The Tektronix TLA7AA3 is a high-performance 102-channel logic analyzer module for TLA7000 series mainframes. Featuring MagniVu acquisition technology with up to 125 ps (8 GHz) timing resolution, up to 800 MHz state acquisition, and deep memory up to 32 Mb per channel, the TLA7AA3 provides comprehensive timing, state, and simultaneous analog/digital signal analysis for complex embedded systems debugging.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | P6800/P6900 series probe connectors, TLA mainframe backplane interface |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered directly via TLA7000 series mainframe backplane |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 50 °C |
| Module Slot Width | Double-wide module (requires 2 mainframe slots) |
General Architecture & Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Module Type | Logic Analyzer Module |
| Mainframe Compatibility | Tektronix TLA7000 Series (e.g. TLA7012, TLA7016) |
| Number of Channels | 102 channels (96 data, 6 clock/qualifier) |
| Max Asynchronous Acquisition Rate | 8 GHz (MagniVu) |
| Memory Depth Options | Up to 32 Mb per channel |
Timing Acquisition Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Timing Sample Rate | 8 GHz (MagniVu) / 2 GHz (Deep Timing) |
| Timing Resolution | 125 ps (MagniVu) |
| Half-Channel Timing Sample Rate | 2 GHz (500 ps resolution) |
| MagniVu Memory Depth | 16 Kb per channel |
| Transitional Storage | Supported |
Triggering & Event Recognition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sequence States | 16 |
| Pattern Recognizers | 16 |
| Range Recognizers | 4 |
| Timers | 2 |
| Event Counters | 2 |
| Glitch Trigger Capabilities | Supported |
| Setup/Hold Violation Triggering | Supported |
| Cross-Module Triggering | Supported via backplane |
Probing & Signal Inputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Capacitive Loading | 0.5 pF (with P68xx/P69xx compression probes) |
| Probing System | Compression Probing System |
| Simultaneous Analog and Digital Analysis | Supported through the same probe pin |
Software & Protocol Decoding
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bus Protocol Decode Support | Broad processor and bus support |
Physical & Electrical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mainframe Slot Requirement | 2 slots |
Inputs & Signal Handling
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Signal Swing | 300 mV p-p |
Technology
Logic Analyzer
Applications
Digital Logic Analysis & Embedded Systems Debugging