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FCA3000, FCA3100, & MCA3000 Series

ZZZ

Timer/Counter/Analyzers

Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

*P077049504*

077-0495-04

FCA3000, FCA3100, & MCA3000 Series

ZZZ

Timer/Counter/Analyzers

Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Revision A

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077-0495-04

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Table of Contents

Important safety information........... .................................. ................................ ........ iv

General safety summary ..................................................................................... iv

Service safety summary............................ ................................ .......................... vi

Terms in t hi

Symbols and terms on the product ......................................................................... vii

Speciﬁcations .. .................................. ................................ ................................ ... 1

Performance Veriﬁcation ................... .................................. ................................ .... 17

Test Record............ ................................ .................................. ...................... 19

Internals Calibration .......................................................................................... 23

Channel

Front End Characteristics .................................................................................... 25

Sensitivity, DC–400 MHz at 1X Attenuation.... . .... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . 30

Timebase Accuracy........................................................................................... 33

Quantization Error ............................................................................................ 34

External Reference Clock Frequency and Sensitivity . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... 37

10 MH

Channel C (if installed) Input Impedance.................................................................. 39

Channel C (if installed) Frequency Sensitivity .... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ... 41

s manual ..... ................................ .................................. .................. vi

A and B Input Resistance................................ ................................ .......... 24

z Out Amplitude .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... 39

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation i

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List of Figure

Figure 1: Numerical Analysis display........................................................................... 28

ii FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

List of Tables

Table 1: Input characteristics, channels A and B ............................................................... 1

Table 2: Inp

Table 3: Input characteristics, channel C (frequency and period only) . . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . .. 3

Table 4: Timebase error characteristics ....................... ................................ ................... 4

Table 5: Guaranteed measurement capabilities ................................................................. 5

Table 6: Other available readings.......... ................................ .................................. .... 13

Table 7: Other option capabilities . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . . 14

Table 8 : S

Table 9: Power ..................................................................................................... 15

Table 10: I/O connectors.......................................................................................... 15

Table 11: Display characteristics ................................................................................ 16

Table 12: Mechanical Characteristics ..... .................................. ................................ .... 16

Table 13: Environmental performance – Laboratory Products............... ................................ 16

Table

Table 15: Test record ............................ .................................. ................................ 19

Table 16: Front End Characteristics Worksheet........................................ ........................ 22

ut characteristics, Rear Panel I/O.... .................................. ............................. 2

oftware functions ...................... ................................ ................................ 14

14: Recommended Equipment............................................................................ 17

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FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation iii

Important safety information

Important saf

ety information

This manual c for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.

To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at the end of this section. (See page vi, Servicesafetysummary.)

General safety summary

Use the product only as speciﬁed. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.

Comply with local and national safety codes.

For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions speciﬁed in this manual.

The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.

Only qualiﬁed personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.

ontains information and warnings that must be followed by the user

To avoid ﬁre or personal

injury

Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly.

This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.

Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.

While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.

When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.

Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord s peciﬁed for this product and certiﬁed for the country of use.

Do not use the provided power cord for other products.

Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product, make sure that the product is properly grounded.

iv FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Important safety information

Do not d isable t

Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that it is difﬁcult to access the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.

Connect and disconn

leads while they are connected to a voltage source.

Observe all terminal ratings. To a void ﬁre or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.

The measuring terminals on this product are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.

Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.

Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.

he power cord grounding connection.

ect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test

Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this

product, have it inspected by qualiﬁed service personnel.

Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further operation.

Use only speciﬁed replacement parts.

Use proper fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating speciﬁed for this product.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if

a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean

the p roduct.

Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be c overed or otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation v

Important safety information

Provideasafew

convenient for viewing the display and indicators.

Be sure your wo ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.

Servicesafetysummary

The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only qualiﬁed personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety summary before performing any service procedures.

To avoid e

Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this

product unless another person capable of rendering ﬁrst aid and resuscitation is present.

Discon

disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or panels, or opening the case for servicing.

orking environment. Always place the product in a location

rk area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an

lectric s hock. Do not touch exposed connections.

nect power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and

Termsinthismanual

Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist

in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect

t leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.

tes

Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after performing a repair.

These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result

in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in

damage to this product or other property.

vi FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Important safety information

Symbols and te

rms on the product

These terms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.

WARNING indicates a n injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.

CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to ﬁnd out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings in the manual.)

The follo

wing symbol(s) may appear on the product:

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation vii

Important safety information

viii FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Speciﬁcations

This chapter contains the speciﬁcations for the instrument. Speciﬁcations that are marked with the symbol are checked in the manual. All speciﬁcations apply to all models

Table 1: Input characteristics, channels A and B

unless noted otherwise.

Characteristic

Description

Frequency Range, DC Coupled DC to 300 MHz

Veriﬁed as part of Sensitivity, DC to 300 MHz, 1X Attenuation

Frequency Range, AC Coupled 10 Hz to 300 MHz, 1 MΩ input impedance

10 Hz to 300 MHz, 50 Ω input impedance 10 Hz to 400 MHz Manual Trigger Mode, DC Coupled, 50 Ω Veriﬁed as part of Sensitivity - DC–300 MHz, 1X Attenuation

Impedance, Front Panel, 1 MΩ 1MΩ, DC, 1X/10X mode: 1.0 MΩ (±5%) || 14 pF (±2 pF)

1MΩ, AC, 1X mode: 1.3 MΩ (±5%) || 14 pF (±2 pF) 1MΩ, AC, 10X mode: 1.0 MΩ (±5%) || 14 pF (±2 pF)

Impedance, Front Panel, 50 Ω

Impedance, Rear Panel inputs (Option RP)

50 Ω Input Protection

Trigger Slope

Maximum Channel Timing

50Ω, AC/DC, 1X/10X mode: 50 Ω (±5%); VSWR ≤2:1

1MΩ || 50 pF

50 Ω (VSWR ≤2:1)

None

Positive or negative

500 ps

Difference

Ampliﬁer Noise Level (1X)

Ampliﬁer Noise Level (10X)

Hysteresis Window, 1X

500 μV 200 μV

5mV 2mV

<(30 mV +|1% of trigger level|) for Pulse Width and Duty Factor measurements

(guaranteed)

RMS

(typical)

RMS

(guaranteed)

RMS

(typical)

RMS

Hysteresis window compensation exists to: 6 mV ±1% of trigger level over a frequency range of DC to 10 kHz for other measurement functions

Hysteresis Window, 10X

<(300 mV ±|1% of trigger level|) for Pulse Width and Duty Factor measurements

Hysteresis window compensat ion exists to: 60 mV ±1% of trigger level over a frequency range of DC to 10 kHz for other measurement functions

 Sensitivity, DC to 400 MHz, 1X Attenuation

DC to 200 MHz

200 MHz to 300 MHz 25 mV

15 mV

Auto Trig 35 mV

Attenuation

Dynamic Range, 1X

Trigger Level

Resolution

1X, 10X ratio within 5%

Minimum Sensitivity to 10 V

within ±5 V window

p-p

Trigger level as read out on display has the following characteristics

FCA3000, MCA3000 S eries: 3 mV FCA3100 Series: 1 mV

RMS

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 1

Speciﬁcations

Table 1: Input characteristics, channels A and B (cont.)

