LeCroy WaveSurfer 44Xs Data Sheet

The Everyday Oscilloscope
that’s Easy to Use

WAVESURFER®XS SERIES

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A Super Fit with your Working Style

The WaveSurfer Xs oscilloscope is designed for easy
and reliable testing, day in and day out. Its simple, easy-to­use, touch-screen interface and its dramatically improved
sample rate, will quickly earn it a permanent place on
your bench.

A Marvelous Fit to Your Bench

The rules of scope design have been radically altered—in
your favor. The large screen ensures that every nuance of

your signal is clear, sharp and easy for you to
interpret. The small footprint lets you keep it
within easy reach. It’s an optimum configuration.

A Match to Your Budget

Yo u’ll be hard pressed to find a scope in its
class that offers a better combination of value

and performance. With 2-channel and 4-channel
configurations and bandwidths of 400 MHz and 600 MHz,
the new WaveSurfer Xs oscilloscope can sample waveforms
up to 2.5 GS/s.

The New WaveSurfer Xs Oscilloscope
for Effortless Everyday Testing

In today’s busy test and measurement environ-
ment, there’s now a refreshing solution for
routine circuit testing and debugging. It’s the
new WaveSurfer Xs oscilloscope. Designed to
make testing circuits virtually “friction free”,
this new oscilloscope offers an easy-to-learn
and use interface, a big screen, small footprint
and very attractive pricing in the 400–600 MHz
range. Here’s how good
it really is.

Mixed Signal

Oscilloscope Option

This option creates the first mixed

signal oscilloscope that combines

4 analog channels with 32 digital

channels (see page 8).

LeCroy WaveStream™
Fast Viewing Mode

The new LeCroy WaveStream fast
viewing mode provides a vibrant,
intensity graded (256 levels) display with
a fast update to closely simulate the
look and feel of an analog oscilloscope.
The WaveStream mode is most helpful
in viewing signals that have signal jitter
or signal anomalies. Since the sample
rate in WaveStream mode can be as
high as 2.5 GS/s, it is an excellent runt
or glitch finder.

Extend WaveSurfer Xs Capa

Analog Oscilloscope-like Display Speed

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MathSurfer

Additional math functions,

chained math functions,

rescaling of units, and

enhanced FFT capability.

Advanced Trigger Package

Includes runt, slew rate, qualified

edge, qualified state, interval, and

dropout triggers.

ET-PMT Electrical Testing

Transforms the WaveSurfer Xs into

a dedicated mask testing device for

manufacturing and field testing of

electrical telecom signals.

Timing jitter is often visually assessed
to understand approximate behavior.
WaveStream mode makes it easy to
understand jitter on edges or in eye
diagrams. WaveStream mode also
excels in allowing you to relate
composite (WaveStream) to single­event (real-time sampled) behaviors.
Just capture in WaveStream mode,
toggle to view or zoom a single trace,
then toggle back to WaveStream mode.

bilities with these Options

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One Touch Access to 23 Measurements

The WaveSurfer Xs oscilloscope fits your working style as
comfortably as it fits your bench. Twenty-three basic measure­ments have been built in to give you quick answers.

1. Access the measure menu from the front panel.

2. Select your measurement (and source, as necessary).

3. Measurements appear automatically below the grid and

never obscure your signals.

The WaveSurfer Xs interface and its operations
have all been carefully considered to provide
the busy engineer with a GUI that is smooth,
transparent, and easy to use. Whether you are
triggering on a runt or looking for an anomaly,

most common measurements are only one
touch away. When it comes to easy running,
the WaveSurfer Xs oscilloscope sets the
standard.

Simple Zooming and Math

Zooming is so easy with this scope — simply draw a box
around the area to be zoomed (or use the front panel
QuickZoom button). Waveform math is also built in and easily
applied. In addition, a power spectrum FFT is standard. It can
be quickly invoked and easily set up, even by someone not
familiar with FFTs.

Smooth Cursor Control

You can use dedicated front panel
cursor knobs to position your cursors
at any time without invoking special
menus. You can quickly choose your
cursor by using the “type” button.
Apply them to any signal, zoom, or
math trace. You won’t find an easier­to-use set of cursors on any other
oscilloscope.

