Tektronix FCA3120 Frequency Counter / Analyzer, 20 GHz, 3 Ch.
The Tektronix FCA3120 represents the pinnacle of precision and versatility in measurement technology. This advanced Timer, Counter, and Analyzer series integrates multiple functions into a single, compact device, offering industry-leading frequency and time resolution for your most demanding applications.
Key Features and Specifications
- Frequency Range: 20 GHz Timer
- Input Channels: 3 Input Channels for simultaneous measurements
- Time Resolution: 50 ps Single-shot Time Resolution for unparalleled accuracy
- Frequency Resolution: 12 Digit/s ensures precise frequency measures
- Phase Resolution: 0.001° for detailed phase analysis
- Voltage Resolution: 3 mV or better to capture low voltage signals
- High-stability Time Base: Optional 5×10–8 stability for critical timing applications
- Data Transfer Rate: 250k Samples/s to internal memory, with up to 3.75M samples stored
- USB/GPIB Bus Transfer: 15k Sample/s in block mode for efficient data movement
- Individually Triggered Measurements: Up to 650 measurements/s providing real-time results
- Automated Measurement Capabilities: Includes Frequency, Period, Ratio, Time Interval, Time Interval Error, Pulse Width, and Rise/Fall
- Additional Measurements: Time, Phase Angle, Duty Cycle, Maximum Voltage, Minimum Voltage, Peak-to-Peak Voltage
- Display Options: Multi-parameter display for viewing auxiliary measurements at a glance
- Trend Plot Mode: Visualize data trends in an intuitive manner
- Measurement Statistics Mode: Analyze data with comprehensive statistical tools
- Histogram Mode: Gain insights from your data distribution
- Allan Deviation: Critical for stability and noise analysis over time
- Zero Dead-time Measurements: Frequency/Period measurements performed without delay
- Programmable Pulse Output: From 0.5 Hz to 50 MHz for versatile output needs
- Flexible Input Options: Optional rear-panel inputs for enhanced connectivity
- Connectivity Options: USB Device and GPIB ports for seamless PC integration
- SCPI-Compatible Programmability: GPIB interface supports emulation for easy integration into existing systems
- External Arming Input: For synchronized measurements across instruments
- Reference Oscillator Output: 10 MHz output for external applications
- Included Software: Comes with National Instrument’s LabVIEW SignalExpress TE Limited Edition Software for enhancing your measurement capabilities
- Optional TimeView Software: Available for advanced modulation domain analysis
