Agilent 16854A 136-Channel Portable Logic Analyzer

The Agilent 16854A 136-Channel Portable Logic Analyzer is a high-performance, compact logic analysis system designed for debugging and validating complex digital designs. With 136 channels, 1 GHz timing analysis, and 256 M memory depth, this analyzer provides deep signal visibility and advanced triggering capabilities, making it ideal for embedded system development, FPGA debugging, and high-speed digital circuit analysis.

Key Features:

• 136 Digital Channels:
  • Supports wide signal capture for multi-bus and parallel systems.
• 1 GHz Timing Analysis with 256 M Memory Depth:
  • Enables high-speed, long-duration signal acquisition.
• Timing Zoom Technology:
  • Provides up to 4 GHz high-resolution zoom for precise timing measurements.
• State Analysis Speed Up to 700 MHz:
  • Captures real-time signal states for high-speed bus and logic validation.
• Advanced Triggering & Protocol Decoding:
  • Supports pattern, edge, sequential, and time-based triggers.
  • Built-in PCI, DDR, USB, I2C, SPI, and other protocol analyzers.
• Adjustable Logic Thresholds:
  • Compatible with TTL, CMOS, LVDS, and ECL logic families.
• Compact & Portable Design:
  • Lightweight, ideal for both lab and field testing.
• PC Integration & Remote Control:
  • USB, Ethernet, and GPIB connectivity for automation and data analysis.
• User-Friendly Interface with Large Display:
  • Simplifies waveform navigation and real-time debugging.

Applications:

• Embedded System Debugging – Capture and analyze microcontroller, DSP, and processor signals.
• FPGA & ASIC Verification – Monitor timing and logic states of high-speed digital circuits.
• High-Speed Serial & Parallel Bus Analysis – Validate DDR, PCI, USB, I2C, and SPI protocols.
• Memory & Data Bus Debugging – Identify setup/hold violations and crosstalk issues.
• Automotive & Aerospace Electronics Testing – Ensure compliance with industry standards.

The Agilent 16854A 136-Channel Portable Logic Analyzer delivers high-speed, deep-memory signal analysis, making it a powerful solution for engineers developing and debugging complex digital systems.

Specifications

General Specifications

• Model: Agilent 16854A
• Type: Portable Logic Analyzer
• Channels: 136
• Timing Analysis Resolution: 1 GHz (1 ns timing resolution)
• State Analysis Speed: Up to 700 MHz
• Memory Depth: 256 M (Mega) samples per channel

Timing & State Analysis

• Timing (Asynchronous) Mode:
  • 1 GHz timing resolution
  • 256 M samples per channel memory depth
  • Glitch & Setup/Hold violation detection
• Timing Zoom Technology:
  • Up to 4 GHz high-resolution timing zoom for precise measurements
• State (Synchronous) Mode:
  • Up to 700 MHz state analysis speed
  • Supports multi-clock and asynchronous capture modes
  • Captures bus and logic state transitions in real time

Triggering & Filtering

• Advanced Triggering System:
  • Pattern, edge, glitch, sequential, and time-based triggers
  • Event storage qualification to capture only relevant data
  • Trigger-in and trigger-out for external synchronization
• Real-Time Hardware Filtering:
  • Noise reduction and data compression for efficient analysis

Signal Compatibility & Protocol Support

• Voltage Thresholds:
  • Supports TTL, CMOS, LVDS, ECL, and custom logic families
  • Adjustable input voltage threshold levels
• Bus & Protocol Analysis:
  • Built-in PCI, DDR, USB, I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, and other protocol decoders

Connectivity & Interfaces

• Input Probes:
  • Compatible with Agilent logic analyzer probes
• External Interfaces:
  • USB, Ethernet, and GPIB for data export and remote control
• Software Compatibility:
  • Works with Agilent 16800 Series Logic Analyzer Software
  • PC integration for waveform storage and real-time analysis

Display & User Interface

• Built-in High-Resolution Display
• Graphical User Interface (GUI) for easy waveform navigation
• Customizable signal views and real-time data visualization

Physical & Environmental Specifications

• Form Factor: Portable/Benchtop
• Weight: Approx. 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)
• Power Requirements:
  • Voltage: 100-240V AC
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C

Key Benefits

✅ 136 Channels for Comprehensive Digital Signal Capture
✅ 1 GHz Timing Analysis with Deep 256 M Memory
✅ 700 MHz State Analysis for Real-Time Debugging
✅ Advanced Triggering & Filtering for Precise Debugging
✅ Supports Multiple Protocols (PCI, DDR, USB, I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, etc.)
✅ Portable & Compact Design for Lab or Field Use
✅ Seamless PC Integration via USB, Ethernet, and GPIB

The Agilent 16854A Portable Logic Analyzer provides high-speed, deep-memory logic analysis, making it a powerful tool for engineers working on embedded systems, FPGA validation, and digital circuit debugging.