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.
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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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Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-Life
Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be
harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s
end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and
to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product
in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or
recycled appropriately.
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the European Union’s
requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about recycling options, check
the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Mercury Notification. This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains
mercury. Disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
Please contact your local authorities or, within the United States, the Electronics
Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.
Restriction of Hazardous
Substances
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is
outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.
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Preface
This document lists the characteristics and specifications of the TLA5000 and
TLA5000B series logic analyzers. It also includes the performance verification
procedures. All references to TLA5000 also apply to TLA5000B, unless
otherwise noted. Microprocessor-related products and individual logic analyzer
probes have their own documentation for characteristics and specifications.
To prevent personal injury or damage consider the following requirements before
attempting service:
The procedures in this manual should be performed only by qualified service
personnel.
Read the General Safety Summary and Service Safety Summary found at
the beginning of this manual.
Be sure to follow all warnings, cautions, and notes in this manual.
Related Documentation
The following table lists related documentation available for your logic analyzer.
The documentation is available on the TLA Documentation CD included with
your logic analyzer, and on the Tektronix Web site (www.Tektronix.com).
To obtain documentation not specified in the table, contact your local Tektronix
representative.
Table i: Related Documentation
Item Purpose Location
TLA Quick Start User Manual Basic operational overview
Online Help In depth operation and UI help
Installation Quick Reference Cards Basic installation information
Installation Manuals Detailed first-time installation information
XYZs of Logic Analyzers Introduction to logic analyzer basics
TLA Product Specifications Specifications for other TLA products
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Preface
Table i: Related Documentation (cont.)
Item Purpose Location
TPI.NET Documentation Detailed information for controlling the
logic analyzer using .NET
Field upgrade kits Upgrade information for your logic
analyzer product
Optional Service Manuals Self-service documentation for modules
and mainframes
TLA Application Software Release Notes Software description, compatibility,
impactofch
anges, contact information,
installation, upgrade, and operational
notes, and known issues. Go to Start→All Programs→Tektronix
logic Analyzer→TLA Release Notes
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Certifications and Compliances
The certifications and compliances apply to all components of the Tektronix Logic
Analyzer family unless otherwise noted.
Certifications and Compliances
EC Declaration of
Conformity – EMC
Meets intent of Directive 2004/108/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the
Official Journal of the European Communities:
EN 61326:1997. EMC requirements for Class A electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use. Annex D.
IEC 61000-4-2:1999. Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC 61000-4-3:2002. RF electromagnetic field immunity
IEC 61000-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
IEC 61000-4-5:2005. Power line surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity
IEC 61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
EN 61000-3-2:2000. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
European Contact.
Tektronix UK, Ltd.
Western Peninsula
Western Road
Bracknell, RG12 1RF
United Kingdom
Australia / New Zealand
Declaration of
Conformity – EMC
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the
following standard, in accordance with ACMA:
EN 61326:1997. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use.
EC Declaration of
Conformity – Low Voltage
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the
Official Journal of the European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive2006/96/EC.
EN 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement control and laboratory use.
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Certifications and Compliances
U.S. Nationally Recognized
Testing Laboratory Listing
UL 61010B-1: 2004, 2nd Edition. Standard for electrical measuring and
test equipment.
Canadian Certification CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004. Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. Part 1.
Additional Compliances IEC 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use.
Equipment Type Test and measuring equipment.
Safety Class Class 1 – grounded product.
Pollution Degree
Description
A measure of the contaminants that could occur in the environment around
and within a product. Typically the internal environment inside a product is
considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the
environment for which they are rated.
Pollution Degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.
Products in this category are generally encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or
located in clean rooms.
Pollution Degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by condensation must
be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary
condensation occurs only when the product is out of service.
Pollution Degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution
that becomes conductive due to condensation. These are sheltered locations
where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected
from direct sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through
conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations.
Pollution Degree Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only.
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Certifications and Compliances
Installation (Overvoltage)
Category Descriptions
Terminals on this product may have different installation (overvoltage) category
designations. The installation categories are:
Measurement Category IV. For measurements performed at the source of
low-voltage installation.
Measurement Category III. For measurements performed in the building
installation.
Measurement Category II. For measurements performed on circuits directly
connected to the low-voltage installation.
Measurement Category I. For measurements performed on circuits not
directly connected to MAINS.
Overvoltage Category Overvoltage Category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1)
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Specifications
Specifications
The following tables list the specifications for the TLA5000B and TLA5000 series
logic analyzers. All references to TLA5000 also apply to TLA5000B, unless
otherwise noted. All specifications are guaranteed unless noted Typical.Typical
characteristics describe typical or average performance and provide useful
reference information.
Specifications that are marked with the symbol are checked directly (or
indirectly) in the Performance Verification chapter of this document.
The performance limits in this specification are valid with these conditions:
The instrument must be in an environment with temperature, altitude,
humidity, and vibration within the operating limits described in these
specifications.
The instrument must have had a warm-up period of at least 30 minutes.
The instrument must have been calibrated/adjusted at an ambient temperature
between +20 °C and +30 °C.
For optimum performance using an external oscilloscope, please consult the
documentation for any external oscilloscopes used with your Tektronix logic
analyzer to determine the warm-up period and signal-path compensation
requirements.
