Teledyne 100H l User Manual
Wave Expert™
Wave Expert 100H
Equivalent Time Sampling
Oscilloscope System
Operator’s Manual
July 2007
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INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................15
How to Use On-line Help ............................................................................................. 16
Type Styles ............................................................................................................................. 16
Instrument Help....................................................................................................................... 16
Windows Help.............................................................................................................. 17
Returning a Product for Service or Repair................................................................... 17
Technical Support........................................................................................................ 17
Staying Up-to-Date ...................................................................................................... 18
Windows License Agreement ...................................................................................... 18
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LECROY® X-STREAM SOFTWARE...... 18
Virus Protection ........................................................................................................... 24
Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 24
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................26
Sampling Heads .......................................................................................................... 26
Vertical System..................................................................................................... 26
Horizontal System........................................................................................................ 27
Acquisition System ...................................................................................................... 27
Acquisition Processing............................................................................................................27
Triggering System........................................................................................................ 27
Color Waveform Display.............................................................................................. 27
Analog Persistence Display .................................................................................................... 28
Zoom Expansion Traces ......................................................................................................... 28
Rapid Signal Processing.............................................................................................. 28
Internal Waveform Memory ......................................................................................... 28
Setup Storage.............................................................................................................. 28
Interface.......................................................................................................................28
Eye Doctor option ........................................................................................................ 29
Math Tools (standard).................................................................................................. 29
Measure Tools (standard)............................................................................................ 30
Pass/Fail Testing ......................................................................................................... 30
General........................................................................................................................ 30
Warranty and Service .................................................................................................. 31
Environmental Characteristics..................................................................................... 31
Temperature ...........................................................................................................................31
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Humidity ..................................................................................................................................31
Altitude ....................................................................................................................................31
Random Vibration ................................................................................................................... 31
Shock ......................................................................................................................................31
Certifications................................................................................................................ 32
SAFETY .......................................................................................................34
Safety Symbols ........................................................................................................... 34
Operating Environment ............................................................................................... 35
Cooling ........................................................................................................................ 36
AC Power Source........................................................................................................ 37
Power and Ground Connections ................................................................................. 37
Standby (Power) Switch and Scope Operational States ............................................. 38
Fuse Replacement ...................................................................................................... 38
Calibration ................................................................................................................... 39
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 39
Abnormal Conditions ................................................................................................... 39
BASIC CONTROLS............................................................................................40
Alternate Access Methods........................................................................................... 40
Mouse and Keyboard Operation............................................................................................. 40
Tool Bar Buttons ..................................................................................................................... 40
Trace Descriptors ........................................................................................................ 41
Trace Annotation ......................................................................................................... 41
To Annotate a Waveform........................................................................................................ 42
To Turn On a Channel Trace Label............................................................................. 43
Front Panel Controls ................................................................................................... 43
Front Panel Buttons and Knobs.............................................................................................. 43
Trigger Knobs: ........................................................................................................................45
Trigger Buttons: ......................................................................................................................45
Horizontal Knobs:.................................................................................................................... 46
Horizontal Buttons:.................................................................................................................. 46
Vertical Knobs:........................................................................................................................ 46
Channel Buttons: ....................................................................................................................46
Wavepilot Control Knobs: ......................................................................................................46
Wavepilot Control Buttons: ....................................................................................................47
Measure ..................................................................................................................................47
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Analysis................................................................................................................................... 47
Quick Set Buttons: ................................................................................................................. 47
Scope...................................................................................................................................... 47
TDR......................................................................................................................................... 47
Eye.......................................................................................................................................... 47
Special Features Buttons:......................................................................................................47
General Control Buttons: .......................................................................................................48
STANDBY Lamp: .................................................................................................................... 48
On-screen Toolbars, Icons, and Dialog Boxes ............................................................ 48
Menu Bar Buttons ................................................................................................................... 48
Dialog Boxes................................................................................................................ 50
Screen Layout.............................................................................................................. 51
Menu Bar ................................................................................................................................ 51
Signal Display Grid .................................................................................................................51
Dialog Area ............................................................................................................................. 51
INSTALLATION..................................................................................................52
Hardware ..................................................................................................................... 52
Instrument Rear Panel............................................................................................................ 52
Software....................................................................................................................... 53
Checking the Scope Status .................................................................................................... 53
Default Settings ........................................................................................................... 53
Adding a New Option................................................................................................... 53
Restoring Software ...................................................................................................... 54
Restarting the Application....................................................................................................... 54
Restarting the Operating System............................................................................................ 55
Removable Hard Drive ................................................................................................ 55
CONNECTING TO A SIGNAL ............................................................................57
Electrical Modules........................................................................................................ 57
Connector Torque ................................................................................................................... 58
Optical Modules........................................................................................................... 58
Module Extender.......................................................................................................... 59
SAMPLING MODES ...........................................................................................61
Sequential Sampling Mode.......................................................................................... 62
Coherent Interleaved Sampling Mode ......................................................................... 63
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VERTICAL SETTINGS AND CHANNEL CONTROLS.......................................64
Adjusting Sensitivity and Position................................................................................ 64
To Adjust Sensitivity................................................................................................................ 64
To Adjust the Waveform's Position ......................................................................................... 64
Probe Attenuation........................................................................................................ 65
To Set Probe Attenuation........................................................................................................65
Linear and (SinX)/X Interpolation ................................................................................ 65
To Set Up Interpolation ........................................................................................................... 65
Inverting Waveforms ............................................................................................................... 65
QuickZoom .................................................................................................................. 66
To Turn On a Zoom ................................................................................................................66
Finding Scale............................................................................................................... 66
To Use Find Scale ..................................................................................................................66
Variable Gain............................................................................................................... 66
To Enable Variable Gain.........................................................................................................66
Channel Deskew ......................................................................................................... 66
To Set Up Channel Deskew.................................................................................................... 66
Dark Calibration........................................................................................................... 66
TIMEBASE AND ACQUISITION SYSTEM.........................................................68
Autosetup .................................................................................................................... 68
Timebase Setup and Control....................................................................................... 68
Operation Modes......................................................................................................... 68
Operation Modes ....................................................................................................................68
Scope Mode............................................................................................................................ 68
Eye Mode................................................................................................................................ 69
TDR Mode ................................................................................................................... 70
Required Equipment ...............................................................................................................71
