Datasheet

Data Sheet
Connect Your Bench for Intelligent Debug
Easily capture, save, and analyze measurement results from your MCA
Microwave Counter Series with the special Te ktronix Edition of National
Instruments LabVIEW SignalExpress™ software. Every M CA302 7
and MCA3040 shi
ps with a free cop y of the Limited Edition version of
SignalExpress for basic instrument con trol, data logging, and analysis. The
optional Professional Edition offers over 200 built-in funct io ns th at p rovide
additional signal processing, advanced analysis, sweeping, limit testing,
and user-defined step capab ilities.
SignalExpress supports the range of Tektronix bench instruments*
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enabling you to connect your entire test bench. You can then access the
feature-rich tools packed into ea ch instrument from one intuitive software
interface. T
his allows you to automate complex measurements requiring
multiple instruments, log data for an extended period of time, time-correlate
data from multiple instruments, and easily capture and analyze your results,
all from your PC. Only Tektronix offers a connecte d test bench of intelligent
instruments to simplify and speed debug of your complex design.
Performance
You Can Count On
In addition to industry-leading service and su pport , every MCA Series
Microwave/C
ounter/Analyzer comes backed with a three -year standard
warranty.
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For a complete listing of Tektronix instruments supported by NI LabVIEW Signal Express, visit
www.tektronix.com/signalexpress.
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
Range
InputA,B
DC to 300 MHz
Input C 300 MHz to 27 GHz or 40 GHz
Resolution 12 digits in 1 s measuring time
Acquisition C
Auto or Manual
Acquisition time
25 ms in Auto (typical)
Aux Parameters
InputA,B V
max
,V
min
,V
p-p
InputC PowerCindBmorW
Frequency Burst A, B, C
Characteristic
Description
Range
Input A, B 0.001 Hz to 300 MHz
Input C 300 MHz to 27 GHz or 40 GHz
Acquisition C
Manual
Minimum Burst Duration Down to 40 ns
Minimum Pulses in Burst
InputA,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 (
Single or Average), C (Average)
Characteristic
Description
Mode
Single, Average
Range
InputA,B
3.3 ns to 1000 s (single, average)
InputC 3.3nsdownto37ps(27GHz)or25ps(40GHz)
Resolution
100 ps (single); 12 digit/s (average)
Acquisition C Auto or Manual (within ±40 MHz)
Acquisition time
25 ms in Auto (typical)
Aux Parameters
InputA,B V
max
,V
min
,V
p-p
Input C Power C in dBm or W
Ratio A/B, B/A, C/A, C/B
Characteristic
Description
Range
(10
–9
)to10
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Input Frequency
InputA,B 0.1Hzto300MHz
Input C 300 MHz to 27 GHz or 40 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 +10
6
s
Smart calculation: –10
6
sto+10
6
s
Resolution 100 ps single
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
Char
acteristic
Description
Range 2.3 ns to 10
6
s
Min Pulse Width 2.3 ns
Aux Parameters V
max
,V
min
,V
p-p
Rise and Fall Time A , B
Characteristic
Description
Range 1.5 ns to 10
6
s
Trigger Levels
10% and 90% of signal amplitude
Min Pulse Width 1.6 ns
Aux Parameters
Slew rate, V
max
,V
min
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