Timer/Counter/Analyzers - Tektronix FCA3000 and FCA3100 Series
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1. Timer Counter Analyzers Tektronix FCA3000 and FCA3100 Series Data Sheet Available Functions and Features Tektronix FCA3120 o gt cc 0 0 input A Input B Settings Math Limit UserOpt Hold Run Restart Features amp Benefits Key Performance Specifications 300 MHz 3 GHz 20 GHz Models 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 Phase Resolution 3 mV or better Voltage Resolution Optional 5x10 8 High stability Oven Time Base Measurement Throughput 250k Sample s Data Transfer Rate to Internal Memory Up to 3 75M samples stored Upto 15k Sample s Data Transfer Rate over USB GPIB Bus Block mode Up to 650 Individually Triggered Measurements s 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 Supp2. lt 1x10 11 lt 1x10 11 lt 1x10 8 10 min Total Uncertainty for Operating Temperature 20 C to 26 C at 20 95 Confidence Interval 1 year after lt 7x106 lt 2 4x10 7 calibration 2 years after lt 1 2x10 5 lt 4 6x10 7 calibration 1 After 1 month of continuous operation lt 0 6x 10 7 lt 1 2x10 Physical Dimension Height Width Depth Weight Net Shipping Ordering Information Models Model FCA3000 FCA3003 FCA3020 FCA3100 FCA3103 FCA3120 mm in 90 3 6 210 8 25 395 15 6 kg Ib 2 1 5 8 39 1 5 Description Timer Counter Analyzer 300 MHz 100 ps Timer Counter Analyzer 3 GHz 100 ps Timer Counter Analyzer 20 GHz 100 ps Timer Counter Analyzer 300 MHz 50 ps Timer Counter Analyzer 3 GHz 50 ps Timer Counter Analyzer 20 GHz 50 ps FCA3000 3100 Series Include Timer Counter line cord calibration certificate Quick Start User Manual CD ROM with user manual English French German Spanish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean Russian Japanese Programmer s Guide Technical Specifications Trial version of TimeView Software and CD ROM with National Instruments LabVIEW SignalExpress Tektronix Edition Limited Edition Software Please specify power plug when ordering Instrument Options Option Description MS Medium stability Oven Time Base HS High stability Oven Time Base RP Rear panel Connectors Power Plug Options Option Description AO North Ameri
3. MEAS 1 000 000 001 85 mz Umax 2 376 U Multi parameter Display Umin 2 368 U Up p 4 745 U Phase B rel A CERS 3 39 Freq 1 000 04 MHZ Phase Relationship Measurement URatio 0 31 dE stored in the internal memory Alternatively you can transfer up to 15 000 measurement results per second in Block mode through the GPIB or USB interface For added flexibility the FCA3100 Series offers a zero dead time counter feature to continuously stream measurement data over the GPIB USB bus during not after measurement This creates a dynamic measurement and analysis system Analyze Your Device with the Industry s Only Graphical Display With the unique display of the FCA Series you can measure multiple parameters of the same signal from one test connection To reveal signal quality issues like drift intermittent transients and stability you can view the data as a real time trend plot or a histogram with the FCA Series graphical display mode or you can use measurement statistics to track how signal parameters are changing over time A single button Analyze mode gives you fast insight into the behavior of your device right on the timer counter s display Multi parameter Display With the multi parameter display you can read important auxiliary measurement values Such as Vmax Vmin Vp p and more displayed with your main frequency time period or phase measurements With one glance you can see the information you
4. Freq 2 Time Interval Ato B B to A Ato A B to B Characteristic Range Normal calculation 0 ns to 106 s Smart calculation 106 s to 106 s Description Resolution 100 ps single FCA3000 Series 50 ps single FCA3100 Series Min Pulse Width 1 6 ns Smart Calculation Smart Time Interval to determine sign A before B or A after B Timer Counter Analyzers Tektronix FCA3000 and FCA3100 Series Positive and Negative Pulse Width A B Characteristic Description Range 2 3 ns to 106 s Min Pulse Width 2 3 NS Aux Parameters Vaa Vie Ve p Rise and Fall Time A B Characteristic Description Range 1 5 ns to 106 s Trigger Levels 10 and 90 of signal amplitude