LeCroy WaveMaster 830Zi Serial Data Analyzer, 30GHz, 4 Channel

The LeCroy WaveMaster 830Zi is a 4-channel serial data analyzer delivering 30 GHz bandwidth for high-speed signal characterization and debug. It combines 80 GS/s sampling, up to 256 Mpts memory depth, and serial triggering to 14.1 Gb/s with a MAUI touchscreen interface for complex serial data measurements.

Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 30 GHz (20 GHz on all four channels; 30 GHz on two channels)


• Channels: 4


• Sample Rate: Up to 80 GS/s


• Memory Depth: 10 Mpts/channel (4 channels); up to 256 Mpts maximum


• Vertical Resolution: 8 bits, expandable to 11 bits (ERES)


• Vertical Sensitivity: 2 mV–1 V/div (50 Ω ProLink/ProBus); 2 mV–10 V/div (1 MΩ ProBus)


• DC Gain Accuracy: ±1.5% of full scale


• Input Impedance: Selectable 50 Ω ±2% or 1 MΩ || 16 pF


• Serial Trigger: Up to 14.1 Gb/s with TriggerScan™ anomaly detection


• Timebase Jitter: 100 fs (rms)


• Display: 15.3-inch WXGA touchscreen


• Architecture: X-Stream II streaming architecture

Key Features

• Multi-lane serial data analysis with eye diagram generation


• Offset range up to ±4 V depending on sensitivity setting


• Enhanced resolution mode for improved vertical fidelity


• Bandwidth upgradability option to 45 GHz via 8 Zi-A series

Typical Applications

• High-speed serial protocol debugging and compliance verification


• Multi-channel jitter and timing analysis


• Signal integrity measurements on data communication links


• Eye diagram characterization across multiple lanes

Compatibility & Integration ProLink and ProBus input configurations support both 50 Ω and 1 MΩ impedance termination. Compliance packages available for standards validation.