TEKTRONIX FCA3020 Frequency Counter
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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
Channels: 3
Input A, B: 0.001 Hz to 300 MHz (300-400 MHz in Manual Trigger mode)
Input C: 300 MHz to 20 GHz
Time Resolution: 100 ps
Frequency Resolution: 12 digit
Meas. Speed to Internal Memory :250k measurement/s, 750k results
Dimension: 90 x 210 x 395mm
Weight: 2.7 kg
Include: Timer/Counter, line cord, calibration certificate, Quick Start User Manual, CD-ROM with user manual, Programmer Guide, Technical Specifications, Trial version of TimeView™Software,
and CD-ROM with National Instruments LabVIEW SignalExpress™ Tektronix,Edition, Limited Edition Software
Option
012-1256-xx |
BNC Male to BNC Male, Cable Shielded, 9 ft., 50 Ω |
012-0482-xx |
BNC Male to BNC Male, Cable Shielded, 3 ft., 50 Ω |
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 |
---|---|
Mode |
Normal, Back-to-Back (FCA3100 Series) |
Range |
|
Input A, B |
0.001 Hz to 300 MHz 300-400 MHz in Manual Trigger mode |
Input C |
100 MHz to 3 GHz or 300 MHz to 20 GHz |
Resolution |
12 digits in 1 s measuring time (normal) 11 digits in 1 s measuring time (back-to-back) |
Aux Parameters |
Vmax, Vmin, Vp-p |
Frequency Burst A, B, C(FCA3020 and FCA3120 – 20 GHz Only)
Characteristic |
Description |
---|---|
Frequency and PRF of repetitive burst signals can be measured without an external control signal and with selectable-start arming delay. |
|
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 × 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 µs 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, Vmin, 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 300-400 MHz in Manual Trigger mode |
Input C |
3 or 20 GHz |
Aux Parameters |
Freq 1, Freq 2 |
Time Interval A to B, B to A, A to 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 (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) |
Positive and Negative Pulse Width A, B
Characteristic |
Description |
---|---|
Range |
2.3 ns to 106 s |
Min Pulse Width |
2.3 ns |
Aux Parameters |
Vmax, Vmin, Vp-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 * TREF - ∑TI, when TI = 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° >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 |
---|---|
Mode |
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 |
Vmax, Vmin, 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 |
Vmax, Vmin, Vp-p |
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 |
Vmin, Vmax, Vp-p |
Time Stamping A, B, C
Characteristic |
Description |
---|---|
Raw time-stamp data together with pulse counts on inputs A, B, or C, accessible through GPIB or USB only. |
|
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 |
Description |
---|---|
Frequency Range |
DC Coupled: DC to 300 MHz AC Coupled: 10 Hz to 300 MHz 300-400 MHz in Manual Trigger mode for both AC and DC |
Impedance |
1 MΩ / 20 pF or 50 Ω (VSWR ≤ 2:1) |
Trigger Slope |
Positive or negative |
Max Channel Timing Difference |
500 ps |
Sensitivity |
15 mVRMS (DC-200 MHz) 25 mVRMS (200-400 MHz) |
Attenuation |
X1, X10 |
Dynamic Range (X1) |
30 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p within ±5 V window |
Trigger Level |
Readout on display |
Resolution |
FCA3000 Series: 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 |
Frequency Range |
1 Hz to 300 MHz |
Analog LP Filter |
Nominal 100 kHz, RC type |
Digital LP Filter |
1 Hz to 50 MHz cutoff frequency |
Max Voltage without Damage |
|
1 MΩ |
350 V (DC + AC peak) to 440 Hz, falling to 12 VRMS (X1) at 1 MHz |
