Teledyne LeCroy WavePro Series Oscilloscopes
6 models with full specifications from LeCroy (Teledyne LeCroy).
The Teledyne LeCroy WavePro series represents a class of high-performance digital storage oscilloscopes optimized for high-speed signal analysis, jitter measurements, and circuit validation. Spanning multiple design generations—including the WavePro 900, 7000/7000A, and 7 Zi-A series—these instruments provide engineers with high real-time sampling rates, deep acquisition memories, and responsive processing architectures. This page outlines the key distinctions between the models, covering bandwidth limits, input configurations, and memory depths to assist technical buyers in choosing the correct oscilloscope for their testing needs.
- Bandwidth Range
- 2 GHz to 6 GHz
- Input Channels
- 4
- Max Real-Time Sampling Rate
- 40 GS/s
- Display Options
- 10.4-inch SVGA to 15.4-inch WXGA
- Processing Architectures
- X-Stream and X-Stream II
Models in this series
| Model | Type | Display | Operating Altitude | Trigger Modes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WavePro 725Zi-A | Digital | 15.4" WXGA Color Display | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) at 25 °C | Normal, Auto, Single, Stop |
| WavePro 7300A | Digital | 10.4-inch color SVGA TFT LCD with touchscreen | Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) | Auto, Normal, Single, Stop |
| WavePro 735Zi-A | Digital | 15.4" WXGA Color Display | Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) at or below +25 °C | Normal, Auto, Single, Stop |
| WAVEPRO 7200 | DSO | 10.4-inch color TFT-LCD touch screen, 800 × 600 resolution | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) at 25 °C | Auto, Normal, Single, Stop |
| WAVEPRO 960 | Digital | 10.4-inch color TFT-LCD, SVGA (800 × 600) resolution | up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) | Auto, Normal, Single, Stop |
| WavePro 760Zi-A | Digital | 15.4" WXGA Color Display | Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) at or below +25 °C | Normal, Auto, Single, Stop |
Architectural Generations and Displays
The listed models belong to different development phases of the WavePro series. Older units, such as the WAVEPRO 960, WAVEPRO 7200, and WavePro 7300A, feature 10.4-inch color SVGA displays and are based on the standard X-Stream technology. These legacy units weigh between 14 kg (for the WAVEPRO 960) and 18 kg (for the WAVEPRO 7200 and WavePro 7300A). In contrast, the WavePro 7 Zi-A generation—which includes the WavePro 725Zi-A, WavePro 735Zi-A, and WavePro 760Zi-A—incorporates a larger 15.4-inch WXGA color display and the X-Stream II architecture, which is designed to improve data throughput and control responsiveness when handling long record lengths.
Bandwidth and Rise Time Scaling
Bandwidth capabilities vary across the product line to accommodate different signal speeds. The WAVEPRO 960 and WAVEPRO 7200 operate at 2 GHz, with a calculated rise time (10% to 90%) of 225 ps. Higher bandwidth is provided by the WavePro 725Zi-A at 2.5 GHz, the WavePro 7300A at 3 GHz, and the WavePro 735Zi-A at 3.5 GHz. For high-speed designs and RF validation, the WavePro 760Zi-A offers a 6 GHz analog bandwidth with a typical rise time of 70 ps in flatness mode.
Sampling Rates and Memory Capabilities
Sampling and acquisition configurations scale with model capability. The WAVEPRO 960 achieves a maximum single-channel real-time sampling rate of 16 GS/s. The WAVEPRO 7200 and WavePro 7300A support up to 20 GS/s. The newer Zi-A models, such as the WavePro 725Zi-A, WavePro 735Zi-A, and WavePro 760Zi-A, offer real-time sampling up to 40 GS/s when operating on 1 or 2 channels, or 20 GS/s across all 4 channels. Memory depths also differ significantly; for instance, the WavePro 7300A supports up to 48 Mpts in optional configurations, while the WavePro 735Zi-A supports standard lengths of 20 Mpts/Ch on 4 channels and up to 128 Mpts/Ch (or 256 Mpts/Ch on 1 or 2 channels) with the optional L-128 upgrade.
Frequently asked questions
- What vertical resolution do WavePro oscilloscopes support?
- All listed WavePro models have an 8-bit analog-to-digital converter resolution. This can be extended up to 11 bits using Enhanced Resolution (ERES) filtering.
- How do the input types differ between WavePro models?
- The WavePro 725Zi-A and WavePro 735Zi-A utilize standard ProBus inputs with configurable 1 Mohm and 50 ohm coupling. The 6 GHz WavePro 760Zi-A adds high-bandwidth ProLink inputs with a maximum input voltage of 4 Vpeak, alongside the standard ProBus inputs, supporting multiplexing of up to eight probes.