Microwave/Counter/Analyzer and Integrated Power Meter
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1. 35 dBm to 10 dBm Power Range 10 MHz Reference Oscillator Output Measurement Throughput Includes National Instrument s LabVIEW SignalExpress TE Limited 250k Sample s Data Transfer Rate to Internal Memory Edition Software for Connecting Your Bench Up to 750k samples stored Optional TimeView Software Available for Modulation Domain Analysis 5k Sample s Data Transfer Rate over USB GPIB Bus Block mode 3 year Warranty Tektronix Datasheet Feature rich Tools for Precision Measurements The MCA3000 Microwave Counter Series outperforms every microwave counter on the market today in terms of resolution speed and acquisition time Including an integrated power meter the MCA Series packs many different functions into one feature rich instrument With industry leading frequency and time resolution the MCA Series comes standard with internal memory and a fast data transfer rate of 250k Samples s to 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 Besides being an outstanding microwave counter the MCA3000 Series also serves as a general purpose timer counter with two additional 300 MHz inputs Industry leading Perf2. Microwave Counter Analyzer amp Integrated Power Meter MCA3000 Series Datasheet Available Functions and Features a 3 l Automated Measurements Frequency Period Ratio Time Interval Frequency MEAN un 1 i i 2 Time Interval Error Pulse Width Rise Fall Time Phase Angle Duty 10 000 041 6 17 J wz F apep Cycle Maximum Voltage Minimum Voltage Peak to Peak Voltage Min 10 000 041 1 MHz Adev 0 12 Hz free ee Cw Std 0 12 Hz ce ae a Tg Gate Trig Integrated Power Meter a 2 m A 300MHz B c 0 3 40 GHz OF kuss Sass kona kuns kans kous kais Multi parameter Display Input A Input B Settings Math Limit UserOpt Hold Run Restart MO 3008 uE a Measurement Statistics Mode Features amp Benefits Histogram Mode Key Performance Specifications Allan Deviation 27 GHz and 40 GHz Models Zero Dead time Frequency Period Measurements Microwave Analyzer Channel with CW or Burst o Connectivity Two 300 MHz General purpose Channels 100 ps Single shot Time Resolution USB Device and GPIB Ports on Rear Panel for Quick PC Connectivity 12 Digit s Frequency Resolution 14 Digit Display GPIB Interface Supports Full SCPl compatible Programmability and offers an Emulation Mode for Plug and Play Replacement in Existing 25 ms Auto or Zero Manual Acquisition Time ATE Systems 3 mV Voltage Resolution Optional 1 5x10 Ultra High stability Oven Time Base e cema ATC WANG
3. 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 measurement results Optional Modulation Domain Analysis With the optional Tektronix TimeView software TVA3000 the MCA Series products become high performance modulation domain analyzers With high measurement speeds up to 250k measurement s and memory Instrument Capture Tools Graph View Help Fie Inst S bel amp FreeAurring v Continuous P vmro gaogao Frequency vla x 100 us DPscre gt 128 1 Os Capture Data x h Date and Time Mon July 12 12 54 54 2010 For Help press Fi Capturing finished Tektronix TimeView Software depth at 750k
4. Frequency Range DC 1 Hz to 300 MHz Mode Vaa V iii Vop Resolution 3 mV 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 Vmin Vmax Ven 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 Power C Characteristic Description Range Power 35 dBm to 10 dBm Frequency 300 MHz to 27 GHz or 40 GHz Display Units dBm default or W Resolution 0 01 dBm at 100 ms measuring time Accuracy Typical lt 1 dBm to 27 GHz lt 4 dBm to 40 GHz MCA3040 only Acquisition Auto or Manual within 40 MHz Acquisition Time 20 to 30 ms in Auto typical Aux Parameters Frequency C Input and Output Specifications Inputs A and B Characteristic Description Frequency Range 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 MVems 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 3 mV Uncertainty X1 15 mV 1 of trigger level AUTO trigger level Trigger level is automatically set to 50 point o
5. Reference Output Arming Input Arming of all measuring functions Impedance Approx 1 kQ Frequency range DC to 80 MHz Auxiliary Functions Trigger Holdoff Characteristic Description Time Delay Range 20 ns to 2 s 10 ns resolution External Start and Stop Arming Arming can be used to synchronize the frequency and power measurements with the start of a burst signal Minimum burst length must exceed 100 us Characteristic Modes Start and Stop Arming Description Input Channels A B or E Ext arming input 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 Mathematics Characteristic Description Functions K X L M K X L M or X M 1 X is current reading and K L and M are constants set using the keyboard or as frozen reference value Xo 6 www tektronix com Other Functions Characteristic Measuring Time Description 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 resul