The Interface Redefines Simplicity

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1. Touch Screen with
Built-in Stylus

The most time-efficient user
interface has been improved
with this built-in stylus. Many
common operations are just
one touch away.

2. Dedicated Cursor Knobs

WaveSurfer Xs cursors are
simple to work with—select
the type of cursor, position
them on the signal, and read
values without ever opening
a menu.

3. Bright, 10.4" Display

Yo u’ll love the fantastic large,
bright screen, its viewing angle
and its easy touch-screen
interface.

4. Only 15 cm (6") Deep

It’s the most space-efficient
oscilloscope for your bench,
and it doesn’t require you to
sacrifice performance.

5. Local Language
User Interface

Select one of 10 language
preferences and view it in the
software user interface with­out rebooting the oscilloscope.
Add a front panel overlay with
your local language.

6. “Push” Knobs

Rotating knobs provide adjust­ment, but pushing them
invokes further functionality.
Push the trigger level knob
and the oscilloscope selects
the correct level setting for
stable display.

7. LeCroy WaveStream

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Fast Viewing Mode

This new viewing mode
provides a lively, analog-like
feel similar to a phosphor
trace. Quickly adjust
“trace” intensity with the
front panel control, and
toggle between LeCroy
WaveStream fast viewing
or real-time mode.

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The new WaveSurfer Xs oscilloscope is all about making everyday testing
simpler and easier. The intuitive GUI readily accomplishes routine testing with
its uncomplicated operation and fast response to commands. The simple
interface is designed so that all the common measurements and functions
are usually just one touch away. Now you can do more in less time.

Superior Signal Capture

The WaveSurfer Xs oscilloscope beats short memory scopes hands down when
it comes to the debugging of common circuit problems like clock/data issues and
timing errors. It provides all the detail needed by delivering more than 100x the
capture time at full sample rate compared to other oscilloscopes in its class. It
effectively eliminates the trade-off between high sample rate and long capture time

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Easy Fit to your Work...
Perfect Match to Your Budget

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Communicate all
the ways you want

Document work and share
it effectively by:

• Saving to on-board hard drive

• Saving to network drive

• E-mailing to team members

• Sending to a printer

• Utilizing front mounted

USB port

Main port is standard
10/100Base-T Ethernet.

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ADP305, ADP300

Leading Features:

• 20 MHz and 100 MHz bandwidth

• 1,000 V

rms

common mode voltage

• 1,400 V

peak

differential voltage

• EN 61010 CAT III

• 80 dB CMRR at 50/60 Hz

• LeCroy ProBus®system only

PPE1.2KV, PPE2KV, PPE4KV, PPE5KV,
PPE6KV, PPE20KV

Leading Features:

• Suitable for safe, accurate

high-voltage measurements

• 1.2 kV to 20 kV

• Works with any 1 MΩ input

oscilloscope

CP030/31

Leading Features:

• 30 A

rms

continuous current

• 50 or 100 MHz bandwidth

• Measure pulses up to

50 A

peak

• Small form factor

accommodates large
conductors with
small jaw size

• LeCroy ProBus system

AP031

Leading Features:

• Lowest priced differential probe

• 15 MHz bandwidth

• 700 V maximum input voltage

• Works with any 1 MΩ input

oscilloscope

AP033/AP034

Leading Features:

• 500 MHz/1 GHz Bandwidth

• 10,000:1 CMRR

• Wide dynamic range, low noise

• LeCroy ProBus System

HFP 1000

Leading Features:

• 1 GHz bandwidth, 0.7 pF

input capacitance

• Interchangeable tips for a

variety of probing needs

• Hands free probing with

probe holder

• AutoColor ID matches probe color to channel

• LeCroy ProBus system

MS-32 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Option

The LeCroy MS-32 is the first mixed signal testing solution
that combines 4 analog channels with 32 digital channels.
This powerful measurement capability is ideal for the testing
of 16-bit embedded controllers where all 16 ADDR and
16 DATA lines can be viewed at one time. LeCroy’s long
memory (32 Mpts total, or 1 Mpts/Ch) delivers highly detailed
signal information, while
standard oscilloscope tools
like cursors, measurement
parameters, and zooming
make debugging simple.

