The Tektronix TLA6402 is a 68-channel logic analyzer module engineered for digital system validation, debug, and characterization of complex embedded systems and high-speed digital designs. It captures and analyzes digital signals across multiple channels simultaneously, enabling engineers to identify and resolve hardware and software issues with precision timing and deep memory acquisition.
Technical Specifications
Channels and Acquisition
• 68 channels total
• High-speed timing: 25 GHz with 40 ps resolution
• MagniVu™ Acquisition: 40 ps resolution, 2 GHz timing resolution (500 ps)
• Maximum timing sample rate: 3.2 GHz (half channels) / 1.6 GHz (full channels)
• Deep timing analysis to 500 MHz with 2 Mb per channel
State Acquisition
• Maximum state clock rate: 333 MHz (standard) or 667 MHz (with Option 1T)
• Maximum state data rate: 667 Mb/s (standard) or 1333 Mb/s (with Option 1T)
• Synchronous digital circuit analysis to 200 MHz
Record Length
• 2 Mb standard depth
• Optional configurations up to 64 Mb record length
• Deep record lengths available up to 512 Mb in TLA6400 series variants
Threshold Selection
• Voltage range: -2.0 V to +4.5 V in 5 mV increments
• Presets: TTL (1.5 V), CMOS (1.65 V), ECL (-1.3 V), PECL (3.7 V), LVPECL
• Independent clock and data threshold selection with 8-channel granularity
Input Characteristics
• Connectorless probing: 0.5 pF total capacitive loading
• Typical loading: 1.4 pF (data), 2 pF (clock, P6418 probe)
– Key Features
• Advanced Triggering: Channel edge, value, bus value, multi-group value, glitch, and setup/hold violation detection
• Signal Integrity Tools: MagniVu™ acquisition for precise signal relationships; glitch trigger and storage for crosstalk and termination errors
• Cross-Domain Analysis: iCapture™ routes signals to analog output; iView™ correlates logic analyzer and oscilloscope data
• Extended Storage: Transitional storage extends capture time; 63-sample block storage options
• Interface: 15-inch display with optional touchscreen; Windows-based user interface
– Typical Applications
Digital system validation, embedded system debug, high-speed design characterization, signal integrity analysis, and multi-domain troubleshooting.
– Compatibility & Integration
Drag-and-drop triggering simplifies problem isolation. Flexible threshold and clock/data separation support multi-standard digital designs.
