The Keysight U4206A is a 34-channel single-ended logic analyzer probe cable engineered for direct connection between a system under test and compatible Keysight logic analyzer modules. Equipped with Soft Touch Pro connectors, this probe delivers high-speed digital signal acquisition and analysis capabilities for complex debugging and validation workflows. The cable terminates in four 160-pin connectors on the analyzer end and a Soft Touch Pro connector on the probe end, enabling straightforward integration with U4164A and related Keysight logic analyzer platforms.
Technical Specifications
• Channel Count: 34 channels
• Signal Type: Single-ended
• Connection Architecture: Direct connect via Soft Touch Pro to four 160-pin connectors
• Operating Modes: Quad State Mode; ¼ Channel 10 GHz Timing Mode
• Clock Qualifier: Two flying leads for Pod 3 and Pod 7 connections (Quad State mode)
• Probe Technology: Soft Touch Pro
• Retention Module Compatibility: Keysight E5405-68702 (supplied in kit as E5403A, qty 5) – Key Features • Direct-connect architecture minimizes signal path complexity for accurate digital capture
• ¼ Channel timing analysis capability reaches 10 GHz operational frequencies
• Quad State Mode with auxiliary clock qualifier leads accommodates multi-signal logic verification
• Four independent 160-pin connectors distribute channels across analyzer front panel
• Soft Touch Pro connectors provide reliable contact and repeatable connections – Typical Applications • Real-time digital protocol debugging on complex systems
• Multi-clock domain timing validation and state machine analysis
• High-speed signal integrity assessment on digital designs
• Extended channel capacity probing via modular connector architecture – Compatibility & Integration The U4206A integrates with Keysight U4164A AXIe-based logic analyzer modules and 16860-series portable analyzers featuring 160-pin front panel connectors. U4154A and U4154B logic analyzer modules also support this probe cable. Comprehensive pin layout and electrical load specifications appear in the U4200A-Series Probes and Cables User Guide and dedicated U4206A accessory documentation.
