Tektronix TLA6400 Series Use and care manual

TLA6400 Series Logic Analyzer
Product Specifications & Performance Verification
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Technical Reference
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This document supports TLA Application Software V6.0 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
before performing service.
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Table of Contents
General safety summary .......................................................................................... iii
Service safety summary............................................................................................ v
Preface............................................................................................................. vii
Related documentation...................................................................................... vii
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 1
Atmospheric characteristics .................................................................................. 2
System characteristics......................................................................................... 2
Performance verification procedures ............................................................................ 13
Summary verification......................................................................................... 13
Test equipment ................................................................................................ 14
Functional verification ....................................................................................... 14
Certification ................................................................................................... 16
Performance verification procedures ....................................................................... 16
Threshold accuracy test ...................................................................................... 17
Setup and hold ................................................................................................ 21
Test fixtures ........................................................................................................ 25
Threshold accuracy test fixture.............................................................................. 25
Setup and hold test fixture ................................................................................... 26
Calibration data report ............................................................................................ 28
TLA6400 test record ......................................................................................... 28
Test data........................................................................................................ 28
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Setting trigger parameters... ........................ ........................ ........................ .. 19
Figure 2: Set the trigger states ................................................................................... 23
Figure 3: Threshold accuracy test fixture....................................................................... 25
Figure 4: Solder square pins to the SMA connector........................................................... 26
Figure 5: Solder the SMA connectors together ................................................................ 27
Figure 6: Completed fixture with termination and coupler ................................................... 27
List of Tables
Table 1: Atmospheric characteristics............................................................................. 2
Table 2: External signal interface................................................................................. 2
Table 3: PC controller.............................................................................................. 4
Table 4: External PC controller interfaces....................................................................... 4
Table 5: Display system ........................................................................................... 5
Table 6: Front-panel interface..................................................................................... 5
Table 7: AC power source......................................................................................... 5
Table 8: Probing specifications ................................................................................... 6
Table 9: Sampling specifications ................................................................................. 7
Table 10: Triggering specifications............................................................................... 8
Table 11: Record length specifications.......................................................................... 10
Table 12: Symbolic support ...................................................................................... 10
Table 13: iView support .......................................................................................... 10
Table 14: Mechanical ............................................................................................. 11
Table 15: Test equipment......................................................................................... 14
Table 16: Parameters checked by verification procedures .................................................... 16
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General safety summary
General safety summary
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.
Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source.
Do not block the power cord; it must remain 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. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
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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.
Termsinthismanual 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.
WARNING 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 safetysummary
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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Preface
This document lists the characteristics and specifications of the TLA6400 series
logic analyzers. It also includes the performance verification procedures.
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 list and table provide information on the related documentation
available for your Tektronix product. For additional information, refer to the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/manuals).
Related documentation
Item Purpose
TLA Quick Start User Manuals High-level operational overview
Online Help In-depth operation and UI help
Installation Reference Sheets High-level installation information
Installation Manuals Detailed first-time installation information
XYZs of Logic Analyzers Logic analyzer basics
Declassification and Securities instructions Data security concerns specific to sanitizing
or removing memory devices from Tektronix
products
Application notes Collection of logic analyzer application
specific notes
Product Specifications & Performance
Verification Procedures
TLA Product specifications and performance
verification procedures
TPI.NET Documentation Detailed information for controlling the logic
analyzer using .NET
Field upgrade kits Upgrade information for your logic analyzer
Optional Service Manuals Self-service documentation for modules and
mainframes
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