Characteristic

 Trigger Level Uncertainty, 1X

Trigger Level Uncertainty, 10X

Description

±(15 mV + 1% of trigger level)

TLU for uncertainty analysis purposes

±(150 mV + 1% of trigger level)

Tested as part of Trigger Level Uncertainty (1X)

AUTO Trigger Level Trigger level is automatically set to 50% point of input signal (10% and 90% for Rise/Fall Time)

AUTO Hysteresis, Time Minimum hysteresis window (hysteresis compensation)

AUTO Hysteresis, Frequency One third of input signal level

Instrument measures Signal(high) + Noise(pk) - ½ hysteresis and Signal(low) – Noise(pk) + ½ hysteresis to calculate 30% and 70% levels for auto-hysteresis

Analog LP Filter

Nominal 100 kHz, RC-type

Digital Hold-Off Filter 1 Hz to 50 MHz cut-off frequency

Software ﬁ lter programs FPGA to hold-off

Maximum Voltage Without Damage

1MΩ: 350 V (DC + AC pk) to 440 Hz, falling to 12 V

50 Ω:12V

, 35 V peak for duty factor less than 0.1%

RMS

at 1 MHz

Connector 50 Ω BNC

Table 2: Input characteristics, Rear Panel I/O

Characteristic

Reference Input

requencies

F

Amplitude

nput Impedance

ull-In Range

Reference Output Outputs the internal reference signal

Frequency 10 MHz

Amplitude

Arming Input

Frequency Range

Input Impedance

Threshold

Slope Selectable Positive or Negative

Pulse Output (FCA3100 Series) Capable of outputting a variable mode pulse

Modes

Period 20 n s to 2 s in 10 ns increments

Pulse Width 10 ns to 2 s in 10 ns increments

Output Level TTL into 50 Ω (1.4 V nominal, 0.4 VOL,2.4VOH)

Description

1, 5, or 10 MHz

0.1 to 5 V

RMS

sinewave

>1 kΩ

5 ppm

>1 V

RMS

into 50 Ω

Arming of all measurement functions

DC to 80 MHz

1kΩ

TTL (1.4 V nominal, 0.8 V

,2.0VIH)

Pulse Out, Gate Open, Alarm Out

2 FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Speciﬁcations

Table 3: Input c

haracteristics, channel C (frequency and period only)

Characteristic Description

High Frequenc

y Range

Product Min Frequency Max Frequency

FCA3003, FCA

FCA3020, FC

MCA3027

MCA3040

Connector

FCA3003, F FCA3020, FCA3120

MCA3027, MCA3040 Front Panel: 2.92 mm female with ﬁeld r eplaceable fusible

Impedance

 VSWR

50 Ω nominal

FCA3003, FCA3103, MCA3040: VSWR <2.5:1

FCA3020, FCA3120, MCA3027: VSWR <2.0:1

Prescaler Factor

FCA3003, FCA3103: 16

FCA3020, FCA3120: 128

 Sen

sitivity

Measured using a sine wave of stated level rms. Harmonic content -10 dBc or more. All

ts are 50 Ω.

inpu

3003, FCA3103

FCA

100 MHz to 300 MHz

0.3 GHz to 2.5 GHz

GHz to 2.7 GHz

2.5

2.7 GHz to 3.0 GHz

FCA3020, FCA3120

250 MHz to 500 MHz

.5 GHz to 18 GHz

18 GHz to 20 GHz

MCA3027, MCA3040

300 MHz to 18 GHz 18 GHz to 20 GHz 20 GHz to 27 GHz 27 GHz to 40 GHz:

Overload Indicator

+10 dBm (0.7 V

(MCA3027, MCA3040

Maximum Voltage Maintaining

+13 dBm (1.0 V

Function (MCA3027, MCA3040)

Maximum Voltage without Damage

FCA3003, FCA3103: +34 dBm (12 V

FCA3020, FCA3120: +27 dBm (5 V

MCA3027, MCA3040: +18 dBm (1.78 V

3103

A3120

CA3103,

RMS

100 MHz

250 MHz

300 MHz

Front pane

l: Type N female

3GHz

20 GHz

27 GHz

40 GHz

Rear panel: SMA female

link

RMS

) ) ) )

) ) )

) )

dBm (20 mV

–21 –27 dBm (10 m V –21 dBm (20 mV

5 dBm (40 m V

–1

–21 dBm (20 mV –27 dBm (10 m V

21 dBm (20 mV

–

–33 dBm (5 mV –29 dBm (8 mV –27 dBm (10 m V –23 dBm (16 m V

)

RMS

)

RMS

)

RMS

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 3

Speciﬁcations

Table 3: Input characteristics, channel C (frequency and period only) (cont.)

Characteristic Description

AM tolerance

FCA3003, FCA3103 DC to 0.1 MHz modulation: up to 94% depth

0.1 MHz to 6 MHz modulation: Signal level with lowest output must meet sensitivity requirements. Signal level at highest level must not exceed maximum voltage requirements. Within these constraints >85% AM is acceptable.

FCA3020, FCA3120 Signal level with lowest output must meet sensitivity

requirements. Signal level at highest level must not exceed maximum voltage requirements. Within these constraints >90% AM is acceptable.

MCA3027 MCA3040 Signal level with lowest output must meet sensitivity

requirements. Signal level at highest level must not exceed maximum voltage requirements.

FM tolerance (MCA3027, MCA3040)

Manual: 50 MHz

Auto: 20 MHz

p-p

atf>3.5GHz;30MHz

P-P

at f ≤3.5 GHz

P-P

for modulation frequency >100 kHz

Table 4: Timebase error characteristics

Characteristic Description

 Tim

ebase Error

Timebase Error (TBE) is the sum of the relevant uncertainties depending upon aging, temperature,

ption.

and o

Standard

me base type

certainty due to:

TCXO OCXO OCXO OCXO

Aging:

.a.

er 24h

per month

per year

<5×10

-7

-6

Temperature variation:

-5

0°C-50°C

20 °C - 26 °C (typical)

Short term stability: t = 1 s

<1×10

-6

<3×10

not speciﬁed

(root Allan Variance) t = 10 s

ion MS

Opt (Medium S tability)

-9

5×10

-8

<6×10

-7

<2×10

-8

<5×10

-8

<2×10

-10

<1×10

-10

<1×10

ion

Opt

Opt (High Stability)

<1×10

<5×10

<1×10

ion HS

5×10

-10

-8

-9

-11

ion US

Opt (Ultra High Stability)

<3×10

<1.5×10

<2.5×10

<4×10

<5×10

3×10

-10

-9

-10

-12

-8

-9

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Table 4: Timebase error characteristics (cont.)

Characteristic Description

Power-on stability

Deviation versus ﬁnal value after 24h on time,

after a warm-up time of:

n.a.

30 min

Total uncertainty, for operating temperature

20 °C to 26 °C, at 2σ (95%) conﬁdence interval:

1 year after calibration

2 years after calibration

After 1 month of continuous operation.

<7×10

<1.2×10

-6

-5

Table 5: Guaranteed measurement capabilities

Characteristics Description

Measurement Control

Measuring Time

 Quantization Error

Trigger Error

20 ns to 1000 s for Frequency, Burst, and Period Average

Single cycle for other measuring functions.

FCA3000 Series

FCA3100 Series

MCA3000 Series

<1×10

30 min

<2.4×10

<4.6×10

Speciﬁcations

-7

100 ps

65 ps

100 ps

<1×10

10 min

<0.6×10

<1.2×10

RMS

-8

<5×10

-9

10 min

-7

<1.8×10

<3.5×10

-8

Where:

ANL = Input N

oise Level (Ampliﬁer Noise Level) (3.1.6)

CNL = Customer Input Signal Noise Level

SSR = S ignal Slew Rate at trigger level

er S ignal Single Period Jitter

RMS

Gate Time U

Mixer Jitter (MCA3000 c

Timebase

Reference

ncertainty

hannel C only)

SPJ =Custom

200 ps

50 ps

RMS

Internal, External, or Automatic

Display Hold Freezes result, until a new measurement is initiated via Restart.

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 5

Speciﬁcations

Table 5: Guaranteed measurement capabilities (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Limit Alarm Settings

Frequency

Resolution

Low Frequency Capability Ch A and B : 0.002 Hz

Total Measurement Uncertainty (FCA3000, FCA3100, MCA3000 Series channels A and B)

Total Measurement Uncertainty (MCA3000 Series c hannel C)

Graphical indication on front panel and/or SRQ using GPIB, plus pulse on 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 and Graphic

Capable of measuring frequency on any of up to three inputs.

12 digits in 1 s measuring time (normal)

Ch C: Speciﬁcation covered in Channel C table

Where:

RMU = Random Measurement Uncertainty SMU = Systemic Measurement Uncertainty

Where:

RMU = Random Measurement Uncertainty SMU = Syste MT is driven by customer F is the input Frequency rounded to the next GHz up TBE is Tim MJ is Mixer Jitter, and the only VISIBLE unknown. There is an uncertainty in the .02 that becomes part of the .0151

mic Measurement Uncertainty

eBaseErrorveriﬁed in the PV

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Table 5: Guaranteed measurement capabilities (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Random Measurement Uncertainty

(FCA3000, FCA3100, MCA3000, channels A and B)

For measurement time ≥200 ms and Smart Freq = Auto or ON:

NOTE. This equation is the default on FCA3100 Series.

