4+32 mixed-signal option for oscilloscopes

Test & Measurement

1 June 2005 Test & Measurement

LeCroy has introduced the MS-32, a mixed-signal option to add 32 digital channel support to most four channel WaveSurfer 400 and WaveRunner 6000 Series 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). Use of this option allows users to operate more efficiently, with fewer reconnections and faster time to results compared to solutions with only 16 digital channels according to the company.

The MS-32 with a LeCroy four channel WaveSurfer 400 or WaveRunner 6000 oscilloscope combines 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. Customers today commonly use 16-bit, and often 32-bit, microcontrollers at speeds up to 125 MHz, says Le Croy. They are likely to need to observe twice the number of digital signals compared to a few years ago. This solution increases the likelihood that there will be enough analog and digital channels available to observe complete circuit behaviour in one capture, making debugging more efficient.

Unlike traditional logic analysers, Le Croy says the MS-32 is cost-effective, 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.

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

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