6. 9 to 1011 Input Frequency Input A B 0 1 Hz to 300 MHz Input C 300 MHz to 27 GHz or 40 GHz Aux Parameters Freq 1 Freq 2 Time Interval A to B B to A Ato A B to B Characteristic Description Range Normal calculation 0 ns to 106 s Smart calculation 106 s to 106 s Resolution 100 ps single Min Pulse Width 1 6 ns Smart Calculation Smart Time Interval to determine sign A before B or A after B Positive and Negative Pulse Width A B Characteristic Description Range 2 3 ns to 106 s Min Pulse Width 2 3 NS Aux Parameters Via Viniin View Rise and Fall Time A B Characteristic Description Range 1 5 ns to 106s Trigger Levels 10 and 90 of signal amplitude Min Pulse Width 1 6 ns Aux Parameters Slew rate Vmax Vmin Microwave Counter Analyzer amp Integrated Power Meter MCA3000 Series 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 Vinaxs 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
7. 6 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 Microwave Counter Analyzer amp Integrated Power Meter MCA3000 Series Power Requirements Characteristic Description Basic Version 90 to 265 Vams 45 to 440 Hz lt 40 W Time base Options Characteristic Standard High Stability Ultra High Medium HS Stability US Stability Time base Type OCXO OCXO OCXO Uncertainty Due to Aging Per 24h lt 5x 10 9 lt 5x 10 10 1 lt 3x 10 10 Per month lt 6x10 8 lt 1x10 8 lt 3x10 9 Per year lt 2x10 7 lt 5x10 8 lt 1 5x10 8 Temperature variation typ values 0 50 C lt 5x10 8 lt 5x10 9 lt 2 5x10 9 20 26 C lt 2x10 8 lt 1x10 9 lt 4x 10 10 Short term lt 1x10 10 lt 1x10 11 lt 5x 10 12 Stability t 1 s Root Allan lt 1x10 10 lt 1x10 11 lt 5x10 12 Variance t 10 s Power on Stability lt 1x10 7 lt 1x10 8 lt 5x 10 9 Deviation versus 30 min 10 min 10 min final value after 24h ON time after a warm up time of Total Uncertainty for Operating Temperature 20 C to 26 C at 20 95 Confidence Interval 1 year after lt 2 4x10 7 lt 0 6x10 7 lt 1 8x10 8 calibration 2 years after lt 4 6x10 7 lt 1 2x10 7 lt 3 5x10 8 calibration 1 After 1 month of continuous operation Physical Dimension mm in Height 90 3 6 Width 210 8 25 Depth 395 15 6 Weight kg Ib Net 2 5 8 Shipping 39 1 5 Ordering Information Models Model Description MCA3027 Micr
8. able www tektronix com 3 Datasheet Connect Your Bench for Intelligent Debug Easily capture save and analyze measurement results from your MCA Microwave Counter Series with the special Tektronix Edition of National Instruments LabVIEW SignalExpress software Every MCA3027 and MCA3040 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 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 allows 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 MCA Series Microwave Counter Analyzer comes backed with a three year standard warranty 1 For a complete listing of Tektronix instruments supported by NI LabVIEW Signal Ex
9. f 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 27 GHz or 40 GHz MCA3027 MCA3040 Characteristic Description Frequency Range 0 3 to 27 GHz or 40 GHz Operating Input Voltage Range 0 3 to 18 GHz 33 to 13 dBm 18 to 20 GHz 29 to 13 dBm 20 to 27 GHz 27 to 13 dBm 27 to 40 GHz 23 to 13 dBm Impedance 50 nominal AC coupled VSWR 0 3 to 27 GHz lt 2 0 1 typ 27 to 40 GHz lt 2 5 1 typ FM Tolerance Manual acq 50 MHz Frequency C gt 3 5 GHz 30 MHZ Frequency C lt 3 5 GHz Auto acq 20 MHz for any Frequency C and modulation frequency gt 0 1 MHz AM Tolerance Any modulation index minimum signal must be within sensitivity range Automatic Amplitude 10 dB separation between 2 signals within 30 MHz Discrimination 20 dB otherwise Max Voltage without 27 dBm 27 and 40 GHz models Damage Overload Indication ON when Input C power gt 10 dBm Connector 2 92 mm spark plug female www tektronix com 5 Datasheet Rear Panel Inputs and Outputs Description 1 5 or 10 MHz 0 1 to 5 Vams sine impedance 21 KQ 10 MHz gt 1 Vems sine into 50 Q Characteristic Reference Input
10. 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 MCA Microwave Counter 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 reducing 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 avail
11. ielded 3 ft 50 Q National Instruments SignalExpress Tektronix Edition Interactive Measurement Software Professional Version TimeView Modulation Domain Analysis Software en 1 Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar Standard Codes and Formats GPIB Product s complies with IEEE Standard 488 1 1987 RS 232 C and with Tektronix IEEE 488 www tektronix com Contact Tektronix ASEAN Australasia 65 6356 3900 Austria 00800 2255 4835 Balkans Israel South Africa and other ISE Countries 41 52 675 3777 Belgium 00800 2255 4835 Brazil 55 11 3759 7627 Canada 1 800 833 9200 Central East Europe and the Baltics 41 52 675 3777 Central Europe amp Greece 41 52 675 3777 Denmark 45 80 88 1401 Finland 41 52 675 3777 France 00800 2255 4835 Germany 00800 2255 4835 Hong Kong 400 820 5835 India 000 800 650 1835 Italy 00800 2255 4835 Japan 81 3 6714 3010 Luxembourg 41 52 675 3777 Mexico Central South America amp Caribbean 52 55 56 04 50 90 Middle East Asia and North Africa 41 52 675 3777 The Netherlands 00800 2255 4835 Norway 800 16098 People s Republic of China 400 820 5835 Poland 41 52 675 3777 Portugal 80 08 12370 Republic of Korea 001 800 8255 2835 Russia amp CIS 7 495 7484900 South Africa 41 52 675 3777 Spain 00800 2255 4835 Sweden 00800 2255 4835 Switzerland 00800 2255 4835 Taiwan 886 2 2722 9622 United Kingdo
