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WaveMaster 8 Zi-A Oscilloscopes

WaveMaster 8 Zi-A Oscilloscopes
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WaveMaster 8 Zi-A Oscilloscopes

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Overview
The WaveMaster 8 Zi-A Series by Teledyne LeCroy offers high-performance real-time oscilloscopes with bandwidths from 4 GHz to 45 GHz and a sample rate of up to 120 GS/s. It is designed for superior serial data analysis, featuring advanced tools for jitter and crosstalk analysis.
Specifications
  • Bandwidth: Up to 45 GHz
  • Sample Rate: 120 GS/s
  • Analysis Memory: 768 Mpts/Ch
  • CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Quad-core, 2.6 GHz (up to 3.8 GHz in Turbo mode)
  • RAM: 8 GB (upgradeable to 32 GB)
  • Display: 15.3" widescreen WXGA color touch screen
Performance and Features
  • High bandwidth and sample rate ensure exceptional signal fidelity and low jitter measurement floor.
  • Upgradeable bandwidth from 4 GHz to 45 GHz provides investment protection and future flexibility.
  • X-Stream II architecture offers 10-100 times faster analysis processing and improved responsiveness.
  • Supports multi-lane serial data and crosstalk analysis with SDAIII-CompleteLinQ software.
  • Eye Doctor™ II and Virtual Probe toolsets for real-time de-embedding and signal integrity analysis.
Innovative Technology
  • Utilizes SiGe processes and custom ASIC designs for high performance.
  • Digital Bandwidth Interleave (DBI) technology allows bandwidth interleaving for enhanced performance.
  • World’s fastest single-chip ADC with 40 GS/s capability.
Compliance Testing
  • QualiPHY software option for automated compliance testing of high-speed serial buses.
  • PeRT3 system for receiver and transmitter testing, offering a comprehensive solution for serial data compliance.
  • SPARQ for impedance testing, supporting standards like SATA, USB, PCI Express, HDMI, and more.
Conclusion
The WaveMaster 8 Zi-A Series is a leading choice for engineers requiring high bandwidth, fast processing, and comprehensive analysis tools for current and future high-speed technologies. Its upgradeability and advanced features make it a valuable investment for ongoing technological advancements.
Automated Compliance Testing
The document outlines automated compliance testing for various standards including 10/100/1000 BaseT ENET, USB 2.0, MIPI D-PHY, DDR2/DDR3, PCI Express, DisplayPort, SAS, HDMI, UWB, SATA, and USB 3.0. The testing utilizes the SDA 8 Zi-A, PeRT3, and SPARQ for comprehensive serial data testing, ensuring compliance of transmitters, receivers, cables, and fixtures.
Signal Integrity Testing
The SPARQ Signal Integrity Network Analyzer performs tests such as Impedance, Return Loss, Impedance Imbalance, Insertion Loss, Crosstalk, Differential-to-common-mode conversion, and more. Measurements can be made in differential-mode, common-mode, or single-ended.
Data Rate Configuration
A chart provides recommended oscilloscopes for various standards and bit rates, ranging from PCI Express Gen1 at 2.5 Gb/s to InfiniBand at 25.78125 Gb/s, with corresponding minimum bandwidth requirements.
SDAIII-CompleteLinQ Serial Data Analysis
This product offers multi-lane eye and jitter analysis, vertical noise measurements, and crosstalk analysis tools. It includes three dual-Dirac models for jitter separation and provides tools for eye diagram analysis and jitter cause understanding.
Vertical Noise and Crosstalk
The Crosstalk and CrossLinQ packages offer vertical noise measurements and crosstalk analysis. The CompleteLinQ interface integrates various features for comprehensive analysis.
Advanced Signal Integrity Tools
EyeDoctorII and VirtualProbe tools allow for de-embedding, emulation, and equalization of signals, providing insights into signal integrity issues like ISI and crosstalk.
SPARQ Signal Integrity Network Analyzer
SPARQ offers affordable, quick, and portable S-parameter measurements, ideal for characterizing multi-port devices and performing compliance testing.
Complete System Debug
WaveMaster 8 Zi-A provides a comprehensive debug solution with capabilities for serial decode, trigger isolation, and mixed signal analysis, supporting over 19 protocols.
Customization and Integration
Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes allow integration of third-party programs directly into the oscilloscope environment, enabling real-time display of custom measurements and algorithms using languages like C/C++, MATLAB, and Excel.
Graphical Analysis Tools
The oscilloscopes offer graphical tools such as Track, Trend, and Histogram views for intuitive understanding of signal behaviors, particularly useful in frequency modulated and pulse width modulated circuits.
Advanced Signal Analysis
The X-Stream II architecture supports fast data throughput, enabling complex signal analysis. The XDEV software package allows implementation of custom filters, such as a 1 MHz Butterworth filter using MATLAB.
Application-Specific Solutions
The document details solutions for serial data trigger/decode, digital filter application, and compliance testing, enhancing the oscilloscope's utility across various domains like embedded design and automotive.
Data Transfer and Compliance Testing
The LSIB option facilitates high-speed data transfer up to 325 MB/s. QualiPHY packages provide automated compliance testing for various serial data standards.
High Bandwidth Probing Solutions
Teledyne LeCroy offers a range of high bandwidth probes, including differential probes with bandwidths up to 25 GHz, ensuring superior signal fidelity and minimal circuit loading.
Specifications Overview
Vertical System
