Tektronix FCA3100 Frequency Counter/Timer

Overview

The Tektronix FCA3100 is a 300 MHz timer/counter/analyzer that combines multiple measurement functions into a single, feature-rich instrument. With industry-leading frequency and time resolution, continuous data streaming capabilities, and comprehensive analysis modes, the FCA3100 delivers the accuracy and throughput needed for demanding measurement applications.

Key Features

• 300 MHz measurement range on A and B channels, up to 300-400 MHz in manual trigger mode
• 50 ps single-shot time resolution with 12-digit frequency resolution
• 0.001° phase resolution and 3 mV voltage resolution
• Automated measurements: frequency, period, ratio, time interval, time interval error, pulse width, rise/fall time, phase angle, duty cycle, and voltage statistics
• Zero dead-time measurement technique with continuous time stamping for accurate Allan Deviation calculations
• Hysteresis compensation for improved trigger precision (typical 2.5 mV versus 15-20 mV standard)
• 250,000 measurement results per second storage to internal memory
• USB and GPIB interfaces with up to 15,000 results per second transfer in block mode
• Continuous data streaming over USB/GPIB during measurement
• Optional TimeView™ software for modulation domain analysis
• Optional high-stability oven time base for improved accuracy
• Three-year warranty

Applications

• Signal analysis and characterization in research and manufacturing
• CD player and HDB3-coded data jitter verification
• Mechanical and medical device measurements
• Frequency and time interval measurements in test and measurement systems