12. m amp Ireland 00800 2255 4835 USA 1 800 833 9200 European toll free number If not accessible call 41 52 675 3777 Updated 10 February 2011 For Further Information Tektronix maintains a comprehensive constantly expanding collection of application notes technical briefs and other resources to help engineers working on the cutting edge of technology Please visit www tektronix com Copyright Tektronix Inc All rights reserved Tektronix products are covered by U S and foreign patents issued and pending Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material Specification and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix Inc All other trade names referenced are the service marks trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 25 Jul 2012 3CW 25557 3 Tektronix
13. ormance for Demanding Designs Fast high resolution frequency or power measurements with a very short acquisition time of 25 ms Auto or zero Manual is essential for validating today s complex designs For calibration and metrology applications the MCA Series offers very high accuracy through a stable internal OCXO time base low systematic time interval A B error and high resolution Fast Throughput Reduces Test Time The MCA Microwave Counter Series offers industry best throughput saving you up to 90 on your testing time compared to other microwave timer counters on the market Up to 250 000 measurement results per second can be stored in the internal memory Alternatively you can transfer up to 5 000 measurement results per second in Block mode through the GPIB or USB interface Power Measurements With an integrated power meter the MCA Series provides measurement of frequency and power with a single connection at any supported frequency 2 www tektronix com Frequency A MEAS 1 000 000 001 85 mz Umax 2 376 U Multi parameter Display Umin 2 368 U Up p 4 745 U level For the first time variations in signal power can be seen collected and analyzed in the same manner as frequency both numerically and graphically With 0 01 dBm at 100 ms measuring time resolution and a wide power range from 35 dBm to 10 dBm you have the flexibility for a broad range of power measurement applications Analyze Your Device wi
14. owave Counter 27 GHz 100 ps MCA3040 Microwave Counter 40 GHz 100 ps MCA3000 Series Includes Microwave 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 Note Please specify power plug when ordering Instrument Options Option Description HS High stability Oven Time Base US Ultra High stability Oven Time Base Power Plug Options Option Description AO North America A1 Universal Euro A2 United Kingdom A3 Australia A5 Switzerland A6 Japan A10 China A11 India www tektronix com 7 Datasheet Service Options Option C3 C5 D1 R5 SILV600 Description Calibration Service 3 Years Calibration Service 5 Years Calibration Data Report Repair Service 5 Years Standard Warranty Extended to 5 Years Recommended Accessories and Software Accessory RMU2U HCTEK4321 ACD4000 174 4401 xx 012 0991 xx 012 1256 xx 012 0482 xx SIGEXPTE TVA3000 CE Description Rackmount Shelf Kit for 2 Units 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 Sh
15. press visit www tektronix com signalexpress Characteristics Measuring Functions All measurements are displayed with a large main parameter value and smaller auxiliary parameter values with less resolution Some measurements are only available as auxiliary parameters Frequency A B C Characteristic Description Range Input A B DC to 300 MHz Input C 300 MHz to 27 GHz or 40 GHz Resolution 12 digits in 1 s measuring time Acquisition C Auto or Manual Acquisition time Aux Parameters Input A B Vino Vrins Vow Input C Power C in dBm or W 25 ms in Auto typical 4 www tektronix com Frequency Burst A B C Characteristic Description Range Input A B 0 001 Hz to 300 MHz Input C 300 MHz to 27 GHz or 40 GHz Acquisition C Manual 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 Single or Average C Average Characteristic Description Mode Single Average Range Input A B 3 3 ns to 1000 s single average Input C 3 3 ns down to 37 ps 27 GHz or 25 ps 40 GHz Resolution 100 ps single 12 digit s average Acquisition C Auto or Manual within 40 MHz Acquisition time Aux Parameters Input A B Vmax mins Vp p Input C Power C in dBm or W 25 ms in Auto typical Ratio A B B A C A C B Characteristic Description Range 10
16. t until a new measurement is initiated through a restart Limit Alarm ae indication on front panel and or SRQ through 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 5k readings s Block mode 500 readings s individual GET triggered To internal memory 250k readings s Internal Memory Size 750k readings USB Interface Characteristic Description USB Version 2 0 full speed 11 Mb s Calibration Characteristic Mode Closed case menu controlled Calibration Frequencies 0 1 1 5 10 1 544 and 2 048 MHz Description 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 200
17. th the Industry s Only Graphical Display With the unique display of the MCA 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 MCA 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 need to quickly assess your device s performance With 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 Microwave Counter Analyzer amp Integrated Power Meter MCA3000 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
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