The LeCroy ArbStudio 1104 is a 4-channel arbitrary waveform generator delivering high-fidelity signal synthesis from 2 µHz to 125 MHz. Built for engineers requiring precise waveform creation, it combines arbitrary waveform generation, Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS), and standard function generation in a single instrument. With 1 GS/s sample rate per channel, 16-bit resolution, and 2 Mpts memory per channel, the ArbStudio 1104 handles everything from basic sine waves to complex custom waveforms. Modulation support spans AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, and PSK. Optional digital pattern generation (36 channels on the -D variant) extends functionality into mixed-signal test environments. Multiple units synchronize via AS-SYNC cables for scaled channel counts up to 32 channels.
Technical Specifications
• Channels: 4 analog channels (ArbStudio 1104D adds 36 digital pattern channels)
• Sample Rate: 1 GS/s per channel
• Vertical Resolution: 16-bit
• Waveform Memory: 2 Mpts per channel
• Bandwidth: 125 MHz
• Frequency Range: 2 µHz to 125 MHz
• Output Voltage: 12 V peak-to-peak maximum
• Rise/Fall Time: 3.5 ns
• Power Supply: 12 V DC, 2.5 A external adapter
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C
• Humidity: Up to 80% RH (non-condensing) at 40 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% at 50 °C
• Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) at or below 30 °C
• Weight: 1.3 kg
• Cooling: Forced air; minimum 15 cm (6 inches) clearance on sides and rear required
– Key Features
• Arbitrary and DDS generation modes plus basic function generator (Sine, Square, Triangle)
• AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PSK modulation
• Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) with dedicated control panel
• Frequency sweep (up or down) with carrier waveform selection
• Burst mode signal generation
• Trigger input/output for external synchronization
• USB 2.0/1.1 interface
– Typical Applications
Component characterization, circuit simulation, sensor stimulus, mixed-signal validation, RF modulation testing, and education.
– Compatibility & Integration
Up to eight 4-channel ArbStudio units link via AS-SYNC cables for synchronized operation across 32 total channels. Trigger I/O enables integration with oscilloscopes, counters, and external test systems.
