MS-32, a Mixed Signal Option that adds full 32 digital channel support to most 4 channel WaveSurfer 400 and WaveRunner 6000 Series of high performance oscilloscopes. The MS-32 is an efficiency breakthrough for applications such as embedded controller testing, where multiple analog signals (comparators, voltage sources, sensor/actuator signals, etc.) are coincident with digital signals (address or data lines, control signals, or peripheral serial data signals). The MS-32 enables users to operate more efficiently, with fewer reconnections and faster time to results compared to solutions with only 16 digital channels.  Furthermore, the MS-32 and oscilloscope combination is available for a very affordable price. 

The MS-32 and a LeCroy 4 channel WaveSurfer 400 or WaveRunner 6000 oscilloscope combine 4 analog channels with 32 digital channels to provide a 4+32 solution.  This is a significant performance improvement over current 2+16 or 4+16 solutions.  “Existing 2+16 or 4+16 solutions were designed in an age when 8-bit microcontrollers were common, and 16-bit microcontrollers were becoming more prevalent”, explains John Hannes, LeCroy VP and General Manager.  “Today, customers are commonly using 16-bit, and often 32-bit, microcontrollers at speeds up to 125 MHz.  They are likely to need to observe twice the number of digital signals compared to a few years ago.  LeCroy's 4+32 solution greatly increases the likelihood that there will be enough analog and digital channels available to observe complete circuit behavior in one capture, which makes debugging more efficient.”  The MS-32 will easily allow a user to view all 16 ADDR and 16 DATA lines of a 16-bit microcontroller in one capture, time-synchronized with up to 4 analog channels; or, connect to any combination of digital lines.  The powerful and flexible triggering enables users to set up digital or analog trigger conditions to capture the event of interest.  The long memory allows users to capture all their signal information in one trigger, and then zoom in for greater detail and understanding.

Unlike traditional Logic Analyzers, the MS-32 is affordable, easy to set up and use, and features a simple user-friendly oscilloscope interface. A single hardware module consolidates all of the MS-32/Oscilloscope interconnections, so users can start viewing signals and debugging quickly. In addition, all standard oscilloscope tools, such as cursors, measurement parameters and zooming, are readily accessible. These features make it easy to add digital signal display and triggering to LeCroy's WaveRunner and WaveSurfer oscilloscopes, both of which offer a large, bright color display.  The WaveRunner DSO's higher performance capabilities and longer standard and optional memories are designed for users who desire the highest performance, need to perform analysis on long records, or have specific applications requirements, e.g., CAN Bus testing. The WaveSurfer DSO is ideal for users who require a general purpose oscilloscope for signal viewing and basic math and measurements. 

A wide variety of accessories is available for the MS-32.  These include additional standard lead sets in two different lengths (10.5”/26.55 cm or 14”/35.55 cm), Mictor connection cables, and variously sized micrograbbers.