TDR Measurement Procedure................................................................................................ 72
Calibrating Modules ................................................................................................................ 72
Reference Plane Calibration ....................................................................................... 79
S-parameters .......................................................................................................................... 84
Making S-parameter Measurements ......................................................................................85
Saving s-parameters to a file ..................................................................................................86
Saving S-parameter data........................................................................................................ 86
Saving the calibration data...................................................................................................... 87
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to recall calibration .................................................................................................................. 87
TRIGGERING .....................................................................................................89
Trigger Setup............................................................................................................... 89
Trigger Setup Considerations ................................................................................................. 89
Determining Trigger Level, Slope, Source, and Coupling............................................ 91
Control Edge Triggering.......................................................................................................... 91
DISPLAY FORMATS..........................................................................................92
Display Setup............................................................................................................... 92
Persistence Setup........................................................................................................ 93
Saturation Level ...................................................................................................................... 94
3-Dimensional Persistence ..................................................................................................... 94
Show Last Trace.......................................................................................................... 96
Persistence Time......................................................................................................... 96
Locking of Traces ........................................................................................................ 96
To Set Up Persistence................................................................................................. 96
Screen Saver............................................................................................................... 97
Moving Traces from Grid to Grid ................................................................................. 98
Zooming Waveforms.................................................................................................... 98
To Zoom a Single Channel ..................................................................................................... 99
To Zoom by Touch-and-Drag ............................................................................................... 100
To Zoom Multiple Waveforms Quickly .................................................................................. 100
Multi-Zoom ............................................................................................................................ 100
XY Display ................................................................................................................. 102
To Set Up XY Displays .........................................................................................................102
Summary Displays..................................................................................................... 102
SAVE AND RECALL ........................................................................................103
Saving and Recalling Scope Settings........................................................................ 103
To Save Scope Settings .......................................................................................................103
To Recall Scope Settings...................................................................................................... 103
To Recall Default Settings ....................................................................................................103
Saving Screen Images............................................................................................... 104
Saving and Recalling Waveforms.............................................................................. 104
Saving Waveforms................................................................................................................104
Recalling Waveforms............................................................................................................ 106
Disk Utilities ............................................................................................................... 106
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To Delete a Single File.......................................................................................................... 106
To Delete All Files in a Folder............................................................................................... 106
To Create a Folder................................................................................................................107
PRINTING AND FILE MANAGEMENT ............................................................ 108
Print, Plot, or Copy .................................................................................................... 108
Printing ...................................................................................................................... 108
To Set Up the Printer ............................................................................................................108
To Print.................................................................................................................................. 108
Adding Printers and Drivers.................................................................................................. 108
Changing the Default Printer................................................................................................. 108
Managing Files .......................................................................................................... 109
Hard Disk Partitions ..............................................................................................................109
100BASE-T ETHERNET CONNECTION .........................................................110
Connecting to a Network ........................................................................................... 110
Communicating over the Network ............................................................................. 110
Windows Setups ................................................................................................................... 110
System Restore ....................................................................................................................111
TRACK VIEWS.................................................................................................112
Creating and Viewing a Trend................................................................................... 112
Creating a Track View ............................................................................................... 112
HISTOGRAMS..................................................................................................114
Creating and Viewing a Histogram............................................................................ 114
To Set Up a Single Parameter Histogram ............................................................................114
To View Thumbnail Histograms............................................................................................ 115
Persistence Histogram.......................................................................................................... 115
Persistence Trace Range .....................................................................................................116
Persistence Sigma ................................................................................................................ 116
Histogram Parameters............................................................................................... 117
Histogram Theory of Operation ................................................................................. 131
DSO Process ........................................................................................................................ 132
Parameter Buffer................................................................................................................... 133
Capture of Parameter Events ...............................................................................................133
Histogram Parameters............................................................................................... 134
Histogram Peaks ....................................................................................................... 135
Binning and Measurement Accuracy......................................................................... 135
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WAVEFORM MEASUREMENTS......................................................................137
Measuring with Cursors............................................................................................. 137
Cursor Measurement Icons .................................................................................................. 137
Cursors Setup............................................................................................................ 137
Quick Display ........................................................................................................................ 137
Full Setup.............................................................................................................................. 138
Overview of Parameters ............................................................................................ 138
To Turn On Parameters........................................................................................................ 138
Quick Access to Parameter Setup Dialogs........................................................................... 138
Status Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 139
Using X-Stream Browser to Obtain Status Information ........................................................ 139
Statistics .................................................................................................................... 141
To Apply a Measure Mode......................................................................................... 142
Measure Modes......................................................................................................... 142
Standard Vertical Parameters............................................................................................... 142
Standard Horizontal Parameters .......................................................................................... 142
My Measure .......................................................................................................................... 143
Parameter Math (WE-XMAP option required) ........................................................... 143
Logarithmic Parameters........................................................................................................ 143
Excluded Parameters............................................................................................................ 143
Parameter Script Parameter Math ........................................................................................ 143
Param Script vs. P Script...................................................................................................... 144
To Set Up Parameter Math................................................................................................... 145
To Set Up Parameter Script Math......................................................................................... 145
Measure Gate............................................................................................................ 146
To Set Up Measure Gate...................................................................................................... 147
Help Markers ............................................................................................................. 147
To Set Up Help Markers .......................................................................................................148
To Turn Off Help Markers ..................................................................................................... 149
To Customize a Parameter........................................................................................ 149
From the Measure Dialog .....................................................................................................149
From a Vertical Setup Dialog................................................................................................ 150
From a Math Setup Dialog.................................................................................................... 150
Parameter Calculations ............................................................................................. 151
Parameters and How They Work.......................................................................................... 151
Determining Time Parameters.............................................................................................. 152
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Determining Differential Time Measurements ......................................................................153
Level and Slope .................................................................................................................... 154
Eye Parameters......................................................................................................... 154
List of Parameters ..................................................................................................... 156
Qualified Parameters................................................................................................. 179
Range Limited Parameters ...................................................................................................179
Waveform Gated Parameters.................................................................................... 180
To Set Up Waveform Qualifiers ............................................................................................180
WAVEFORM MATH ......................................................................................... 182
Introduction to Math Traces and Functions ............................................................... 182
Math Made Easy ....................................................................................................... 182
To Set Up a Math Function ................................................................................................... 182
Resampling To Deskew ............................................................................................ 183
To Resample......................................................................................................................... 183
Rescaling and Assigning Units.................................................................................. 184
To Set Up Rescaling ................................................................................................. 186
Averaging Waveforms ............................................................................................... 187
Summed vs. Continuous Averaging .....................................................................................187
