Multi-lead probes are used by system
developers to probe point-to-point bus signals (e.g., for serial data buses
that run between chips on a single circuit board), or for probing serial buses
when there is no supported interposer card. The probe is expandable to support
from x1 to x16 PCI Express lanes when using a Summit protocol analyzer. Probe
tips are flexible for tapping signals in narrow areas on circuit boards. The
probe head uses LeCroy's new Gen3 tapping technology which increases signal
integrity and offers precision signal tapping for 8GT/s.
"LeCroy is now in its third
generation of multi-lead probe solutions for PCI Express," said John
Wiedemeier, Product Marketing Manager, Interconnect Communications Group,
LeCroy. "Many exciting high speed I/O embedded applications will be
utilizing PCI Express 3.0 technology. Developers have learned to rely on
LeCroy's robust probing design and high signal integrity for data analysis and
measurement. The multi-lead probe for PCI Express 3.0 will extend the probing
reach of developers, bringing powerful analysis tools to solve their system
issues and keep them on track with their project schedules."
LeCroy protocol analyzers have been at
the forefront of PCI Express development tools. All LeCroy protocol analyzers
feature a hierarchical display, real-time statistics, protocol traffic
summaries, detailed error reports, powerful scripting, and the ability to
create user-defined test reports, which in combination provide a powerful
analysis system to allow developers to troubleshoot intricate problems and to
finish their projects on time.
Availability
The PCI Express 3.0 multi-lead probe is
now available to order.
About LeCroy
LeCroy Corporation is a worldwide
leader in serial data test solutions, creating advanced instruments that drive
product innovation by quickly measuring, analyzing, and verifying complex
electronic signals. The Company offers high-performance oscilloscopes, serial
data analyzers, and global communications protocol test solutions used by
design engineers in the computer and semiconductor, data storage device,
automotive and industrial, and military and aerospace markets. LeCroy's 48-year
heritage of technical innovation is the foundation for its recognized
leadership in ”WaveShape Analysis”- capturing, viewing, and measuring the
high-speed signals that drive today’s information and communications
technologies. LeCroy is headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York. Company
information is available at http://www.lecroy.com.