The Tektronix TLA7N1 is a 34-channel logic analyzer module designed for the TLA700 series mainframes. It provides high-performance state and timing analysis, featuring Tektronix's proprietary MagniVu technology for high-resolution timing measurements simultaneously with deep timing and state acquisitions.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesVia TLA700 series mainframe backplane (probe connections on front panel)
DisplayNone (uses the host mainframe display)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyPowered via host mainframe backplane slot
Operating Temperature0 °C to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)30.5 × 262 × 373 mm

System & Chassis Architecture

ParameterValue
Number of Channels34 channels (32 data, 2 clock/qualifier)
Module Slot Width1 slot (single-wide TLA700 series module)
Mainframe CompatibilityTLA700 Series Mainframes (including TLA714, TLA715, TLA720, TLA721, TLA7012, TLA7016)
Module MergingUp to 5 modules can be merged to expand channel count (mainframe slot dependent)

RF, Electrical & Calibration Performance

ParameterValue
State Speed Options100 MHz (Option 1S), 200 MHz (Option 2S), 235 MHz (Option 3S), 450 MHz (Option 4S), 800 MHz (Option 5S)
Memory Depth Options512K, 2M, 8M, or 32M samples per channel (upgrade option dependent)
Input Voltage Range-2.0 V to +4.5 V
Supported Threshold PresetsTTL, CMOS, ECL, PECL, LVPECL, GTL, GTL+, SSTL, SSTL3, HSTL, User-defined
Input Impedance20 kΩ (probe dependent)
Compatible ProbesP6417, P6418, P6434 high-density logic analyzer probes

Timing & Synchronization

ParameterValue
MagniVu Timing Resolution125 ps (8 GHz) acquisition simultaneous with deep timing/state on all channels
MagniVu Memory Depth16 Kb per channel
Deep Timing Resolution (Full Channel)4 ns (250 MHz)
Deep Timing Resolution (Half Channel)2 ns (500 MHz)
Trigger State Machine States16
Word Recognizers16
Range Recognizers4
Transition Recognizers4
Counters/Timers2 (32-bit)
Glitch/Setup & Hold TriggeringYes (on any channel)

Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-55 °C to +75 °C
Operating Humidity Range20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing

Compliance & Certifications

ParameterValue
Product Safety CertificationsUL3111-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1
Electromagnetic Compatibility StandardsEN61326, FCC Class A, VCCI Class A

Channel Characteristics

ParameterValue
Number of Clock Channels2

Thresholds

ParameterValue
Threshold Accuracy±(35 mV + 1% of setting)

Triggering

ParameterValue
Minimum Glitch Width1.25 ns

Channel Configuration

ParameterValue
Data Channels32

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Acquisition ModesState, Timing, MagniVu

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger PositionAnywhere in memory
Trigger ActionsTrigger, Trigger Out, Store, Don't Store, Start Timer, Stop Timer, Reset Timer, Increment Counter, Decrement Counter, Signaller

Physical / Interconnect

ParameterValue
Probe Connection Type100-pin high-density connector

Technology

Logic Analysis

Applications

Digital system debug, timing analysis, and state analysis