Post by thread:[EE]: Logic Analyzer

I have the opportunity to purchase a HP Logic Analyzer. I majoring in Computer Engineering and I familiar with embedded systems but have never used a Logic Analyzer before. I figure that the only use I would have for this equipment would be to troubleshoot some complex system. Those who a familiar with this equipment would you clarify the particulars as to why I should or shouldn't purchase this type of equipment. I already have a TDS-210 digital oscilloscope, frequency counter and other types of test equipment, but I'm open to suggestions from those with some hands on experience. -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email spam_OUTlistservTakeThisOuTmitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body

About 5 years ago I bought a HP1630 logic analyser to use as a digital scope. Occasionally I use the logic inputs for timing analysis. Mostly I just use it as a fast low res scope. One big drawback is that it is loud. Sherpa Dog > {Original Message removed}

> Those who a familiar with this equipment would you clarify the > particulars as to why I should or shouldn't purchase this type of > equipment. A logic analyzer is a tool very similar to an emulator in application. If you have one it will sit under the bench and never get used. If you don't have one, every problem that you have will require the use of a logic analyzer to diagnose. > I already have a TDS-210 digital oscilloscope My most common application for a LA is to trigger a scope. The TDS-210 is a bit limited in the triggering department so you may find it makes that tool a bit more useful. The statement above still holds though. Steve. ====================================================== Steve Baldwin Electronic Product Design TLA Microsystems Ltd Microcontroller Specialists PO Box 15-680, New Lynn http://www.tla.co.nz Auckland, New Zealand ph +64 9 820-2221 email: .....stevebKILLspam@spam@tla.co.nz fax +64 9 820-1929 ====================================================== -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listservKILLspammitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body