Table 1: Atmospheric characteristics
Characteristic Description
Operating (no media in CD or DVD drive)
+5 °C to +50 °C, 15 °C/hr maximum gradient, noncondensing (derated 1 °C per 305 m (1000 ft)
above 1524 m (5000 ft) altitude)
Nonoperating (no media in drive)
Temperature
-20 °C to +60 °C, 15 °C/hr maximum gradient, noncondensing
Operating (no media in drive)
20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing. Maximum wet bulb temperature: +29 °C (derates
relative humidity to approximately 22% at +50 °C).
Nonoperating (no media in drive)
Relative humidity
8% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing. Maximum wet bulb temperature: +29 °C (derates relative
humidity to approximately 22% at +50 °C).
Operating
To 3000 m (9843 ft), (derated 1 °C per 305 m (1000 ft) above 1524 m (5000 ft) altitude.
Nonoperating
Altitude
12,190 m (40,000 ft )
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Table 2: TLA5000 input parameters with probes
Characteristic Description
Threshold Accuracy ±100 mV
Threshold range and step size Settable from +4.5 V to -2 V in 5 mV steps
Threshold channel selection 16 threshold groups assigned to channels. P6410, P6417, P6418, and
P6419 probes have two threshold settings, one for the clock/qualifier
channel and one for the data channels. P6434 probes have four threshold
settings, one for each of the clock/qualifier channels and two for the data
channels (one per 16 data channels).
Channel-to-channel skew ≤±150 ps maximum
Channel-to-channel skew (Typical) ≤±75 ps
Asynchronous Synchronous
Sample uncertainty
Sample period 125 ps
Input voltage range –2.5 to +5 V
Probe input resistance (Typical) 20 kΩ
P6410, P6417, P6434 2pF
P6418 1.4 pF data channels
2 pF CLK/Qual channels
Probe input capacitance
(Typical)
P6419 < 0.7 pF
Minimum slew rate (Typical) 0.2 V/ns
Maximum operating signal 6.0 Vp-p
P6410, P6417, P6418,
P6419
±250 mV or ±25% of signal swing minimum required beyond threshold,
whichever is greater
Probe overdrive
P6434 ±300 mV or ±25% of signal swing minimum required beyond threshold,
whichever is greater
±4 V maximum beyond threshold
Maximum nondestructive input signal to probe ±15 V
Minimum input pulse width signal (single channel)
(Typical)
1.5 ns (P6434)
1.25 ns (P6410, P6417, P6418, P6419)
Delay time from probe tip to module input probe
connector (Typical)
7.33 ns ±100ps
Table 3: TLA5000 timing latencies
Characteristic Description
External System Trigger Input to LA Probe Tip 2–656 ns
External Signal Input to LA Probe Tip via Signal 3, 4 –656 ns + Clk 3
System Trigger and
External Signal Input
Latencies 1(Typical) External Signal Input to LA Probe Tip via Signal 1, 2 4–656 ns + Clk 3
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Specifications
Table 3: TLA5000 timing latencies (cont.)
Characteristic Description
LA Probe Tip to External System Trigger Out 56 778 ns + SMPL
OR function 772 ns + SMPL
LA Probe Tip to External
Signal Out via Signal 3,
456 AND function 772 ns + SMPL
normal function 772 ns + SMPL
System Trigger and
External Signal Output
Latencies (Typical)
LA Probe Tip to External
Signal Out via Signal 1, 2
456 inverted logic on backplane 774 ns + SMPL
1All system trigger and external signal input latencies are measured from a falling-edge transition (active true low) with signals measured in the wired-OR
configuration.
2In the Waveform window, triggers are always marked immediately except when delayed to the first sample. In the Listing window, triggers are always
marked on the next sample period following their occurrence.
3CLK represents the time to the next master clock at the destination. In Normal clocking, this represents the delta time to the next sample clock. In External
clocking, this represents the time to the next master clock generated by the setup of the clocking state machine and the supplied SUT clocks and qualification date.
4Signals 1 and 2 (ECLTRG 0, 1) are limited to a "broadcast" mode of operation, where only one source is allowed to drive the signal node at any one time.
That single source can be used to drive any combination of destinations.
5SMPL represents the time from the event to the next valid data sample at the probe tip input. In the Normal Internal clock mode, this represents the delta time to
the next sample clock. In the MagniVu Internal clock mode, this represents 125 ps. In the External clock mode, this represents the time to the next masterclock
generated by the setup of the clocking state machine, the SUT-supplied clocks, and the qualification data.
6All signal output latencies are validated to the rising edge of an active (true) high output.
Table 4: TLA5000 external signal interface
Characteristic Description
TTL compatible input via rear panel mounted BNC connectors
Input destination System trigger
Input levels
VIH
VIL
TTL compatible input
≥2.0 V
≤0.8 V
Input mode Falling edge sensitive, latched (active low)
Minimum pulse width 12 ns
Active period Accepts system triggers during valid acquisition periods via real-time
gating, resets system trigger input latch between valid acquisition periods.
System trigger input
Maximum input voltage 0 to +5 V peak
TTL compatible input via rear panel mounted BNC connectors
Input destination Signal 1, 2, 3, 4
Input levels
VIH
VIL
TTL compatible input
≥2.0 V
≤0.8 V
Input mode Active (true) low, level sensitive
Signal 1, 2 Signal 3, 4
Input bandwidth 1
50 MHz square wave minimum 10 MHz square wave minimum
Active period Accepts signals during valid acquisition periods via real-time gating.
External signal input
Maximum input voltage 0 to +5 V peak
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