The Teledyne LeCroy WaveMaster 816Zi is a high-performance 16 GHz digital oscilloscope designed for demanding high-speed signal capture and analysis. Built on the advanced X-Stream II architecture, it leverages 5th-generation Digital Bandwidth Interleave (DBI) technology to achieve 16 GHz bandwidth and an 80 GS/s real-time sample rate, combined with deep memory capability of up to 512 Mpts. Featuring standard 50 Ω and 1 MΩ inputs, a 15.3-inch touchscreen display, and the optional high-speed LSIB data transfer bus, the 816Zi excels in signal integrity, serial data compliance, and complex multi-channel system debugging.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | 6 x USB 2.0 (4 front, 2 rear), 1 x USB 2.0 Device Port, 2 x Gigabit Ethernet, LSIB PCIe x4 Bus Option, GPIB (optional), DVI-D, VGA |
| Display | 15.3-inch WXGA (1280 x 768) color TFT-LCD resistive touchscreen |
| Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100–240 VAC (±10%) at 50/60 Hz, or 100–120 VAC (±10%) at 400 Hz; 975 W (975 VA) maximum power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 462 mm × 355 mm × 312 mm |
| Weight | 20.4 kg |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth (DBI Mode) | 16 GHz (on 2 channels) |
| Analog Bandwidth (Standard Mode) | 8 GHz (on 4 channels) |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 28 ps (typical) |
| Calculated Rise Time (20% to 80%) | 21 ps (typical) |
| Number of Input Channels | 4 |
| Input Impedance (50 Ω) | 50 Ω ±1.5% |
| Input Impedance (1 MΩ) | 1 MΩ ±1% || 16 pF |
| Input Coupling | DC, AC (1 MΩ only), GND |
| Vertical Resolution (ADC) | 8-bit (up to 11-bit with Enhanced Resolution) |
| Input Sensitivity (50 Ω) | 2 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| Input Sensitivity (1 MΩ) | 2 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1.5% of full scale |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 Vrms |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 250 V max (peak AC < 10 kHz + DC) |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz, 200 MHz, 1 GHz, 3 GHz, 4 GHz, 6 GHz, 8 GHz, 13 GHz |
| Enhanced Resolution (ERES) | Up to 11 bits (8.5 to 11 bits in 0.5-bit steps) |
| Input Sensitivity Range (50 Ω) | 2 mV/div - 1 V/div (fully variable) |
| Input Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ) | 2 mV/div - 10 V/div (fully variable, with optional AP-1M adapter) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate (DBI Mode) | 80 GS/s (on 2 channels) |
| Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate (Standard Mode) | 40 GS/s (on 4 channels) |
| Standard Record Length (DBI Mode) | 40 Mpts/Ch |
| Standard Record Length (Standard Mode) | 20 Mpts/Ch |
| Maximum Record Length Option (DBI Mode) | 512 Mpts/Ch |
| Maximum Record Length Option (Standard Mode) | 256 Mpts/Ch |
| Time Base Range | 20 ps/div to 128 s/div (real-time) |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±1 ppm + aging (±0.1 ppm/year) |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±9 s |
| Trigger Jitter | <100 fs rms (typical) |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3, Ch 4, External, Line |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single, Stop |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HFRej, LFRej |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 100 ps to 20 s (or 1 to 99,999,999 events) |
| Edge Triggering | Positive or negative |
| Pulse Width Triggering | 200 ps to 20 s |
| Runt Triggering | Positive, negative, or bi-directional |
| Window Triggering | Yes |
| Timeout Triggering | 1 ns to 20 s |
| Setup/Hold Triggering | Yes |
| Pattern/State Triggering | Yes (up to 5 inputs) |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 50 Ω or 1 MΩ |
| Edge Trigger Sensitivity | 0.5 div @ < 3 GHz, 1 div @ < 10 GHz, 2 div @ < 13 GHz |
| External Trigger Input Bandwidth | 2 GHz |
| Trigger Level Range (Internal) | ±4.1 divisions from center |
| Trigger Level Range (External) | ±400 mV |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Modes | Real-time, Roll, Random Interleaved Sampling (RIS), Sequence (Segmented Memory) |
| Maximum Waveform Capture Rate | >300,000 waveforms/second |
| Sequence Mode Segments (Standard) | Up to 10,000 segments |
| Sequence Mode Segments (Optional) | Up to 1,000,000 segments |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Voltage Measurements | Amplitude, Base, Area, Cycle Area, Maximum, Minimum, Mean, Cycle Mean, Overshoot+, Overshoot-, Peak-to-Peak, RMS, Cycle RMS, Top |
| Automatic Time Measurements | Rise Time, Fall Time, Period, Frequency, Width+, Width-, Duty Cycle, Delay, Phase, Skew, Setup, Hold |
| Math Functions | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, FFT, Absolute Value, Average, Derivative, Integral, Envelope, Rescale, Square, Square Root, Trend, Histogram |
| FFT Window Types | Von Hann (Hanning), Hamming, Flat Top, Blackman-Harris, Rectangular |
| Jitter & Signal Integrity Analysis | Eye Doctor II, SDA II (optional) |
Connectivity and Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Video Output | DVI-D and VGA |
| LSIB Option | LeCroy Serial Interface Bus (PCIe x4, up to 325 MB/s data rate) |
| Reference Clock Input | 10 MHz (BNC, 50 Ω) |
| Reference Clock Output | 10 MHz (BNC, 50 Ω) |
| Auxiliary Output (Trigger Out) | BNC connector, TTL compatible |
Processor and Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Operating System | Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) |
| Processor Type | Intel Core 2 Quad (2.5 GHz or faster) |
| System Memory (RAM) | 4 GB standard (upgradable to 8 GB) |
| Internal Storage | 160 GB or larger removable Hard Disk Drive (SATA) |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to 60 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 80% RH (non-condensing) up to 30 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) at 25 °C |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop |
| Height | 355 mm |
| Width | 462 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Interface | Teledyne LeCroy ProLink interface |
| Input Connectors | ProLink (SMA/BNC) |
Timebase System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sample Clock Jitter | < 125 fs RMS |
| Trigger Delay Range (Pre-trigger) | 0 to 100% of full scale |
| Trigger Delay Range (Post-trigger) | 0 to 10,000 divisions |
| Timebase Aging Rate | < 1 ppm per year |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LXI Compliance | Class C |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption (Typical) | 975 W (975 VA) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vibration Compliance | MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 |
| Operating Shock | 20 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse, 3 shocks in each direction along 3 orthogonal axes |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Input Voltage | 100 - 240 V AC (±10%) at 50/60 Hz; 115 V AC (±10%) at 400 Hz (automatic selection) |
Technology
Digital Bandwidth Interleave (DBI)
Applications
High-Speed Serial Data Analysis, Signal Integrity Testing, and RF/Microwave System Debugging