MCA3000 Microwave Analyzer

Offering up to 40 GHz measurements, the Tektronix MCA3000 Microwave Analyzer Series packs many different functions into one feature-rich instrument. The integrated power meter and two additional timer/counter channels offer you even more test functionality than other microwave analyzers on the market. With unprecedented resolution, you can capture very small frequency and time changes. And 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.

Base Price

US $19,500 +

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MCA3000

Microwave Analyzer Highlights

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.

Microwave Analyzer Models

Model	Max Frequency	Time Resolution	Frequency Resolution	List Price	Configure And Quote
MCA3027	27 GHz	100 ps	12 digit	US $19,500	Configure & Quote
MCA3040	40 GHz	100 ps	12 digit	US $28,700	Configure & Quote

Microwave Analyzer Models

Model	Max Frequency	Time Resolution	Frequency Resolution	List Price	Configure And Quote
MCA3027	27 GHz	100 ps	12 digit	US $19,500	Configure & Quote
MCA3040	40 GHz	100 ps	12 digit	US $28,700	Configure & Quote

Instrument Options
HS	High stability OCXO timebase, 5 X10^-8
US	Ultra high stability OCXO timebase, 1.5 X^-8

Data Sheet	Software Package / Software Option	Description	Configure and Quote

Accessory 237-ALG-2