Tektronix TLA500 Series Use and care manual

TLA5000 Series Logic Analyzer
Product Specifications & Performance Verification
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Technical Reference
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This document applies to TLA System Software Version
5.1SP1 and above
Warning
These 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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Warranty 2
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of shipment. If any such 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. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty
work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become
the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of
the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible
for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping
charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within
the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping
charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage
or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or
integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty
of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ......................................................................................... iv
Service Safety Summary.......................................................................................... vi
Environmental Considerations.................................................................................. vii
Preface.............................................................................................................. ix
Related Documentation ...................................................................................... ix
Certifications and Compliances................................................................................... 1
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 4
External Oscilloscope (iView) Characteristics ................................................................. 19
Performance Verification Procedures............................................................................ 21
Summary Verification ........................................................................................ 21
Certification ................................................................................................... 21
Test Equipment................................................................................................ 22
Functional Verification ....................................................................................... 23
Performance Verification..................................................................................... 25
Checking the 10 MHz System Clock (CLK10) ........................................................... 26
Threshold Accuracy .......................................................................................... 27
Setup and Hold................................................................................................ 30
Test Fixtures........................................................................................................ 34
Threshold Accuracy Test Fixture ........................................................................... 34
Setup and Hold Test Fixture................................................................................. 35
Calibration Data Report........................................................................................... 37
TLA5000 Series............................................................................................... 37
Test Data....................................................................................................... 37
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Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 1: Dimensions of the TLA5000 series logic analyzer................................................. 18
Figure 2: Defining group parameters............................................................................ 27
Figure 3: Setting trigger parameters... ........................ ........................ ........................ .. 28
Figure 4: Set the trigger states ................................................................................... 32
Figure 5: Threshold Accuracy test fixture ...................................................................... 34
Figure 6: Solder square pins to the SMA connector........................................................... 35
Figure 7: Solder the SMA connectors together ................................................................ 36
Figure 8: Completed fixture with termination and coupler ................................................... 36
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Table of Contents
List of Tables
Table i: Related Documentation ................................................................................. ix
Table 1: Atmospheric characteristics............................................................................. 4
Table 2: TLA5000 input parameters with probes............................................................... 5
Table 3: TLA5000 timing latencies .............................................................................. 5
Table 4: TLA5000 external signal interface..................................................................... 6
Table 5: TLA5000 channel width and depth .................................................................... 7
Table 6: Reference clock (CLK10)............................................................................... 8
Table 7: TLA5000 clocking....................................................................................... 9
Table 8: TLA5000 trigger system ............................................................................... 11
Table 9: TLA5000 MagniVu feature ............................................................................ 13
Table 10: TLA5000 Data Placement ............................................................................ 13
Table 11: TLA5000 Data handling .............................................................................. 14
Table 12: TLA5000B internal controller........................................................................ 14
Table 13: TLA5000 internal controller.......................................................................... 15
Table 14: TLA5000 display system ............................................................................. 15
Table 15: TLA5000 front-panel interface....................................................................... 16
Table 16: TLA5000 rear-panel interface........................................................................ 16
Table 17: TLA5000 AC power source .......................................................................... 17
Table 18: TLA5000 cooling...................................................................................... 17
Table 19: TLA5000 mechanical characteristics................................................................ 17
Table 20: External oscilloscope (Integrated View or iView) characteristics ........................ ........ 19
Table 21: TDS1000, TDS1000B, TDS2000, and TDS2000B Series oscilloscope waveform edge
alignment ...................................................................................................... 20
Table 22: Test equipment......................................................................................... 22
Table 23: Functional verification procedures................................................................... 23
Table 24: Parameters checked by verification procedures .................................................... 25
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General Safety Summary
General SafetySummary
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 a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component 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.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the 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.
The inputs are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.
Power Disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source.
Donotblockthepowercord;itmustremain accessible to the user at all times.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Use Proper Fuse. Useonlythefusetypeandratingspecified for this product.
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.
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General Safety Summary
Terms in this Manual These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Symbols and Terms on the
Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read
the marking.
WARN ING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Service Safety Summary
Service Safety Summary
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.
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