Tektronix TLA7BC4 Logic Analyzer

The Tektronix TLA7BC4 is a logic analyzer module within the TLA7000 Series, engineered for digital system validation, debugging, and characterization of complex designs. Operating as a plug-in module for a Tektronix Logic Analyzer Mainframe, it delivers advanced triggering, deep memory acquisition, and multi-channel state and timing analysis. The TLA7BC4 captures and processes intricate digital signals to support hardware/software integration verification and design optimization across embedded systems and high-speed digital circuits.

– Technical Specifications

• Channel Configuration: Up to 136 channels (68, 102, or 136 channel options available)
• State Acquisition Speed: Up to 1.4 GHz maximum
• Timing Acquisition Speed: Up to 50 GHz (20 ps timing resolution) using MagniVu™ technology
• Deep Timing Resolution: Up to 156 ps at 6.4 GHz with 512 Mb record length; 500 ps at 2 GHz
• State Memory Depth: Up to 512 Mb record length; alternative configurations to 64 Mb
• Deep Timing Memory: Up to 8 Mb per channel, extendable to 512 Mb
• Master Clock Signals: 4 master clock signals supported with selectable edge triggering (rising, falling, or both)
• Setup and Hold Timing: Maximum 220 ps window (single channel, single module); 240 ps (merged configurations). Setup range: +7.5 ns to -7.5 ns, adjustable in 20 ps steps
• Glitch Detection: Available in asynchronous clock mode
• Trigger System: 24, 21, 18, 15, 12, 9, 6, or 3 word recognizers; 0 to 8 range recognizers
• Trigger Sequence Rate: DC to 500 MHz (2 ns minimum)
• Counter/Timer: 51-bit resolution; DC to 500 MHz counter rate; 500 MHz timer clock; 2 ns latency

– Key Features

• Multi-level triggering with word and range recognizers
• Deep record length enables extended capture windows for complex protocol analysis
• MagniVu™ timing acquisition resolves sub-nanosecond signal transitions
• Flexible clock and qualifier signal support for protocol-specific measurements
• Modular architecture allows channel expansion through multiple module merging

– Typical Applications

• Embedded systems and microprocessor debug
• High-speed bus protocol validation (DDR, PCI, Ethernet)
• FPGA and ASIC characterization
• Timing violation and setup/hold margin analysis

– Compatibility & Integration

The TLA7BC4 installs into a Tektronix Logic Analyzer Mainframe and supports multi-module configuration for increased channel count and merged triggering.