Tektronix TLA721 Logic Analyzer

The Tektronix TLA721 Logic Analyzer is a modular mainframe instrument built on Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional for digital system debugging and verification. It supports interchangeable logic analyzer and pattern generator modules, delivering deep memory and advanced triggering for embedded systems, ASICs, and complex digital designs. Expandable architecture accommodates up to 8160 logic analyzer channels across multiple mainframes, making it suitable for high-channel-count applications requiring flexible analysis capabilities.

– Technical Specifications

System Architecture & Processing
• Modular mainframe with 10 slots for single-wide modules or 5 slots for double-wide modules
• Intel Pentium III processor at 733 MHz with Intel 815E chipset
• 512 MB SDRAM
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system

Display & Storage
• Dual monitor support: 18″ (1280×1024) and 21″ (1600×1200) flat-panel options
• External display resolution up to 1600×1200 non-interlaced at 256 colors
• Internal CD-RW drive (8/4/32 speeds)
• 30 GB replaceable hard disk drive
• 3.5 in., 1.44 MB floppy disk drive

Connectivity
• Two USB ports
• Serial port: male DB9
• Parallel port: IEEE 1284-C connector (Centronics, EPP, ECP modes)
• Two external display ports: female DB15 connectors, DDC2B compatible
• External keyboard and mouse ports: PS2 mini-DIN
• Two PC Card (CardBus) slots (Type I/II or Type III)
• Trigger In/Out: TTL-compatible with 50 Ω back-termination
• System Trigger Input: TTL-compatible, edge-sensitive, falling-edge latched
• External Signal Input/Output: TTL-compatible

Power Requirements
• Input voltage: 90–250 VAC at 45–66 Hz; 100–132 VAC at 360–440 Hz
• Input current: 16.5 A maximum at 90 VAC

– Key Features

• Supports up to 60 independent buses
• Compatible with up to ten TLA7XM expansion mainframes
• Accepts TLA7Axx, TLA7Lx, TLA7Mx, TLA7Nx, TLA7Px, TLA7Qx logic analyzer modules and TLA7PG2 pattern generator modules
• Trigger/output connectivity for correlated measurements with TDS oscilloscopes

– Typical Applications

Embedded system verification, ASIC debugging, multi-bus digital design analysis.

– Compatibility & Integration

The TLA721 integrates with Tektronix TLA module family and pattern generators. External instrumentation correlation via TTL trigger interfaces enables synchronized measurements with oscilloscope platforms.