The Tektronix TLA6403 is a 102-channel logic analyzer module engineered for high-resolution digital system analysis and signal integrity validation. Built on the TLA6400 Series platform, it delivers simultaneous timing and state acquisition across embedded systems, digital design validation, and complex debugging workflows. The module integrates MagniVu™ technology for 40 ps timing resolution while maintaining full acquisition capability across all channels.
Technical Specifications
Acquisition Performance
• Timing resolution (MagniVu™): 25 GHz (40 ps)
• Maximum timing sample rate: 3.2 GHz (half channel) / 1.6 GHz (full channel)
• State acquisition speed: 333 MHz standard; 667 MHz optional
• Data rates: Up to 1333 Mb/s with 667 MHz clock
• Simultaneous acquisition: 25 GHz MagniVu timing available alongside all other modes
Channel Architecture
• Total channels: 102
• Clock channels: 4
• Qualifier channels: 2
• Channel reuse: Unlimited groups with no per-group limits
Memory & Storage
• Standard record length: 2 Mb
• Expandable to 64 Mb (options: 4 Mb, 8 Mb, 16 Mb, 32 Mb, 64 Mb)
Input Characteristics
• Voltage range: -2.5 V to 5.0 V
• Threshold range: -2.0 V to +4.5 V in 5 mV increments
• Threshold presets: TTL (1.5 V), CMOS (1.65 V), ECL (-1.3 V), PECL (3.7 V), LVPECL
• Minimum input signal swing (single-ended): 300 mV
• Capacitive loading: 0.5 pF (P69xx probes); <0.7 pF (P68xx probes); 0.5 pF (connectorless probing)
– Key Features
• 16 independent trigger states with word, group, channel, transition, range, counter, timer, signal, glitch, and setup-and-hold violation triggering
• Drag-and-drop trigger configuration directly on waveform displays
• Glitch detection and storage for signal integrity analysis
• Setup-and-hold violation triggering for timing validation
• Trigger actions: module control, storage management, counter/timer operations
– Interfaces & Integration
• iView™ Display: Time-correlated analog and digital data on unified display
• iCapture™ Multiplexing: Single-probe digital and analog simultaneous acquisition
• Four USB ports for printer connectivity
• LAN-based remote control via PC with TLA application software
• External oscilloscope integration with cross-triggering and data transfer (GPIB, USB)