50 Ω |
12 VRMS (Unprotected Input) |
Connector |
BNC |
Input C – 3 GHz (FCA3003 and FCA3103 Products)
Characteristic |
Description |
---|---|
Operating Input Voltage Range |
|
100 to 300 MHz |
20 mVRMS to 12 VRMS |
0.3 to 2.5 GHz |
10 mVRMS to 12 VRMS |
2.5 to 2.7 GHz |
20 mVRMS to 12 VRMS |
2.7 to 3.0 GHz |
40 mVRMS to 12 VRMS |
Prescaler Factor |
16 |
Impedance |
50 Ω nominal, VSWR < 2.5:1 |
Max Voltage without Damage |
12 VRMS, pin-diode protected |
Connector |
Type-N Female |
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 Ω nominal, VSWR < 2.0:1 |
AM Tolerance |
>90% within sensitivity range |
Max Voltage without Damage |
+27 dBm |
Connector |
Type Precision-N Female |
Rear Panel Inputs and Outputs
Characteristic |
Description |
---|---|
Reference Input |
1, 5, or 10 MHz; 0.1 to 5 VRMS sine; impedance ≥1 kΩ |
Reference Output |
10 MHz; >1 VRMS sine into 50 Ω |
Arming Input |
Arming of all measuring functions |
Impedance |
Approx. 1 kΩ |
Frequency range |
DC to 80 MHz |
Pulse Output (FCA3100 Series) |
Programmable through front GPIB/USB |
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 Ω, rise time 2 ns |
Rear-panel Measurement Inputs |
A, B, C (Option RP only) |
Impedance |
1 MΩ / 50 pF or 50 Ω (VSWR ≤ 2:1) |
Connectors |
SMA female for rear input C BNC for all other inputs/outputs |
Auxiliary Functions
Trigger Holdoff
Characteristic |
Description |
---|---|
Time Delay Range |
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, ΔMax-Min, Standard Deviation, and Allan Deviation |
Display |
Numeric, histograms, or trend plots |
Sample Size |
2 to 2 × 109 samples |
Limit Qualifier |
Off, or capture values above, below, inside, or outside limits |
Measurement Pacing |
Pacing Time Range: 4 µs to 500 s |
Mathematics
Characteristic |
Description |
---|---|
Functions |
(K*X+L)/M and (K/X+L)/M. X is current reading and K, L, and M are constants; set using the keyboard or as frozen reference value (X0) |
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 Setups |
20. Instrument setups can be saved/recalled from 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 × 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 Interface
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 |
90 to 265 VRMS, 45 to 440 Hz, <40 w="" p=""> |
Time-base Options
Characteristic |
Standard |
Medium Stability (MS) |
High Stability (HS) |
---|---|---|---|
Time-base Type |
TCXO |
OCXO |
OCXO |
Uncertainty Due to – |
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Aging |
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Per 24h |
NA |
<5×10–9*1 |
<5×10–10*1 |
Per month |
<5×10–7 |
<6×10–8 |
<1×10–8 |
Per year |
<5×10–6 |
<2×10–7 |
<5×10–8 |
Temperature variation (typ. values) |
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0-50 °C |
<1×10–5 |
<5×10–8 |
<5×10–9 |
20-26 °C |
<3×10–6 |
<2×10–8 |
<1×10–9 |
Short-term Stability: t = 1 s |
Not specified |
<1×10–10 |
<1×10–11 |
Root Allan Variance: t = 10 s |
Not specified |
<1×10–10 |
<1×10–11 |
Power-on Stability |
NA |
<1×10–7 |
<1×10–8 |
Deviation versus final value after 24h ON time, after a warm-up time of: |
30 min |
30 min |
10 min |
Total Uncertainty, for Operating Temperature 20 °C to 26 °C, at 2σ (95%) Confidence Interval |
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1 year after calibration |
<7×10–6 |
<2.4×10–7 |
<0.6×10–7 |
2 years after calibration |
<1.2×10–5 |
<4.6×10–7 |
<1.2×10–7 |
*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 |
lb. |
Net |
2.7 |
5.8 |
Shipping |
3.5 |
7.5 |
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