To Set Up Continuous Averaging ......................................................................................... 188
To Set Up Summed Averaging .............................................................................................188
Enhanced Resolution ................................................................................................ 189
How the Instrument Enhances Resolution............................................................................ 189
To Set Up Enhanced Resolution (ERES).................................................................. 191
Waveform Copy......................................................................................................... 192
Waveform Sparser .................................................................................................... 192
To Set Up Waveform Sparser...............................................................................................192
Interpolation............................................................................................................... 192
To Set Up Interpolation ......................................................................................................... 192
Fast Wave Port.......................................................................................................... 193
Fast Wave Port Setup -- Initial.............................................................................................. 193
Setup -- Case 1.....................................................................................................................195
Setup -- Case 2.....................................................................................................................195
Setup -- Case 3.....................................................................................................................195
Operational Notes ................................................................................................................. 195
Data Length Limitations ........................................................................................................196
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Performance .........................................................................................................................196
Choice of Programming Language ....................................................................................... 196
Example Application .............................................................................................................196
Header Description ...............................................................................................................200
Data Length Limitations ........................................................................................................201
Performance .........................................................................................................................201
Choice of Programming Language ....................................................................................... 201
FFT ............................................................................................................................ 202
Why Use FFT?...................................................................................................................... 202
Improving Dynamic Range ................................................................................................... 205
Record Length ......................................................................................................................205
FFT Algorithms .....................................................................................................................205
Glossary................................................................................................................................ 207
FFT Setup ............................................................................................................................. 210
ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................212
Pass/Fail Testing ....................................................................................................... 212
Comparing Parameters......................................................................................................... 212
Mask Tests............................................................................................................................ 213
Actions ..................................................................................................................................213
Setting Up Pass/Fail Testing ..................................................................................... 213
Initial Setup ........................................................................................................................... 213
Comparing a Single Parameter ............................................................................................ 214
Comparing Dual Parameters ................................................................................................215
Mask Testing......................................................................................................................... 216
WAVEEXPERT SDA.........................................................................................218
Introduction to WaveExpert SDA ............................................................................... 218
WaveExpert SDA Theory........................................................................................... 218
Initial Setup for Jitter Measurement........................................................................... 219
Effect of PLL Loop Bandwidth on Measured Jitter..................................................... 221
Measuring Jitter ......................................................................................................... 222
Serial Data Controls................................................................................................... 223
Mask and Jitter Controls ....................................................................................................... 223
Check Scope Setup .............................................................................................................. 223
Signal ....................................................................................................................................224
Crossing Level ...................................................................................................................... 224
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Signal Characteristics ...........................................................................................................225
Jitter Setup Dialog ..................................................................................................... 225
Measure Time .......................................................................................................................226
Repeating Pattern ................................................................................................................. 226
Show +/-DCD ........................................................................................................................ 226
Log(BER) .............................................................................................................................. 227
Histogram.............................................................................................................................. 227
Edge Fit................................................................................................................................. 227
N-Cycle .................................................................................................................................227
Eye Style............................................................................................................................... 227
Jitter Setup Dialog -- View Selector........................................................................... 228
Rj+BUj Histogram (RjHist) ....................................................................................................228
DDj Histogram (DDjHist) ....................................................................................................... 229
Sync. N Cycles (SnCycle).....................................................................................................229
Bathtub Curve (BathTub)...................................................................................................... 230
Eye Diagram (JitEye) ............................................................................................................ 230
Edge Fit (EdgeFit).................................................................................................................231
UTILITIES.........................................................................................................232
Status ........................................................................................................................ 232
To Access Status Dialog.......................................................................................................232
Remote communication............................................................................................. 232
To Set Up Remote Communication. ..................................................................................... 232
To Configure the Remote Control Assistant Event Log........................................................ 232
Hardcopy ................................................................................................................... 233
Printing.................................................................................................................................. 233
Clipboard............................................................................................................................... 233
File ........................................................................................................................................233
E-Mail.................................................................................................................................... 234
Date & Time .............................................................................................................. 235
To Set Time and Date Manually ...........................................................................................235
To Set Time and Date from the Internet ............................................................................... 235
To Set Time and Date from Windows................................................................................... 236
Options ...................................................................................................................... 236
Preferences ............................................................................................................... 236
Audible Feedback ................................................................................................................. 236
Auto-calibration ..................................................................................................................... 237
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UI Language Selection.......................................................................................................... 237
Performance Optimization ....................................................................................................237
Offset Control........................................................................................................................ 237
Delay Control ........................................................................................................................ 237
E-mail.................................................................................................................................... 238
Acquisition Status .................................................................................................................238
Service ..................................................................................................................................239
Show Windows Desktop ....................................................................................................... 239
Touch Screen Calibration .....................................................................................................239
CUSTOMIZATION ............................................................................................240
Customizing Your Instrument .................................................................................... 240
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 240
Solutions ............................................................................................................................... 241
Examples .............................................................................................................................. 241
What is Excel? ...................................................................................................................... 246
What is Mathcad? ................................................................................................................. 246
What is MATLAB?................................................................................................................. 246
What is VBS?........................................................................................................................ 246
What can you do with a customized instrument? .................................................................248
Number of Samples .............................................................................................................. 249
Calling Excel From Your Instrument .......................................................................... 249
Calling Excel Directly from the Instrument............................................................................ 249
How to Select a Math Function Call...................................................................................... 249
How to Select a Parameter Function Call............................................................................. 249
The Excel Control Dialog ......................................................................................................249
Entering a File Name ............................................................................................................250
Organizing Excel Sheets.......................................................................................................250
Scale Setting the Vertical Scale........................................................................................... 252
Trace Descriptors.................................................................................................................. 252
Multiple Inputs and Outputs .................................................................................................. 252
Simple Excel Example 1 ....................................................................................................... 253
Simple Excel Example 2 ....................................................................................................... 255
Exponential Decay Time Constant Excel Parameter (Excel Example 1) ............................. 260
Gated Parameter Using Excel (Excel Example 2) ..................................................... 262
How Does this Work? ...........................................................................................................263
Correlation Excel Waveform Function (Excel Example 3) ......................................... 264
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Multiple Traces on One Grid (Excel Example 4)................................................................... 265
Using a Surface Plot (Excel Example 5)............................................................................... 268
WRITING VB SCRIPTS ............................................................................................ 268