The document outlines the vertical system specifications for various WaveMaster models, including sensitivity, DC vertical gain accuracy, vertical noise floor, and offset range. Sensitivity varies across models and input types, with ranges from 2 mV to 10 V/div. DC vertical gain accuracy is typically ±1% F.S., with a test limit of ±1.5% F.S. Vertical noise floor values are provided for different models, indicating typical mVrms levels.
Horizontal System
The horizontal system specifications include timebases, time/division range, clock accuracy, and sample clock jitter. The internal time base is common to four input channels, with a time/division range from 20 ps/div to 128 s/div, depending on the mode and memory length. Clock accuracy is less than 1 ppm, with sample clock jitter specified for different acquired time ranges.
Acquisition System
The acquisition system details single-shot sample rates, random interleaved sampling (RIS), maximum trigger rate, intersegment time, and memory options. Single-shot sample rates reach up to 40 GS/s on four channels, with RIS at 200 GS/s for repetitive signals. Memory options vary, with maximum acquisition memory reaching up to 768 Mpts/Ch in certain configurations.
Triggering System
The triggering system includes modes, sources, coupling modes, pre-trigger and post-trigger delays, and various trigger sensitivities. Modes include normal, auto, single, and stop, with sources from any input channel or auxiliary inputs. Trigger sensitivity varies by input type and frequency range, with specific values provided for edge triggers.
Advanced Triggering Features
The document describes advanced triggering features such as SMART Triggers, glitch, width, interval, timeout, runt, slew rate, and exclusion triggering. Cascade (sequence) triggering capabilities are also detailed, allowing for complex event sequences to be defined and triggered upon.
High-speed and Low-speed Serial Protocol Triggering
Options for high-speed serial protocol triggering are available, supporting data rates from 600 Mb/s to 14.1 Gb/s. Low-speed serial protocol triggering options include I2C, SPI, UART-RS232, and others.
Triggering Capabilities
The document outlines various triggering capabilities of the device, including SMART Trigger technology with a frequency of 2.0 GHz at ≥ 10 mV/div. It supports external triggers with input ranges of Aux (±0.4 V) and Aux/10 (±4 V). Basic triggers include edge and window triggers, while SMART Triggers offer advanced options like state or edge qualified, dropout, pattern, and exclusion technology triggers. Cascade triggering allows for complex sequences with multiple stages.
High-Speed Serial Protocol Triggering
The device supports high-speed serial protocol triggering with data rates ranging from 600 Mb/s to 14.1 Gb/s, specifically on Channel 4 input. It includes options for different models and supports pattern lengths of 80 bits NRZ.
Display and Interface
The device features a 15.3" color TFT-Active Matrix LCD with a resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels. It can display up to 16 traces simultaneously and supports various grid styles. The processor is an Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Quad, with memory options up to 32 GB. The operating system is Microsoft Windows® 7 Professional Edition (64-bit).
Environmental and Physical Specifications
Operating temperature ranges from +5 °C to +40 °C, with non-operating temperatures from –20 °C to +60 °C. The device can operate at altitudes up to 10,000 ft. It has specific vibration and shock resistance specifications and weighs approximately 51.5 lbs.
Certifications and Warranty
The device is CE compliant and UL and cUL listed, conforming to various international standards. It comes with a 3-year warranty, with optional service programs available.
Software and Analysis Tools
The device includes standard math tools for waveform analysis and advanced customization options for creating custom functions and measurements. It supports SDAIII Serial Data Analysis Software for comprehensive jitter measurement and analysis, including eye diagrams and jitter decomposition models.
Product Overview
The document provides a comprehensive list of products and options available from Teledyne LeCroy, focusing on high-speed digitizers, mixed signal testing options, and various software packages for analysis and measurement.
High-Speed Digitizer Output
Includes PCIe Gen1 x4 digitizer output options and host interface boards for both desktop and laptop PCs. Cables with x4 connectors are available in 3-meter and 7-meter lengths.
Mixed Signal Testing Options
Offers mixed signal oscilloscope options with varying specifications, including bandwidths of 250 MHz to 500 MHz, sampling rates up to 2 GS/s, and channel configurations ranging from 18 to 36 channels.
Software Options
Various software packages are available for spectrum analysis, digital filtering, serial data mask testing, disk drive measurements, optical recording, telecom mask testing, EMC pulse parameters, power analysis, and clock jitter analysis.
General Accessories
Includes keyboards, calibration test fixtures, carrying cases, rackmount accessories, and adapters for different probe connections.
Probes and Probe Accessories
A wide range of probes is offered, including high impedance active probes, active differential probes, and WaveLink differential probe systems with bandwidths up to 25 GHz. Optical-to-electrical converters and low capacitance passive probes are also available.
Customer Service
Teledyne LeCroy provides a three-year warranty for oscilloscopes and a one-year warranty for probes, including free return shipping, long-term support, and free software upgrades.
Order Information
Customers can contact local sales offices worldwide or visit the Teledyne LeCroy website for more information.
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WaveMaster 8 Zi-A Oscilloscopes-1