Min Pulse Width 1 6 ns Aux Parameters Slew rate Vmax Vmin Time Interval Error TIE A B Normalized period back to back measurements calculated as TIE k k Trer X T when T Individual Period Back to Back and TREF Reference Period Value Positive and Negative Duty Factor A B Characteristic Description Range 0 000001 to 0 999999 Frequency Range 0 1 Hz to 300 MHz Aux Parameters Period pulse width Phase A Relative B B Relative A Characteristic Description Range 180 to 360 Resolution Single cycle 0 001 to 10 kHz decreasing to 1 gt 10 MHz Resolution can be improved by averaging statistics Frequency Range Up to 160 MHz Aux Parameters Freq A Va Vb in dB Totalize A B FCA3100 Series Characteristic Description Mod
5. M X is current reading and K L and M are constants set using the keyboard or as frozen reference value Xo Other Functions Characteristic Description Measuring Time 20 ns to 1000 s for frequency burst and period average single cycle for other measuring functions Time base Reference Internal external or automatic Display Hold Freezes the result until a new measurement is initiated through a restart Limit Alarm Graphical indication on front panel and or SRQ through GPIB plus pulse output connector FCA3100 Series Limit Values Lower limit upper limit Settings Off or alarm if value is above below inside or outside limits On Alarm Stop or Continue Display Numeric Graphic Stored Instrument 20 Instrument setups can be saved recalled from Setups internal nonvolatile memory 10 can be user protected Display Backlit LCD graphics screen for menu control numerical readout and status information Number of digits 14 digits in Numerical mode Resolution 320 x 97 pixels GPIB Interface Characteristic Description Compatibility IEEE 488 2 1987 SCPI 199953131A Compatibility mode Interface Functions SH1 AH1 T6 L4 SR1 RL1 DC1 DT1 E2 Max Measurement Rate GPIB 15k 5k readings s Block mode 4k readings s Talker Only mode 650 500 readings s individual GET triggered To internal memory 250k readings s Internal Memory Size 750k readings FCA3000 Series 3 75M readings FCA3100 Series USB Inte
6. 3 mV FCA3100 Series 1 mV Uncertainty X1 15 mV 1 of trigger level AUTO trigger level Trigger level is automatically set to 50 point of input signal 10 and 90 for rise fall time Auto Hysteresis Time Min hysteresis window hysteresis compensation Frequency One third of input signal amplitude Analog LP Filter Nominal 100 kHz RC type Digital LP Filter 1 Hz to 50 MHz cutoff frequency Max Voltage without Damage 1MQ 350 V DC AC peak to 440 Hz falling to 12 Vams X1 at 1 MHz 50 Q 12 Vams Connector BNC Input C 3 GHz FCA3003 and FCA3103 Products Characteristic Description Operating Input Voltage Range 100 to 300 MHz 20 mVams to 12 Vams 0 3 to 2 5 GHz 10 MVems to 12 Vams 2 5 to 2 7 GHz 20 mMVams to 12 Vams 2 7 to 3 0 GHz 40 mVams to 12 Vams Prescaler Factor 16 Impedance 50 Q nominal VSWR lt 2 5 1 Max Voltage without 12 Vrus pin diode protected Damage Connector Type N Female www tektronix com 5 Data Sheet Input C 20 GHz FCA3020 and FCA3120 Products Characteristic Description Frequency Range 0 25 to 20 GHz Operating Input Voltage Range 250 to 500 MHz 21 to 27 dBm 0 5 to 14 GHz 27 to 27 dBm 14 to 18 GHz 27 to 27 dBm 18 to 20 GHz 21 to 27 dBm Prescaler Factor 128 Impedance 50 Q nominal VSWR lt 2 0 1 AM Tolerance gt 90 within sensitivity range Max Voltage without 27 dBm Damage Connector Type Precision N Female Rear Panel Inputs and Outputs Characteristic Refe
7. and smaller auxiliary parameter values with less resolution Some measurements are only available as auxiliary parameters Frequency A B C Characteristic Description Mode Normal Back to Back FCA3100 Series Range Input A B 0 001 Hz to 300 MHz Input C 3 or 20 GHz Resolution 12 digits in 1 s measuring time normal 11 digits in 1 s measuring time back to back Aux Parameters Vmax Vmins Vp p Frequency Burst A B C FCA3020 and FCA3120 20 GHz Only Frequency and PRF of repetitive burst signals can be measured without an external control signal and with selectable start arming delay Characteristic Description Functions Frequency in burst in Hz PRF in Hz Range Input A B C See Frequency spec Minimum Burst Duration Down to 40 ns Minimum Pulses in Burst Input A B 3 6 above 160 MHz Input C 3 x prescaler factor PRF Range 0 5 Hz to 1 MHz Start Delay 10 ns to 2 s 10 ns resolution Aux Parameters PRF Period A B C Characteristic Description Mode Single Average Back to Back FCA3100 Series Range Input A B 3 3 ns to 1000 s single average 4 0 us to 1000 s back to back Input C 10 ns down to 50 ps Resolution 100 ps single 12 digit s avg FCA3000 Series 50 ps single 12 digit s avg FCA3100 Series Aux Parameters Vmax Y mis Vp p Ratio A B B A C A C B Characteristic Description Range 10 9 to 1011 Input Frequency Input A B 0 1 Hz to 300 MHz Input C 3 or 20 GHz Aux Parameters Freq 1
