The LeCroy 9109 is a dual-channel arbitrary function generator delivering precise waveform generation from DC to 25 MHz. Built around a 50 MSa/sec sampling engine with 128 Kbyte waveform memory (64K points per segment), the 9109 generates standard waveforms—sine, square, triangle, pulse, ramp, and DC—alongside user-defined arbitrary waveforms with 5 nsec point-to-point time resolution. Analog output ranges from 20 mV to 10 V (10 Vp-p into high-Z, 5 Vp-p into 50 Ω) at 8-bit resolution. Dual 8-bit TTL or ECL digital outputs deliver latched data synchronized to waveform generation, supporting up to 200 Mbytes/sec in single-channel mode and 100 Mbytes/sec in dual-channel mode. Channel summing—internal or external—enables composite waveform control and up to 9-bit effective resolution. Five operating modes, sequence file storage for hundreds of generation commands, and flexible triggering (manual, external BNC, GPIB/RS-232 bus, or front-panel control) make the 9109 suitable for R&D, quality control, and automated test environments.
Technical Specifications
• Channels: 2
• Sampling Rate: 50 MSa/sec
• Record Length: Up to 64,000 points per segment; 128 Kbyte waveform memory with segment linking for longer waveforms
• Analog Output Voltage: 20 mV to 10 V (10 Vp-p into high-Z; 5 Vp-p into 50 Ω)
• Analog Output Resolution: 8-bit
• Frequency Range: DC to 25 MHz
• Standard Waveforms: Sine, Square, Triangle, Pulse, Ramp, DC
• Arbitrary Waveform Time Resolution: 5 nsec per point minimum
• Digital Outputs: Dual 8-bit TTL or ECL (via 20-pin connectors)
• Digital Data Rate (Single Channel): Up to 200 Mbytes/sec
• Digital Data Rate (Dual Channel): Up to 100 Mbytes/sec
– Key Features
• User-defined waveform generation with fine point-to-point control
• Internal and external channel summing with independent amplitude control
• Built-in output smoothing filters
• TTL outputs with complementary clock, 75 Ω series resistors, dual TTL load drive capability
• ECL outputs with differential data and clock lines, 470 Ω internal pulldowns
• Sync outputs for synchronized operation
• Sequence file storage for complex multi-waveform automation
• Five operating modes
– Triggering & Control
• Trigger sources: Manual (front panel), External (BNC, 50 Ω), Bus (GPIB/RS-232), Control Panel
• External trigger slope: Selectable (positive or negative threshold)
– Typical Applications
Research and development, product qualification, manufacturing test automation, signal integrity analysis, and component characterization requiring arbitrary or standard waveform generation with synchronized digital outputs.