TELEDYNE LECROY Exceptional Performance and Superior Serial Data Analysis • Multi-Lane Serial Data Eye, Jitter and Crosstalk Analysis • 14.1 Gb/s Hardware Serial Trigger Available

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HIGH BANDWIDTH AND EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE Up to 45 GHz Bandwidth, 120 GS/s High Bandwidth Real-time Oscilloscopes with Exceptional Performance WaveMaster 8 Zi-A combines high bandwidth (45 GHz) and sample rate (120 GS/s) with superior signal fidelity performance and 20 GHz on all four input channels. Availability of models from 4 to 45 GHz with complete bandwidth upgradability throughout the entire product range makes it easy and affordable to stay current with emerging high-speed technologies and serial data standards. WaveMaster 8 Zi-A is standard with the highest performance CPU in its class...

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1. ndustry leading performance — 45 GHz bandwidth, I 120 GS/s sample rate, 768 Mpts of analysis memory 2. Widest bandwidth upgrade range (4 – 45 GHz) provides best investment leverage 3. Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Quad-core, 2.6 GHz (per core, up to 3.8 GHz in Turbo mode) CPU with 8 GB of RAM (upgradeable to 32 GB) 4. ow Jitter Measurement Floor and highly stable L timebase over long acquisitions 5. Deepest toolbox with more measurements, more math, more power 6. 15.3" widescreen (16 x 9) high resolution WXGA color touch screen display—25% larger than 12.1" displays 7. X-Stream II streaming architecture ...

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Leading Performance, Innovative Technology

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World’s Fastest Single-Chip ADC Monolithic, custom-designed Silicon Germanium (SiGe) 40 GS/s Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) is the world’s fastest single-chip ADC. High Bandwidth, Upgradeable, Superior Serial Data Analysis Tools Industry-Leading Real-Time Oscilloscope Series - Models up to 45 GHz Teledyne LeCroy has utilized widely adopted and proven SiGe processes, custom 2nd generation ASIC designs, and 6th generation Digital Bandwidth Interleave (DBI) technology to achieve unprecedented real-time oscilloscope performance: • 45 GHz • 120 GS/s Best Upgradeability and ­Investment Protection...