Types of Scripts in VBS ........................................................................................................268
Loading and Saving VBScripts ............................................................................................. 269
The default parameter function script: explanatory notes..................................................... 272
Scripting with VBScript.......................................................................................................... 273
Variable Types ...................................................................................................................... 274
Variable Names ....................................................................................................................274
Arithmetic Operators ............................................................................................................. 275
VBS Controls............................................................................................................. 277
IF . . . Then . . . Else . . . End If .............................................................................................278
Summary of If . . . . Then . . . . Else ......................................................................................279
Select Case........................................................................................................................... 280
Summary of Select Case . . . . End Select............................................................................ 281
Do . . . Loop ..........................................................................................................................281
While . . . Wend..................................................................................................................... 282
For . . . Next .......................................................................................................................... 282
VBS keywords and functions ................................................................................................283
Other VBS Words .................................................................................................................285
Functions............................................................................................................................... 285
Hints and Tips for VBScripting.............................................................................................. 287
ERRORS............................................................................................................................... 288
Error Handling.......................................................................................................................290
Speed of Execution...............................................................................................................290
Scripting Ideas ...................................................................................................................... 291
Debugging Scripts................................................................................................................. 291
Horizontal Control Variables .................................................................................................292
Vertical Control Variables .....................................................................................................292
List of Variables Available to Scripts..................................................................................... 294
Communicating with Excel from a VBScript .........................................................................295
Calling MATLAB from The Instrument .................................................................................. 296
How to Select a Waveform Function Call ............................................................................. 297
The MATLAB Waveform Control Panel ................................................................................ 298
MATLAB Waveform Function Editor -- Example ..................................................................298
MATLAB Example Waveform Plot........................................................................................ 301
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How to Select a MATLAB Parameter Call ............................................................................ 302
The MATLAB Parameter Control Panel................................................................................ 303
The MATLAB Parameter Editor ............................................................................................ 303
MATLAB Example Parameter Panel ....................................................................................304
Further Examples of MATLAB Waveform Functions............................................................ 305
Creating Your Own MATLAB Function ................................................................................. 308
CUSTOMDSO...................................................................................................309
Custom DSO.............................................................................................................. 309
Introduction - What is CustomDSO?..................................................................................... 309
Invoking CustomDSO ...........................................................................................................309
CustomDSO Basic Mode...................................................................................................... 310
Editing a CustomDSO Setup File .........................................................................................310
Creating a CustomDSO Setup File....................................................................................... 312
CustomDSO PlugIn Mode .................................................................................................... 312
Creating a CustomDSO PlugIn............................................................................................. 312
Properties of the Control and its Objects.............................................................................. 314
Removing a PlugIn................................................................................................................ 318
First Example PlugIn - Exchanging Two Traces on the Grids .............................................. 319
Second Example PlugIn - Log-Log FFT Plot ........................................................................ 321
Control Variables in CustomDSO ......................................................................................... 324
PROCESSING WEB OPTION ..........................................................................325
To Use the Web Editor .............................................................................................. 325
Adding Parameters ...............................................................................................................327
Adding Previews ................................................................................................................... 327
Exiting the Web Editor .......................................................................................................... 328
Viewing the Output................................................................................................................ 328
LABNOTEBOOK ..............................................................................................329
Introduction to LabNotebook...................................................................................... 329
Preferences ............................................................................................................... 329
Miscellaneous Settings ......................................................................................................... 329
Hardcopy Setup .................................................................................................................... 330
E-mail Setup .........................................................................................................................330
Creating a Notebook Entry ........................................................................................ 330
Recalling Notebook Entries ....................................................................................... 334
Creating a Report ...................................................................................................... 335
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Previewing a Report.............................................................................................................. 335
Locating a Notebook Entry.................................................................................................... 335
Creating the Report............................................................................................................... 336
Formatting the Report ........................................................................................................... 336
Managing Notebook Entry Data ................................................................................ 337
Adding Annotations...............................................................................................................337
Deleting Notebook Entries ....................................................................................................337
Saving Notebook Entries to a Folder .................................................................................... 337
Managing the Database........................................................................................................ 338
To Start a New Database...................................................................................................... 339
CDR-E135.........................................................................................................340
Description ................................................................................................................ 340
Features .................................................................................................................... 340
Front of Module ......................................................................................................... 340
Operation................................................................................................................... 341
Product Specifications............................................................................................... 342
Nominal Characteristics ........................................................................................................ 342
Typical Characteristics.......................................................................................................... 342
PPG-E135.........................................................................................................343
Description ................................................................................................................ 343
Features .................................................................................................................... 343
Front of Module ......................................................................................................... 343
Operation................................................................................................................... 344
PPG Setup Menu ...................................................................................................... 345
Product Specifications............................................................................................... 345
Nominal Characteristics ........................................................................................................ 345
Typical Characteristics.......................................................................................................... 345
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INTRODUCTION
Wave Expert 100H is an equivalent time sampling oscilloscope system consisting of a mainframe
and up to four plug-in acquisition pods or modules. Different modules allow the connection of either
optical or electrical signals to the instrument and bandwidths up to 100 GHz are available. In
addition to the acquisition modules, PPG (pulse pattern generator) and CDR (clock and data
recovery) modules are also available.
The heart of Wave Expert is the timebase which is housed in the mainframe. The timebase controls
the acquisition heads by supplying a sampling pulse or strobe to the modules and digitizers which
convert the stored charge in the modules into a numerical voltage value for display. Unlike more
common DSO’s, the timebase in Wave Expert samples only in the equivalent-time mode, that is, it
samples at a rate much lower than its bandwidth but synchronous to the signal under test. This type
of sampling requires that the signal under test be periodic and the timebase samples the signal at
least once per period. The displayed waveform is built-up from multiple acquisitions of a single
period of the signal with each acquisition being at a progressively longer delay from the previous
one relative to the phase of the signal under test. This acquisition method is known as sequential
sampling. Sequential sampling utilizes a trigger signal to determine the phase of the signal under
test and the sampling strobe is generated by the timebase after a delay from the trigger. One
sample is taken per trigger and the delay is slightly increased on each subsequent trigger. The
sampling rate in this acquisition mode is determined by the trigger rate but is no faster than 500
kS/s.
Wave Expert 100H also features a powerful new sampling technique called High stability Coherent
Interleaved Sampling (HCIS).This optional timebase (WE-HCIS) enables samples to be acquired at
the rate of 10 MS/s independent of the trigger rate. HCIS does this by generating a sampling strobe
that is phase-locked to the clock of the signal under test. An internal phase locked loop generates a
10 MHz strobe that is precisely offset from an integer sub-multiple of the signal clock so that the
sampling point moves relative to the phase of the signal from sample to sample. The signal is
constructed in much the same way as the sequential timebase except that the sampling rate is fixed
at 10 MHz. The HCIS timebase has several distinct advantages over sequential sampling:
• 10 MHz sampling rate independent of the trigger
• very low intrinsic jitter – 230 fs RMS (typical)
• automatic pattern locking up to PRBS23
• long waveform memory up to 510 M samples
The phase locked loop used to derive the sampling strobe from the clock is designed with a very
narrow loop bandwidth in order to provide the lowest possible intrinsic jitter. A benefit of this
arrangement is that jitter on the clock signal used as the HCIS reference will not affect the
performance of the timebase. This is not true for sequential timebases where any jitter on the
trigger signal directly translates into timebase jitter.
HCIS is optimized for acquiring high speed serial data signals and the timebase controls are unique
compared to conventional sequential sampling oscilloscopes. The HCIS timebase is set up in terms
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test and the user selects the number of samples per unit interval (UI or symbol). These two pieces
of information are used to set the frequency of the sampling signal. If the data signal being tested
has a repeating pattern, then the length is entered into the timebase menu if pattern-locking is
desired. A pattern-locked trace (voltage vs. time) is useful for jitter analysis and where
post-processing is required.
More detailed information on the modules and setting up the instrument is supplied in the
appropriate sections of this manual.
How to Use On-line Help
Type Styles
Activators of pop-up text and images appear as green, underlined, italic: Pop-up
text and images after opening them, touch the pop-up text again.
Link text appears blue and underlined: Link
another location within the same Help window. After making a jump, you can touch the Back
icon in the toolbar at the top of the Help window to return to the Help screen you just left. With each
touch of the Back icon, you return to the preceding Help screen.
