The Tektronix TLA5201 Opt. 8S is a portable 34-channel logic analyzer in the TLA5000 Series, designed to deliver high-speed timing resolution and deep-memory acquisitions. Featuring 125 ps MagniVu™ timing resolution simultaneously with state or deep memory timing, it simplifies identifying elusive hardware and software anomalies without the need for double probing. Under Option 8S, this model is equipped with an expanded record length of 32 Mb per channel to capture intermittent events over a wide time window.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (10/100 Base-T), USB (4 ports: 2 front, 2 rear), External Display (VGA), PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, Parallel (DB-25), Serial (DB-9) |
| Display | 10.4 in. active-matrix TFT color display, 800 x 600 resolution |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | +5 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 438 mm x 285 mm x 254 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg |
Acquisition Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 34 channels (32 data, 2 clock) |
| Maximum State Clock Rate | 235 MHz |
| Maximum Timing Sample Rate (Half Channel) | 2.0 GHz (500 ps) |
| Maximum Timing Sample Rate (Full Channel) | 1.0 GHz (1 ns) |
| MagniVu Timing Resolution | 125 ps (8 GHz) |
| MagniVu Record Length | 16 Kb per channel (independent of deep memory) |
| Record Length / Memory Depth (Per Channel) | 32 Mb |
| Minimum Detectable Pulse Width | 225 ps (MagniVu), 1.25 ns (timing) |
| Setup and Hold Window | 1.5 ns (typical) |
| Channel-to-Channel Skew | 250 ps (typical) |
Triggering System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger State Sequences | 16 states |
| Word Recognizers | 16 |
| Transition Recognizers | 4 |
| Range Recognizers | 2 |
| Counter/Timers | 2 (16-bit) |
| Glitch/Violation Triggering | Glitch, setup/hold violation, transition |
| Trigger Position | Anywhere in memory |
Probing & Input Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Impedance (P6417/18 Probe) | 20 kOhm parallel with 2.0 pF |
| Input Impedance (P6419 Probe) | 20 kOhm parallel with 1.4 pF |
| Threshold Range | -2.0 V to +4.5 V in 10 mV increments |
| Threshold Accuracy | ±(100 mV + 3% of threshold setting) |
| Maximum Input Voltage | ±15 V |
| Minimum Input Voltage Swing | 300 mV (single-ended) |
System & Processing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows XP Professional |
| Processor Type | Intel Celeron 2.0 GHz |
| System Memory (RAM) | 512 MB DDR SDRAM |
| Storage Capacity (HDD) | 40 GB HDD |
| Removable Media | CD-RW Drive |
External Connections & Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Trigger Input | BNC connector |
| External Trigger Output | BNC connector |
| System Clock Input | BNC connector (Ref In) |
| System Clock Output | BNC connector (Ref Out) |
Power & Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Portable Benchtop |
Environmental & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Humidity Range | 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) |
| Safety Certifications | UL3111-1, CSA1010.1, EN61010-1 |
| EMC Compliance | EN61326-1, FCC Class A |
Computer System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron 2.0 GHz |
| Optical Drive | CD-RW |
| Floppy Drive | 3.5 in. 1.44 MB |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Channels | 32 |
| Clock/Qualifier Channels | 2 |
| Record Length (Option 8S) | 8 Mb per channel |
| Sample Clock Accuracy | ±100 ppm |
| Minimum Eye Width | 1.5 ns |
| Minimum Clock Pulse Width | 1.5 ns |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling Clearance | 51 mm (2 in.) on sides and rear |
| Acoustic Noise | <53 dBA (at operator position) |
| Operating Vibration | 0.31 g RMS (random, 5 to 500 Hz) |
| Non-operating Vibration | 2.46 g RMS (random, 5 to 500 Hz) |
| Operating Shock | 290 m/s² (30 g), 11 ms half-sine |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Word Recognizer Pattern Length | 34 bits |
| Range Recognizer Size | 32-bit each |
| Counter/Timer Size | 32-bit each |
| Counter/Timer Maximum Rate | 235 MHz |
| Trigger Sequencer Actions per State | 8 |
Technology
Logic Analyzer
Applications
Digital hardware debugging, bus analysis, timing analysis, and hardware/software integration troubleshooting
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