This document supports Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family Software Version 4.1 and Tektronix Pattern Generator Software Version 1.3 and above.
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The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If a product proves defective during this
warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor,
or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
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of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be
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shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a
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maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
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Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read
the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions
related to operating the system.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. These products (P6470, P6471, P6472, P6473, and P6474)
are indirectly grounded through the grounding conductor of the mainframe
power cord. The P6475 is directly grounded through the grounding conductor of
the probe power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
This section provides a brief description of the TLA7PG2 probes and information on connecting the probes from the pattern generator module to the target
system.
The pattern generator probes provide multichannel signals to simulate signals in
a test environment. Following are descriptions of the probes discussed in this
manual:
P6470 TTL/CMOS
P6471 ECL
P6472 PECL/LVPECL
P6473 LVDS
The P6470 provides TTL or CMOS signals to the target system and contains 16
data outputs, 1 clock output, and 1 strobe output. The V
adjustable from 2.0 V to 5.5 V. Figure 14 on page 18 shows the P6470 input/output circuit.
The P6470 probe comes standard with 75 termination resistors packs. You can
change the resistor packs to provide impedance matching for the target system.
Refer to Removing the Probe Cover on page 46 and Changing the SeriesTermination Resistors on page 47.
The P6471 ECL pattern generator probe provides ECL signals to the target
system and contains 16 data outputs, 1 clock output, and 1 strobe output. Figure
15 on page 19 shows the P6471 input/output circuit.
The P6472 provides PECL/LVPECL signals to the target system and contains 8
data outputs, 1 clock output, and 1 strobe output. You can select PECL or
LVPECL by moving a jumper in the probe. See Configuring the P6472 forPECL or LVPECL on page 48. Figure 16 on page 20 shows the P6472 input/output circuit.
The P6473 provides LVDS signals to the target system and contains 16 data
outputs, 1 clock output, and 1 strobe output. All inputs and outputs are LVDS
level.
The P6474 provides LVCMOS signals to the target system and contains 16 data
outputs, 1 clock output and 1 strobe output. Figure 18 on page 22 shows the
P6474 input/output circuit.
V
The
of the output driver is adjustable from 1.2 V to 3.3 V.
cc
1
Operating Basics
The P6474 comes standard with 75 termination resistors packs. You can
change the resistor packs to provide impedance matching for the target system.
Refer to Removing Probe the Cover on page 46 and Changing the SeriesTermination Resistors on page 47.
P6475 Variable
The P6475 provides logic family signals such as ECL, TTL/CMOS, and
PECL/LVPECL and contains 8 data outputs and one clock output. The P6475
also supports variable delay (0 to 50 ns) for two channels (CH6 and CH7).
When using the P6475 probe with a P6470 (TTL/CMOS), P6473 (LVDS), or
P6474 (LVCMOS) probe, it is recommended that you use a Time Alignment
Cable (P/N 012-A223-00) in conjunction with the TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator
Module. The Time Alignment Cable ensures that the P6475 and the P6470,
P6473, or P6474 probes are time aligned and can be used together. Please order
one Time Alignment Cable (P/N 012-A223-00) for each P6470, P6473, and
P6474 probe.
Probe Lead Sets and Cables
Figure 1 shows a typical pattern generator probe with the lead sets and probe
cable. The probe cable is included with the TLA7PG2 pattern generator module.
Refer to Probe Connectors and Signal Names, beginning on page 7, for probe
connector information.
Probe cable
Front panel
Lead sets
Figure 1: Standard probe, lead sets, and probe cable
4. Connect the probe to the pattern generator module on the logic analyzer.
CAUTION. To prevent damage to the pattern generator module or probe, do not
connect or disconnect the pattern generator cables to or from the pattern
generator module or probe while the logic analyzer is powered on. The
recommended DUT (Device Under Test) and pattern generator power on/off
sequence is as follows:
Power on the DUT first, then power on the pattern generator. Power off the
pattern generator and then power off the DUT.
Although the pattern generator probe cable appears to be a SCSI cable, it is not
compatible with a SCSI cable; do not use a SCSI cable with the pattern
generator module, or use the pattern generator probe cable with a SCSI
instrument.
The probe is fragile; handle it carefully.
Connecting the P6475 Probe
P6475 Connections
Do the following steps to connect the P6475 to the logic analyzer, the target
system, and to the power source:
1. Power off the logic analyzer and the target system before connecting the
pattern generator probes.
