4+32 oscilloscope mixed-signal option

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April 2005 Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration

LeCroy has introduced the MS-32, a mixed-signal option that adds full 32 digital channel support to most four-channel WaveSurfer 400 and WaveRunner 6000 Series of high performance oscilloscopes. The MS-32 is an efficiency breakthrough for applications such as embedded controller testing, where multiple analog signals (comparators, voltage sources, sensor/actuator signals, etc) are coincident with digital signals (address or data lines, control signals, or peripheral serial data signals). The MS-32 enables users to operate more efficiently, with fewer reconnections and faster time to results compared to solutions with only 16 digital channels.

The MS-32 and a LeCroy four-channel WaveSurfer 400 or WaveRunner 6000 oscilloscope combine four analog channels with 32 digital channels to provide a 4+32 solution. This is a significant performance improvement over current 2+16 or 4+16 solutions. Today, customers are commonly using 16-bit, and often 32-bit, micro controllers at speeds up to 125 MHz. They are likely to need to observe twice the number of digital signals compared to a few years ago. LeCroy's 4+32 solution greatly increases the likelihood that there will be enough analog and digital channels available to observe complete circuit behaviour in one capture, which makes debugging more efficient.

The MS-32 will easily allow a user to view all 16 ADDR and 16 data lines of a 16-bit micro controller in one capture, time-synchronised with up to four analog channels; or, connect to any combination of digital lines. The powerful and flexible triggering enables users to set up digital or analog trigger conditions to capture the event of interest. The long memory allows users to capture all their signal information in one trigger, and then zoom in for greater detail and understanding.

Unlike traditional logic analysers, the MS-32 is affordable, easy to set up and use, and features a simple user-friendly oscilloscope interface. A single hardware module consolidates all of the MS-32/oscilloscope interconnections, so users can start viewing signals and debugging quickly. In addition, all standard oscilloscope tools, such as cursors, measurement parameters and zooming, are readily accessible. These features make it easy to add digital signal display and triggering to LeCroy's WaveRunner and WaveSurfer oscilloscopes, both of which offer a large, bright colour display.

The WaveRunner DSO's high performance capabilities and long standard and optional memories are designed for users who desire high performance, need to perform analysis on long records, or have specific applications requirements, such as CAN Bus testing. The WaveSurfer DSO is suitable for users who require a general-purpose oscilloscope for signal viewing and basic maths and measurements.

For more information contact Marc Tilston, Professional Technology Africa, 082 773 5744, [email protected]

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