Do TLA600 Series logic analyzers require separate probes for timing and state data?

No. All models in the series support simultaneous state and timing analysis through the same probe, allowing parallel capture of high-resolution MagniVu timing data and deep state/timing records.

Which TLA600 Series models support a 200 MHz state acquisition rate?

The Tektronix TLA613-1P and Tektronix TLA624-6S support 200 MHz state rates natively. The Tektronix TLA611, Tektronix TLA612-1S, and Tektronix TLA604 support up to 200 MHz state rates when equipped with their respective options (Option 1S or 1T).

What is the minimum pulse width detectable for glitch capturing?

Models such as the Tektronix TLA613-1P, Tektronix TLA624-6S, and Tektronix TLA604 have a minimum detectable pulse width (glitch detection width) of 2.0 ns.

Tektronix TLA600 Series

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The Tektronix TLA600 Series is a family of portable and benchtop color logic analyzers designed to support digital hardware and software engineers in verifying and debugging complex synchronous and asynchronous digital systems. These instruments scale from 34 acquisition channels up to 136 channels. They share Tektronix's proprietary MagniVu™ acquisition technology, which provides high-resolution 2 GHz (500 ps) timing analysis simultaneously with state and deep timing acquisitions through the same probe. This setup eliminates the need for separate probing configurations, simplifying diagnostic processes. The family includes the Tektronix TLA611, TLA612-1S, TLA613-1P, TLA623, TLA624-6S, TLA604, and TLA614-1J-, each tailored to specific channel-count requirements, memory depths, and state clock rates.

MagniVu Timing Resolution: 500 ps (2 GHz) on all channels
MagniVu Memory Depth: 2 Kb per channel
Channel Configurations: 34, 68, 102, or 136 channels
Maximum State Clock Rate: Up to 200 MHz (model/option dependent)
Integrated Displays: 10.4-inch active-matrix color TFT LCD

Models in this series

Model	Type	Display	Dimensions (W×H×D)	Interfaces
TLA614-1J-	Tek	Color	—	—
TLA613-1P	Tek	10.4-inch active-matrix color TFT LCD, 640 x 480 pixels	445 mm x 343 mm x 394 mm	10/100 Base-T LAN (RJ-45), RS-232, Parallel (LPT), External SVGA, PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse
TLA623	*misc	10.4-inch active-matrix color TFT LCD, 800 x 600 pixels	429 mm × 343 mm × 381 mm (with handle and feet)	10Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45), RS-232-C Serial (DB-9), Centronics Parallel (DB-25), External SVGA (15-pin D-sub), PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse
TLA624-6S	Tek	10.4-inch active matrix color TFT LCD, 640 × 480 pixels	427 mm × 348 mm × 284 mm	LAN (10/100 Base-T), GPIB (IEEE 488.2), RS-232, Centronics Parallel, PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, External SVGA (15-pin D-sub)
TLA612-1S	Tek	Built-in 10.4-inch active-matrix color TFT LCD (800 x 600); Includes external 17-inch color monitor, compact keyboard, and wheel mouse (via Option 1S)	411 mm × 222 mm × 367 mm	LAN (10Base-T RJ-45), GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232 (9-pin), Parallel (Centronics), PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, External VGA, PC Card (PCMCIA)
TLA604	*misc	10.4-inch Active-Matrix Color TFT, 800 × 600 Resolution	397 mm × 185 mm × 388 mm	LAN (10/100 Base-T), GPIB (IEEE 488.2), Centronics Parallel, RS-232 Serial, External VGA, PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse
TLA611	*misc	10.4-inch active-matrix color TFT LCD, 800 x 600 resolution	404 mm x 222 mm x 513 mm	10/100 Base-T LAN (RJ-45), GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232 (DB9), Centronics Parallel (DB25), PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, VGA External Display Output

Shared Architecture and MagniVu Technology

The foundational feature of the TLA600 Series is its unified acquisition architecture. Models such as the Tektronix TLA611, Tektronix TLA612-1S, Tektronix TLA613-1P, Tektronix TLA623, Tektronix TLA624-6S, Tektronix TLA604, and Tektronix TLA614-1J- all utilize MagniVu acquisition technology. This system delivers a 2 GHz high-speed timing resolution (500 ps) with a dedicated 2 Kb memory per channel, operating in parallel with the main state or timing acquisitions.\n\nBecause both deep timing/state data and high-resolution MagniVu data are captured through a single probe, engineers can correlate macro-system activities with micro-level signal transitions without repositioning probes. Several models, including the Tektronix TLA614-1J- and Tektronix TLA623, also support transitional storage to optimize memory usage by only capturing data when signal transitions occur.

Channel Count and Acquisition Performance

Selecting a specific TLA600 Series model depends on the required channel density and system clock rates:\n\n* Low to Mid Channel Count: The Tektronix TLA611 offers 34 channels (32 data and 2 clock/qualifier channels) and supports a 17-channel demultiplexed mode. The Tektronix TLA612-1S steps up to a 68-channel configuration.\n* High Channel Count: For wide buses, the 102-channel Tektronix TLA613-1P and Tektronix TLA623, or the 136-channel Tektronix TLA604, Tektronix TLA624-6S, and Tektronix TLA614-1J- provide higher signal density.\n\nState performance varies by model and options. The standard state clock rate is 100 MHz for the Tektronix TLA612-1S, Tektronix TLA611, Tektronix TLA604, and Tektronix TLA614-1J-. On the TLA612-1S, TLA611, and TLA604, the state clock rate can be upgraded to 200 MHz via optional packages (Option 1S, 1T, or factory configuration). The Tektronix TLA613-1P and Tektronix TLA624-6S feature a 200 MHz state clock rate natively.

Display, Interface, and Cross-Domain Integration

All members of this series feature an integrated 10.4-inch active-matrix color TFT LCD, though resolution varies. The Tektronix TLA613-1P and Tektronix TLA624-6S utilize a 640 x 480 pixel display, whereas the Tektronix TLA623, Tektronix TLA612-1S, Tektronix TLA604, and Tektronix TLA611 offer an 800 x 600 resolution.\n\nConnectivity options facilitate remote management and standard data exports. Common ports across the family include 10/100 Base-T LAN, RS-232, Parallel, external SVGA output, and PS/2 ports for a keyboard and mouse. For cross-domain debug requirements, the Tektronix TLA614-1J- features Integrated View (iView) capability, enabling engineers to link and trace digital analyzer data with analog waveforms captured from compatible Tektronix TDS Digital Storage Oscilloscopes.

Frequently asked questions

Do TLA600 Series logic analyzers require separate probes for timing and state data?: No. All models in the series support simultaneous state and timing analysis through the same probe, allowing parallel capture of high-resolution MagniVu timing data and deep state/timing records.
Which TLA600 Series models support a 200 MHz state acquisition rate?: The Tektronix TLA613-1P and Tektronix TLA624-6S support 200 MHz state rates natively. The Tektronix TLA611, Tektronix TLA612-1S, and Tektronix TLA604 support up to 200 MHz state rates when equipped with their respective options (Option 1S or 1T).
What is the minimum pulse width detectable for glitch capturing?: Models such as the Tektronix TLA613-1P, Tektronix TLA624-6S, and Tektronix TLA604 have a minimum detectable pulse width (glitch detection width) of 2.0 ns.