The LeCroy MS-500 is a 500 MHz mixed-signal oscilloscope engineered for advanced debugging and analysis of complex electronic systems. It simultaneously acquires up to 16 digital channels alongside 2 analog channels, delivering a 2 GS/s sampling rate and 50 Mpts memory depth per channel for detailed signal capture and examination. The instrument’s mixed-signal capabilities enable comprehensive system-level troubleshooting across both analog and digital domains.
Technical Specifications
Analog Channels
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz
• Channel Count: 2
• Vertical Resolution: 8-bit ADC
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ ± 1% parallel with 15 pF ± 2 pF
• Coupling: AC, DC, Ground
Digital Channels
• Channel Count: 16
Acquisition System
• Total Channels: 18 (2 Analog + 16 Digital)
• Sampling Rate: 2 GS/s on all channels simultaneously
• Memory Depth: 50 Mpts per channel on all channels simultaneously
• Maximum Acquisition Rate: 100,000 waveforms per second
Triggering
• Trigger Types: Edge, Pulse Width, Logic, Setup/Hold, Serial Packet, Pattern, Video, External
• Advanced Triggering: Sequence, State, Advanced Digital Pattern Triggering
Display
• Screen: 10.4-inch diagonal XGA color LCD
• Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
Interfaces
• USB Host ports
• Ethernet port for remote control and data transfer
• VGA output
– Key Features
• 18-channel simultaneous acquisition with independent 2 GS/s sampling per channel
• Deep 50 Mpts memory enables extended capture windows at maximum sample rate
• Eight distinct trigger types plus advanced sequential and pattern triggering
• 8-bit vertical resolution across all analog channels
• User-selectable voltage ranges per channel
– Typical Applications
Mixed-signal debugging of microcontroller systems, digital signal integrity analysis, protocol decode and verification, embedded system validation, and multi-domain correlation testing.
– Compatibility & Integration
The MS-500 integrates with standard laboratory equipment through USB and Ethernet connectivity. It supports LeCroy probes and accessories and is designed for compatibility with third-party data analysis and reporting software.
