The LeCroy WaveMaster 830Zi is a 4-channel serial data analyzer delivering 30 GHz bandwidth for high-speed signal characterization and debug. It combines 80 GS/s sampling, up to 256 Mpts memory depth, and serial triggering to 14.1 Gb/s with a MAUI touchscreen interface for complex serial data measurements.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 30 GHz (20 GHz on all four channels; 30 GHz on two channels)
• Channels: 4
• Sample Rate: Up to 80 GS/s
• Memory Depth: 10 Mpts/channel (4 channels); up to 256 Mpts maximum
• Vertical Resolution: 8 bits, expandable to 11 bits (ERES)
• Vertical Sensitivity: 2 mV–1 V/div (50 Ω ProLink/ProBus); 2 mV–10 V/div (1 MΩ ProBus)
• DC Gain Accuracy: ±1.5% of full scale
• Input Impedance: Selectable 50 Ω ±2% or 1 MΩ || 16 pF
• Serial Trigger: Up to 14.1 Gb/s with TriggerScan™ anomaly detection
• Timebase Jitter: 100 fs (rms)
• Display: 15.3-inch WXGA touchscreen
• Architecture: X-Stream II streaming architecture
– Key Features
• Multi-lane serial data analysis with eye diagram generation
• Offset range up to ±4 V depending on sensitivity setting
• Enhanced resolution mode for improved vertical fidelity
• Bandwidth upgradability option to 45 GHz via 8 Zi-A series
– Typical Applications
• High-speed serial protocol debugging and compliance verification
• Multi-channel jitter and timing analysis
• Signal integrity measurements on data communication links
• Eye diagram characterization across multiple lanes
– Compatibility & Integration
ProLink and ProBus input configurations support both 50 Ω and 1 MΩ impedance termination. Compliance packages available for standards validation.

















