The Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 16717A is a high-performance 333 MHz state and 2 GHz timing logic analyzer module designed for debugging high-speed digital systems. Compatible with the 16700-series mainframes, it features Agilent's breakthrough VisiTrigger technology and supports simultaneous state and timing zoom analysis, ensuring accurate signal capture and analysis across up to 68 channels per module.
Specifications
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered by mainframe backplane |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
Acquisition and Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 68 channels |
| Maximum State Clock Speed | 333 MHz |
| Maximum Conventional Timing Sample Rate (Full Channel) | 333 MHz |
| Maximum Conventional Timing Sample Rate (Half Channel) | 667 MHz |
| High-Resolution Timing (Zoom) Sample Rate | 2 GHz |
| Timing Zoom Sample Rate Range | 2 GHz (fixed) |
| Maximum State Data Rate | 333 Mb/s |
| Simultaneous State and Timing Zoom | Yes (across all channels through a single connection) |
| Multi-Module Expansion | Up to 5 modules connected together |
| Maximum Cascaded Channels | 340 channels (5 modules) |
Memory and Record Length
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Memory Depth (Full Channel) | 2 Msample per channel |
| Maximum Memory Depth (Half Channel) | 4 Msample per channel |
| High-Resolution Timing (Zoom) Memory Depth | 64 Ksample |
Triggering and Sequencing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sequence Levels | 12 |
| Pattern Recognizers | 8 |
| Range Recognizers | 2 |
| Timer Resources | 2 |
| Counter Resources | 2 |
Mainframe Compatibility and Electrical Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Mainframes | Keysight/Agilent 16700-series (e.g., 16700A, 16702A, 16700B, 16702B) |
| Required Slot Width | 1 slot |
Input Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Threshold Range | -3.0 V to +5.0 V (in 10 mV increments) |
| Threshold Accuracy | ±(100 mV + 3% of threshold setting) |
State Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| State Clocks | 4 clocks |
Probing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Connector Type | 90-pin cable connectors |
| Compatible Probes | Agilent/Keysight E5378A, E5379A, E5380A, E5381A, E5382A, E5383A |
Timing Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Time Interval Accuracy | ±(sample period + channel-to-channel skew + 0.01% of reading) |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| +5 V Current Drain | 2.1 A |
| -5.2 V Current Drain | 5.7 A |
| -2 V Current Drain | 1.62 A |
Technology
Logic Analysis
Applications
Digital hardware debugging, microprocessor system analysis, bus state analysis