k samples/sec data transfer rate to internal memory;
5 k samples/sec block data transfer rate over bus
 13 automated frequency, time, phase and voltage
measurements
 Integrated power meter
 Trend plot, statistics, histogram analysis modes
 GPIB and USB device ports on rear panel
 National Instruments LabVIEW SignalExpress™ TE
Limited Edition included
 3-year warranty
MCA3000 Series Microwave Counter/Analyzers Fact Sheet
Key specifications and ordering information
Models
Max. Frequency
Channels
Time Resolution
Frequency Resolution
MCA3027
27 GHz
2 – 300 MHz
1 – 27 GHz
100 ps
12 digit/s
MCA3040
40 GHz
2 – 300 MHz
1 – 40 GHz
100 ps
12 digit/s
Histogram Plot.
Key Applications
Standard Accessories
TVA3000
TimeView™ Modulation Domain
Analysis Software
174-4401-xx
USB Host to Device Cable, 3 Feet.
012-0991-xx
GPIB Cable, Double Shielded.
012-1256-xx
BNC Male to BNC Male, 9 Feet.
012-0482-xx
BNC Male to BNC Male, 3 Feet.
AC4000
Soft Carrying Case.
Instrument Options
HCTEK4321
Hard Carrying Case.
HS – High stability OCXO timebase,
5 X10-8
Opt. C3/C5
3, 5 Year Calibration Service Plan.
US – Ultra high stability OCXO timebase,
1.5 X10-8
Opt. D1
Calibration Data Report.
Opt. R5
5 Year Repair Service Plan.
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Power Cord
Quick Start User Manual
CD Rom with User Manual
Programmer’s Guide
Technical Specifications
Trial version of TimeView™ software
NI LabVIEW SignalExpress™ Tektronix Edition,
Limited Edition Software
 Certificate of Calibration
 Three Year Warranty
Benefits
Recommended Accessories, Test Leads and Probes
© 2010 Tektronix
 Design and debug of
embedded systems
 Precisely measure frequency, time and
phase parameters with industry-leading
resolution, all with one instrument to
save bench space.
 Reveal signal quality issues like drift,
transients and stability problems by
viewing data as a real-time trend plot or
histogram
 Data log readings to internal memory
 Automated Test
 Substitute for legacy counter/timers into
existing test systems using emulation
modes.
 Control remotely using most available
application and development languages
with SCPI compatibility and drivers.
 Save 250,000 measurements/sec to
internal memory then block transfer
5,000 measurements/sec, saving
precious test time.
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