Where:

MR = Measurement reading QE = Quantization Error TE = Trigger Error MT = Measurement Time N = 800/MT with the following limits: 6 ≤ N ≤ 1000 and N<((MR/2)*MT) – 2 For FCA3100, additionally, N < M T/8 μs

For measurement time <200 ms and Smart Freq = Auto or OFF:

Speciﬁcations

Systemic Measurement Uncertainty

(FCA3000, FCA3100, MCA3000 channels A and B)

Where:

TBE = Timebase Error MR = Measurement Reading MT = Measurement Time GTU = Gate Time Uncertainty

Ancillary Measurements Vmax, Vmin, V

Period

Mode

Range

Resolution

(FCA3000 Series)

Capable of measuring period on any of up to three inputs

Single, Average

Channel A, B: 3.3 ns to 1000 s (single, average)

Channel C (Option): 10 ns down to 330 ps, 125 ps, 70 ps, or 50 ps

100 ps (single shot) 12 digit/s (average)

Where:

MR = Measurement reading QE = Quantization Error TE = Trigger Error MT = Measurement Time

p-p

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Speciﬁcations

Table 5: Guaranteed measurement capabilities (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Total Measurement Uncertainty

Where:

RMU = Random Measurement Uncertainty

SMU = Systemic Measurement Uncertainty

Total Measurement Uncertainty (MCA3000 channel C)

Where:

RMU = Random Measurement Uncertainty SMU = Systemic Measurement Uncertainty

stomer

er, and the only V ISIBLE unknown. There is an uncertainty in the .02 that

Random Measure Uncertainty

(FCA3000, FCA3100, MCA3000 Serie and B)

ment

s, channels A

MT is driven by cu F is the input Frequency rounded to the next GHz up TBEisTimeBaseErrorveriﬁed in the PV MJ is Mixer Jitt becomes part of the .0151

For measurement time ≥200 ms and Smart Freq = Auto or ON:

NOTE. This equation is the default on FCA3100 Series.

Ancillary Measurements V

Where:

For measurement time <200 ms and Smart Freq = Auto or OFF:

Where:

MR = Measurement reading QE = Quantization Error TE = Trigger Error MT = Measurement Time

MAX,VMIN,Vp-p

8 FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Table 5: Guaranteed measurement capabilities (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Time Interval Error (TIE) FCA31xx only

Time Interval

Range, Nominal Calculation

Range, Smart Calculation

Resolution

(FCA3000 Series)

Minimum Pulse Width 1.6 ns

Smart Calculation Smart Time Interval determines sign (A before B or A after B)

Total M easurement Uncertainty

Random Measurement Uncertainty

Normalized Period Back-to-back measurements, calculated as:

TIE(k) = kT

REF–Ti

where:

= individual period back-to-back

= R eference period value

REF

Capable of measuring time from one event until the next. Time intervals only measurable on the A and B channels.

sto+106s

0nsto+10

-10

100 ps

Where:

RMU = Random Measurement Uncertainty SMU = Systemic Measurement Uncertainty

Speciﬁcations

ic Measurement

System Uncertainty

Trigger Level Timing Error (Etl)

Where:

QE = Quantization Error TE

igger E rror for a particular edge X

=Tr

Where:

Etl = Trigger Level Timing Error

CTD = Channel Timing Difference

TBE = Timebase Error

MR = Measurement Result

Where:

TLU = Trigger Level Uncertainty Hyst = Hysteresis Win S

= Slew Rate at the trigger point for timing location X

dow

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 9

Speciﬁcations

Table 5: Guaranteed measurement capabilities (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Positive and Negative Pulse Width

Range 2.3 ns to 106s

Minimum Pulse Width 2.3 ns

Total Measurement Uncertainty

Random Measurement Uncertainty

Systemic Measurement Uncertainty

Capable of measuring Pulse Width on A or B channels

Where:

RMU = Random Measurement Uncertainty SMU = Systemic Measurement Uncertainty

Where:

QE = Quantiz TE

= Trigger Error for a particular edge X

ation Error

Where:

Etl = Trigger Level Timing Error CTD = Channel Timing Difference TBE = Timebase Error MR = Measurement Result

Trigger Level Timing Error (Etl)

Where:

TLU = Trigger Level Uncert Hyst = Hysteresis Window S

= Slew Rate at the trigger point for timing location X

Ancillary Measurements V

Rise and Fall Time

max,Vmin,Vp-p

Capable of measuring Rise or Fall Time on A or B channels

Range 1.5 ns to 106sec.

Trigger Levels

10% and 90% of signal lev

Pulse Width 1.6 ns

Total Measurement Uncertainty

Where:

RMU = Random Measurement Uncertainty SMU = Systemic Measurement Uncertainty

ainty

10 FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Table 5: Guaranteed measurement capabilities (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Random Measurement Uncertainty

Where:

QE = Quantization Error

ror for a particular edge X

Systemic Measu

rement

Uncertainty

Trigger Level Timing Error (Etl)

= Trigger Er

Where:

Etl = Trigger Level Timing Error CTD = Channel Timing Difference TBE = Timebase Error MR = Measurement Result

Speciﬁcations

Where: TLU = Trigger Level Uncertainty

Hyst = Hysteresis Window

= Slew Rate at the trigger po

Ancillary Measurements

Positive and Negative Duty

Slew rate, V

Capable of measuring Positi

Factor

Range 0.000001 to 0.99999

Frequency Range 0.1 Hz to 300 MHz

Total M easurement Uncertainty

Where:

RMU = Random Measurement U SMU = Systemic Measurement Uncertainty

Random Measurement Uncertainty

Where:

QE = Quantization Error TE

= Trigger Error for a particular edge X

int for timing location X

MAX,VMIN

ve or Negative Duty Factor on A or B c hannels

ncertainty

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 11

Speciﬁcations

Table 5: Guaranteed measurement capabilities (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Systemic Measurement Uncertainty

Where:

Etl = Trigger Level Timing Error CTD = Channel Timing TBE = Timebase Error MR = Measurement Result

Trigger Level Timing Error (Etl)

Where:

TLU = Trigger Level Uncertainty Hyst = Hysteresis Window

= Slew Rate at the trigger point for timing location X

Ancillary Measurements Period, Pulse width

Time stamping

Time-Stamp-capable channels

Maximum Sample Speed See GPIB speciﬁcations.

Maximum Frequency 160 MHz

Maximum Frequency to catch each edge

Minimum Pulse Width

Timestamp Resolution

Voltage Measurement, Channels A and B

Range 1X attenuator: –5 V to +5 V

Frequency Range

Modes V

Resolution (FCA3000 Series)

Capable of providing raw time stamp data together with pulse counts on inputs. Accessible over programmatic interfaces only. Timestamping is not available for MCA3000 Series channel C.

FCA3000 Series: A, B, C FCA3100, MCA3000 Series: A, B

I/O Transfer Rate determines Maximum Sample Speed.

250 kHz (FCA3000, FCA3100 Series)

2.5 ns (FCA3000, FCA3100 Series)

70 ps (FCA3000 Series)

50 ps (FCA3100 Series)

Capable of identifying positive peak and negative peak voltages

Vmax = Signal (positive peak) + Noise (pk) – 1/2 hysteresis

Vmin = Signal (negative peak) – Noise (pk) + 1/2 hysteresis

10X attenuator: –50 V to +50 V

DC,1Hzto300MHz

MAX,VMIN,Vp-p

is calculated from the Vmax and Vmin values. Thus it has twice the error band.

p-p

1X attenuator: 3 mV

10X attenuator: 30 mV

Difference

12 FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Table 5: Guaranteed measurement capabilities (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Accuracy (5 V range)

Power

(MCA3000 Series channel C)

Power R ange -35 dBm to +10 dBm

Frequency Range

Resolution 0.01 dB m at 100 ms measuring time

Accuracy

Totalize A, B (FCA31XX Only) The instrument is capable of totalizing counts

Totalize Modes Tot A, Tot B, Tot A+B, Tot A–B

Totalize Range 1 to 1010counts

Totalize Frequency Range < 160 MHz

Totalize Controls Start: Manual or Start Arming

Ancilliary Measurements

1X Attenuator

DC, 1 Hz to 1 kHz: 1% +15 mV

1kHzto20MHz:

20 MHz to 100 MHz:

100 MHz to 300 MHz:

10X Attenuator

DC, 1 Hz to 1 kHz: 1% +150 mV

1kHzto20MHz:

20 MHz to 100 MHz:

100 MHz to 300 MHz:

Product can measure the power input to channel C

MCA3027: 0.3 GHz to 27 GHz MCA3040: 0.3 GHz to 40 GHz

MCA3027: 0.3 GHz to 27 GHz: ±1 dBm

MCA3040: 0.3 GHz to 20 GHz: ±3 dBm >27 GHz to 40 GHz: ±2 dBm

Stop: Manual or Stop Arming or Timed

Totalize A: A–B, A/B

Totalize B: A–B, A/B

Totalize A+B: A, B

Totalize A–B: A, B

Totalize A/B: A, B

Speciﬁcations

3% + 15 mV

10% + 15 mV

30% + 15 mV

3% + 150 mV

10% + 150 mV

30% + 150 mV

Table 6: Other available readings

Characteristic

Frequency Ratio

Range 10-9to 10

Lowest Input Frequency for Correct Operation

Description

Able to provide the ratio of two input signals. Available measurements may depend upon selected options

0.1 Hz

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 13

Speciﬁcations

Table 6: Other available readings (cont.)

