Datasheet

Data Sheet
Feature-rich Tools for Precision
Measurements
The FCA3000 and FCA3100 Timer/Counter/Analyzer Series pack m an y
different functions into one feature-rich instrument. With industry-leading
frequency and time resolution, the FCA Series comes standard with
deep inte rnal
memory a nd a fast data transfer rate of 250k Samples/s t o
internal memory. In addition, the multi-parameter display shows auxiliary
measurements alongside your main measurement to pro vide you with the
results you ne ed at a glance. With the industry’s most comprehensive
analysis modes, including measurement statistics, histograms, and trend
plots, you have the tools you n eed to quickly and accurately analyze your
signal.
Industry-leading Performance for Dema nding
Designs
High-resolution is critical for R&D and production tes ting on today’s
demanding designs. The FCA Series delivers 12-digit/s frequency
resolution and for time measurements, single-shot resolution of 5 0 ps
(FCA3100 Series) or 100 ps (FCA3000 Series) is available with
measurement values displayed up to 14 digits. With industry-leading
performance
, the FCA Series provides y ou with fast, precise
measurements.
Unique Features for Accurate Measurements
To ensure correct measurements of Allan Deviation, the FCA3100 Series
offers a zero dead-time measure m ent technique and continuous time
stamping of
trigger events. This feature is vital for m echanical and medical
measurements where every single cycle m ust b e measured. The FCA3000
Series offers this functionality through the USB/GPIB interfaces with a raw
time-stamping function.
For correct calculation of statistical parameters, the FCA Series comes
standard with limit qualifying capability. By setting limits, you can isolate
one cluster in your calculation. This is important for applications such as
verifying the jitter of digital pulses that appear in discrete clusters in CD
players or
in HDB3-coded data.
Also available is hysteresis compensation for time interval measurements.
By a dding h
ysteresis, you can reduce trigger-level error from the typical
15-20 mV found in most counters on the market today, down to a typical
2.5 m V. This means 6-8 time s improved trigger precision in critical time
interval measurements.
Fast Throughput Reduces Test Time
The FCA Ti
mer/Counter/Analyzer Series offers industry-best throug hput,
saving you up to 90% on your testing time compared to other timer/counters
on the market. Up to 25 0,000 measurement results per se cond can be
Multi-parameter Display.
Phase Relationship Measurement.
stored in the internal memory. Alternatively, you can transfer up to 15, 000
measurement results per second in Block mode through the GPIB or
USB interface. For added flexibility, the FCA3100 Series offers a zero
dead-time counter feature to co
ntinuously stream measurement data over
the GPIB/USB bus d uring, not after, measurement. This create s a dynamic
measurement and analysis system.
Analyze Your D evice with the Industry’s Only
Graphical Display
With the unique display of the F CA S eries, you can measure multiple
parameters of the same signal from one test connection. To reveal signal
quality issues like drift, intermittent transients, and stability, you can view the
data as a real-time tr
end plot or a histogram with the FCA Series graphical
display mode, or yo u can use measurement statistics to track how signal
parameters are changing o ver time. A single-button Analyze mode gives
you fast insight into the behavior of your device right on the timer/counter’s
display.
Multi-parameter Display
With the m ulti-parameter display, you can read important auxiliary
measurement values (such as V
max
,V
min
,V
p-p
, and more) displayed with your
main frequency, time, period, or phase measurements. With one glance,
you can see the inform ation you need to quickly assess your device’s
performance.
With up to 3 input channels, you can measure the relationship between
different signals. For exa mple, you can m easure the phase relationship
between th
e input and output signals of your d evice. You can read other
critical parameters simultaneously, such as the test frequency of the signal
and the voltage ratio (in dB), in one glance with the multi-parameter display.
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