Instrument Help
When you press the front panel Help button
button
found for you automatically or to search for information yourself.
If you want context-sensitive Help, that is, Help related to what was displayed on the screen when
you requested Help, touch
control (or front panel button or knob) that you need information about. The instrument will
automatically display Help about that control.
If you want information about something not displayed on the screen, touch one of the buttons
inside the drop-down menu to display the on-line Help manual:
, you will be presented with a menu: you can choose either to have information
. Links jump you to other topics, URLs, or images; or to
(if available), or touch the on-screen Help
in the drop-down menu, then touch the on-screen
. To close pop-up
Contents displays the Table of Contents.
Index displays an alphabetical listing of keywords.
Search locates every occurrence of the keyword that you enter.
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www.LeCroy.com connects you to LeCroy's Web site where you can find
Lab Briefs, Application Notes, and other useful information. This feature
requires that the instrument be connected to the internet through the Ethernet
port on the scope's rear panel. Refer to Remote Communication for setup
instructions.
About opens the Utilities "Status" dialog, which shows software version and
other system information.
Once opened, the Help window will display its navigation pane: the part of the window that shows
the Table of Contents and Index. When you touch anywhere outside of the Help window, this
navigation pane will disappear to reveal more of your signal. To make it return, touch the Show
icon at the top of the Help window or touch inside the Help information pane.
Windows Help
In addition to instrument Help, you can also access on-line Help for Microsoft® Windows®. This
help is accessible by minimizing the scope application, then touching the Start button in the
Windows task bar at the bottom of the screen and selecting Help.
Returning a Product for Service or Repair
If you need to return a LeCroy product, identify it by its model and serial numbers. Describe the
defect or failure, and give us your name and telephone number.
For factory returns, use a Return Authorization Number (RAN), which you can get from customer
service. Write the number clearly on the outside of the shipping carton.
Return products requiring only maintenance to your local customer service center.
If you need to return your scope for any reason, use the original shipping carton. If this is not
possible, be sure to use a rigid carton. The scope should be packed so that it is surrounded by a
minimum of four inches (10 cm) of shock absorbent material.
Within the warranty period, transportation charges to the factory will be your responsibility.
Products under warranty will be returned to you with transport prepaid by LeCroy. Outside the
warranty period, you will have to provide us with a purchase order number before the work can be
done. You will be billed for parts and labor related to the repair work, as well as for shipping.
You should prepay return shipments. LeCroy cannot accept COD (Cash On Delivery) or Collect
Return shipments. We recommend using air freight.
Technical Support
You can get assistance with installation, calibration, and a full range of software applications from
your customer service center. Visit the LeCroy Web site at http://www.lecroy.com for the center
nearest you.
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Staying Up-to-Date
To maintain your instrument’s performance within specifications, have us calibrate it at least once a
year. LeCroy offers state-of-the-art performance by continually refining and improving the
instrument’s capabilities and operation. We frequently update both firmware and software during
service, free of charge during warranty.
You can also install new purchased software options in your scope yourself, without having to
return it to the factory. Simply provide us with your instrument serial number and ID, and the version
number of instrument software installed. We will provide you with a unique option key that consists
of a code to be entered through the Utilities' Options dialog to load the software option.
Windows License Agreement
LeCroy's agreement with Microsoft prohibits users from running software on LeCroy X-Stream
oscilloscopes that is not relevant to measuring, analyzing, or documenting waveforms.
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LECROY® X-STREAM SOFTWARE
IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: THIS END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”) IS A
LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY LICENSING THE SOFTWARE
PRODUCT (“YOU” OR “YOUR”) AND LECROY CORPORATION (“LECROY”) FOR THE
SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) ACCOMPANYING THIS EULA, WHICH INCLUDE(S): COMPUTER
PROGRAMS; ANY “ONLINE” OR ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION AND PRINTED
MATERIALS PROVIDED BY LECROY HEREWITH (“DOCUMENTATION”); ASSOCIATED
MEDIA; AND ANY UPDATES (AS DEFINED BELOW) (COLLECTIVELY, THE “SOFTWARE
PRODUCT”). BY USING AN INSTRUMENT TOGETHER WITH OR CONTAINING THE
SOFTWARE PRODUCT, OR BY INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE
SOFTWARE PRODUCT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE
TERMS OF THIS EULA. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS EULA, DO NOT
INSTALL, COPY, OR OTHERWISE USE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT; YOU MAY RETURN
THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND. IN
ADDITION, BY INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING ANY MODIFICATIONS,
ENHANCEMENTS, NEW VERSIONS, BUG FIXES, OR OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE
SOFTWARE PRODUCT THAT LECROY PROVIDES TO YOU SEPARATELY AS PART OF THE
SOFTWARE PRODUCT (“UPDATES”), YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ANY ADDITIONAL
LICENSE TERMS THAT ACCOMPANY SUCH UPDATES. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO SUCH
ADDITIONAL LICENSE TERMS, YOU MAY NOT INSTALL, COPY, OR OTHERWISE USE
SUCH UPDATES.
THE PARTIES CONFIRM THAT THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTATION
ARE AND WILL BE DRAFTED IN ENGLISH. LES PARTIES AUX PRÉSENTÉS CONFIRMENT
LEUR VOLONTÉ QUE CETTE CONVENTION DE MÊME QUE TOUS LES DOCUMENTS Y
COMPRIS TOUT AVIS QUI S’Y RATTACHÉ, SOIENT REDIGÉS EN LANGUE ANGLAISE.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE.
1.1 License Grant.
fees, LeCroy grants to you a nonexclusive, nontransferable license (the “License”) to: (a) operate
the Software Product as provided or installed, in object code form, for your own internal business
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purposes, (i) for use in or with an instrument provided or manufactured by LeCroy (an “Instrument”),
(ii) for testing your software product(s) (to be used solely by you) that are designed to operate in
conjunction with an Instrument (“Your Software”), and (iii) make one copy for archival and back-up
purposes; (b) make and use copies of the Documentation; provided that such copies will be used
only in connection with your licensed use of the Software Product, and such copies may not be
republished or distributed (either in hard copy or electronic form) to any third party; and (c) copy,
modify, enhance and prepare derivative works (“Derivatives”) of the source code version of those
portions of the Software Product set forth in and identified in the Documentation as “Samples”
(“Sample Code”) for the sole purposes of designing, developing, and testing Your Software. If you
are an entity, only one designated individual within your organization, as designated by you, may
exercise the License; provided that additional individuals within your organization may assist with
respect to reproducing and distributing Sample Code as permitted under Section 1.1(c)(ii). LeCroy
reserves all rights not expressly granted to you. No license is granted hereunder for any use other
than that specified herein, and no license is granted for any use in combination or in connection
with other products or services (other than Instruments and Your Software) without the express
prior written consent of LeCroy. The Software Product is licensed as a single product. Its
component parts may not be separated for use by more than one user. This EULA does not grant
you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of LeCroy. The Software
Product is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other
intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software Product is licensed, not sold. The terms of this
printed, paper EULA supersede the terms of any on-screen license agreement found within the
Software Product.
