Model |
MCA3027 |
Max Frequency |
27 GHz |
Channels |
2 - 300 MHz
1 - 27 GHz |
Frequency Resolution |
12 digit/s |
Time Resolution |
100 ps |
Voltage Resolution |
3 mV |
Measurement Speed to Internal Memory |
250k measurement/s
750k results |
Talker-Only Output (GPIB/USB) |
No |
Individually Triggered Measurements |
500 Readings |
Block Transfer Speed |
5K Measurement/s |
Reference Input |
1 MHz, 5 MHz, or 10 MHz; 0.1 to 5 VRMS sine; impedance ≥1 kΩ |
Reference Output |
10 MHz; >1 VRMS sine into 50 Ω |
Impedance |
Approx. 1 kΩ |
Frequency range |
DC to 80 MHz |
Compatibility |
IEEE 488.2-1987, SCPI 199953131A Compatibility mode |
Interface Functions |
SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, DC1, DT1, E2 |
Max Measurement Rate GPIB |
5k readings/s (Block mode) 500 readings/s (individual GET triggered) |
Max Measurement Rate To internal memory |
250k readings/s |
Internal Memory Size |
750k readings |
USB |
USB Version 2.0 full speed (11 Mb/s) |
Time Delay Range |
20 ns to 2 s, 10 ns resolution |
External start and stop arming |
Arming can be used to synchronize the frequency and power measurements with the start of a burst signal. Minimum burst length must exceed 100 μs. |
Modes |
Start and Stop Arming |
Start-time Delay Range |
20 ns to 2 s, 10 ns resolution |
Measuring Time |
20 ns to 1000 s for frequency, burst, and period average. Single cycle for other measuring functions |
Time-base Reference |
Internal, external, or automatic |
Display Hold |
Freezes the result, until a new measurement is initiated through a restart |
Limit Alarm |
Graphical indication on front panel and/or SRQ through GPIB |
Limit Values |
Lower limit, upper limit |
Settings |
Off, or alarm if value is above, below, inside, or outside limits |
On Alarm |
Stop or Continue |
Number of Stored Instrument Setups |
20. Instrument setups are saved/recalled from internal nonvolatile memory. 10 can beset as user-protected |
Mode |
Closed case, menu controlled |
Calibration Frequencies |
0.1, 1, 5, 10, 1.544, and 2.048 MHz |
Functions |
Maximum, Minimum, Mean, ΔMax-Min, Standard Deviation, and Allan Deviation |
Display |
Numeric, histograms, or trend plots |
Sample Size |
2 to 2 × 109 samples |
Limit Qualifier |
Off, or capture values above, below, inside, or outside limits |
Measurement Pacing |
Pacing Time Range: 4 μs to 500 s |
Math functions |
(K*X+L)/M, (K/X+L)/M, or X/M-1. X is current reading and K, L, and M are constants; set using the keyboard or as frozen reference value (X0 ) |
Display |
Numeric + Graphic. Backlit LCD graphics screen for menu control, numerical readout, and status information |
Number of digits |
14 digits in Numerical mode |
Resolution |
320 × 97 pixels |
Height |
90 mm (3.6 in.) |
Width |
210 mm (8.25 in.) |
Depth |
395 mm (15.6 in.) |
Net |
2.7 kg (5.8 lb.) |
Shipping |
3.5 kg (7.5 lb.) |
Temperature Operating |
0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F) |
Temperature Storage |
-40 °C to +71 °C (-40 °F to +160 °F) |
Humidity |
5-95% (+10 °C to +30 °C) (+50 °F to +86 °F)
5-75% (+30 °C to +40 °C) (+86 °F to +104 °F)
5-45% (+40 °C to +50 °C) (+104 °F to +122 °F) |
Altitude Operating |
2,000 m (6562 ft.) |
Altitude Storage |
12,000 m (39,370 ft.) |
Power |
90 V to 265 VRMS, 45 to 440 Hz, <40W |
Class |
MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3 |
Safety |
Directive 2006/95/EC, EN61010-1, UL61010-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 |
EMC |
EU Directive 2004/108/EC, EN61326-1, EN61326-2-1, Class A |
Frequency/Period, Time, Phase, Volt, Duty Cycle, Pulse, Rise Time |
Yes |
Graphic Display of Trend, Histogram, Modulation Domain |
Yes |
Totalize, TIE |
No |
Programmable Pulse Output |
No |
Continuous Measurements |
No |