The LeCroy LabMaster 9 Zi-A is a modular, high-performance oscilloscope designed for advanced signal analysis in demanding R&D and validation environments. Its flexible architecture supports bandwidth configurations from 13 GHz to 45 GHz with channel counts scaling from 80 channels at 20 GHz down to 4–5 channels at 45 GHz, enabling customization for multi-lane serial data communications and optical coherent modulation systems.
Technical Specifications
Bandwidth and Channels
• Bandwidth range: 13 GHz to 45 GHz with upgradeability
• Maximum configurations: 80 channels at 20 GHz; 40 channels at 30 GHz; 10 channels at 30 GHz or 36 GHz; 5 channels at 45 GHz
• Modular design permits mixing bandwidths and channel counts within a single system
Acquisition and Sampling
• Sample rate: Up to 120 GS/s on all channels
• Acquisition memory: Up to 768 Mpts/Ch (512 Mpts/Ch for select configurations)
• ENOB: Approximately 5.0 ENOB at 45 GHz
Synchronization and Jitter
• ChannelSync architecture uses a single distributed 10 GHz clock
• Inter-channel jitter: As low as 250 fs rms (275 fs jitter)
• Ultra-low measurement floor with stable timebase
Signal Integrity and Analysis
• Serial decode, jitter measurement, eye diagram analysis, protocol analysis, and crosstalk analysis
• SDAIII “CompleteLinQ” options: Simultaneous eye diagrams, jitter calculations, noise measurements, lane-to-lane difference analysis
• Eye Doctor II and Virtual Probe signal integrity toolsets provide real-time de-embedding, emulation, and equalization
• Serial triggering up to 14.1 Gb/s; 80-bit NRZ and 8b/10b symbol triggering (9xxMZi-A models)
Processing
• Server-class CPU with Intel Xeon X5660 processors (2.8 GHz)
– Key Features
• Pristine signal fidelity with ultra-low jitter noise floor
• Exceptional rise time and step response
• Multi-lane serial data analysis with aggressor on/off and crosstalk capabilities
• Highest timebase accuracy from distributed clock synchronization
– Typical Applications
High-speed electronic design validation, multi-lane serial communications testing, optical coherent modulation system analysis.