WaveSurfer Xs Applications and Accessories

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High performance probes are an essential
tool for accurate signal capture. Consequently
LeCroy offers an extensive range of probes to
meet virtually every application need. Optimized
for use with LeCroy oscilloscopes, these probes
set new standards for responsiveness and
signal detection.

Specifications

WaveSurfer WaveSurfer WaveSurfer WaveSurfer
44xs 42xs 64xs 62xs

Bandwidth (at probe tip) 400 MHz 400 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz
Rise Time 875 ps 875 ps 625 ps 625 ps
Input Channels 4242
Display 10.4" Color flat-panel TFT-LCD, 800x600 SVGA, Touch Screen
Sample Rate (single-shot) 2.5 GS/s (all channels)
Sample Rate (RIS mode) 50 GS/s
Standard Record Length 2 Mpts/Ch (all channels)
Standard Capture Time up to 800 µs at full sample rate
Vertical Resolution 8 bits
Vertical Sensitivity 2 mV/div – 10 V/div (1 MΩ); 2 mV/div – 1 V/div (50 Ω)
Vertical (DC Gain) Accuracy ±1.0% of full scale (typical); ±1.5% of full scale, ≥ 10 mV/div (warranted)
BW Limit 20 MHz, 200 MHz
Maximum Input Voltage 50 Ω: 5 V

rms

, 1 MΩ: 400 V max (DC + Peak AC: ≤ 5 kHz) (CAT 1)

Input Coupling 50 Ω: DC, GND; 1 MΩ: AC, DC. GND
Input Impedance 1 MΩ//16 pF, or 50 Ω+/-1%
Probing System BNC or ProBus
Probes One PP009 per channel (standard)
Timebase Range 200 ps/div – 1000 s/div (roll mode from 500 ms/div to 1000 s/div)
Timebase Accuracy 10 ppm

Triggering

Standard Edge, Glitch, Width, Logic (Pattern), TV/Composite Video
Advanced (WS Xs-ADVTRIG) Runt, Slew Rate, Interval, Dropout, Qualified (State or Edge)

Measure, Zoom, and Math Tools

Standard Parameter Measurement Amplitude, Area, Base (Low), Delay, Duty, Fall Time (90%-10%), Fall Time (80%-20%), Frequency,

Maximum, Mean, Minimum, Overshoot+, Overshoot-, Period, Peak-Peak, Phase, Rise Time (10%-90%),

Rise Time (20%-80%), RMS, Skew, Standard Deviation, Top (High), Width+, Width –.
Zooming Use front panel QuickZoom button, or use touch screen or mouse to draw a box around the zoom area.
Standard Math Operators include Sum, Difference, Product, Ratio, and FFT (up to 25 kpts with power spectrum output

and rectangular, VonHann, and FlatTop windows). 1 math function may be defined at a time.
Extended Math (WS Xs-MathSurf) Adds the following additional math functions: Absolute Value, Averaging (summed and continuous),

Derivative, Envelope, Enhanced Resolution (to 11 bits), Floor, Integral, Invert, Reciprocal, Roof, Square,

and Square Root. Also adds chaining of two math functions, rescaling to different units, and 1Mpt FFTs.

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Ordering Information

1-800-5-LeCroy
www.lecroy.com

DCWSURXS

7.5 XX A10 2.06

Local sales offices are located throughout the world.
To find the most convenient one visit www.lecroy.com

© 2006 by LeCroy Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Other product or brand names are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders.

