LeCroy Announces the First PCI Express Exerciser for PCI Express(R) 3.0

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- DesignCon -- LeCroy Corporation, a leading supplier of oscilloscopes and serial data test solutions, today introduced the first high performance traffic generator and exerciser supporting PCI Express 3.0.  The LeCroy Summit™ Z3-16 Exerciser offers powerful testing capabilities for developing script level traffic generation, while offering a wide range of pre programmed manual test features for root complex and end point device testing.  In combination, the Summit Z3-16 exerciser and the previously-announced Summit T3-16 analyzer deliver the only comprehensive analysis and testing solution capable of assisting developers working on PCIe^® 3.0 designs, with early validation of product designs, interoperability stress testing and preparation for compliance testing.

"New products based on PCI Express 3.0 will enable the higher I/O performance needed by growing enterprises," said Jim Pappas, Director of Technology Initiatives for Intel's Enterprise Platform Group.  "Designing and testing these products requires greater effort and expertise, and the right tool set.  Intel is pleased to see companies like LeCroy delivering tool solutions that the PCIe development community can use to reach their productivity goals on new PCIe 3.0 based designs."

Protocol exercisers are an important part of protocol development and specification corner case testing.  Exercisers are used in functional verification, interoperability and performance testing for PCI Express root complex and endpoint applications.  The Summit Z3-16 features a unified single application that when used with a protocol analyzer makes it simple to create powerful script level traffic and monitor the results of all tests.  Additional features that provide enhanced test plan development include manual error injection, end point and host emulation and capture/playback of traces taken from PCIe systems and devices.

Performance is a critical feature in protocol testing. The Summit Z3-16 is built on the same architecture that previously set a benchmark performance record for bus utilization. Performance when combined with real world behavior sets the Summit Z3-16 apart from other protocol exercisers. It's not enough to just load up the bus with transactions, being able to recreate ACK latencies that meet the PCIe 3.0 specification is the real proof of a quality PCI Express protocol exerciser.  

"We are pleased to offer the first protocol exerciser for PCIe 3.0 for developers," said John Wiedemeier, Product Marketing Manager, Interconnect Communications Group, LeCroy Corporation.  "Many of our customers are at a point where they need to begin emulating host and device test environments to prove their silicon and systems.  The Summit Z3-16 will be a big help to test labs looking to get on top of their testing schedules and deliver products to meet their market objectives."

LeCroy protocol analyzers and exercisers 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 allow developers to troubleshoot intricate problems and finish their projects on time.

LeCroy will show the Summit Z3-16 Exerciser on February 2-3 at booth No. 109 at DesignCon at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

Availability

The PCI Express Summit Z3-16 is now available to order.  For additional information, contact LeCroy at 1-800-5LeCroy (1-800-553-2769) or visit LeCroy's web site at www.lecroy.com

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 www.lecroy.com.

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