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The Best High Bandwidth Investment Superior High Bandwidth Performance As memory and sample rate can be interleaved, so can bandwidth. Using high-performance technologies and digital signal processing (DSP), Teledyne LeCroy uses high-speed SiGe analog components comfortably within their rated bandwidth range (20+ GHz) while providing additional bandwidth on one or two channels using 6th generation Digital Bandwidth Interleaving (DBI). This approach provides 4 channels at 20 GHz, 2 channels at 30 GHz, and 1 channel at 45 GHz, with better signal fidelity compared to “stretching” of components beyond...

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Widest Bandwidth Upgrade Range: 4 – 45 GHz SDA 845Zi-A All WaveMaster 8 Zi-A oscilloscopes are implemented with a single hardware platform. To extend bandwidth beyond 20 GHz, Teledyne LeCroy has leveraged DBI technology to minimize initial costs—the module that doubles the bandwidth slides into a separate slot in the WaveMaster 8 Zi-A platform. Best Investment Protection From the perspective of bandwidth, sample rate, processing speed, responsiveness, display size, and range of capability, the WaveMaster 8 Zi-A platform is clearly superior and will remain so for many years to come. With the widest...

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X-Stream II Fast Analysis and Responsiveness Deep Insight for Analysis An oscilloscope’s operating performance is as important as its electrical perform­ nce. a The best operating performance comes from a design that seamlessly integrates the operating system, the hardware processor and the waveform processing method. Each component is important but only the Teledyne LeCroy’s X-Stream II waveform processing method unleashes amazing speed performance and no compromise in responsiveness. The result is a drastic reduction in calculation time which, when paired with Teledyne LeCroy’s deep measurement...

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Teledyne LeCroy —The Analysis Memory Leader Teledyne LeCroy has found a way to make long acquisition memory seamless and pain free to use. The WaveMaster 8 Zi-A Series’ proprietary X-Stream II architecture supports capturing, zooming, measuring and analyzing multiple waveforms at up to 768 Mpts deep. WaveMaster 8 Zi-A’s proprietary architecture design is augmented with an Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Quad-core processor (15.2 GHz GHz effective clock rate in Turbo mode), high-speed serial data buses, Windows® 7 64-bit OS and 8 GB of RAM standard (upgradeable to 32 GB). What you experience is processing...

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SERIAL DATA PHYSICAL LAYER COMPLIANCE TESTING Compliance Testing Key Features • ull support for Transmitter, F Receiver and Signal Integrity testing • ransmitter Testing (SDA 8 Zi-A T Serial Data Analyzer) – ualiPHY Compliance Q Test Packages simplify test and reporting – onnection Diagrams ensure C the proper testing configuration – eport Generation includes all R of the testing values and the appropriate limits – timulate the DUT for transS mitter testing using the PeRT3 • eceiver Testing (PeRT3) R – BER Generator & Detector – Multichannel Operations – Protocol Support – Jitter Tolerance Testing...

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Likewise, when using the PeRT3 for receiver only testing, the specifica- tions require the user to calibrate the jitter output sources prior to performing the receiver test. When not only can each of these needs automated and included in a single test report. Automated Compliance Data Rate Configuration Chart BaseT ENET • MIPI D-PHY SPARQ, the most comprehensive serial data testing can be performed with unparalleled simplicity. Transmitters, receivers, cables and ensure compliance. Signal Integrity Testing The SPARQ Signal Integrity Network Analyzer performs a wide range of compliance tests,...

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SDAIII-CompleteLinQ Serial Data Analysis Products The Teledyne LeCroy SDAIII-CompleteLinQ Serial Data Analysis products contain multi-lane eye and jitter analysis, LaneScape™ comparison modes, vertical noise measurements, and crosstalk analysis tools. These capabilities provide the deepest insight into the behavior of multi- or single-lane serial data systems. SDAIII Core Toolset Teledyne LeCroy provides the most complete toolset in the industry for jitter measurements and eye diagram/ jitter analysis. Rj and Dj are separated and Dj is decomposed using one of three dual-Dirac algorithms. Eye...

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