Product Description Product Code

WaveSurfer Digital Oscilloscopes

600 MHz, 2.5 GS/s, 4ch, 2Mpts/Ch DSO WaveSurfer 64Xs
with 10.4" Color Display.

600 MHz, 2.5 GS/s, 2ch, 2Mpts/Ch DSO WaveSurfer 62Xs
with 10.4" Color Display.

400 MHz, 2.5 GS/s, 4ch, 2Mpts/Ch DSO WaveSurfer 44Xs
with 10.4" Color Display.

400 MHz, 2.5 GS/s, 2ch, 2Mpts/Ch DSO WaveSurfer 42Xs
with 10.4" Color Display.

Included with Standard Configuration

÷10 HiZ 500 MHz Passive Probe (Total of 1 Per Channel)
Getting Started Manual and Quick Reference Guide
CD-ROMs containing Utility Software
Standard Ports: 10/100Base-T Ethernet, USB 2.0 (5),

SVGA Video out, Audio in/out, RS-232
Protective Front Cover
Standard Commercial Calibration and Performance Certificate
3-Year Warranty

General Accessories

Keyboard Accessory WSXs-KYBD
Optical Mouse Accessory WSXs-MOUSE
External GPIB Accessory WS-GPIB
Hard Carrying Case WSXs-HARDCASE
Soft Carrying Case WSXs-SOFTCASE
Rack Mount Accessory WSXs-RACK
Accessory Pouch WSXs-POUCH

Mounting Accessories

Clamp Mounting Stand WSXs-MS-CLAMP

Local Language Overlays

German Front Panel Overlay WSXs-FP-GERMAN
French Front Panel Overlay WSXs-FP-FRENCH
Italian Front Panel Overlay WSXs-FP-ITALIAN
Spanish Front Panel Overlay WSXs-FP-SPANISH
Japanese Front Panel Overlay WSXs-FP-JAPANESE
Korean Front Panel Overlay WSXs-FP-KOREAN
Chinese (Tr) Front Panel Overlay WSXs-FP-CHNES-TR
Chinese (Simp) Front Panel Overlay WSXs-FP-CHNES-SI
Russian Front Panel Overlay WSXs-FP-RUSSIAN

Product Description Product Code

Software Options

Advanced Trigger Package WSXs-ADVTRIG
Extended Math Package WSXs-MATHSURF
Electrical Telecom Mask Test Package WSXs-ET-PMT
Windows Lockout SW Option WSXs-LOCKOUT

Hardware and Software Application Options

32 Digital Channel Oscilloscope Mixed Signal Option MS-32*
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MS-32 is compatible with WSXs 4-channel model oscilloscopes only.

Probes and Probe Accessories Options

1 GHz, 0.7 pF Active Probe (÷10), Small Form Factor HFP1000
1 GHz Active Differential Probe (÷1, ÷10, ÷20) AP034
500 MHz Active Differential Probe (x10, ÷1, ÷10, ÷100) AP033
30 A; 100 MHz Current Probe CP031

– AC/DC; 30

A

rms

; 50 A Peak Pulse

30 A; 50 MHz Current Probe CP030
– AC/DC; 30 A

rms

; 50 A Peak Pulse

30 A; 50 MHz Current Probe AP015
– AC/DC; 30 A

rms

Peak; 50 A Peak Pulse

150 A; 10 MHz Current Probe CP150
– AC/DC; 150 A

rms

; 500 A Peak Pulse

500 A; 2 MHz Current Probe CP500
– AC/DC; 500 A

rms

; 700 A Peak Pulse

1,400 V, 100 MHz High-Voltage Differential Probe ADP305
1,400 V, 20 MHz High-Voltage Differential Probe ADP300
600 V/1.2 kV 10:1/100:1 200/300 MHz PPE1.2KV

5 MΩ/50 MΩ High-Voltage Probe
2 kV 100:1 400 MHz 50 MΩ High-Voltage Probe PPE2KV
4 kV100:1 400 MHz 50 MΩ High-Voltage Probe PPE4kV
6 kV 100:1 400 MHz 50 MΩ High-Voltage Probe PPE6kV
20 kV1000:1 100 MHz 50 MΩ High-Voltage Probe PPE20kV
1 Ch, 100 MHz Differential Amplifier DA1855A

with Precision Voltage Source

Customer Service

LeCroy oscilloscopes are designed, built, and tested to ensure high
reliability. In the unlikely event you experience difficulties, our digital
oscilloscopes are fully warranted for three years.

This warranty includes: • No charge for return shipping • Long-term
7-year support • Upgrade to latest software at no charge

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