The Loral Instrumentation SBA-100A is a Serial BUS Conductor and Digital Data Analyzer purpose-built for testing, debugging, and monitoring serial communication systems. The instrument analyzes digital data streams in real time while managing serial bus operations through an integrated hardware and software architecture. It functions as both a protocol analyzer and bus management tool for serial communication applications requiring simultaneous monitoring and control.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Serial BUS Conductor / Digital Data Analyzer
• Manufacturer: Loral Instrumentation
• Model: SBA-100A
• Form Factor: Desktop unit with integrated modular components
– Key Features
• Display: Integrated CRT monitor (Dotronix BHD-900 module) for real-time data visualization
• User Interface: Keypad-based control and input system
• Data Storage: Dual 5¼ inch floppy disk drives for program loading and data recording
• Serial Interface: RS232 connector for direct serial communication connection
• Synchronization: Event Trigger connector for external event synchronization and correlation
• Signal Management: Noise Gate connector for filtering and noise threshold control
• Internal Architecture: Modular processor-based system including SBA Motherboard, Processor Board, Control Board, Background Activity Processor, and Bus Interface Module
– Typical Applications
• Serial communication protocol testing and validation
• Digital data stream analysis and capture
• Serial bus operation monitoring and debugging
• Real-time event correlation and synchronization in serial systems
• Signal integrity assessment with noise gating capabilities
– Compatibility & Integration
The SBA-100A connects directly to serial communication networks via its RS232 connector and accepts external trigger signals through dedicated event synchronization inputs. The dual floppy disk drive system supports both program execution and data archival, enabling transportable test configurations and historical data analysis.
