The LeCroy 212 WaveAce is a 100 MHz, 2-channel digital oscilloscope engineered for general-purpose testing, education, and hobbyist troubleshooting. It delivers 1 GS/s single-shot sampling across all channels, with Random Interleaved Sampling up to 50 GS/s for enhanced time-domain resolution. The 5.7-inch color LCD display and 3.5 ns rise time enable precise signal inspection across a 2.5 ns/div to 50 s/div timebase range. Memory capacity reaches 9 kpts per channel or 18 kpts interleaved, supporting detailed waveform capture and analysis.
Technical Specifications
Bandwidth & Sampling
• 100 MHz bandwidth, 3.5 ns rise time
• 1 GS/s (all channels); 50 GS/s RIS mode
• Memory: 9 kpts/channel, 18 kpts interleaved
• Timebase: 2.5 ns/div to 50 s/div
Input Characteristics
• Vertical sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 5 V/div
• Input impedance: 1 MΩ || 13 pF
• Maximum input: 400 V Pk (300 Vrms)
• Coupling modes: GND, DC 1 MΩ, AC 1 MΩ
• Bandwidth limiting filter: 20 MHz maximum
• Vertical resolution: 8-bit
Display
• 5.7-inch color LCD, 320 × 240 pixels
– Key Features
Triggering & Capture
Edge, Pulse Width, Video, Slope (Rise Time), and Alternate trigger types support transient isolation. Waveform Sequence Recorder captures up to 2500 waveforms for event analysis.
Analysis & Measurements
32 standard automatic measurements cover voltage, time, frequency, period, duty cycle, and advanced timing parameters. Five math functions include Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, and FFT with four selectable windows (Hamming, Hanning, Blackman, Rectangular) and dual vertical scales. Digital filtering options span Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass, and Band-Stop configurations. Pass/Fail Mask testing enables rapid problem identification. Zoom functionality allows detailed waveform inspection.
Connectivity
USB Host port (front panel) supports external storage and data export. USB Device port (rear panel) connects to PCs and printers. RS-232 rear panel connection facilitates EasyScope software operation, providing PC-based control of display, measurements, and front panel functions.
– Typical Applications
General-purpose circuit debugging, educational demonstrations, and embedded systems troubleshooting benefit from the instrument’s dual-channel configuration, extensive triggering options, and comprehensive measurement suite.
– Compatibility & Integration
Includes one 10:1/1:1 switchable passive probe per channel. Ready for operation in under 10 seconds. Dimensions: 154 mm H × 305 mm W × 133 mm D (height excludes feet). Weight: 2.3 kg.
