The Keysight (Agilent) 16910A is a 102-channel logic analysis module engineered for high-speed digital system debugging and validation within the 16900 Series modular platform. It delivers dual-mode analysis capability: timing mode with up to 4 GHz resolution (250 ps) and state mode supporting clock rates to 450 MHz, making it suitable for complex timing characterization and synchronous protocol analysis across multiple signal channels.
Technical Specifications
Timing Analysis (Asynchronous Sampling)
• Timing Zoom: 4 GHz at 250 ps resolution with 64 K memory depth
• Conventional Timing: 1.0 GHz (half-channel) or 500 MHz (full-channel) with deep memory
• Transitional Timing: 500 MHz
State Analysis (Synchronous Sampling)
• Maximum clock rate: up to 450 MHz (upgradeable to 250 MHz or 500 MHz)
• Maximum data rate: 500 Mb/s
• Configurable memory: 256K, 1 M, 4 M, 16 M, or 32 M depths
Channel Architecture
• 102 channels per module
• Scalable to 510 channels (5 modules maximum in single mainframe)
– Key Features
Threshold adjustment spans -5 V to 5 V in 10 mV increments for single-ended signal characterization. Automated setup routines configure threshold and sample position for high-speed bus measurements. Simultaneous eye diagram capture across all channels accelerates signal integrity diagnosis. Eyefinder automation optimizes setup and hold timing on problematic signals.
– Typical Applications
Timing and state analysis of digital systems requiring nanosecond-scale temporal resolution. Multi-channel observation of processor, memory, and peripheral buses. Protocol validation on synchronous and asynchronous interfaces.
– Compatibility & Integration
This module integrates into Keysight 16900 Series mainframes and requires minimum software version 02.00. Standard 40-pin logic analyzer probes (ordered separately) interface to the module. The 16910A is an obsolete product with no direct manufacturer replacement available.
