The Teledyne LeCroy WaveRunner 204MXi-A is a highly capable 2 GHz, 4-channel digital storage oscilloscope within the WaveRunner MXi-A Series. Engineered for advanced troubleshooting, signal validation, and serial data debug, the 204MXi-A builds upon the powerful feature set of the Xi-A series with built-in advanced math capabilities, comprehensive jitter and timing analysis, and deep custom analysis tools. Featuring a compact 15 cm footprint, a bright 10.4-inch touchscreen display, and a real-time sampling rate of up to 10 GS/s, this model provides precision analysis for both high-speed and complex mixed-signal environments.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (10/100/1000Base-T), 6 x USB 2.0 Host (2 front, 4 rear), 1 x USB 2.0 Device, VGA Out, GPIB (Optional via external adapter) |
| Display | 10.4-inch Color TFT-LCD Touchscreen, SVGA (800 x 600 resolution) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 - 240 VAC (±10%) at 50/60 Hz (±5%), 90 - 132 VAC at 400 Hz (±5%); Max power consumption 340 VA |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 340 mm x 260 mm x 152 mm |
| Weight | 7.26 kg |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Channels | 4 |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 2 GHz |
| Rise Time (Typical) | 175 ps |
| Vertical Resolution (A/D Converter) | 8-bit (up to 11-bit with Enhanced Resolution) |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω or 1 MΩ (selectable) |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND (50 Ω DC only) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 Vrms |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 400 V max (DC + Peak AC ≤ 10 kHz) |
| DC Vertical Gain Accuracy | ±1.5% of full scale (typical) |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz, 200 MHz |
| Sensitivity Range (50 Ω) | 2 mV/div - 1 V/div |
| Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ) | 2 mV/div - 10 V/div |
| Offset Range (50 Ω) | ±1 V (2 mV - 19.4 mV/div), ±10 V (19.6 mV - 1 V/div) |
| Offset Range (1 MΩ) | ±1 V (2 mV - 19.4 mV/div), ±100 V (19.6 mV - 1.94 V/div), ±400 V (1.96 V - 10 V/div) |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 40 dB (up to 2 GHz) |
| Enhanced Resolution (ERES) | Up to 11 bits |
| Probing Interface | Teledyne LeCroy ProBus |
Horizontal System & Acquisition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Real-Time Sampling Rate (4 Channels) | 5 GS/s |
| Real-Time Sampling Rate (Interleaved, 2 Channels) | 10 GS/s |
| Standard Memory Depth (4 Channels) | 12.5 Mpts/ch |
| Standard Memory Depth (Interleaved, 2 Channels) | 25 Mpts/ch |
| Timebase Range | 100 ps/div - 1000 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±5 ppm (typical) |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±4.5 ns |
| Acquisition Modes | Real-time, Roll, Sequence (Segmented Memory), RIS (Random Interleaved Sampling) |
| Segmented Memory (Sequence Mode) | Up to 10,000 segments |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single, Stop |
| Trigger Sources | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, EXT, EXT/10, Line |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, LFREJ, HFREJ |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 2 ns to 20 s or 1 to 99,999,999 events |
| Edge Triggering | Triggers on rising or falling edge on any input channel or external trigger source |
| Width / Glitch Triggering | Triggers on positive or negative glitch down to 1 ns or pulse width 1 ns - 20 s |
| Runt Triggering | Triggers on positive or negative runt pulse down to 1 ns |
| Slew Rate Triggering | Triggers on transition rate (slew rate) from 1 ns to 20 s |
| Pattern Triggering | Logic combination of CH1, CH2, CH3, and CH4 |
| Dropout Triggering | Triggers if signal disappears for 2 ns - 20 s |
| Interval Triggering | Triggers on intervals between 2 ns and 20 s |
| Qualified Triggering | Triggers on a state or edge after a defined event occurs |
| External Trigger Input Level Range | ±0.5 V (±5 V with EXT/10) |
Waveform Analysis & Measurement
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | Up to 8 parameters displayed simultaneously with statistics |
| Measurement Statistics | Min, Max, Mean, Standard Deviation, Count |
| Math Operators (Standard) | Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, FFT, absolute value, derivative, integral, average, envelope, rescale |
| Advanced Math (MXi-A Standard) | Custom math and measurements using Excel, MATLAB, or VBScripts; Jitter and Timing Analysis; enhanced FFT |
| FFT Window Types | von Hann (Hanning), Hamming, Flat-top, Blackman-Harris, Rectangular |
| WaveScan Advanced Search | Search and scan waveforms for specific events, anomalies, or pulse characteristics |
| Pass/Fail Mask Testing | Standard with multi-segment tolerance masks |
| WaveStream Fast Viewing Mode | Provides high-update-rate display resembling analog oscilloscope persistence |
Connectivity & I/O Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Trigger Input | Front panel BNC connector |
| Auxiliary Output | Front panel BNC (trigger out, pass/fail out, or calibrator out) |
| Reference Clock Input | Rear panel BNC connector (10 MHz) |
Processor, Memory & OS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
Physical & Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft) |
| Operating Humidity | 80% RH max up to 30 °C, derates to 45% RH at 40 °C (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Shipping Weight | Approx. 11.4 kg (25 lbs) |
Standards, Compliance & Warranty
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CE Compliant | Yes |
| Safety Standards | UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 |
| EMC Directive | EN 61326-1 |
| Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sensitivity (Internal, Edge) | 1 div @ DC to 2 GHz, 0.6 div @ <= 1 GHz (typical) |
| TV/Video Trigger Types | NTSC, PAL, SECAM, HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p), Custom |
Acquisition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interpolator | Linear, Sin(x)/x |
Auxiliary Inputs/Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibration Signal Output | 1 kHz, 1 V square wave into >= 100 kΩ |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 340 VA |
| AC Power Input Range | 100 to 240 VAC (±10%) @ 50/60 Hz; 100 to 120 VAC (±10%) @ 400 Hz |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vibration (Operating) | 0.31 g rms (5 Hz to 500 Hz, 15 minutes in 3 orthogonal axes) |
| Vibration (Non-Operating) | 2.4 g rms (5 Hz to 500 Hz, 15 minutes in 3 orthogonal axes) |
| Functional Shock | 20 g peak (half-sine, 11 ms pulse, 3 shocks in each direction along 3 axes) |
Probes & Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Probes | PP011 (one per channel) |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Interface | 6 x USB 2.0 ports (1 front, 5 side) |
| LAN Interface | 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet, RJ-45 connector |
| External Monitor Interface | 15-pin D-Sub (VGA) connector |
| Audio Ports | Line In, Mic In, Line Out |
| GPIB Interface Option | External GPIB Card (IEEE-488.2) via USB |
| LXI Compliance | LXI Class C Compliant |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Grid Styles | Auto, Single, Dual, Quad, Octal, XY, Single XY, Dual XY |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
High-Speed Signal Integrity, Serial Data Debugging, Power Analysis, and Jitter Analysis