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

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.

© 2009 by LeCroy Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject
to change without notice.

Media contact: Patrick Brightman - SGW (973) 263-5475
Editors' Technical contact: Christopher Busso - (845) 425-2000
Product Marketing Manager
Customer contact: LeCroy Customer Care Center (800) 553-2769
Website: www.lecroy.com

SOURCE LeCroy Corporation

Media, Patrick Brightman - SGW, +1-973-263-5475, Editors' Technical contact,
Christopher Busso - Product Marketing Manager, +1-845-425-2000, Customer
contact, LeCroy Customer Care Center, +1-800-553-2769