Tektronix FCA3100

Timer/Counter/Analyzer 300 MHz / 50 ps

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 trend plots, you have the tools you need to quickly and accurately analyze your signal.

Features & Benefits

Key Performance Specifications

• 300 MHz, 3 GHz, 20 GHz Models
• 300-400 MHz in Manual Trigger Mode
• Up to 3 Input Channels
• 50 ps (FCA3100 Series) or 100 ps (FCA3000 Series) Single-shot Time Resolution
• 12 Digit/s Frequency Resolution
• 0.001 degrees Phase Resolution
• 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

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
• Allan Deviation
• Zero Dead-time Frequency/Period Measurements
• Continuous Data Streaming over USB/GPIB Bus during Measurement (FCA3100 Series)
• Programmable Pulse Output from 0.5 Hz to 50 MHz

Connectivity

• Optional Rear-panel Inputs
• 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
• 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

Tektronix FCA3100 datasheet & specifications