Atec Agilent-N1690A User Manual

Agilent 1680 and 1690 Series Logic Analyzers
Getting There Just Got Easier
Solve critical digital design problems faster
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Performance with Headroom
You get accurate and reliable measurements for today’s processors and buses, with power to cover future technology trends:
• 200 MHz state
• 200 MHz transitional timing
Instant Familiarity and Insights
The single-screen operation, intuitive triggering and familiar Windows interface provide answers quickly and easily—so you can focus on debugging your design.
Fitting Your Work Style
Small-footprint standalone and PC-hosted models are available for integra­tion into your debug environment. And offline analysis capabilities allow you to continue making measurements while you work at getting answers. These instruments work the way you work.
Getting there just got easier
When you’re debugging a design, you need to focus on solving your problems—not on mastering your debug tools. That’s the thinking behind Agilent Technologies’ 1680 and 1690 Series logic analyzers. These instruments work intuitively, so you can answer critical design questions without first becoming an expert in measurement instruments.
You’ll understand your logic analyzer right out of the box—thanks to the familiar Windows
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-based features, the easy-to-navigate interface and the straightforward triggering. High performance doesn’t mean difficult to operate. Just turn the instrument on and you’re ready to solve.
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Windows Familiarity and Single-Screen Operation
A familiar Windows-based user interface takes the complexity out of making logic analyzer measurements. You’ll feel right at home from the moment you turn on the instrument. And if you haven’t used your logic analyzer in a while, you won’t have to spend hours getting reacquainted with its features.
State Analysis
State analysis uses a signal from your system under test to determine when to sample. Because state analysis samples are synchronous to the system under test, they provide a view of what your system is executing. You can capture microprocessor and bus cycles and then convert the data into processor mnemonics or bus transactions with inverse assemblers from Agilent or one of our third-party partners.
Timing Analysis
Timing analysis uses the logic analyzer’s internal clock to determine when to sample system activity. With up to 800 MHz sampling and 4 M deep memory, you’ll see the order of events with high resolution over a long period of time.
Transitional Timing
If your system has bursts of activity followed by times with little activity, you can use transitional timing to capture a longer period of system activity. In transitional timing, the analyzer samples data at regular intervals but stores the data only when there is a transition on one of the signals.
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Perform all operations directly from the main screen—as you would with a PC application such as Microsoft
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Word or Excel.
Access the most frequently used features via icons.
Select advanced features from the standard Windows menu bar.
Expand/compress buses with Windows-like ± symbols.
Three measurement modes
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During board turn-on and system debug, Agilent’s straightforward triggering capabilities help you quickly narrow in on the root cause of a problem. You can capture every aspect of your design, from a simple stuck bit to the complex sequence of events leading up to a timing problem. The intuitive triggering helps you identify the cause of elusive problems in less time—so you can get to your solution quickly.
Simple Trigger
Set the trigger according to how you think about your target signals. Use standard events, such as rising edge, falling edge or pattern, to define a trigger event. These events are accessible via an easy pull-down menu.
You can set the trigger for an event on the basis of activity on one or more buses or signals. Simply select the patterns, edge or levels for the signals that apply.
When you know what you want to capture,
trigger the way you think
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Qualification selections for bus patterns
Selections for individual signals
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Set Quick Trigger
See something you didn’t expect in the current trace? Simply draw a box around the questionable event and select Set Quick Trigger to see if it occurs again. You don’t have to spend time defining the trigger. The instrument does the work for you.
Advanced Trigger
With the Advanced Trigger, you can cus­tomize a trigger for your specific situation. You can use trigger functions as individual trigger events or as building blocks for complex scenarios.
Icons provide a graphical representation for each trigger function. Simply drag-and­drop an icon into the trigger sequence. To fully define the trace event, fill in the blanks with values or select standard options from the pull-down menu.
Trigger History/Recall
Save and name each trigger to create a series of your favorite triggers. Recall a previous trigger to test your latest defect fix. Have the confidence of knowing you can make the same measurement later without having to spend time setting up the instrument.
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The 12.1-inch color display allows you to see more data. Viewing relationships between large amounts of signals and buses helps you identify a problem sooner.
Backlit LEDs show you the current logic analyzer settings at a glance.
Front panel knobs let you quickly change the vertical and position settings of the display. You can accurately place unlimited markers to make critical timing measurements.
Cable flexibility allows you to convenient­ly access your target from the front or back of the standalone 1680 Series.
A Default Setup key returns the logic analyzer to a known state—an important feature if you share your logic analyzer.
The small footprint saves valuable workspace.
Standalone 1680 Series
Agilent’s 1680 Series standalone logic analyzers feature a 12.1-inch color display and convenient knobs and hot keys. A glance at the interface provides quick insights on your measurements, as well as information on the status of the instrument.