2. Connect the lead sets to the target system.
3. Connect the P6475 as shown in Figure 2. The probe cable is reversible;
either end can be connected to the P6475.
4. Connect the P6475 power cord.
5. Connect the probe to the pattern generator module on the logic analyzer.
Table 1 shows the signal names when used with different probes. These signal
names appear on the probe labels.
You can have up to four probes connected to each PG module. The leftmost
probe will be the master, and the probes to the right of the master are the slaves.
The probes are named Probe A, Probe B, Probe C, and Probe D, respectively.
Refer to Table 1 for input and output names for each probe.
Table 1: Inputs and outputs of pattern generator probes
The Clock Output is disabled when Strobe Output is enabled.
CH6 and CH7 can be used as Strobe Outputs by setting the data format to RZ/R1.
The External Event Input is used to suspend/resume the sequencer (Advance function) or to jump to a
specified line in the sequence or inhibit the output.
CMOS
222122
P6471 ECL
P6472 PECL/
LVPECL
2
10
Descriptions of the probe input and output control signals follow. For more
information on using the probe signals, refer to the online help for the pattern
generator.
Clock Output. Each probe has one clock output signal. The logic level of the
clock output is the same as the data output.
The clock output is disabled when the strobe output is enabled.
Strobe Output. Each probe has a strobe output signal except for the P6475
variable probe. CH 6and CH7 can be used as a strobe signal by setting the data
format to RZ/R1.
The logic level of the strobe output is the same as the data output.
The output format of the strobe is RZ (return to zero). The pulse width is the
same as the first or the second half of the clock cycle. The pulse can be
patterns for various signals. NRZ is the output format for CH0 through CH5.
You can select NRZ, RZ, and R1 from CH6 and CH7. The delay pulse width
using RZ or R1 is equal to half of the clock cycle when using the internal clock
mode. The clock output polarity is selectable from Normal or Invert. Refer to the
TLA7PG2 for more information.
You can delay the CH6 and CH7 output up to 50 ns. Figure 9 shows the P6475
output pulse pattern.
By using the CH6 Output Mode control, it is possible to output a wider or
narrower pulse from the CH6 output connector. Figure 11 shows the CH6 and
CH7 output pulse patterns when using the CH6 Output Mode control.
CH6 Output Mode: CH6 and CH7
The CH6 output will be as shown in Figure 10.
You will see an RZ pulse of 5 ns delay and a 3 ns width at the CH6 output
connector
CH0Ć6
CLK
CH6
CH7
CH6
Output
3 ns5 ns
5 ns5 ns
3 ns
Figure 10: P6475 CH6 output example
Figure 11 shows the various CH6 pulse patterns depending on which mode is
setup from the CH6 Output Mode Setup menu. See the TLA7PG2 Online Help
system for more information.
Inhibit Input. The P6470, P6473, P6474 and P6475 have an inhibit input to set the
output to high impedance. The input polarity is positive true and a High input
will disable the output. Low input or no connection enables the output. The
P6475 input state (High or Low) with no connection will vary according to the
input threshold setting.
External Event Input. All of the probes have one or two event inputs. The pattern
generator detects an event when the external event input is High (True). The
external event input is Low (False) when no signal is detected or when the probe
is not connected to the pattern generator. The P6475 input state (High or Low)
with no connection will vary according to the input threshold setting.
The external event can be used to Jump or Advance the sequencer or disable the
output. The input polarity is positive true.
Input Logic Level. All inputs are the same logic level as the output except for the
P6475 Variable probe. The V
of the input circuit is the same as the Vcc of the
cc
output driver for the P6470 TTL/CMOS probe and the P6474 LVCMOS probe.
The P6475 Variable probe input threshold level is adjustable within the range of
–2.5 V to +2.5 V.
Figure 12 shows the dimensions of the standard pattern generator probes. The
physical dimensions are the same for the P6470, P6471, P6472, P6473, and
P6474 probes.
NOTE. There are no ventilation requirements for the standard probes.
137.2 mm
(5.402 in)
114.0 mm
(4.488 in)
130.0 mm
(5.118 in)
33.0 mm
(1.299 in)
Probe weight : 250 g (8.8 oz)
Figure 12: P6470, P6471, P6472, P6473 and P6474 probe dimensions
This subsection shows the input/output circuits for the P6470, P6471, P6472,
P6473. and P6474 probes.