Characteristic

Ancillary Measurements

Phase

Range

Resolution

Maximum Usable Frequency 160 MHz

Ancillary Measurements

Other Available Readings do not have an accuracy speciﬁcation.

Description

Frequency of either input signal

Capable of measuring Phase between the A and B channels using either as the reference

–180° to +360°

Single-cycle 0.001° up to 10 kHz, decreasing to 1° >10 MHz. Resolution can be improved by using averaging (statistics)

Frequency (A)

Va, Vb (in dB)

Table 7: Other option capabilities

Characteristic

Frequency Burst A, B, C (FCA3020/FCA3120)

Function

Description

Frequency and PRF of repetitive burst signals can be measured without external control signal and with selectable start arming delay.

Frequency in burst (in Hz)

PRF (in Hz)

Range

Input A, B, C: See Frequency Spec.

Minimum Burst Duration Down to 40 ns

Minimun Pulses in Burst

Channel A or B: 3 (6 above 160 MHz) Channel C: 3 x prescaler factor

PRF Range: 0.5 Hz to 1 MHz

Start Delay

Other Measurement:

10 ns to 2 s, 10 ns resolution

PRF

Table 8: Software functions

Characteristic

Statistics

Measurements

Display Numeric, histogram, or trend plots

Sample Size

Limit Quali ﬁer OFF or Capture v alues above/below/inside our outside limits

Measurement Pacing, Pacing Time Range

Auxiliary Functions; Trigger Hold-Off, Time Delay Range

Auxiliary Functions; External Arming

Description

Maximum, Minimum, Mean, ΔMax-Min, Standard Deviation and Allan Deviation

2to2x10

samples

4 μs to 500 s

20 ns to 2 s, 10 ns resolution

Provides Start and S top Arming

14 FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Table 8: Software functions (cont.)

Speciﬁcations

Characteristic

Modes

Description

Start, Stop, Start and Stop Arming

Input Channels A, B, or E (rear panel)

Maximum Repetition Rate for Arming Signal

Channel A , B: 160 MHz

Channel E: 80 MHz

Start Time Delay Range FCA3000 Series: 20 ns to 2 s, 10 ns resolution.

MCA3000 Series: 10 ns to 2 s, 10 ns resolution

Mathematics Functions

(K*X+L)/M (K/X +L)/M

Where:

X is current reading K, L, and M are constants

Constants set by keyboard or as frozen reference value (X

Mathematics Functions; Stored Instrument Setups

Mathematics, Other Functions;

20 (10 can be user protected)

Instrument setups are saved/recalled from internal nonvolatile m emory

14 digits in numerical mode

Number of Displayed Digits

Table 9: Power

Characteristic

Line Power

Fuse Rating

Description

100 – 240 V

±10%, CAT II: 50 – 400 Hz ±10%: 40 W

No customer accessible fuse

)

Table 10: I/O connectors

Characteristic

GPIB Interface Included IEEE488.2 - 1987 Interface

Functions

Modes

Interface Functions SH1, AH1, T6, L4, S R1, RL1, DC1, DT1, E2

Measurement Rate, FCA3000 Series

Measurement Rate, FCA30xx/MCA30xx

USB Interface USB2.0, full speed

Classes USBTMC USB488 subclass

Description

All front panel accessible controls

Native Agilent 53131/132/181 command emulation. Timing and resolution not compatible

To GPIB: 2000 readings/s block, 350 readings/s individual, 4000 readings/s talker only

To Internal Memory: 250K readings/s

Internal memory size: up to 750K readings

To GPIB: 13,900 readings/s block, 650 readings/s individual, 4000 readings/s talker only

To Internal Memory: 250K readings/s, 100K readings/s with calibration on

Internal memory size: Up to 3.9 M readings with calibration off

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 15

Speciﬁcations

Table 11: Displ

Characteristic

Display Type

Display Reso

ay characteristics

lution

Description

Backlit LCD Graphics screen for menu control, numerical readout, and status information

320 x 97 pixel

Table 12: Mechanical Characteristics

Characteristic

Dimensions

Width

Height

Depth

Weight

Net

Shipping

Description

210 mm (8.27 in)

90 mm (3.54 in)

395 mm (15.55 in)

2.7 kg (5.8 lb)

3.5 kg (7.5 lb)

Table 13: Environmental performance – Laboratory Products

Characteristic Description

Temperature

Humidity

Altitude (maximum) Operating and nonoperating: 2000 m (6500 feet)

Operating: +0 °C to +50 °C

rating: -40 °C to +71 °C

Nonope

to +30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F): 5% to 95%

+10 °C

+30 °C to +40 °C (86 °F to 104 °F): 5% to 75%

+40 °C to +50 °C (104 °F to 122 °F): 5% to 45%

16 FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Performance Veriﬁcation

This chapter contains performance veriﬁcation procedures for the speciﬁcations marked with the  symbol. The following equipment, or a suitable equivalent, is required to c

Table 14: Recommended Equipment

Equipment Requirements Example

Frequency Standard

Signal source (Function generator)

Microwave signal source

Digital multimeter

Accuracy 5X better than the timebase being tested

Output Amplitude ≥0.5 V

-11

6×10

required for the ultra high stability timebase

1 channel at 200 MHz or better

Signal noise at 1 V output < –40 dBc

External reference input 40 GHz operation

Frequency accuracy better than 1%

Amplitude accuracy better than 1.5 dB

Output range –50 dBm to +7 dBm 1% measurement accuracy of resistance near 1 MΩ

omplete these procedures.

rms

(1.4 V

)

p-p

Spectracom/Pendulum 6689 Frequency Standard

Tektronix AFG3251 or AFG3252

Gigatronics 2440C Signal Source with Option 18,and Option 26C

Tektronix DMM4020

0.5% measurement accuracy on AC Volts at 10 mV Oscilloscope 100 MHz Bandwidth, 5 mV/div and up Tektronix D PO3012 Oscilloscope Power meter

Power splitter

Adapter Adapter Adapter Type N male to 2.92 m ale connector

40 GHz operation

VSWR < 1.37 at 40 G Hz

Maximum power +7 dB

Minimum power –10 dB

200MHzto40GHz

Linearity Error < ±0.35 dB from –10 dBm to +10 dBm

DC to 40 GHz

Type K connector

Male input connection

Female output connections

Insertion loss < 8.5 dB at 40 GHz SWR < 2 SMA female to SMA female BNC to Banana Plug adapter

20 GHz operation

R&S NRVS Power Meter with NRV-Z15 Sensor

Anritsu K241C

Tektronix part number 015-1012-XX Tektronix part number 012-1450-XX Fairview Microwave SM3140

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 17

Performance Veriﬁcation

Table 14: Recommended Equipment (cont.)

