Agilent 16902A Logic Analyzer System, 4 GHz, 68-Channel

The Agilent 16902A is a modular logic analyzer system delivering up to 4 GHz timing analysis across 68 channels for real-time digital design debugging. Its 6-slot architecture supports timing analyzers, state analyzers, and pattern generator modules, with configurable memory depth and flexible triggering for FPGA, microprocessor, and embedded system analysis. The 12.1-inch color touchscreen interface runs Windows XP Professional, providing waveform, listing, packet, source code, and compare views for multi-bus measurement and correlation with oscilloscope data.

– Technical Specifications

• System Architecture: 6-slot modular platform with 1 full-profile and 1 low-profile PCI expansion slots
• Channel Capacity: Up to 68 channels (module-dependent configuration)
• Timing Performance: 4 GHz High-Speed Timing Zoom
• State Analysis: Up to 600 Mb/s clock speeds (module-dependent)
• Memory Depth: Configurable by installed modules and options
• Display: 12.1-inch color touchscreen, 800 × 600 resolution
• Operating System: Windows XP Professional
• Logic Levels: TTL, 3-state TTL, CMOS, ECL, PECL, LVPECL, LVDS; voltage levels from 1.8 V to 5 V
• Connectivity: 10/100 BaseT Ethernet (optional Gigabit LAN with E5860A); two USB 1.1 ports, parallel port, serial port, external video output, calibration and clock input BNC connectors
• Instrument Control: Trigger In/Out, target control port

– Key Features

• Multiframe capability via E5861A Multiframe Cable for extended multi-bus analysis
• Integrated time-correlated logic analyzer and oscilloscope display (View Scope)
• Supports 16950A/B, 16951B, 16910A, 16911A, 16760A, and 16753A/54A/55A/56A timing/state modules
• Pattern generation via 16720A module
• Xilinx FPGA dynamic probe support (B4655A)
• Dedicated hotkeys, knobs, keyboard, and mouse input controls

– Typical Applications

Digital design validation, FPGA debugging, microprocessor system analysis, embedded system timing verification, multi-bus protocol capture and analysis.

– Compatibility & Integration

Accepts standard timing and state analyzer modules with variable channel counts and memory configurations. Pairs with external oscilloscopes through time-correlated waveform display. Supports legacy serial/parallel interfaces and modern Ethernet connectivity.