Tektronix TLA6402 68-channel Logic Analyzer Module

The Tektronix TLA6402 is a 68-channel logic analyzer module engineered for digital system validation, debug, and characterization of complex embedded systems and high-speed digital designs. It captures and analyzes digital signals across multiple channels simultaneously, enabling engineers to identify and resolve hardware and software issues with precision timing and deep memory acquisition.

– Technical Specifications

Channels and Acquisition
• 68 channels total
• High-speed timing: 25 GHz with 40 ps resolution
• MagniVu™ Acquisition: 40 ps resolution, 2 GHz timing resolution (500 ps)
• Maximum timing sample rate: 3.2 GHz (half channels) / 1.6 GHz (full channels)
• Deep timing analysis to 500 MHz with 2 Mb per channel

State Acquisition
• Maximum state clock rate: 333 MHz (standard) or 667 MHz (with Option 1T)
• Maximum state data rate: 667 Mb/s (standard) or 1333 Mb/s (with Option 1T)
• Synchronous digital circuit analysis to 200 MHz

Record Length
• 2 Mb standard depth
• Optional configurations up to 64 Mb record length
• Deep record lengths available up to 512 Mb in TLA6400 series variants

Threshold Selection
• Voltage range: -2.0 V to +4.5 V in 5 mV increments
• Presets: TTL (1.5 V), CMOS (1.65 V), ECL (-1.3 V), PECL (3.7 V), LVPECL
• Independent clock and data threshold selection with 8-channel granularity

Input Characteristics
• Connectorless probing: 0.5 pF total capacitive loading
• Typical loading: 1.4 pF (data), 2 pF (clock, P6418 probe)

– Key Features

• Advanced Triggering: Channel edge, value, bus value, multi-group value, glitch, and setup/hold violation detection
• Signal Integrity Tools: MagniVu™ acquisition for precise signal relationships; glitch trigger and storage for crosstalk and termination errors
• Cross-Domain Analysis: iCapture™ routes signals to analog output; iView™ correlates logic analyzer and oscilloscope data
• Extended Storage: Transitional storage extends capture time; 63-sample block storage options
• Interface: 15-inch display with optional touchscreen; Windows-based user interface

– Typical Applications

Digital system validation, embedded system debug, high-speed design characterization, signal integrity analysis, and multi-domain troubleshooting.

– Compatibility & Integration

Drag-and-drop triggering simplifies problem isolation. Flexible threshold and clock/data separation support multi-standard digital designs.