Equipment Requirements Example

Adapter

Adapter (Qty 2) 2.92 male to SMA female connector

Adapter (Qty 2)

Cable (Qty 2) SMA male to BNC male Cable (Qty 2) Coaxial cable, BNC male to BNC male Cable Coaxial cable, BNC male to BNC female

Cable SMA male to SMA male cable Cable 1 m cable with 2.92 mm male and female connector Huber & Sohner

Termination Attenuator (Qty 2) 50 Ω 10X attenuator, ±5% accuracy

2.92 mm male to N female

Low frequency requirement Type N male to BNC female

4GHz

40 GHz operation

2.92 male to 2.92 male connector

40 GHz operation

Coaxial BNC feedthrough terminator, 50 Ω,2W

Fairview Microwave SM3130

Fairview Microwave SM3510

Fairview Microwave SM3285

Fairview Microwave SM3242

Tektronix part number 174-3998-XX Tektronix part number 012-0117-XX Tektronix part number 012-0104-XX,

18 inch, or Pomona 4524-C-36, 36 inch

Tektronix part number 174-5401-XX

84119347–SF102/115K/215K/1.0M Tektronix part number 011-0049-XX Tektronix part number 011-0059-XX

se procedures cover all FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 series models.

The Please ignore checks that do not apply to the speciﬁc model that you are testing.

otocopy the test record and use it to record the performance test results for

Ph your instrument.

s an alternative, you can access an Excel spreadsheet by clicking on the

A paperclip icon, at the left. This spreadsheet form of the test record will perform some of the necessary calculations for you.

1. Double-click on the paperclip icon, to the left.

2. Select File > Save As in the spreadsheet File menu, and save it to a convenient

place on your desktop.

3. When you perform the Front End Characteristics procedure, enter the measured values on the yellow Front End Characteristics tab. Calculated values will automatically be added to the Test Record tab.

18 FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Test Record

Table 15: Test record

Performance Veriﬁcation

Instrument Model Number:

Instrument Serial Number:

Instrument T

imebase Option:

Date of Test:

Certiﬁcate Number:

Temperature

RH %:

Technician:

Instrument performance test Minimum Measured Maximum

Input Impedance

Channel A 47.5 Ω 52.5 Ω

Channel B 47.5 Ω 52.5 Ω

Front End Characteristics

Channel A

1X Noise (RMS)

1X Hysteresis Window

0mV 0.5mV ——

30 mV

1X Trigger Level Uncertainty –15 mV 15 mV

10X Noise (RMS)

10X Hysteresis Window

0mV 5mV ——

300 m V

10X Trigger Level Uncertainty –150 mV 150 m V

Channel B

1X Noise (RMS)

1X Hysteresis Window

——

0mV 0.5mV ——

30 mV

1X Trigger Level Uncertainty –15 mV 15 mV

10X Noise (RMS)

10X Hysteresis Window

0mV 5mV ——

300 m V

10X Trigger Level Uncertainty –150 mV 150 m V

Sensitivity, DC-400 MHz at 1X Attenuation

Channel A

10 Hz @ 15 m V

RMS

10 kHz @ 15 mV

200 MHz @ 15 mV

300 MHz @ 25 mV

400 MHz @ 25 mV

RMS

9.9 Hz 10.1 Hz

9.9 kHz 10.1 kHz

198 MHz 202 MHz

297 MHz 303 MHz

396 MHz 404 MHz

Channel B

10 Hz @ 15 m V

RMS

10 kHz @ 15 mV

200 MHz @ 15 mV

RMS

9.9 Hz 10.1 Hz

9.9 kHz 10.1 kHz

198 MHz 202 MH

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 19

Performance Veriﬁcation

Instrument performance test Minimum Measured Maximum

300 MHz @ 25 mV

400 MHz @ 25 mV

RMS

297 MHz 303 MHz

396 MHz 404 MHz

Timebase Ac

FCA3X00 Ser

MCA3X00

Quant

FCA3

MCA

ternal Reference Clock Frequency and Sensitivity

curacy

Std (7.00E

Opt. MS (2.

Opt. HS (6

Series

Std (2.4

Opt. HS

Opt. US

ization Error

100 Series

000 Series

3000 Series

ies

–6

.00E

–7

(6.00E

(1.80E

)

40E

)

0.9999930000 1.0000070000

–7

)

–8

)

0.9999997600 1.0000002400

0.9999999400 1.0000000600

0.9999997600 1.0000002400

–8

)

–8

)

0.9999999400 1.0000000600

0.9999999820 1.0000000180

——

65 ps

100 ps

0.999999 MHz 10.000005 MHz 10.000015 MHz

4.999995 MHz 10.000005 MHz 10.000015 MHz

.999990 MHz

0.000005 MHz

0.000015 MHz

RMS

0 MHz Out Amplitude

Output Amplitude

1.0 V

——

20 FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Performance Veriﬁcation

Instrument performance test Minimum Measured Maximum

Channel C (If Installed)

Input Impeda

FCA3003, FC

FCA3020, FC

Frequency

FCA3X03

FCA3X2

MCA

nce

A3103, MCA3040

A3120, MCA3027

Sensitivity

100 MHz @ –

300 MHz @

2.5 GHz @

3.0 GHz

21 dBm (~20 mV

–27 dBm (~10 mV

–21 dBm (~20 mV

@ –15 dBm (~40 mV

z @ –21 dBm (~20 mV

250 MH

Hz @ –21 dBm (~20 mV

500 M

z @ –27 dBm (~20 mV

18 GH

Hz @ –21 dBm (~20 mV

20 G

30XX

0 MHz @ –33 dBm (~5 mV

GHz @ –33 dBm (~5 mV

0 GHz @ –29 dBm (~8 mV

7 GHz @ –27 dBm (~10 mV

40 GHz @ –23 dBm (~16 mV

–5.61 dB (0.

–5.09 dB (0.

)

RMS

)

RMS

)

RMS

)

RMS

)

RMS

)

RMS

)

RMS

)

RMS

)

RMS

)

RMS

)

RMS

)

RMS

) 40.00 GHz 40.00 GHz

RMS

100.0 MHz 100.0 MHz

300.0 MHz 300.0 MHz

2.500 GH

3.000 G

250.0 MHz 250.0 MHz

500.0 MHz 500.0 MHz

18.0

00 GHz

20.

300.0 MHz 300.0 MHz

.00 G Hz

0.00 GHz

7.00 GHz

524)

556)

0GHz

-1.84 dB (0.

–2.19 dB (0.

2.500 GH

3.000 G

0GHz

18.0

00 GHz

20.

.00 GHz

0.00 GHz

7.00 GHz

809)

777)

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 21

Performance Veriﬁcation

Front End Characteristics

Worksheet

The Front End Ch are used to calculate the characteristics of the instrument. The calculations shown in this worksheet use the line references (Ref) to indicate which measured value to use in that calculation.

There is also a spreadsheet version of the test record, available from the paperclip icon on Page 2-2, which will perform the calculations automatically as the measured values are entered.

Table 16: Front End Characteristics Worksheet

Measurement Step

Ref Name

Measure:

Terminator Only Step 6

B First Attenuator

C Second Attenuator Step 8

D 1X Trigger Level Uncertainty

E 1X Just Triggers

F 10X Trigger Level Uncertainty

10X Just Triggers

H 10X Just Becomes Inaccurate

I 1X Just Becomes Inaccurate

Calculate:

10X Attenuator Correction A/B

100X Attenuator Correction A/C

1X Pk-Pk Noise

M 10X Pk-Pk Noise

1X noise (RMS) L / 2 / 3.1

1X Hysteresis Window

10X Noise (RMS) M / 2 / 3.1

10X Hysteresis Window

or Calculation Value Units

Step 7

Step 14

Step 15

Step 18

Step 21

Step 26

((I – E) / K) × 500

((H – G) / J) × 500

(((I + E) / 2) / K) × 1000

(((H + G) / 2) / J) × 1000

aracteristics procedure requires several measurements, which

Copy into Test Record

Channel A Channel B

mV X

22 FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Instrument Calibration Procedures

Instrument Ca

Instrument Warmup

Require

Internals Calibration

ments

Equipment

libration Procedures

Run the Inter Veriﬁcation, or whenever the ambient ai r temperature of the instrument changes bymorethan5°C(9°F).

CAUTION. The FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument can be damaged by trying

to run calibration procedures without the correct test equipment, setup, and procedure. To avoid damage to the FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument, do NOT attempt to Calibration procedures.

All FCA/MCA3X00 Series models require a 48 hour warm-up period,except FCA models with a Standard Timebase. FCA models with a Standard Timebase only req

No equipment is required.

nals Calibration procedure before running a Performance

perform the Timebase Calibration, Voltage Calibration, or Power

uire a 20 minute warm-up.

