Introducing the Tektronix FCA3103 Frequency Analyzer
Elevate your measurements with the Tektronix FCA3103 Frequency Counter / Analyzer, designed to operate efficiently up to 3 GHz across 3 input channels. This advanced timer and counter analyzer is ideal for both mechanical and medical applications, delivering unparalleled precision and versatility.
Key Features & Specifications
- Frequency Measurement Range: Up to 3 GHz
- Single-shot Time Resolution: 50 ps
- Frequency Resolution: 12 Digits/s
- Voltage Resolution: 3 mV or better
- Optional High-stability Oven Time Base: 5×10⁻⁸
- Data Transfer Rate to Internal Memory: 250k Samples/s (stores up to 3.75M samples)
- USB/GPIB Data Transfer Rate: Up to 15k Samples/s (Block mode)
- Trigger Measurement Rate: Up to 650 Individually Triggered Measurements/s
Comprehensive Measurement Capabilities
- Automated Measurements for: Frequency, Period, Ratio, Time Interval, Time Interval Error, Pulse Width, Rise/Fall Times
- Additional Measurements: Time, Phase Angle, Duty Cycle, Maximum Voltage, Minimum Voltage, Peak-to-Peak Voltage
- Multi-parameter Display for simultaneous viewing of auxiliary measurements
Advanced Analysis Features
- Trend Plot Mode: Visualize changes over time
- Measurement Statistics Mode: Gain insights through statistical analysis
- Histogram Mode: Understand distribution of measurements
- Allan Deviation Measurement: Assess stability over time
Dynamic Measurement System
The Tektronix FCA3103 is equipped with zero dead-time frequency/period measurements, enabling continuous streaming of measurement data via GPIB/USB during measurement, resulting in a dynamic and real-time analysis experience.
Connectivity & Compatibility
- Programmable Pulse Output: Adjustable from 0.5 Hz to 50 MHz
- External Arming Input for synchronizing external triggers
- 10 MHz Reference Oscillator Output for precise timing
- USB Device and GPIB Ports streamline connections to your PC
- GPIB Interface supports full SCPI-compatible programmability and includes an Emulation Mode for plug-and-play capability in existing ATE systems
Software Integration
Includes National Instrument’s LabVIEW SignalExpress TE Limited Edition Software for seamless bench connectivity. Optional TimeView Software is also available for advanced modulation domain analysis.
