ArbStudio
Arbitrary Waveform Generators
ArbStudio Highlights
 ArbStudio allows LeCroy to enter the signal generator market
at the sub 5,000 € price point
 AWG market has grown steadily since 2002 and is expected to grow
moving forward
 Introducing an AWG lets LeCroy reach new customers who have needs
for more than just oscilloscopes
 ArbStudio has 4 models, both 2 and 4 channels ranging from
2,425 € to 4,680 €
 Key Features
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125 MHz Bandwidth
1 GS/s Sample Rate
2 Mpts/ch Memory
16 bit Resolution
18 and 36 channel Digital Pattern Generator Mode
True Arbitrary and Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) Technology
Variety of Modulation Schemes – AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PSK, PWM
AWG Market Analysis
 Signal Sources growing since 2002, was $871M in 2007
 Function generators remain flat in the $23M - $26M range but
AWG market is growing
 AWG market was $54M in 2002 with steady growth to $103M in
2007
 AWG market projections show it increasing to $122M in 2011
 2007 FG/AWG revenue by company
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Tek - $41M (33%)
Agilent - $33M (26%)
Tabor - $6M (5%)
TTi - $2.8M (2%)
 Revenues Evenly split 30/30/30 in US/Europe/Asia
 10% of revenue comes from “Other”
Using ArbStudio
 Using a PC for the display
and control provides
several benefits
 Higher performance hardware
for a lower price
 Large PC display makes it
easier to view, create and edit
waveforms
 Simple mouse-driven user
interface
 More channels per unit, lower
price per channel
ArbStudio Configurations
ArbStudio
1102
ArbStudio
1102D
2
Channels
ArbStudio
1104D
4
Max Sample Rate
1 GS/s
Analog Bandwidth
125 MHz
Resolution
16 bits
Memory
2 Mpts
True Arbitrary and DDS
Arbitrary Waveform System
-48 dBc
HD @ 20 MHz
na
18 ch
na
36 ch
Euro List Price
2,425
3,400
3,400
4,860
Euro Price per Channel
1,213
1,700
850
1,215
Digital Pattern Generator
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ArbStudio
1104
ArbStudio is available in 4 models with both 2 and 4 channel configurations
ArbStudio 1104 is the best value providing 4 analog chanels at just 850 € per channel
ArbStudio 1000D models provide digital pattern generator of 18 of 36 chanels
ArbStudio Performance
 Banner specs show that ArbStudio is the highest
performing AWG in this market segment
 High Sample and High Resolution
 1 GS/s and 16 bit DAC mean waveforms created on screen are
created with excellent precision
 Long Memory
 2 Mpts/ch memory enables creation of large waveforms and long
waveform sequences
 High Bandwidth
 Create waveforms with up to 125 MHz bandwidth to cover a
broader range of needs and applications
Dedicated Function Generator
and PWM Controls
 Create basic waveforms
using function generator
mode
 Create simple functions on any
channel
 Controls for waveform type,
amplitude, offset, phase and
duty cycle
 Create PWM signals with
unique modulation controls
 Vary all aspects of the PWM
with simple control panel
 Ideal for motor or fan control
True Arbitrary and DDS Modes
 Most generators use either
True Arbitrary or DDS
technology
 Advantages and disadvantages
associated with each
 Users forced to make a choice
 ArbStudio provides both
modes of operation
 Modes are selectable by
channel
 Single workspace can have True
Arbitrary and DDS waveforms
simultaneously
Digital Pattern Generator
 ArbStudio 1102D and
1104D provide digital
pattern generation
 18 or 36 channel patterns
with waveform sequencer
 Up to 250 MHz clock speed
 Full 2 Mpts of memory
 Unique capability in this
market
 Retrofittable after initial
purcase
ArbStudio Standard Configuration
 ArbStudio 1102 and 1104 include:
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ArbStudio Hardware – 2 or 4 channel AWG
CD – Application Software and Operator’s Manual
USB Cable
Power Supply and Power Cord
Certifications and Performance Verification
 ArbStudio 1102D and 1104D include:
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ArbStudio Hardware – 2 or 4 channel AWG
Digital pattern cable, logic pod and leadset
CD – Application Software and Operator’s Manual
USB Cable
Power Supply and Power Cord
Certifications and Performance Verification
ArbStudio Competitive Landscape
ArbStudio Summary
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125 MHz Bandwidth
1 GS/s Sample Rate
2 Mpts/ch Memory
16 bit Resolution
18 and 36 channel Digital
Pattern Generator Mode
True Arbitrary and Direct
Digital Synthesis (DDS)
Technology
Variety of Modulation
Schemes
Model Number
Description
Euro List
Price
ArbStudio 1102
2ch 16bit 1GS/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator
2,425
ArbStudio 1102D
2ch 16bit 1GS/s Arbitrary Waveform and Digital Pattern Generator
3,400
ArbStudio 1104
4ch 16bit 1GS/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator
3,400
ArbStudio 1104D
4ch 16bit 1GS/s Arbitrary Waveform and Digital Pattern Generator
4,860
AS-SYNC
ArbStudio Sync Cable for ArbStudio 1104 and 1104D
285
ArbStudio
Arbitrary Waveform Generators