The Tektronix TLA6401 is a 34-channel logic analyzer module for digital system analysis, validation, and debugging. It captures, displays, and analyzes digital signals with timing resolution down to 40 ps and state acquisition speeds up to 667 MHz. Built on the TLA6400 Series platform, the TLA6401 combines high-speed timing acquisition with flexible triggering and signal integrity tools for engineers developing and optimizing complex digital hardware.
Technical Specifications
• Channels: 34
• Timing Acquisition: 25 GHz (40 ps resolution) with MagniVu™; maximum sample rates 3.2 GHz (half-channel) / 1.6 GHz (full-channel)
• State Acquisition: 333 MHz standard; 667 MHz with Option 1T
• Record Length: 2 MB standard, expandable to 64 MB
• Timing Resolution: 40 ps (MagniVu™), with adjustable settings to 125 ps, 250 ps, 500 ps, 1 ns, and 2 ns
• Data Rates: Up to 1333 Mb/s
• Input Voltage Range: -2.5 V to 5.0 V
• Threshold Range: -2.0 V to +4.5 V in 5 mV increments
• Input Signal Swing: Minimum 300 mV (single-ended)
• Probe Capacitive Loading: 0.5 pF (P69xx probes); <0.7 pF (P68xx probes)
• Display: 15-inch, optional touch screen
– Key Features
• Advanced Triggering: 16 independent trigger states supporting word, group, channel, transition, range, counter, timer, signal, glitch, and setup-and-hold violation triggers
• MagniVu™ Acquisition: 40 ps timing resolution for precise signal relationship analysis
• iCapture: Routes suspected signals to analog output, eliminating parallel oscilloscope measurements
• iView: Time-correlated view combining logic analyzer and oscilloscope data for cross-domain signal integrity debugging
• Glitch Detection: Triggers on and highlights potential signal integrity problems
– Typical Applications
• Digital hardware validation and debug
• Performance monitoring and optimization of digital systems
• Embedded software integration verification
– Compatibility & Integration
The TLA6401 integrates with supported Tektronix oscilloscopes via GPIB, USB, or LAN for iView correlation. iCapture analog output uses BNC connectivity, with basic functionality routing 4 fixed channels or optional routing of any 4 analyzer channels via Option AM.