Procedure

Reset the Instrument

1. Disconnect all cables and inputs from the FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument.

2. Power on the FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument for a minimum of 20

minutes. (See page 24, Instrument Warmup Re quirements.)

3. Push User Opt -> Calibrate -> 62951413 -> Enter.

4. Push Internals.

NOTE. Only push Internals. Do not select any other calibration program

available at this point, only Internals. Doing so may void your traceability.

5. Push Start Calib.

6. The FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument displays the Frequency A

measurement screen when the calibration is done.

After performing any procedure on an FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument, it is a good idea to reset the instrument to the factory defaults, to return the instrument to a known state:

Push the User Opt button, and then select Save Recall > Setup > Recall Setup > Default.

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 23

Performance Veriﬁcation

Performance V

Instrument Warmup

Requirements

eriﬁcation

This procedu all of the guaranteed speciﬁcations.

NOTE. Before starting the Performance Veriﬁcation procedures, look at the

serial number sticker on the back of the FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument to see which timebase the instrument has; Std., Opt. MS, Opt. HS or Opt. US. N ote the timebase type on the test record.

All FCA/MCA3X00 Series models require a 48 hour warm-up period,except FCA models with a Standard Timebase. FCA models with a Standard Timebase only require a 20 minute warm-up.

re tests the FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument, to verify that it meets

Channel A and B Input Resistance

Equipment:

Digital Multimeter

Coaxial cable, BNC male to BNC male

BNCtoBananaPlugadapter

Equipment Setup

Procedure

1. Connect the equipment as shown.

2. Power on the instruments for at least 20 minutes. (See page 24, Instrument

Warmup Requirements.)

24 FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Performance Veriﬁcation

3. Set the Digital Tektronix DMM4020:

a. Push the Ω butt

not

4Wire mode).

b. Push the RAN

4. On the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument under test:

a. Push Input A.

b. Set the input coupling to DC.

c. Set the input impedance to 50 Ω.

d. Set the input attenuator to 1X.

5. Record t

6. Move the Coaxial cable from Input A to Input B on the FCA/MCA3X00

Series

7. On the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument under test:

a. Push Input B.

b. Set the input coupling to DC.

instrument.

Multimeter to measure resistance in an autorange mode. On a

on (if necessary, push again to get to 2X4Wire mode,

GE button to select Auto Range (if not already selected).

he measured Channel A input r esistance in the test record.

8. Rec

Front End Characteristics

Th trigger level uncertainty and 10X attenuator scale factor.

Equipment:

c. Set the input impedance to 50 Ω.

d. Set the input attenuator to 1X.

ord the measured Channel B input resistance in the test record.

is procedure checks the hysteresis band at 1X, and RMS noise. It also veriﬁes

Function Generator

Digital Multimeter

Coaxial Cable, BNC male to BNC male

50 Ω 10X (20 dB) Attenuator (Qty 2)

50 Ω Feed Through Terminator

BNC to Banana Plug adapter

FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 25

Performance Veriﬁcation

Equipment Setu

Worksheet

Procedure

This procedure uses a worksheet, as several of the characteristics must be calculated. The worksheet is located directly after the Test Record.(See Table 16 on page 22.) As an alternative, there is a spreadsheet version of the Test Record, available from a link on page 2-2, which will perform these calculations for you.

During this procedure you will add and remove 10X attenuators to the signal path. When more than one attenuator is connected they may be referred to as an attenuator stack.

1. Connect the equipment as shown. Connect the 50 Ω feedthrough terminator to the BNC-to-Banana Plug adapter, and a ttach them to the Multimeter.

2. Power on the instrumen Warmup Requirements.)

3. Set the Function Generator to produce a 1 V DC output. Use the following steps to set a Tektronix AFG3251:

a. Push the More function button.

b. Push the More Waveform side menu button.

c. Push DC.

d. Push the Top Me n u panel button.

ts for at least 20 minutes.(See page 24, Instrument

e. Push the Amplitude/Level Menu side menu button.

26 FCA3000, FCA3100, and MCA3000 Series Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Performance Veriﬁcation

f. Push Offset.

g. Adjust the offset voltage to 1V.

h. Push the Output ON button to turn on the signal output. (The button

glows green.)

4. Set the Multimeter to measure DC volts, autoranging.

5. Connect the Function Generator output to the feedthrough terminator and

BNC-to-Banana Plug adapter on the Multimeter.

6. Enter the measured Terminator Only value in the test record. This value should be approximately 1 V.

NOTE. As you add and remove attenuators in this procedure, make sure to keep

them in t

he same sequence relative to one another and to the cable. When you ﬁrst remove an attenuator, whether you remove the one closest to the cable or the one closest to the DUT, make sure to add/remove that same attenuator in that same position for the rest of the procedure. If necessary, label the attenuators to maintain the order.

7. Add th

e ﬁrst 10X attenuator between the feedthrough terminator and the coaxial cable, and enter the measured First Attenuator value in the test record. The value should be approximately 100 mV.

8. Add the second 10X attenuator between the feedthrough terminator and the coaxial cable, and enter the Second Attenuator measured value in the test record. The value should be approximately 10 mV.

9. Set the Function Generator to generate a 100 Hz, 1 V

signal. On an

AFG3251, use these steps:

a. Push the Sine function button.

b. Push the Frequency/Period side menu button.

ush the Frequency side menu button.

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d. Use the keypad and side menu buttons to enter 100 Hz.

e. Push the Top M e n u panel button.

f. Push the Amplitude/Level Menu side menu button.

g. Push Offset.

h. Use the keypad and side menu buttons to set the offset voltage to 0mV.

i. Push the Amplitude side menu button.

j. Use the keypad and side menu buttons to set the amplitude to 1V

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k. Use the arrow bu

cursor to the 10 mV unit of the amplitude value so that the knob changes the output amplitude in 10 mV increments.

l. Push the Output ON buttontoturnonthesignaloutput.

10. Move the cab

voltmeter to the Channel A input on the FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument. Both 10X attenuators are installed. (Do not include the 50 Ω feedthrough termination.)

11. On the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument:

a. Push the Meas button and select Freq > Freq > A.

b. Push the S

the Save/Exit buttontoreturntothemainscreen.

c. Push Inp

d. Set the input coupling to DC.

e. Set the input impedance to 50 Ω.

f. Set the input attenuator to 1X.

g. Set the Trigger mode to Man.

le and attenuator stack from the feedthrough terminator on the

ettings button, select Meas Time,enter20 ms, and then push

ut A and make the following selections:

ttons below the control knob to position the control

h. Push the Tr ig menu button, enter 0V, and push the Save/Exit button to

return to the main screen.

i. Push the Analyze button until you see the Numerical Analysis display,

shown here:

Figure 1: Numerical Analysis display

Note that this display has the standard deviation readout (shown as Std:) in the lower right corner of the screen.

j. Make sure that Hold/Run is set to Run (Meas appears in the upper right

segment of the screen).

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12. If the instrume the Function Generator output level until the FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument stops counting.

NOTE. When adjusting the signal amplitude, if you hear a relay click in the

generator there will be a few cycles of incorrect data, which must be ignored. Wait several seconds before proceeding.

13. On the Function Generator, increase the output level in 10 mV increments until the Gate LED begins to ﬂash. This can be an intermittent ﬂash, it does not have t

14. On the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument, push Input A > Trig and adjust the trigger level to read the highest possible frequency. Enter the adjusted trigger level from the record as 1X Trigger Level Uncertainty at 0 V.

15. On the Function Generator, reduce the signal output level until the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument does not trigger (the ﬂashing). Then slowly increase the Function Generator output to ﬁnd the minimum amplitude to cause the unit to count. This does not have to be an accurate count, you are just ﬁnding the point the counter just starts to trigger, on noise. Enter the Function Generator amplitude in the test report as 1X Just Triggers.

nt is still triggering (the Trig LED is ﬂashing), slowly decrease

o be regular.

FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument into the test

Trig LED stops

16. On the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument, push the Input A button and set the input attenuation to 10X.

17. Disconnect the cable and attenuator stack from the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument, remove one of the external 10X Attenuators, and reconnect the cable and remaining attenuator to the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument.

NOTE. As you go through this procedure you will be told to remove or add

an attenuator from/to the attenuator stack. Always remove/replace the same attenuator when you do this.