1.2 Upgrades.
If the Software Product is labeled as an “upgrade,” (or other similar designation) the
License will not take effect, and you will have no right to use or access the Software Product unless
you are properly licensed to use a product identified by LeCroy as being eligible for the upgrade
(“Underlying Product”). A Software Product labeled as an “upgrade” replaces and/or supplements
the Underlying Product. You may use the resulting upgraded product only in accordance with the
terms of this EULA. If the Software Product is an upgrade of a component of a package of software
programs that you licensed as a single product, the Software Product may be used and transferred
only as part of that single product package and may not be separated for use on more than one
computer.
1.3. Limitations.
Except as specifically permitted in this EULA, you will not directly or indirectly (a)
use any Confidential Information to create any software or documentation that is similar to any of
the Software Product or Documentation; (b) encumber, transfer, rent, lease, time-share or use the
Software Product in any service bureau arrangement; (c) copy (except for archival purposes),
distribute, manufacture, adapt, create derivative works of, translate, localize, port or otherwise
modify the Software Product or the Documentation; (d) permit access to the Software Product by
any party developing, marketing or planning to develop or market any product having functionality
similar to or competitive with the Software Product; (e) publish benchmark results relating to the
Software Product, nor disclose Software Product features, errors or bugs to third parties; or (f)
permit any third party to engage in any of the acts proscribed in clauses (a) through (e). In
jurisdictions in which transfer is permitted, notwithstanding the foregoing prohibition, transfers will
only be effective if you transfer a copy of this EULA, as well as all copies of the Software Product,
whereupon your right to use the Software product will terminate. Except as described in this
Section 1.3, You are not permitted (i) to decompile, disassemble, reverse compile, reverse
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assemble, reverse translate or otherwise reverse engineer the Software Product, (ii) to use any
similar means to discover the source code of the Software Product or to discover the trade secrets
in the Software Product, or (iii) to otherwise circumvent any technological measure that controls
access to the Software Product. You may reverse engineer or otherwise circumvent the
technological measures protecting the Software Product for the sole purpose of identifying and
analyzing those elements that are necessary to achieve Interoperability (the “Permitted Objective”)
only if: (A) doing so is necessary to achieve the Permitted Objective and it does not constitute
infringement under Title 17 of the United States Code; (B) such circumvention is confined to those
parts of the Software Product and to such acts as are necessary to achieve the Permitted
Objective; (C) the information to be gained thereby has not already been made readily available to
you or has not been provided by LeCroy within a reasonable time after a written request by you to
LeCroy to provide such information; (D) the information gained is not used for any purpose other
than the Permitted Objective and is not disclosed to any other person except as may be necessary
to achieve the Permitted Objective; and (E) the information obtained is not used (1) to create a
computer program substantially similar in its expression to the Software Product including, but not
limited to, expressions of the Software Product in other computer languages, or (2) for any other act
restricted by LeCroy’s intellectual property rights in the Software Product. “Interoperability” will
have the same meaning in this EULA as defined in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C.
§1201(f), the ability of computer programs to exchange information and of such programs mutually
to use the information which has been exchanged.
1.4 PRERELEASE CODE.
(“Prerelease Code”). Prerelease Code is not at the level of performance and compatibility of the
final, generally available product offering. The Prerelease Code may not operate correctly and may
be substantially modified prior to first commercial shipment. LeCroy is not obligated to make this or
any later version of the Prerelease Code commercially available. The License with respect to the
Prerelease Code terminates upon availability of a commercial release of the Prerelease Code from
LeCroy.
2. SUPPORT SERVICES.
At LeCroy’s sole discretion, from time to time, LeCroy may provide Updates to the Software
Product. LeCroy shall have no obligation to revise or update the Software Product or to support
any version of the Software Product. At LeCroy’s sole discretion, upon your request, LeCroy may
provide you with support services related to the Software Product (“Support Services”) pursuant to
the LeCroy policies and programs described in the Documentation or otherwise then in effect, and
such Support Services will be subject to LeCroy’s then-current fees therefor, if any. Any Update or
other supplemental software code provided to you pursuant to the Support Services will be
considered part of the Software Product and will be subject to the terms and conditions of this
EULA. LeCroy may use any technical information you provide to LeCroy during LeCroy’s provision
of Support Services, for LeCroy’s business purposes, including for product support and
development. LeCroy will not utilize such technical information in a form that personally identifies
you.
3. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS.
3.1 Right and Title.
(including but not limited to any intellectual property or other proprietary rights, images, icons,
All right, title and interest in and to the Software Product and Documentation
Portions of the Software Product may be identified as prerelease code
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photographs, text, and “applets” embodied in or incorporated into the Software Product, collectively,
“Content”), and all Derivatives, and any copies thereof are owned by LeCroy and/or its licensors or
third-party suppliers, and is protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and
treaties. You will not take any action inconsistent with such title and ownership. This EULA grants
you no rights to use such Content outside of the proper exercise of the license granted hereunder,
and LeCroy will not be responsible or liable therefor.
3.2 Intellectual Property Protection.
You may not alter or remove any printed or on-screen
copyright, trade secret, proprietary or other legal notices contained on or in copies of the Software
Product or Documentation.
3.3 Confidentiality.
Except for the specific rights granted by this EULA, neither party shall use or
disclose any Confidential Information (as defined below) of the other party without the written
consent of the disclosing party. A party receiving Confidential Information from the other shall use
the highest commercially reasonable degree of care to protect the Confidential Information,
including ensuring that its employees and consultants with access to such Confidential Information
have agreed in writing not to disclose the Confidential Information. You shall bear the responsibility
for any breaches of confidentiality by your employees and consultants. Within ten (10) days after
request of the disclosing party, and in the disclosing party's sole discretion, the receiving party shall
either return to the disclosing party originals and copies of any Confidential Information and all
information, records and materials developed therefrom by the receiving party, or destroy the same,
other than such Confidential Information as to which this EULA expressly provides a continuing
right to the receiving party to retain at the time of the request. Either party may only disclose the
general nature, but not the specific financial terms, of this EULA without the prior consent of the
other party; provided either party may provide a copy of this EULA to any finance provider in
conjunction with a financing transaction, if such provider agrees to keep this EULA confidential.