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Connecting to your world
Each measurement you take provides additional clues to the cause of your design problems. Because access to your captured traces and the answers they provide is critical, your Agilent 1680 Series standalone logic analyzer gives you several options for data storage, retrieval and sharing.
A 10/100Base-T LAN interface lets you easily print waveforms on networked printers, save your results on your office PC, and share information with others.
The hard-drive capacity—40 GB mini- mum—allows you to store all of your setups and results for future recall.
The 1.44 MB floppy drive makes it easy to save your setups to standard 3.5-inch floppy disks.
Two IEEE 1394 ports enable connection of external hard drives or read/write CD-ROM drives for data storage and retrieval.
Two USB ports enable the hot connection of mouse or keyboards.
A mouse lets you point and click with ease, or you can choose a different point­ing device that best meets your needs. A small keyboard is standard.
Trigger In/Trigger Out BNCs allow you to trigger or arm external devices and to receive signals that can be used to arm the logic analyzer.
A parallel printer port lets you print hard copies of screen graphics for project documentation.
An external video port allows you to connect large displays.
A 24x CD-ROM drive is used to update system software.
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An IEEE 1394 port provides direct connec­tion to a 500 MHz minimum Intel
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Celeron or AMD K-6 II (or equivalent) PC running Windows 2000 Professional. Purchase additional quantities of E5851A (IEEE 1394 PCI card and cable) so the instrument can be shared throughout the team.
PC-hosting allows you to see your design with the same display size and resolution of your regular working environment.
Trigger In/Trigger Out BNCs allow you to trigger or arm external devices and to receive signals that can be used to arm the logic analyzer.
Cables connect conveniently to your target from the front of the analyzer.
Access to your captured traces, your ability to store and retrieve data, and your print capabilities depend on your PC and network environment.
A smaller footprint saves valuable workspace and makes for easy portability.
PC-hosted 1690 Series
Agilent’s 1690 Series PC-hosted logic analyzers provide the lowest price point for high-performance logic analysis. They allow you to carry out your debug work in your familiar PC environment.
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1690
Series–PC hosted
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Your Agilent logic analyzer helps you expose problems quickly and easily, so you can spend your time designing a solution. The instrument’s navigation, data view and analysis features provide instant insights into your system’s operation.
Get instant insights into your design
Trace Navigation
Traverse the trace quickly using Beginning, Trigger and End icons.
Scroll rapidly through the measurement using the dedicated knobs or GUI scroll bars.
Zoom in and out to get just the view you want.
Receive instant feedback on the exact position of the display data relative to the entire trace.
Data View
Check the activity indicators to see if your target is alive.
Individually color and size the signals/buses to highlight and differentiate areas of interest.
View data in a format you understand— binary, hex, decimal, ASCII, or user defined symbols.
Compare signals/buses directly with the Overlay feature.
Analysis Tools
Find meaning in the most complex data with Find and Filter tools.
Gain quick insights into event frequency by using the color selection in the Filter tool.
Simultaneously view bus values and chart bus activity over time.
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Channels 136, 102, 68, 34
State Analysis
State speed 200 MHz
State memory depth Standard (‘A’ Series): 256 K
Deep (‘AD’ Series): 1 M
Minimum state clock pulse width 1.2 ns
Time tag resolution 4 ns or ± 0.1%, whichever is greater
Maximum time count between states 17 seconds
State clock/qualifiers 4 (2 on 34 channel models)
Minimum master-to-master clock time 5.0 ns
Minimum master-to-slave clock time 2.0 ns
Minimum slave-to-master clock time 5.0 ns
Setup/hold time 2.5 ns window adjustable from 4.5/–2 ns (Single clock, single edge) to –2.0/4.5 ns in 100 ps increments per channel
Setup/hold time 3.0 ns window adjustable from 5.0/–2 ns (Multiple clock, multi edge) to –1.5/4.5 ns in 100 ps increments per channel
Timing Analysis
Timing speed 800/400 MHz (half/full channel)
Timing memory depth Standard (‘A’ Series): 1 M/512 K (half/full channel)
Deep ‘AD’ Series): 4 M/2 M (half/full channel)
Sample period, full channels 2.5 ns to 1 ms
Sample period, half channels 1.25 ns
Sample period accuracy ± (0.01% of Sample period ± 100 ps)
Channel-to-channel skew < 1.5 ns typical
Time interval accuracy ± (Sample period accuracy + channel-to-channel
skew +0.01% of reading)
Triggering
Sequencer speed 200 MHz
Maximum occurrence counter 16,777,215
Range width 32 bits
Timer value range 100 ns to 5497 seconds
Timer resolution 5 ns
Timer accuracy 10 ns ± 0.01% of setting
Trigger resources 16 patterns
15 ranges
Timers 3 (136 channels)
2 (102 channels) 1 (68 channels) 0 (34 channels)
Occurrence counters 1 per sequence level
Trigger sequence levels 16
Trigger in arms logic analyzer 15 ns typical delay
Trigger to trigger out 150 ns typical delay
Probe Compatibility (Probes ordered separately)
E5383A 17-channel flying lead probe E5346A 34-channel Mictor probe E5394A 34-channel soft touch connectorless probe E5385A 34-channel Samtec probe E5339A 34-channel low voltage Mictor probe E5351A 34-channel unterminated Mictor probe
Specifications, Characteristics, and Probe Compatibility
442.70 mm
17.429 in.