P6470
Figure 14 shows the probe input/output circuit for the P6470 TTL/CMOS pattern
generator probe. The P6470 comes standard with 75
resistor packs. You can
change the resistor packs to provide impedance matching for the target system.
The P6470 provides 16 data outputs, 1 clock output, and 1 strobe output.
Figure 16 shows the input/output circuit for the P6472 PECL/LVPECL pattern
generator probe. The P6472 provides PECL/LVPECL signals to the target
system and contains 8 data outputs, 1 clock output, and 1 strobe output.
Figure 18 shows the input/output circuit for the P6474 LVCMOS pattern
generator probe. The P6474 provides LVCMOS signals to the target system and
contains 16 data outputs, one clock output and one strobe output. You can adjust
the V
P6474 comes standard with 75
of the output driver and the input receiver from 1.2 V to 3.3 V. The
cc
resistor packs. You can change the resistor
packs to provide impedance matching for the target system.
The P6474 provides 16 data outputs, 1 clock output and 1 strobe output.
Data/Clock/Strobe Output
Event/Inhibit Input
74AVC16244
74AVC16244
75
1k
Figure 18: P6474 input/output circuit
Timing Diagrams
Figures 19 through 24 show the pattern generator timing diagrams. The diagrams
apply to all probes unless otherwise stated.
All timing values are specified at the probe connector under the conditions listed below, unless otherwise noted:
Output Voltage setting: +5 V
Series Termination Resistor: 75
Load: 510 + 50 pF
CharacteristicDescription
Setup Time of Event Input for Event Advance
Typical
Mainframe External Signal Input to PG Probe
data output
for Advance
via Signal 1, 2 Typical
via Signal 3, 4 Typical
for Inhibit
via Signal 1, 2 Typical
In Half Channel Mode, 240 ns before the rising edge of 5th clock output pulse from
the last of the previous block (Td10 in Figure 23 on page 24)
In Full Channel Mode, 240 ns before the rising edge of 3rd clock output pulse from the
last of the previous block (Td11 in Figure 24 on page 24)
200 ns to 300 ns + 1.5 to 2.5 CLK2
230 ns to 330 ns + 1.5 to 2.5 CLK2
(CLK2 is from 2.5 ns to 5 ns when the Internal Clock is used. It is the same as one
clock period when the External Clock is used)
100 ns to 200 ns + 2 to 3 CLK (Half Channel Mode)
100 ns to 200 ns + 1.5 to 2.5 CLK (Full Channel Mode)
Reference
via Signal 3, 4 Typical
PG Probe Clock Output to Mainframe External
Signal Output
via Signal 1, 2 Typical
via Signal 3, 4 Typical
Number of Data Outputs16 in Full Channel Mode
Number of Clock Outputs1
Number of Strobe Outputs1
Number of External Event Inputs2
Clock Output PolarityPositive
Strobe TypeRZ only
130 ns to 230 ns+ 2 to 3 CLK (Half Channel Mode)
130 ns to 230 ns + 1.5 to 2.5 CLK (Full Channel Mode)
All timing values are specified at the probe connector under the condition listed below, unless otherwise noted:
Load: 51 terminated to -2 V
CharacteristicDescription
Maximum Clock Frequency134 MHz in Full Channel mode
268 MHz in Half Channel mode
Output LevelECL
Output Type100E151 for data output
100EL16 for strobe output
100EL04 for clock output
outputs are unterminated
Supported Channel ModeHalf and Full
Rise/Fall Time
(20% to 80%) Typical
Data Output Skew Typical< 255 ps between all data output pins of all modules in the mainframe after
Data Output to Strobe Output Delay
Typical
Data Output to Clock Output Delay
Typical
External Clock Input to Clock Output Delay
Typical
External Event Input Delay to Data Output for
Advance
Clock Output
Rise 320 ps
Fall 330 ps
Data Output
Rise 1,200 ps
Fall 710 ps
Strobe Output
Rise 290 ps
Fall 270 ps
intermodule skew is adjusted manually
< 240 ps between all data output pins of all probes of single module
< 210 ps between all data output pins of a single probe
+2.94 ns when strobe delay set to zero (Td3 in Figure 19 on page 22)
+780 ps (Td2 in Figure 19 on page 22)
50 ns (Td1 in Figure 19 on page 22)
170 ns to 270 ns + 1.5 to 2.5 CLK2 (Td12 in Figure 25 on page 24)
(CLK2 is from 2.5 ns to 5 ns when Internal Clock is used. It is the same as one clock
period when the External Clock is used.)