8. ca A1 Universal Euro A2 United Kingdom A3 Australia A5 Switzerland A6 Japan A10 China A11 India E1 UK and Euro FCA3000 and FCA3100 only www tektronix com 7 Service Options Option CA1 C3 C5 D1 R5 Description Provides a single calibration event or coverage for the designated calibration interval whichever comes first Calibration Service 3 Years Calibration Service 5 Years Calibration Data Report Repair Service 5 Years Recommended Accessories and Software Accessory HCTEK4321 AC4000 174 4401 xx 012 0991 xx 012 1256 xx 012 0482 xx SIGEXPTE TVA3000 Description Hard Carrying Case Soft Carrying Case USB Host to Device Cable 3 ft GPIB Cable Double Shielded BNC Male to BNC Male Cable Shielded 9 ft 50 Q BNC Male to BNC Male Cable Shielded 3 ft 50 Q National Instruments SignalExpress Tektronix Edition Interactive Measurement Software Professional Version TimeView Modulation Domain Analysis Software z ISO 9001 Product s are manufactured in ISO registered facilities PEWA Messtechnik GmbH Weidenweg 21 58239 Schwerte Tel 02304 961 09 0 Fax 02304 961 09 88 Kes E Mail info pewa de Elektronik MB electronic Homepage www pewa de Tektronix
9. e Tot A Tot B Tot A B Tot A B Tot A B Range 1 to 1010 counts Frequency Range Up to 160 MHz Start Control Manual start arming Stop Control Manual stop arming timed Aux Parameters Other Totalize functions V maxs Vinin Vp p A B Characteristic Description Range 50 V to 50 V 5 V to 5 V Range is limited by the specification for max input voltage without damage see input A B Frequency Range DC 1 Hz to 300 MHz Mode Via V mins Vp Resolution 3 mV FCA3000 Series 1 mV FCA3100 Series Uncertainty 5 V range typical DC 1 Hz to 1 kHz 1 15 mV 1 kHz to 20 MHz 3 15 mV 20 to 100 MHz 10 15 mV 100 to 300 MHz 30 15 mV Aux Parameters Vinins Vmax Vp p Time Stamping A B C Raw time stamp data together with pulse counts on inputs A B or C accessible through GPIB or USB only Characteristic Description Max Sample Speed See GPIB specifications Max Frequency 160 MHz Time stamp Resolution 100 ps FCA3000 Series 50 ps FCA3100 Series Input and Output Specifications Inputs A and B Characteristic Frequency Range Description DC Coupled DC to 300 MHz AC Coupled 10 Hz to 300 MHz Impedance 1 MQ 20 pF or 50 O VSWR lt 2 1 Trigger Slope Positive or negative Max Channel Timing 500 ps Difference Sensitivity 15 MVrus DC 200 MHz 25 MVams 200 300 MHz Attenuation X1 X10 Dynamic Range X1 30 mV to 10 Vp p within 5 V window Trigger Level Readout on display Resolution FCA3000 Series
10. lows you to automate complex measurements requiring multiple instruments log data for an extended period of time time correlate data from multiple instruments and easily capture and analyze your results all from your PC Only Tektronix offers a connected test bench of intelligent instruments to simplify and speed debug of your complex design Performance You Can Count On In addition to industry leading service and support every FCA Series timer counter analyzer comes backed with a three year standard warranty Select the Performance Features to Meet Your Needs Feature FCA3100 Series FCA3000 Series Frequency Resolution 12 digit s 12 digit s Time Resolution 50 ps 100 ps Voltage Resolution 1 mV 3 mV Meas Speed to Internal 250k measurement s 200k measurement s Memory 3 5M results 750k results Talker only Output 4k measurement s No GPIB USB Individually Triggered 650 s 500 s Measurements Block Transfer Speed 15k measurement s 5k measurement s Frequency Period Time Yes Yes Phase Volt Duty Cycle Pulse Rise Time Graphic Display of Trend Yes Yes Histogram Modulation Domain Totalize TIE Yes No Programmable Pulse Yes No Output Continuous Yes No Measurements 1 For a complete listing of Tektronix instruments supported by NI LabVIEW Signal Express visit www tektronix com signalexpress 4 www tektronix com Characteristics Measuring Functions All measurements are displayed with a large main parameter value