442.70 mm
17.429 in.
384.53 mm
15.139 in.
256.71 mm
10.107 in.
1690 Series dimensions
1680 Series dimensions
437.66 mm
17.231 in.
152.92 mm
6.020 in.
334.19 mm
13.157 in.
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136 102 68 34
Channels Channels Channels Channels
Standalone 1680 Series Standard Memory 1680A 1681A 1682A 1683A
Deep Memory 1680AD 1681AD 1682AD 1683AD
PC-Hosted 1690 Series Standard Memory 1690A 1691A 1692A 1693A
Deep Memory 1690AD 1691AD 1692AD 1693AD
NOTE: Probes are ordered separately. Please specify probes when ordering to ensure the correct connection between your logic analyzer and device under test. Order any combination and quantity of the probes listed on page 10.
A family of high-performance logic analyzers at an affordable price
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Choose the form factor
Choose the memory depth
Select the channel count.
Measurement Modes Memory Depths
Timing: 800/400 MHz Standard (‘A Series): 1 M/512 K (full/half channel) (half/full channel) Deep (‘AD Series): 4 M/2 M (half/full channel)
State: 200 MHz Standard (‘A’ Series): 256 K
Deep (‘AD Series): 1 M
Transitional Timing: 200 MHz Standard (‘A Series): 256 K
Deep (‘AD Series): 1 M
Agilent’s Windows-based logic analyzers are designed to match your work style, application and budget. All, models offer a variety of channel counts and memory depths in standalone or PC-hosted form factors. Each provides the same performance, core features and functionality in a small footprint that saves valuable workspace.
1680 Series
Self-contained standalone instrument
Large, built-in, 12.1-inch color display
Cable flexibility—front or back
Front panel knobs and hot keys
Includes a mouse, mini keyboard, front
panel cover and accessory pouch
1690 Series
PC-hosted instrument
Uses PC display
Cable connection from the front
Small footprint, lowest price
Includes desktop IEEE 1394 PCI card
and cable, laptop IEEE 1394 cable and accessory pouch
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Selecting a logic analyzer to meet your application and budget is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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Agilent Technologies’ Test and Measurement Support, Services, and Assistance
Agilent Technologies aims to maximize the value you receive, while minimizing your risk and prob­lems. We strive to ensure that you get the test and measurement capabilities you paid for and obtain the support you need. Our extensive support resources and services can help you choose the right Agilent products for your applications and apply them successfully. Every instrument and sys­tem we sell has a global warranty. Support is avail­able for at least five years beyond the production life of the product. Two concepts underlie Agilent's overall support policy: "Our Promise" and "Your Advantage."
Our Promise
Our Promise means your Agilent test and measure­ment equipment will meet its advertised perfor­mance and functionality. When you are choosing new equipment, we will help you with product information, including realistic performance specifi­cations and practical recommendations from expe­rienced test engineers. When you use Agilent equipment, we can verify that it works properly, help with product operation, and provide basic measurement assistance for the use of specified capabilities, at no extra cost upon request. Many self-help tools are available.
Your Advantage
Your Advantage means that Agilent offers a wide range of additional expert test and measurement services, which you can purchase according to your unique technical and business needs. Solve prob­lems efficiently and gain a competitive edge by con­tracting with us for calibration, extra-cost upgrades, out-of-warranty repairs, and on-site education and training, as well as design, system integration, pro­ject management, and other professional engineer­ing services. Experienced Agilent engineers and technicians worldwide can help you maximize your productivity, optimize the return on investment of your Agilent instruments and systems, and obtain dependable measurement accuracy for the life of those products.
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Create a quality connection to your target system
Agilent provides probing solutions that deliver a solid electrical and mechanical connection to your target, no matter what mix of chip packages, test ports and probes your application requires. The 1680 and 1690 Series logic analyzers also provide inverse assembly support for many of todays leading processors and buses.
The following literature provides information on probing and specific processor/bus solutions for the 1680 and 1690 Series analyzers. For copies of this literature, contact your Agilent representative or visit: www.agilent.com/find/logic
www.agilent.com/find/emailupdates Get the latest information on the products and applications you select.
Agilent Pub.
Publication Description Number
Probing Solutions for Product Overview 5968-4632E Agilent Logic Analysis Systems
Processor and Bus Support for Configuration Guide 5966-4365E Agilent Technologies Logic Analyzers
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