External Event Input
Input Level
Input Type
Minimum Pulse Width
External Event Input
Number of Inputs
Setup Time of Event
Input for Event Jump
Typical
28
ECL
10H116 with 75 k to -2 V
150 ns (Event filter: off)
2
Half Channel Mode, 54 to 61 clocks + 180 ns before the next block
Full Channel Mode, 27.5 to 31 clocks + 180 ns before the next block (Td9 in Figure 22
on page 23)
All timing values are specified at the probe connector under the condition listed below, unless otherwise noted:
Load: 51 terminated to -2 V
CharacteristicDescription
Setup Time of Event
Input for Event Advance
Typical
Mainframe External Signal Input to PG Probe
data output
for Advance
via Signal 1, 2 Typical
via Signal 3, 4 Typical
Half Channel Mode:
80 ns before the rising edge of 5th clock output pulse from the last of the
previous block (Td10 in Figure 23 on page 24)
Full Channel Mode
80 ns before the rising edge of 3rd clock output pulse from the last of the
previous block (Td11 in Figure 24 on page 24)
200 ns to 300 ns + 1.5 to 2.5 CLK2
230 ns to 330 ns + 1.5 to 2.5 CLK2
(CLK2 from 2.5 ns to 5 ns when Internal Clock is used. It is same as one clock period
when External Clock is used.)
Reference
PG Probe Clock Output to Mainframe External
Signal Output
The pattern generator probes do not require scheduled or periodic maintenance.
Functional Check
To verify the functionality of the pattern generator probe, you can set up the
pattern generator to output a simple data pattern and use an oscilloscope or a
logic analyzer to verify the data changes at the probe tips. For more extensive
checks, refer to the TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator and Probes Service Manual
Inspection and Cleaning
To maintain good electrical contact, keep the probes free of dirt, dust, and
contaminants. Remove dirt and dust with a soft brush. For more extensive
cleaning use only a damp cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners or organic solvents.
See the TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator and Probes Service Manual for more
extensive cleaning instructions.
Static Discharge Information
Read the General Safety Summary and the Service Safety Summary at the front of
this manual before attempting any procedures in this chapter.
HMinimize handling of static-sensitive circuit boards.
HDischarge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic
wrist strap while handling these circuit boards. Service static-sensitive circuit
boards only at a static-free work station.
HNothing capable of generating or holding a static charge should be allowed
on the work station surface.
HAvoid handling circuit boards in areas that have a floor or work-surface
covering capable of generating a static charge.
Configuring Probes
This subsection provides instructions for changing the resistor packs on the
P6470 and P6474 and instructions for configuring the P6472 for PECL or
LVPECL.
Table 16 lists the various resistor packs available for the P6470 and P6474
probes (see Figure 27 for the P6470 and Figure 28 for the P6474). These resistor
packs are a subpart of the 015-A095-00 kit.
Table 16: P6470 series termination resistors
Part numberValue
307Ć1683Ć0043
307Ć1684Ć0075
307Ć1686Ć00100
307Ć1687Ć00150
NOTE. Be careful not to bend the resistor pack pins when installing the replacement resistors in sockets.
You can select the PECL or LVPECL circuit by moving the J300 jumper inside
the probe to the J300 pin locations as shown in Figure 29.
LVPECL
PECL
J300
Figure 29: P6472 PECL and LVPECL jumper position
48
Fuses
Refer to the TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator and Probes Service Manual for probe
fuse ratings and characteristic information.
Tektronix does not recommend the replacement of these fuses by the customer
due to possible damage to the circuit boards. If these probes need repair, contact
your local Tektronix Service Center.
If at all possible, use the original packaging to ship or to store the probes. If the
original packaging is not available, use a corrugated cardboard shipping carton.
Add cushioning material to prevent the probes from moving around in the
shipping container.
Enclose the following information when shipping the probe to a Tektronix
Service Center:
HThe owner’s name
HThe name and phone number of a contact person
HThe type and serial number of the probe
HReason for returning
HA complete description of the service required
Seal the shipping carton with an industrial stapler or strapping tape.
Mark the address of the Tektronix Service Center and your own return address on