The LeCroy LA354 is a 4-channel analog oscilloscope delivering 500 MHz bandwidth across all channels for detailed signal analysis and waveform characterization. Built around a 2-inch scan converter tube with CCD imaging (approximately 450 × 700 pixels), this instrument excels at capturing infrequent and irregular signals using variable persistence display technology—a critical advantage for glitch detection, single-event analysis, and video signal examination. The 5.5-inch color TFT-LCD with electronic 8 × 10 division graticule provides real-time waveform visualization with persistence, enabling engineers to observe noise, jitter, and transient behavior that can escape traditional digital oscilloscopes.
Technical Specifications
• Analog Bandwidth: 500 MHz (DC to 500 MHz, all channels)
• Channels: 4
• Vertical Sensitivity: 1 mV/div to 10 V/div
• Vertical Resolution: 8 bits
• Rise Time: < 700 ps
• Horizontal Time Base: 500 ps/div to 100 s/div
• Storage Writing Speed: 5 div/ns (200 ps/div)
• Display: 5.5-inch color TFT-LCD, 240 × 320 pixels, variable persistence
• CCD Scan Converter: 450 × 700 pixels connected via optical fiber bundle
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ || 14 pF
• Maximum Input Voltage: 400 V (DC + peak AC)
• Input Coupling: GND, DC 1 MΩ, AC 1 MΩ, DC 50 Ω
• Power Consumption: 120 VA maximum
• Operating Voltage: 100–240 VAC
• Physical Dimensions: 392 mm × 177 mm × 130 mm
• Weight: 4.5 kg
– Key Features
• Dual delay time settings for B-sweep triggering
• Multiple trigger modes: Event, Burst, TV (with clamping), Edge, Pulse Width, Video, Logic, Pattern, Delay, Timeout, Runt, Setup/Hold, Window, Nth Edge, and Nth Edge Glitch
• Built-in frequency counter and cursor measurements
• Storage of up to 256 instrument setups
• Video output via rear-panel BNC (NTSC Color Composite, 75 Ω)
• Waveform output to video printer or personal computer via optional video board
– Typical Applications
Signal analysis in analog circuit design, video signal characterization, transient and glitch capture, jitter measurement, and troubleshooting of complex waveforms in broadcast and video engineering environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
NTSC color composite video output enables direct connection to video printers and external recording equipment. Optional video board interface supports data transfer to personal computers for post-acquisition analysis.
