Tektronix MCA3027 Microwave Analyzer

Tektronix MCA3027 Microwave Analyzer

The Tektronix MCA3027 is with industry-leading frequency and time resolution coming standard with internal memory, a fast data transfer rate of 250k Samples/s to memory, and an integrated power meter. The multiparameter display shows auxiliary measurements alongside your main measurement to provide you with the results you need at a glance. With the industry’s most comprehensive analysis modes, including measurement statistics, histograms, and trend plots, you have the tools you need to quickly and accurately analyze your signal.

Industry-leading performance for demanding designs

Fast high-resolution frequency or power measurements with a very short acquisition time of 25 ms (Auto) or zero (Manual) is essential for validating today’s complex designs. For calibration and metrology applications, the MCA3000 Microwave Counter Analyzer Series offers very high accuracy through a stable internal OCXO time base, low systematic time interval A-B error, and high resolution. MCA3000 Series instruments outperform every microwave counter on the market today in terms of resolution, speed, and acquisition time. Including an integrated power meter, the MCA3000 Series packs many different functions into one feature-rich instrument. Besides being an outstanding microwave counter, the MCA3000 Series also serves as a general-purpose timer/counter with two additional 300 MHz inputs.

Fast throughput reduces test time

The MCA Microwave Counter Series offers industry-best throughput, saving you up to 90% on your testing time compared to other microwave timer/counters on the market. Up to 250,000 measurement results per second can be stored in the internal memory. Alternatively, Microwave/Counter/Analyzer with Integrated Power Meter MCA3000 Series 1 you can transfer up to 5,000 measurement results per second in Block mode through the GPIB or USB interface.

Features	Benefits
12 digit/s frequency resolution	See small changes in frequency with industry-leading frequency resolution.
100 ps time resolution	Accurately capture signal details with industry-leading single-shot time resolution.
Multi-parameter display	Read critical auxiliary measurement values displayed with your main frequency, time, or phase measurement to quickly assess your device's performance.
Trend Plot mode	Plot measurement trends and graphically identify the extent of drift and intermittent events.
Histogram mode	Discover stability or noise problems by viewing results as a histogram.
Statistics mode	View multiple statistical values such as average, min, max, standard and Allan deviation to see how your signal is changing.
Integrated power meter	Measure frequency and power with a single connection, enabling you to analyze variations in signal power with 0.01 dBm resolution @ 100 ms acquisition time.
Optional TimeView™ software	Transform your timer/counter into a modulation domain analyzer and see frequency changes over time to truly characterize your device's performance.
USB and GPIB ports	Easily connect to a personal computer for further analysis or into an ATE system with the back-panel USB and GPIB ports; an emulation mode for legacy timer/counters further simplifies integrating into an existing ATE system.
PC Connectivity	Control your timer/counter, log data, and simply transfer and document your results with the included copy of NI LabVIEW SignalExpress software.

For more information: Tektronix

Tektronix MCA3027 Microwave Analyzer

Tektronix MCA3000 Series Datasheet

Tektronix MCA3027 Microwave Analyzer

Model	Max Frequency	Time Resolution	Frequency Resolution
MCA3027	27 GHz	100 ps	12 digit
MCA3040	40 GHz	100 ps	12 digit