LeCroy LC684DM Digital Oscilloscope, 1.5GHz, 8GSa/s, 4 Channel

The LeCroy LC684DM is a 1.5 GHz digital oscilloscope built for high-speed signal capture and analysis. Four channels operating at 8 GS/s deliver precision waveform acquisition across transient events and complex signal integrity investigations. With trigger jitter below 1 ps RMS, comprehensive triggering modes including edge, pulse width, logic, pattern, and video detection, and an 8-bit vertical resolution, this instrument supports demanding verification and development workflows.

Technical Specifications

• Channels: 4


• Bandwidth: 1.5 GHz


• Sample Rate: 8 GS/s


• Vertical Resolution: 8 bits


• Timebase Range: 100 ps/div to 100 s/div


• Timebase Jitter: < 1 ps RMS Trigger Performance


• Trigger Types: Edge, Pulse Width, Logic, Pattern, Video, HDTV, Rise/Fall Time, Parallel Bus, Serial Packet


• Trigger Jitter: < 1 ps RMS


• Trigger Holdoff: 2 ns to 20 s Input Characteristics


• Input Coupling: DC, AC, GND


• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ || 15 pF or 50 Ω (selectable) Display and Analysis


• Display: High-resolution color LCD


• Waveform Processing: FFT, Smoothing, Averaging, Peak Detect, Glitch Detect


• Cursors: Time, Voltage, Amplitude, Frequency


• Measurements: Amplitude, Rise/Fall Time, Pulse Width, Period, Frequency, Duty Cycle, Overshoot


• Math Functions: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, FFT, User Defined Functions

Key Features

• Picosecond-level trigger jitter for timing-critical measurements


• Flexible input impedance selection for different source conditions


• Wide timebase range from 100 ps/div to 100 s/div


• Extended trigger holdoff window up to 20 s


• Active probe power support for compatible probe ecosystems

Typical Applications High-speed digital signal analysis, serial protocol debugging, signal integrity testing, transient capture, and complex waveform characterization in development and verification environments.

Compatibility & Integration USB Host, Ethernet, GPIB (IEEE 488.2), VGA output, and external trigger I/O enable remote operation and data integration. SCPI-compatible command set supports programmatic control. Waveform export supports .txt, .csv, .bmp, and .jpg formats. Firmware upgrades enable new analysis capabilities.