SDA Operator’s Manual
SDA-OM-E Rev H 227
Number of Samples
The various math packages can process samples as follows:
Excel 65,535 samples
Mathcad 5 MS
The number of samples that MATLAB can process is determined by memory option, as follows:
Memory Length System DRAM Buffer Length
STD, S, M 256 MB 40 MB
L, VL 512 MB 200 MB
XL 1 GB 400 MB
XXL 2 GB 400 MB
Calling Excel from Your Instrument
Excel can be directly called from the instrument in two ways:
Using a function
F1 through Fx [The number of math
traces available depends on the
software options loaded on your
scope. See Specifications.]
Excel returns a waveform
Using a parameter
P1 through Px [The number of
parameters available depends on
the software options loaded on your
scope. See Specifications.]
Excel returns a parameter
In both cases, one call to Excel can use two separate waveforms as input.
Please Note the Following:
• Excel has a calculation algorithm of 64,000 points (32,000 if you have created a chart in Excel). Therefore, make
sure that your acquisition has less than this number of points if you are going to use an Excel calculation.
• To use this capability, you must have the LeCroy XMAP software option and Excel loaded in your instrument. Select
Minimize from the instrument's File menu to access the Excel program directly.
How to Select a Math Function Call
The Excel math function is selected from the Math Operator menu, where it appears in the
Custom group.
How to Select a Parameter Function Call
The Excel Parameter function is selected from the Select Measurement menu, where it appears
in the Custom group.