Tektronix FCA3103 Timer/Counter/Analyzer

Overview

The Tektronix FCA3103 is a Timer/Counter/Analyzer that combines frequency, time interval, and phase measurements in one feature-rich instrument. It delivers industry-leading frequency and time resolution with deep internal memory, fast data transfer rates of 250,000 samples per second, and a multi-parameter display showing auxiliary measurements alongside main results.

Key Features

• Three input channels with 300 MHz measurement capability on A and B channels, 3 GHz on C channel
• 50 ps single-shot time resolution and 12 digits/second frequency resolution
• 0.001° phase resolution and 3 mV voltage resolution
• Zero dead-time measurement technique with continuous time stamping of trigger events
• Hysteresis compensation reduces trigger-level error from typical 15-20 mV to 2.5 mV
• Limit-qualifying capability isolates measurement clusters for accurate statistical analysis
• Automated measurements including Frequency, Period, Ratio, Time Interval, Pulse Width, Rise/Fall Time, Phase Angle, Duty Cycle, and Voltage
• Up to 250,000 measurement results per second to internal memory, or 15,000 results per second via GPIB/USB
• Continuous data streaming over USB/GPIB during measurement for dynamic analysis
• USB and GPIB interfaces for flexible connectivity
• Optional High-stability Oven Time Base for enhanced frequency stability
• Optional TimeView™ Software for Modulation Domain Analysis
• Three-year warranty

Applications

• Timing measurements in digital systems and verification of jitter
• Frequency and period analysis of RF signals
• Phase relationship measurements in signal analysis
• Data signal characterization including CD players and HDB3-coded signals
• Medical and mechanical timing measurements where every cycle must be captured