LeCroy Introduces the First Physical Layer Transmitter Compliance Test Application for SAS-2

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- LeCroy, a worldwide leader in serial data test solutions, today announced the launch of QualiPHY SAS-2, the first physical layer transmitter compliance test application for SAS-2, the latest generation of the Serial Attached SCSI standard. The release of this software expands LeCroy's portfolio of QualiPHY automated serial data compliance test solutions, providing automated control for the SDA 8 Zi series of oscilloscopes to test SAS initiators and targets running at 1.5 Gb/s, 3.0 Gb/s and 6.0 Gb/s. QualiPHY SAS-2 performs all transmitter physical layer tests in accordance with the UNH IOL Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Consortium SAS-2 6Gbps Physical Layer Test Suite from Group 1 (TX OOB Signaling and AC Coupling Requirements), Group 2 (TX Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) Requirements) and Group 3 (TX NRZ Data Signaling Requirements).

SAS is the serialized version of the popular SCSI standard, and is primarily used for server class storage. With the release of the SAS-2 specification, the maximum speed of SAS increased from 3 Gb/s to 6 Gb/s to meet the increasingly high throughput demands of the storage industry.

In addition to automated compliance testing of SAS-2 signals, QualiPHY SAS-2 also enables powerful debug capability for SAS-2 signals inside the oscilloscope. All of the waveforms tested can be saved to easily share information or rerun the tests at a later time. Root causes of failure can be quickly and easily found using all of the advanced serial data tools within the oscilloscope. These include LeCroy's popular SDA II, Eye Doctor II, and WaveScan features.

Engineers and technicians who would like to know more can contact LeCroy at 1-800-5LeCroy (1-800-553-2769) or visit www.lecroy.com.

About QualiPHY

QualiPHY, LeCroy's automated test engine, is an easy to configure user interface that allows for custom test and limit selection, displays connection diagrams to the user to ensure proper connectivity, and generates reports with all of the results including screenshots of the worst case failures for each applicable test.

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 45-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.

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