18. Repeat Steps 12 through 15, and enter the values in the test report as 10X Trigger Level Uncertainty and Just Triggers (10X).

19. Push the Input A button to return to the Numerical Analysis screen (shows Std).

20. Set the Function Generator signal amplitude to 3.0 Vpp.

21. Slowly decrease the Function Generator amplitude until the counter accuracy

is affected; that is, when the Std Deviation at lea st doubles (watch for a sudden shift from mHz to Hz, as well as watching the numbers), or when the

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frequency read three sample periods after changing the amplitude before taking the reading.

Enter the resu

NOTE. When adjusting the signal amplitude, if you hear a relay click in the

generator there will be a few cycles of incorrect data, which must be ignored. Wait several seconds before proceeding.

22. Disconnect the cable to the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument, replace the external 10X Attenuator removed in Step 17, and reconnect the cable to the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument.

23. On the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument, push the Input A button and set the input attenuation to 1X.

24. Reset the Trigger value to that noted in step 14, the 1X Trigger Level Uncertainty at 0 V value.

25. Push the Save/Exit button to save the change and return to the Numerical Analysis display.

26. Repeat steps 20 and 21, entering the result in the test record as 1X Just Becomes Inaccurate.

out becomes noticeably incorrect. You should wait for two or

lts in the test report as 10X Just Becomes Inac curate .

27. Move the input cable and attenuator stack to the Channel B input.

28. Repeat steps 9 through 26 for Channel B.

29. Now that the measurements have been made, perform the calculations shown

at the bottom of the Front End Characteristics Worksheet. The letters in the calculations show which reference (Ref) line to use.

If you are using the spreadsheet version of the test record, these calculations are done for you as you enter the measurement results.

Sensitivity, DC–400 MHz at 1X Attenuation

This procedure v eriﬁes the 1X Attenuation path sensitivity over the frequency range.

Equipment:

Microwave Signal Generator

Function Generator

10X Attenuator

Coaxial Cable, BNC male to BNC male

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Equipment Setup

Adapter, 2.92 m

mmaletoNfemale

Adapter, Type N male to BNC female

Use adapters appropriate for your test equipment and cables.

Procedure

1. Power on the instruments.

2. Wait at least 20 minutes. (See page 24, Instrument Warmup Requirements.)

3. Connect the Function Generator output through a 10X Attenuator to

Channel A on the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument.

4. Set the Function Generator to produce a 10 Hz sinewave at 150 mV (424.2 mV

). Follow these steps to set a Tektronix AFG3251:

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a. Push the Sine function button.

b. Push the Frequency/Period menu button.

c. Push the Frequency menu button.

d. Use the keypad and menu buttons to set the output frequency to 10 Hz.

e. Push the Top M e nu button.

f. Push the Amplitude/Level menu button.

g. Push the –More- side menu button.

h. Push the Units side menu button, and then push the Vrms side menu

button.

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i. Push the –More-

side menu button.

j. Push the Amplitude menu button.

k. Use the keypad and menu buttons to set the output level to 150 mV

(424.2 mV

p-p

l. Push the Output ON button to turn on the signal (On button glows green).

5. On the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument:

a. Push the Meas button and select Freq > Freq > A.

b. Push the Settings button, select Meas Time,enter20 ms, and then push

the Save/Exit buttontoreturntothemainscreen.

c. Push the Input A button.

d. Set the input coupling to DC.

e. Set the input impedance to 50 Ω.

f. Set the input attenuator to 1X.

g. Set the Trigger mode to Man.

h. Push the Trig menu button, enter 0V, and then push the Save/Exit button

to return to the main screen.

RMS

i. Push the Analyze button as many times as needed, until you see the

Numerical Analysis display. (See Figure 1.)

6. On the Function Generator, at each of the following frequencies, verify that the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument is counting, and that the count is accurate. Enter the frequency in the test record.

10 Hz

10 kHz

200 MHz

7. On the Function Generator, push the Output ON buttontoturnofftheoutput signal (button goes from green to unlit).

8. On the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument, disconnect the cable and attenuator from Channel A and connect them to Channel B.

9. Repeat steps 4 through 7. Substitute Channel B for the instructions in steps 5aand5c.

10. Set the Microwave Signal Generator output to Off, set the output amplitude to 0dBm, and then set the output frequency to 300 MHz.

11. Disconnect the cable from the Function Generator and connect it to the

adapter on the Microwave Signal Generator.

12. Set the Microwave Signal Generator output to On.

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13. Enter the Frequ instrument as Channel B 300 MHz sensitivity in the test record.

14. Set the Microw

15. Enter the Frequency shown on the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series

instrument

16. On the Microwave Signal source, set the output to Off.

17. On the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument:

a. Disconnect the cable from Channel B and connect it to Channel A.

b. Push the Meas button and select Freq > Freq > A.

18. On the Microwave Signal source, set the output to On.

19. Enter th

instrument as Channel A 400 MHz sensitivity in the test record.

20. Set the

21. Enter the Frequency shown on the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series

instr

22. On the Microwave Signal source, set the output to Off.

e Frequency shown on the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series

Microwave Signal source to 300 MHz.

ument as Channel A 300 MHz sensitivity in the test record.

ency shown on the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series

ave Signal Generator to 400 MHz.

as Channel B 400 MHz sensitivity in the test record.

Timebase Accuracy

Equipment:

uipment Setup

Frequency Standard

Coaxial cable, BNC male to BNC male

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Procedure

1. Power on the ins

Warmup Requirements.) The frequency standard should never be turned off but, if it has been, check the manufacturers instructions for its proper warm-up period.

2. Connect the Frequency Standard 10 MHz output to Input A on the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument.

3. Set the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument:

a. Push the Meas button and select Freq > Freq > A.

b. Push the Se

Save/Exit buttontoreturntothemainscreen.

c. Push the I

d. Set the input coupling to DC.

e. Set the input impedance to 50 Ω.

f. Set the input attenuator to 1X.

g. Set the Trigger mode to Man.

h. Push the Tr ig menu button, enter 0V, and push the Save/Exit button to

return to the main screen.

truments for at least 20 minutes. (See page 24, Instrument

ttings button, select Meas Time,enter1s, and push the

nput A button.

Quantization Error

Equipment:

i. Push the Value button.

j. Push

k. Using a calculator, calculate <reading>/<timebase nominal value> to get

l. Record the frequency error ratio in the test record in the appropriate

Microwave Signal Generator

Type K male to female cable

Power Splitter, Type K connectors

2.92 male to SMA female connectors (Qty 2)

SMA male to BNC male cables (Qty 2)

SMA male to SMA male cable

SMA female to SMA female adapter

the Hold/Run button to set the instrument in Hold mode.

errorasaratio.

the

cation depending upon the installed instrument timebase option (Std,

lo or Option MS, HS, or US).

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Equipment Setu

Procedure

1. Connect the equipment as shown.

ower on the instruments. Wait at least 20 minutes.

2.P

3. On the Microwave Signal Generator:

a. Set the Output to OFF.

b. Set the frequency to 300 MHz.

c. Set the outp

ut level to at least +10 dBm, not to exceed +13 dBm (2.8 V

d. Turn the Output On.

4. On the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument:

a. Push the Meas button and select Time > Time Interval > A to B.

b. Push the Settings butt

on, select Meas Time,enter20 ms,andpushthe

Save/Exit buttontoreturntothemainscreen.

c. Push the Input A button.

d. Set the input coupling to DC.

e. Set slope to Falling.

f. Set the input impedance to 50 Ω.

g. Set the input attenuator to 1X.

p-p

h. Set the Trigger mode to Man.

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i. Push the Trig me

nu button, enter 0.0 V, and push the Save/Exit button to

return to the main screen.

j. Push the Input B button.

k. Repeat steps d through i to set the Input B parameters.

l. Push the Value button.

5. On the Tektronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument:

a. Push the Hold/Run button to put the FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument

into Hold mode.

b. Push the Va lue button. This runs a single acquisition and returns to Hold

mode.

c. Enter the time interval measurement value in the table below.

1. 6.

3. 8.

4. 9.

