Tektronix TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzer Mainframes
2 models with full specifications from Tektronix.
The Tektronix TLA7000 Series provides modular mainframes designed to host logic analyzer and pattern generator modules. Built for digital system debugging, microprocessor analysis, and signal integrity testing, these mainframes allow engineers to configure hardware to match specific channel count and capture requirements. The series comprises different physical form factors, spanning portable instruments with integrated user interfaces to high-density benchtop enclosures designed for large-scale systems.
- TLA7012 Module Slots
- 2 module slots
- TLA7016 Module Slots
- 6 instrument slots
- TLA7012 Maximum Channels
- Up to 272 channels
- TLA7016 Maximum Channels
- Up to 816 per mainframe
Models in this series
| Model | Type | Dimensions (W×H×D) | Display | Form Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLA7012 | Mainframes | 451 x 295 x 460 mm | 15.1 in (383 mm) Active-Matrix Color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 XGA, Touchscreen | Portable mainframe with integrated display, controls, and handle |
| TLA7016 | Tek | 483 × 343 × 683 | None (requires external display via controller or remote PC connection) | Benchtop (rackmount kit optional) |
Mainframe Architecture and Display Capabilities
The mainframes in this series differ primarily in their slot capacity, integrated interfaces, and physical deployment options:
- TLA7012: A portable, self-contained 2-slot mainframe. It features an integrated 15.1-inch Active-Matrix Color TFT LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA). It contains a built-in Windows XP Professional PC controller, eliminating the need for external control PCs. This mainframe supports up to 136 channels per slot, for a total of 272 channels in a single unit.
- TLA7016: A high-performance benchtop 6-slot mainframe designed for high channel count applications. It has no built-in display, requiring an external monitor connected through a controller or a remote network connection. It supports up to 816 logic analyzer channels per mainframe, and is expandable up to 4,896 channels in a multi-mainframe configuration.
Integration, Control, and Expansion
Both mainframes can be configured as either a Master or an Expansion unit to scale physical testing systems.
The TLA7012 provides a standard set of PC interfaces on its chassis, including SVGA and DVI monitor outputs, 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet, and USB 2.0 ports on both the front and rear panels.
The TLA7016 is equipped with TekLink, BNC system clock inputs and outputs, and BNC external trigger connections (compatible with TTL, CMOS, and ECL). It runs Windows XP Professional on a compatible controller module and supports remote control through Windows Remote Desktop, Hosted Mode, .NET, and COM/DCOM APIs. Additionally, the TLA7016 supports Integrated View (iView) capability, allowing integration with an external Tektronix TDS oscilloscope for up to 15 GHz, 40 GS/s, and 64 Mb analog acquisition.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the power requirements for the TLA7000 Series mainframes?
- The TLA7012 operates on 100 to 240 V AC at 50/60 Hz, as well as 115 V AC at 400 Hz, with a maximum draw of 600 W. The TLA7016 operates on 100 to 240 V AC (±10%) at 50 to 60 Hz.
- What is the maximum channel capacity achievable with these mainframes?
- The TLA7012 supports up to 272 channels (136 channels per slot) across its two slots. The TLA7016 supports up to 816 channels individually, and can expand up to 4,896 channels in a multi-mainframe configuration.
- How do display capabilities differ between the TLA7012 and TLA7016?
- The TLA7012 has a built-in 15.1-inch active-matrix color touchscreen and external SVGA/DVI monitor outputs. The TLA7016 does not feature an integrated display, relying instead on an external display connected via a controller module or a remote PC connection.