11. measurement results Optional Modulation Domain Analysis With the optional Tektronix TimeView software TVA3000 the FCA Timer Counter Analyzer Series can become a high performance modulation domain analyzer With high measurement speeds up to Instrument Capture Tools Graph View Help Fie Inst S bel amp FreeAurring v Continuous P vmro Ra OES s ev Frequency vla w 100 us DPscre gt aif 7 For Help press F1 Capturing finished Tektronix TimeView Software 250k measurement s and large memory depth up to 3 75M points fast frequency changes can be captured in real time and then analyzed with TimeView This comprehensive software tool allows for remote instrument control and the analysis and display of measurement results in a choice of graphs For example results can be displayed as raw data statistical histogram waveform graph as if you were using an oscilloscope or as an FFT spectrum graph TimeView further allows analysis of modulation parameters like modulation depth or frequency modulation index Designed to Make Your Work Easier The FCA Timer Counter Analyzer Series are designed with the ease of use and familiar operation you have come to expect from Tektronix Intuitive Operation Menu oriented settings reduce the risk of mistakes With dedicated and menu driven front panel buttons you will have fast access to frequently used functions and parameters reduci
12. need to quickly assess your device s performance With up to 3 input channels you can measure the relationship between different signals For example you can measure the phase relationship between the input and output signals of your device You can read other critical parameters simultaneously such as the test frequency of the signal and the voltage ratio in dB in one glance with the multi parameter display Timer Counter Analyzers Tektronix FCA3000 and FCA3100 Series Frequency A MEAS 100 999 761 0 MHz 100 100 999 760 5 MHz 100 5 Trend Plot Analysis Frequency A MEAH MEAS 200 393 919 05 3 mz H 100 of 100 100 Max 200 999 920 079 MHz Min 200 999 919 541 MHz P P 53 mHz Adey 67 1 mHz Std 92 2 mHz Measurement Statistics Frequency A MEAS 1 000 000 000 amp MHz On 200 wHzfdiv 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 Plots To graphically see the average and standard deviation of a set of measurements you can use the histogram function to see the distribution of
13. ng setup time For example a single touch Analyze key toggles you between Statistics Trend Plot and Histogram modes Autoset Function Similar to Tektronix oscilloscopes the front panel Autoset button will automatically set optimum trigger levels and hysteresis adapted to the actual signal applied Easy PC Connectivity Connect to your PC with the rear panel GPIB or USB device ports The GPIB interface operates in SCPI GPIB for plug and play replacement in existing ATE systems or easy integration into larger test systems If desired an emulation mode for existing timer counters is available www tektronix com 3 Data Sheet 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 SignalExpress supports the range of Tektronix bench instruments 1 enabling you to connect your entire test bench You can then access the feature rich tools packed into each instrument from one intuitive software interface This al