Nothing herein shall prevent a receiving party from disclosing all or part of the Confidential
Information as necessary pursuant to the lawful requirement of a governmental agency or when
disclosure is required by operation of law; provided that prior to any such disclosure, the receiving
party shall use reasonable efforts to (a) promptly notify the disclosing party in writing of such
requirement to disclose, and (b) cooperate fully with the disclosing party in protecting against any
such disclosure or obtaining a protective order. Money damages will not be an adequate remedy if
this Section 4.3 is breached and, therefore, either party shall, in addition to any other legal or
equitable remedies, be entitled to seek an injunction or similar equitable relief against such breach
or threatened breach without the necessity of posting any bond. As used herein, “Confidential
Information” means LeCroy pricing or information concerning new LeCroy products, trade secrets
(including without limitation all internal header information contained in or created by the Software
Product, all benchmark and performance test results and all Documentation) and other proprietary
information of LeCroy; and any business, marketing or technical information disclosed by LeCroy,
or its representatives, or you in relation to this EULA, and either (i) disclosed in writing and marked
as confidential at the time of disclosure or (ii) disclosed in any other manner such that a reasonable
person would understand the nature and confidentiality of the information. Confidential Information
does not include information (A) already in the possession of the receiving party without an
obligation of confidentiality to the disclosing party, (B) hereafter rightfully furnished to the receiving
party by a third party without a breach of any separate nondisclosure obligation to the disclosing
party, (C) publicly known without breach of this EULA, (d) furnished by the disclosing party to a third
party without restriction on subsequent disclosure, or (e) independently developed by the receiving
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party without reference to or reliance on the Confidential Information.
4. TERMINATION.
This EULA will remain in force until termination pursuant to the terms hereof. You may terminate
this EULA at any time. This EULA will also terminate if you breach any of the terms or conditions of
this EULA. You agree that if this EULA terminates for any reason, the License will immediately
terminate and you will destroy all copies of the Software Product (and all Derivatives), installed or
otherwise, the Documentation, and the Confidential Information (and all derivatives of any of the
foregoing) that are in your possession or under your control. The provisions of Sections 1.3, 4, 6, 7,
8, and 9 will survive any termination or expiration hereof.
5. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS.
If any Software Product or Documentation is acquired by or on behalf of a unit or agency of the
United States Government (any such unit or agency, the “Government”), the Government agrees
that the Software Product or Documentation is “commercial computer software” or “commercial
computer software documentation” and that, absent a written agreement to the contrary, the
Government’s rights with respect to the Software Product or Documentation are, in the case of
civilian agency use, Restricted Rights, as defined in FAR §52.227.19, and if for Department of
Defense use, limited by the terms of this EULA, pursuant to DFARS §227.7202. The use of the
Software Product or Documentation by the Government constitutes acknowledgment of LeCroy’s
proprietary rights in the Software Product and Documentation. Manufacturer is LeCroy Corporation,
700 Chestnut Ridge Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 USA.
6. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.
You agree that you will not export or re-export the Software Product, any part thereof, or any
process or service that is the direct product of the Software Product (the foregoing collectively
referred to as the “Restricted Components”), to any country, person, entity or end user subject to
U.S. export restrictions. You specifically agree not to export or re-export any of the Restricted
Components (a) to any country to which the U.S. has embargoed or restricted the export of goods
or services, which currently include, but are not necessarily limited to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North
Korea, Sudan and Syria, or to any national of any such country, wherever located, who intends to
transmit or transport the Restricted Components back to such country; (b) to any end user who you
know or have reason to know will utilize the Restricted Components in the design, development or
production of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons; or (c) to any end-user who has been
prohibited from participating in U.S. export transactions by any federal agency of the U.S.
government. You warrant and represent that neither the BXA nor any other U.S. federal agency has
suspended, revoked or denied your export privileges. It is your responsibility to comply with the
latest United States export regulations, and you will defend and indemnify LeCroy from and against
any damages, fines, penalties, assessments, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable
attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of any claim that the Software Product, Documentation,
or other information or materials provided by LeCroy hereunder were exported or otherwise
accessed, shipped or transported in violation of applicable laws and regulations.
7. RISK ALLOCATION.
7.1 No Warranty.
PRODUCT AND SUPPORT SERVICES IS/ARE BEING PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT
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WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. LECROY, FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS, HEREBY
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN,
WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT OR ANY SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT,
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, INTEGRATION,
VALIDITY, EXCLUSIVITY, MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INTERFERENCE WITH ENJOYMENT,
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED FROM ANY
COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NO
WARRANTIES HAVE BEEN MADE TO YOU BY OR ON BEHALF OF LECROY OR OTHERWISE
FORM THE BASIS FOR THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
7.2. Limitation of Liability.
LECROY’S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES FOR ANY CAUSE
WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ANY CLAIM OR ACTION, SHALL NOT
EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE
PRODUCT OR U.S.$5.00; PROVIDED THAT IF YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO A SUPPORT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LECROY, LECROY’S ENTIRE LIABILITY REGARDING
SUPPORT SERVICES WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE TERMS OF THAT AGREEMENT.
LECROY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF
DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, NOR FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER UNDER THIS EULA
OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT,
THE DOCUMENTATION OR THIS EULA. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THESE LIMITATIONS ARE
INDEPENDENT FROM ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS EULA AND SHALL APPLY
NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN.
7.3 Indemnification.
You will defend, indemnify and hold harmless LeCroy and its officers, directors,
affiliates, contractors, agents, and employees from, against and in respect of any and all
assessments, damages, deficiencies, judgments, losses, obligations and liabilities (including costs
of collection and reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees and expenses) imposed upon or
suffered or incurred by them arising from or related to your use of the Software Product.
8. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
8.1 Compliance with Laws.
You will comply with all laws, legislation, rules, regulations, and
governmental requirements with respect to the Software Product, and the performance by you of
your obligations hereunder, of any jurisdiction in or from which you directly or indirectly cause the
Software Product to be used or accessed.
8.2 No Agency.
Nothing contained in this EULA will be deemed to constitute either party as the
agent or representative of the other party, or both parties as joint venturers or partners for any
purpose.
8.3 Entire Agreement; Waiver; Severability.
This EULA constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties with regard to the subject matter hereof. No provision of, right, power or privilege under
this EULA will be deemed to have been waived by any act, delay, omission or acquiescence by
LeCroy, its agents, or employees, but only by an instrument in writing signed by an authorized
officer of LeCroy. No waiver by LeCroy of any breach or default of any provision of this EULA by
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you will be effective as to any other breach or default, whether of the same or any other provision
and whether occurring prior to, concurrent with, or subsequent to the date of such waiver. If any
provision of this EULA is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, such provision will be severed from this EULA and all the other provisions will
remain in full force and effect.
8.4 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue.
accordance with the laws of the State of New York, USA, without regard to its choice of law
provisions. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not
apply to this EULA. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any litigation arising under this EULA is in
the federal and state courts located in New York, New York, USA and both parties hereby consent
to such jurisdiction and venue for this purpose.
8.5 Assignment.
whole or in part by you, except to a successor to the whole of your business, without the prior
written consent of LeCroy. In the case of any permitted assignment or transfer of or under this
EULA, this EULA or the relevant provisions will be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the
successors, executors, heirs, representatives, administrators and assigns of the parties hereto.
8.6 Notices.
in writing and delivered personally, sent by confirmed fax, by confirmed e-mail, by certified mail,
postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or by a nationally recognized express delivery
service. All notices will be in English and will be effective upon receipt.
