The LeCroy LSA1000 is a high-speed signal digitizer and analyzer that captures and processes complex digital signals for system integration applications. With 1 GHz analog bandwidth and sampling rates up to 2 GS/s on a single channel, the LSA1000 delivers real-time waveform acquisition across two independent channels. Engineers use it for debugging, validating, and optimizing digital designs in demanding test environments. The instrument combines on-board signal processing with flexible triggering and extensive memory options to handle demanding acquisition scenarios.
Technical Specifications
• Analog Bandwidth: 1 GHz
• Sampling Rate: 2 GS/s (single channel), 1 GS/s (dual channel)
• Channels: 2
• ADC: 8-bit flash per channel
• Acquisition Memory: 100,000 data points standard; optional configurations to 4 million data points per channel; up to 8 million combined
• System RAM: 16 Mbytes standard; 64 Mbytes optional
• Processor: Motorola PowerPC 603e
• Input Impedance: 50 Ω ± 2%
• Input Coupling: DC
• External Trigger Input: ECL level (0.0 V to -4.0 V) standard; optional TTL level (-11.5 V to 7.5 V)
• Pre-Trigger Recording: 0–100% of record size
• Post-Trigger Delay: 0–1,000 times record size
• Power: 115 V (90–132 V) or 220 V (180–250 V) AC at 45–66 Hz
– Key Features
• Dual-channel simultaneous acquisition with independent trigger control
• On-board waveform processing: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Negate, Summation Averaging, Sine x/x
• Summed averaging up to 1 million sweeps
• Optional WaveformMath, Spectrum Analysis (FFT with five windowing functions), and Parameter Analysis packages
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet connectivity with IEEE 488.2 command compliance (VICP protocol)
• Full remote control via Ethernet
– Typical Applications
• Digital signal debugging and validation
• High-speed circuit characterization
• Protocol analysis and timing measurements
• System integration testing
– Compatibility & Integration
• Remote LSA graphical interface
• ActiveDSO ActiveX control
• LabVIEW and CVI driver support
• ScopeExplorer and NET_CON software tools