14. o 14 digits With industry leading performance the FCA Series provides you with fast precise measurements Unique Features for Accurate Measurements To ensure correct measurements of Allan Deviation the FCA3100 Series offers a zero dead time measurement technique and continuous time stamping of trigger events This feature is vital for mechanical and medical measurements where every single cycle must be measured The FCA3000 Series offers this functionality through the USB GPIB interfaces with a raw time stamping function For correct calculation of statistical parameters the FCA Series comes standard with limit qualifying capability By setting limits you can isolate one cluster in your calculation This is important for applications such as verifying the jitter of digital pulses that appear in discrete clusters in CD players or in HDB3 coded data Also available is hysteresis compensation for time interval measurements By adding hysteresis you can reduce trigger level error from the typical 15 20 mV found in most counters on the market today down to a typical 2 5 mV This means 6 8 times improved trigger precision in critical time interval measurements Fast Throughput Reduces Test Time The FCA Timer Counter Analyzer Series offers industry best throughput saving you up to 90 on your testing time compared to other timer counters on the market Up to 250 000 measurement results per second can be 2 www tektronix com Frequency A
15. orts Full SCPl 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 3 year Warranty Tektronix Data Sheet 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 trend plots you have the tools you need to quickly and accurately analyze your signal Industry leading Performance for Demanding Designs High resolution is critical for R amp D and production testing on today s demanding designs The FCA Series delivers 12 digit s frequency resolution and for time measurements single shot resolution of 50 ps FCA3100 Series or 100 ps FCA3000 Series is available with measurement values displayed up t
16. rence Input Reference Output Description 1 5 or 10 MHz 0 1 to 5 Vams sine impedance 21 KQ 10 MHz gt 1 Vems sine into 50 Q Arming Input Arming of all measuring functions Impedance Approx 1 kQ Frequency range DC to 80 MHz Pulse Output Programmable through front GPIB USB FCA3100 Series Mode Pulse Out Gate Open Alarm Out Period 20 ns 2 s in 10 ns increments Pulse width 10 ns 2 s in 10 ns increments Output TTL levels in 50 Q rise time 2 ns Rear panel A B C Option RP only Measurement Inputs Impedance 1 MQ 50 pF or 50 O VSWR lt 2 1 Connectors SMA female for rear input C BNC for all other inouts outputs Auxiliary Functions Trigger Holdoff Characteristic Time Delay Range Description 20 ns to 2 s 10 ns resolution External Start and Stop Arming Characteristic Description Modes Start Stop Start and Stop Arming Input Channels A B or rear panel E Max Rep Rate for Arming Signal Channel A B 160 MHz Channel E 80 MHz Start time Delay Range 20 ns to 2 s 10 ns resolution Statistics Characteristic Description Functions Maximum Minimum Mean AMax Min Standard Deviation and Allan Deviation Display Numeric histograms or trend plots Sample Size 2 to 2 x 109 samples Limit Qualifier Off or capture values above below inside or outside limits Measurement Pacing Pacing Time Range 4 us to 500 s 6 www tektronix com Mathematics Characteristic Description Functions K X L M and K X L
17. rface Characteristic Description USB Version 2 0 full speed 11 Mb s Calibration Characteristic Description Mode Closed case menu controlled Calibration Frequencies 0 1 1 5 10 1 544 and 2 048 MHz General Specifications Environmental Data Characteristic Description Class MIL PRF 28800F Class 3 Operating Temp 0 C to 50 C Storage Temp 40 C to 71 C Humidity 5 95 10 30 C 5 75 30 40 C 5 45 40 50 C Altitude Operating 2 000 m Storage 12 000 m Safety Directive 2006 95 EC EN61010 1 UL61010 1 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 EMC EU Directive 2004 108 EC EN61326 1 EN61326 2 1 Class A Power Requirements Characteristic Description Basic Version Time base Options Characteristic Standard Medium Stability MS Time base Type TCXO OCXO Uncertainty Due to Aging Per 24h NA lt 5x1 0 9 1 Per month lt 5x10 7 lt 6x10 8 Per year lt 5x104 lt 2x10 7 Temperature variation typ values 0 50 C lt 1x10 5 lt 5x 10 8 20 26 C lt 3x 10 6 lt 2x10 8 Short term Not specified lt 1x10 10 Stability t 1 s Root Allan Not specified lt 1x10 10 Variance t 10s Power on Stability NA lt 1x10 7 Deviation versus 30 min 30 min final value after 24h ON time after a warm up time of 90 to 265 Vrus 45 to 440 Hz lt 40 W Timer Counter Analyzers Tektronix FCA3000 and FCA3100 Series High Stability HS OCXO lt 5x10 10 1 lt 1x10 8 lt 5x10 8 lt 5x10 9 lt 1x10 9
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