8.7 Headings.
deemed to supersede or modify any provisions.
8.8 Acknowledgment.
it has had an opportunity to have its legal counsel review this EULA, (c) this EULA has the same
force and effect as a signed agreement, and (d) issuance of this EULA does not constitute general
publication of the Software Product or other Confidential Information.
This EULA and the rights and obligations hereunder, may not be assigned, in
All notices or other communications between LeCroy and you under this EULA will be
The headings used in this EULA are intended for convenience only and will not be
Licensee acknowledges that (a) it has read and understands this EULA, (b)
This EULA will be governed by and construed in
Virus Protection
Because your scope runs on a Windows-based PC platform, it must be protected from viruses, as
with any PC on a corporate network. It is crucial that the scope be kept up to date with Windows
Critical Updates, and that anti-virus software be installed and continually updated.
Visit http://www.lecroy.com/dsosecurity for more information regarding Windows Service Pack
compatibility with LeCroy operating software, and related matters.
Warranty
The instrument is warranted for normal use and operation, within specifications, for a period of one
year from shipment. LeCroy will either repair or, at our option, replace any product returned to one
of our authorized service centers within this period. However, in order to do this we must first
examine the product and find that it is defective due to workmanship or materials and not due to
misuse, neglect, accident, or abnormal conditions or operation.
LeCroy shall not be responsible for any defect, damage, or failure caused by any of the following: a)
attempted repairs or installations by personnel other than LeCroy representatives, or b) improper
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connection to incompatible equipment or c) for any damage or malfunction caused by the use of
non-LeCroy supplies. Furthermore, LeCroy shall not be obligated to service a product that has
been modified or integrated where the modification or integration increases the task duration or
difficulty of servicing the oscilloscope. Spare and replacement parts, and repairs, all have a 90-day
warranty.
The oscilloscope’s firmware has been thoroughly tested and is presumed to be functional.
Nevertheless, it is supplied without warranty of any kind covering detailed performance. Products
not made by LeCroy are covered solely by the warranty of the original equipment manufacturer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sampling Heads
Module Performance (Guaranteed Values)
Module Rise time RMS noise Aberrations Bandwidth
ST-20 18 ps 700 µV
SE-30 12 ps 1 mV
SE-50 8 ps 2 mV
SE-70 5 ps 3 mV
SE-100 4 ps 3 mV
First 40 ps +/-10%
40 ps to 200 ps +/-5%
200 ps to 10 ns +/-2%
First 40 ps +/-10%
40 ps to 200 ps +/-5%
200 ps to 10 ns +/-2%
First 40 ps +/-10%
40 ps to 200 ps +/-5%
200 ps to 10 ns +/-2%
First 40 ps +/-10%
40 ps to 200 ps +/-5%
200 ps to 10 ns +/-2%
First 40 ps +/-10%
40 ps to 200 ps +/-5%
200 ps to 10 ns +/-2%
20 GHz
30 GHz
50 GHz
70 GHz*
100 GHz*
* limited by connector molding
ME-15 Module Extender: 22 ps
Vertical System
Maximum Input Channels: 4
Maximum Input Range: +/- 2 V
Dynamic Range: 2 V
Input Impedance: 50 ohms ±1%
Input Coupling: DC
Max Input Voltage: +/- 2.5 V
Static Sensitivity: The sampling module inputs are highly static sensitive. A grounding strap
must be worn at all times when handling the modules.
Installation (Overvoltage) Category: CAT I
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Vertical Resolution: 14 bits up to 17 bits with enhanced resolution (ERES)
Sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 1 V/div
Offset Range: -1 V to +1 V
Horizontal System
Timebases: 2 timebases common to all 4 channels are available; Sequential (SEQ) and
High-stability Coherent Interleaved Sampling (HCIS)
Maximum Sampling Rate: 10 MS/s (CIS), 500 kS/s (SEQ)
Math & Zoom Traces: 4 independent zoom and 4 math/zoom traces standard; 8 math/zoom
traces available with XMAP (Master Analysis Package) option
Timebase Jitter (typical): 210 fs rms (CIS); 0.8 ps rms (SEQ)
Acquisition System
Memory Options:
Memory
Option
Standard 100 K/channel 4 M/channel
M Memory Option 100 K/channel 128 M/channel, 510 M/
Acquisition Processing
Averaging: Summed averaging to 1 million sweeps; Continuous averaging to 1 million sweeps
Envelope (Extrema): Envelope, floor, roof for up to 1 million sweeps
Sequential Coherent Interleaved
1 channel
Triggering System
Modes: normal, prescale, TDR (internal)
Sources: front panel SMA connectors for direct and prescale, internal 1 MHz clock for TDR
Coupling: DC 50 ohms for direct trigger, AC 50 ohms for prescaled trigger
Vertical Find Scale: Automatically sets the vertical sensitivity and offset for the selected channels
to display a waveform with maximum dynamic range.
Color Waveform Display
Type: Color 10.4-inch flat panel TFT LCD with high resolution touch screen
Resolution: SVGA; 800 x 600 pixels
Real-time Clock: Date, hours, minutes, and seconds displayed with waveform; SNTP support to
synchronize to precision internet clocks
Number of Traces: Maximum of eight traces; simultaneously displays channel, zoom, memory,
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and math traces
Grid Styles: Single, Dual, Quad, Octal, XY, Single+XY, Dual+XY
Waveform Display Styles: Sample dots joined or dots only
Analog Persistence Display
Analog and Color-graded Persistence: Variable saturation levels; stores each trace's
persistence data in memory
Persistence Selections: Select analog, color, or 3-D
Trace Selection: Activate Analog Persistence on all or any combination of traces
Persistence Aging Time: From 500 ms to infinity
Sweeps Displayed: All accumulated or all accumulated with last trace highlighted
Zoom Expansion Traces
Display up to 4 Zoom and 4 Math/Zoom traces; 8 Math/Zoom traces available with XMAP (Master
Analysis Package) and XMATH (Advanced Math Package) options.
Rapid Signal Processing
Processor: Intel Pentium* 4 @ 2.53 GHz (or better) with MS Windows† XP Platform
Processor Memory: 2 G bytes
Internal Waveform Memory
Waveform: M1, M2, M3, M4 (Store full-length waveforms with 16 bits/data point.) Or save to any
number of files (limited only by data storage media).
Setup Storage
Front Panel and Instrument Status: Save to the internal hard drive, floppy drive, or to a USB
connected peripheral device.
Interface
Remote Control: Through Windows Automation or LeCroy Remote Command set, supports front
panel controls and internal functions via GPIB or Ethernet.
GPIB Port (optional): Supports IEEE-488.2
Ethernet Port: 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface
USB Ports: 6 USB ports (2 on the front panel) support Windows compatible devices.
External Monitor Port (standard): 15-pin D-Type SVGA compatible
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