10.

e. Repeat parts b and c nine times, for a total of 10 entries in the table above.

f. Add all values together, and divide by 10 to get the mean (A1). For each

measurement, put into the A2 table the value (measurement - MEAN). For each measurement in the A2 table, Put into the A3 table the value A3=A2^2. Sum all of the A3 values together, divide by 9, and take the square root (Quantization error).

A1 Value _______________

A2 Value

A3 Value

Quantization error _______________

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External Refe

Equipment:

Equipment Setup

rence Clock Frequency and Sensitivity

Function Generator

BNC male to BNC male 50 Ω cable (24 inches) (Qty 2)

Procedure

1. Connect the equipment as shown.

2. Power on the instruments. Wait at least 20 minutes.

NOTE. To ensure that the external timebase is being used, the frequency is

intentionally offset. If the measured value does not agree with the expected value shown in the procedure, the signal applied to the DUT External Reference input may not be adequate.

3. Set the Function Generator to produce a 0.999999 MHz sine wave at 0.25 V On an AFG3251, use these steps:

a. Push the Sine function button.

b. Push the Frequency/Period menu button.

c. Push the Frequency menu button.

d. Use the keypad and menu buttons to set the output frequency to

0.999999 MHz.

p-p

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e. Push the Top Me n

f. Push the Amplitude/Level menu button.

g. Push the Amplitude menu button.

h. Use the keypad and menu buttons to set the output level to 0.25 Vpp.

i. Push the To p M enu button.

j. Push the Output ON button to turn o n the signal (On button turns green).

4. On the Tekt

a. Push the Meas button and select Freq > Freq > A.

b. Push the Settings button, select Meas Time,enter20 ms, and then push

the Save/Exit buttontoreturntothemainscreen.

c. Push the Input A button.

d. Set the input coupling to DC.

e. Set the input impedance to 1MΩ.

f. Set the input attenuator to 10X.

g. Set th

ronix FCA/MCA3X00 Series instrument:

eTriggermodetoMan.

u button.

h. Push the Trig menu button, enter 1.4 V, and then push the Save/Exit

on to return to the previous screen.

butt

i. Verify that Filter is set to Off.

j. Push the Settings button, select Timebase Ref, and then select Ext.

k. Push the Save/Exit button.

5. Push the Analyze button to display the Numeric Analysis screen (with Std

in lower right corner). (See Figure 1 on page 28.)

6. Enter measured frequency in the test report. (It should be close to

10.000010 MHz.)

7. Change the Function Generator frequency to 4.999995 MHz.

8. Enter measured frequency in the test report. (It should be close to

10.000010 MHz.)

9. Change the Function Generator frequency to 9.999990 MHz.

10. Enter measured frequency in the test report. (It should be close to

10.000010 MHz.)

11. Set the FCA/MCA3000 Series instrument to the factory defaults; push User Opt > SaveRecall > Setup > Recall Setup > Default.

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10 MHz Out Ampl

Equipment:

Setup

itude

Oscilloscope

BNC male to BNC male Cable (24 inches)

Procedure

1. Connect the as shown.

2. Power on the instruments. Wait at least 20 minutes.

3. Set the Oscilloscope:

a. Set channel 1 to 50 Ω input, 500 mV/div,andDC coupled.

b. Set the timebase to 40 nS/div.

c. Adjust the trigger for a stable display.

4. Verify that the signal amplitude on the oscilloscope is ≥1V

Enter this amplitude in the test record.

5. Verify that the output frequency is approximately 10 MHz. At 40 nS/Div two complete sine waves should have a duration of 5 divisions.

Note that this frequenc y measurement is not sufﬁcient to assure accuracy of the timebase, since the oscilloscope’s timebase is less accurate than the counter. However, it provides conﬁdence that the output is actually 10 MHz.

Channel C (if installed) Input Impedance

Equipment:

Microwave Signal Source

(≥2.828 V

RMS

P-P

Power Meter with sensor

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Power Splitter

Setup

1m cabl

e with 2.92 mm male and female connectors

Type N male to 2.92 male adapter (FCA3X00 Series)

2.92 male to 2.92 male adapter (MCA3000 Series)

If installed.

Procedure

1. Connect the as shown:

FCA3100 Series instruments: Attach the type N to 2.92 mm adapter to

the FCA3100 Series instrument. Do not connect the power splitter to it for the initial steps in the procedure. The power splitter is connected to the adapter in Step 5.

MCA3000 Series instruments: Attach the 2.92 mm male to 2.92 mm male adapter to the MCA3000 Series instrument. Do not connect the power splitter to it for the initial steps in the procedure. The power splitter is connected to the adapter in Step 5.

2. Power on the instruments. Wait at least 20 minutes. (See page 24, Instrument Warmup Requirements.)

3. Set the Microwave signal source to output +7 dBm at 500 MHz.

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4. Set the Power Me input that it currently is receiving. Use these steps to set a Rohde & Schwarz NRVS Power Meter:

a. Push W<->dBm twice, to display dBm.

b. Verify that

test record as Relative, under Input Impedance.

c. Push Unit.

d. Push REL, under the display.

e. Push ΔdB under the display.

f. Press STO under the display.

5. Connect the power splitter to the adapter on the Tektronix FCA3100 or

MCA3000 Series instrument.

NOTE. If the speciﬁed adapter is not available, it is important that the splitter

port attached to the Tektronix FCA3100/MCA3000 Series instrument has no

rs attached. The goal is to have the minimum possible load on that port

adapte of the splitter for the ﬁrst measurement. Load capacitance should be minimized. Adapters present an unterminated stub.

ter to measure power at roughly +1 dBm relative to the

the signal is approximately +1 dBm, and log the result in the

. The length between the Type N port and the splitter must be minimized.

NOTE

Any cable length between the splitter and the Tektronix FCA3100/MCA3000 Series instrument is likely to cause unexpected errors during the sec ond measurement.

6. Enter the relative power measured by the power meter, with the splitter connected to the Tektronix FCA3100/MCA3000, in the Test Report:

FCA3003, FCA3103, MCA3040: Between -5.61 dB (.524) and -1.84 dB

(.809) to assure a VSWR of 2.5.

FCA3020, FCA3120, MCA3027: Between -5.09 dB (.556) and -2.19 dB

(.777)foraVSWRof2.0.

VSWR of 1:1 is at a ratio of -3.52 dB (.667).

Channel C (if installed) Frequency Sensitivity

Equipment:

Microwave Signal Source

Power Meter with sensor

1 m cable with 2.92 mm male and female connectors.

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Setup

Type N male to 2 .

2.92 mm male to 2.92 mm male adapter (MCA3000 Series)

92 mm male adapter (FCA3100 Series)

Procedure

1. Connect the as shown. This is the same setup as the preceding step.

2. Power on the instruments. Wait at least 20 minutes. (See page 24, Instrument

Warmup Requirements.)

3. On the Tektronix FCA/MCA3000 Series instrument, push the Meas button and select Freq > Freq > C.

4. Set the Microwave Signal Generator to output the ﬁrst frequency listed below, for the Tektronix FCA/MCA3000 Series instrument being tested.

5. Adjust the Microwave Signal Generator output so that the Power Meter shows the amplitude listed for the frequency setting made in Step 4.

6. Enter Pass in the test record if the ﬁrst four signiﬁcant digits of the Tektronix FCA/MCA3000 Series frequency readout match the microwave signal generator’s frequency. Enter Fail if the frequency readouts do not agree.

igits after the ﬁrst 4 most signiﬁcant do not matter.

7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the remaining frequencies shown for the instrument being tested.

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Frequency Amplitude

FCA3X03

100 MHz

300 MHz

–21 dBm (~20 mV

–27 dBm (~10 m

2.5 GHz –21 dBm (~20

3.0 GHz –15 dBm (~40

FCA3X20

250 MHz

500 MHz

–21 dBm (~

18 GHz –27 dBm (

20 GHz –21 dBm

MCA30X

300 MHz

–33 dB

18 GHz –33 dB

20 GH

27 GH

40 G

–29 d

–27 d

dBm (~16 mV

–23

m(~5mV

Bm (~8 mV

Bm (~10 mV

20 mV

~10 mV

(~20 mV

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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sh the User Opt button, and then select Save Recall > Recall Setup > Default

Pu to return the instrument to the factory default settings.

• This completes the Performance Veriﬁcation procedure •

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Tektronix FCA3003, FCA3120, FCA3000, FCA3020, FCA3100 Performance Verification

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual