The Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent) 16806A is a 204-channel portable logic analyzer within the 16800 Series. It features 1 GHz timing analysis, 250 MHz (standard) or 450 MHz (optional) state analysis, and simultaneous 4 GHz / 250 ps high-speed Timing Zoom. With a built-in 15-inch color display and upgradable memory depth up to 32 M, it is engineered for efficient digital system debugging and validation.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesLAN (10/100/1000 Base-T), USB 2.0 (6 ports), VGA, DVI-I, Trigger In (BNC), Trigger Out (BNC)
Display15-inch color XGA TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 resolution (touchscreen optional)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 - 240 V AC ±10% @ 48 - 66 Hz / 400 Hz (100 - 120 V AC only), 325 W maximum
Operating Temperature0 to +40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)454 mm x 383 mm x 295 mm
Weight12.9 kg

State Analysis

ParameterValue
Maximum State Clock Rate250 MHz (standard), 450 MHz (optional)
Maximum Data Rate250 Mb/s (standard), 500 Mb/s (optional)
State Memory Depth Options1 M (standard), 4 M, 16 M, 32 M, 64 M (optional)
Number of State Clocks4
State Clock QualifiersYes, available on each clock
Minimum State Pulse Width1.25 ns (option dependent)
Setup/Hold Time Window1.0 ns (standard)
Setup/Hold Window Range AdjustmentAdjustable in 10 ps steps
Demultiplexing ModesSupports demultiplexing of channels

Timing Analysis

ParameterValue
Maximum Timing Sample Rate (Full-Channel)500 MHz
Maximum Timing Sample Rate (Half-Channel)1.0 GHz
Maximum Conventional Timing Memory Depth1 M (standard), up to 64 M (option dependent)
Transitional Timing Sample Rate500 MHz (half-channel), 250 MHz (full-channel)
Timing Zoom Sample Rate4.0 GHz
Timing Zoom Resolution250 ps
Timing Zoom Sample Depth64K samples
Minimum Detectable Pulse/Glitch Width1.0 ns
Timing Memory Depth Options1 M (standard), 4 M, 16 M, 32 M, 64 M (optional)

Channel Configuration and Probing

ParameterValue
Number of Channels204 logic channels
Compatible Probe TypesKeysight 90-pin logic analyzer probes
Equivalent Input Capacitance0.9 pF (probe model dependent)
Equivalent Input Resistance20k Ohm (probe model dependent)
Threshold Selection Range-5.0 V to +5.0 V (10 mV increments)
Threshold Accuracy±(30 mV + 1% of setting)

Triggering and Sequencing

ParameterValue
Trigger Sequence Levels16
Max Trigger Sequencer Speed450 MHz
Word Recognizers16
Range Recognizers4
Edge/Transition Recognizers15
Pattern Recognizers16
Glitch/Violation RecognizersYes (on timing channels)
Counter/Timer TermsTwo counters/timers (48-bit, 250 MHz)
Trigger Action OptionsStore, Trigger, Go to level, Occurrence, Delay, Arm external

Technology

Logic Analyzer

Applications

Digital system debugging, validation, and protocol analysis