The Wavecrest SIA3000 is a signal integrity analyzer purpose-built for jitter analysis and signal quality assessment in high-speed digital systems. It separates jitter into random and deterministic components—insights unavailable from standard oscilloscopes, bit error rate testers, or spectrum analyzers. The instrument combines oscilloscope, BER tester, time interval analyzer, and spectrum analyzer functionality into a single platform, delivering faster measurement cycles and parallel multi-channel capability. Its intuitive interface makes advanced jitter analysis accessible across skill levels.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency & Data Rate: Configurable to 3 GHz / 4.5 Gb/s (model-dependent); SIA-3000S limited to lower rates
• Channels: Up to 10 fully parallel channels via configurable channel cards; SIA-3000S maximum 2 channels
• Timing Resolution: 200 femtoseconds
• Internal Storage: 10 GB hard drive; 120 MB Superdisk drive for archiving and PC compatibility
• Power Supply: 120/240 VAC
– Key Features
• Advanced jitter separation into random (RJ) and deterministic (DJ) components
• Total Jitter (TJ) estimation at specified bit error rates using TailFit™ algorithm
• 6 GHz sampling oscilloscopes on each differential input for integrated voltage measurement
• Simultaneous multi-channel jitter and timing accuracy testing
• Voltage and timing parameter measurement: Rise-time, Fall-time, Differential Peak-to-Peak Voltage, De-emphasized Differential Output Voltage, AC peak common mode output voltage, and DC Common Mode Voltage deltas
• Setup and hold time measurement
• Fast GPIB IEEE-488 interface (1x)
• USB connectivity (3x Type A: 2 front, 1 rear)
– Measurement Capabilities
The SIA3000 measures data rates to 4.5 Gb/s with 200 fs resolution across multiple channels simultaneously. It performs thousand-sample period measurements significantly faster than conventional instruments and delivers jitter measurements in seconds with high accuracy.
– Compatibility & Integration
USB, GPIB IEEE-488, and Superdisk drive support enable remote control, data loading, and automated test integration across laboratory and production environments.
