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Datasheet Literature Number: ReleaseDate Logic Analyzers
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Manuals Manual Type Part Number: ReleaseDate Tektronix Logic Analyzer
Online Help Software Version 5.8 Online HelpOnline Help 077003205 TLA Family
Product Safety & Compliance InstructionsCombined User/Service 071259102 TLA5Fxxx, TLA62F0x & TLA7Fxx PowerFlex
Field Upgrade Kit Logic Analyzers InstructionsField Install Instructions 077059110 050-3722-00 and 050-3723-00
Motherboard and Audio Driver Replacement Kit InstructionsField Install Instructions 075100000 050-3708-00 TDS5000B Series
SATA Hard Disk Drive Replacement Kit InstructionsCombined User/Service 075099100 TLA5000B Reference
Logic Analyzer ReferenceUser 071206701 TLAScript, Rev A
Graphical Interface Online HelpOnline Help 077003400 TLA5200 Series
Logic Analyzer Product Specifications & Performance Verification Technical ReferencePerformance Verification 077250201 TLA5KUP
Logic Analyzer Field Upgrade Kit InstructionsField Install Instructions 077083503 TLA5000B Series Installation Manual
Logic Analyzer Installation ManualCombined User/Service 077206602 TLA5000 Series
Logic Analyzer Product Specifications & Performance Verification Technical ReferencePerformance Verification 071250200 TLA5000B Reference
Logic Analyzer Installation ReferenceUser 071206700 TLA5000B Series Installation Manual
Logic Analyzer Installation ManualUser 071206600 TLASWUP Instructions
Software Installation InstructionsField Install Instructions 075086003 TLA5KUP Instructions
Logic Analyzer Field Upgrade Kit InstructionsField Install Instructions 075083502
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Technical Documents Document Type ReleaseDate Select the Correct Debug Methodology for Your Altera FPGA Design
Debug can on average take up to 50% of the development time, particularly when looking for a difficult issue. We therefore need to use innovative ways to speed up the flow. Tektronix, First Silicon Solutions (FS2), and Alterahave teamed up to provide …Application Note SDRAM Memory Systems: Embedded Test & Measurement Challenges
DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) is attractive to designers because it provides a broad range of performance and is used in a wide variety of memory system designs for computers and embedded systems. This DRAM memory primer provides an overview of …Primer Simplifying Xilinx and Altera Debug
This application note focuses on the issues and techniques that can help you become more efficient when debugging your FPGA systems.Application Note Companies Collaborate on Debug software for Altera FPGAs
Product Article Command & Protocol Verification of DDR+ DDR2+ and DDR3 SDRAM
Computer memories are not the only systems that continue to demand larger, faster, lower powered and physically smaller memories. Embedded systems design applications have similar requirements. This application note highlights the power of the logic …Application Note Debugging Timing Problems with a Logic Analyzer
In today’s digital world, embedded systems designs are more complex than ever. With the use of faster speeds, lower power devices and more powerful logic, they are becoming increasingly sensitive to signal integrity issues. This application note will …Fact Sheet Debug Package for Xilinx FPGAs
Product Article Timing Error Debugging
New Designs, New HeadachesNew digital devices have become progressively more powerful by incorporating high-speed buses, subsystems, and logic families. They have also become more complex, more sensitive to signal quality, and more time consuming to …Application Note Tektronix and FS2 Answer Debug Challenges for Xilinx FPGAs
In this fact sheet find out how the FS2 FPGAView software, when used with a Tektronix TLA Series logic analyzer, provides a complete solution for debugging your Xilinx FPGA and surrounding hardware.Fact Sheet Advanced Computer Engineering Courses at the University of Wyoming? Not Without Tektronix Logic Analyzers.
Challenge: Develop and implement advanced computer engineering courses that provide sophisticated instruction on the intricacies of microprocessors and real-time embedded systems.Solution: Tektronix TLA5201 logic analyzers, featuring highspeed timing …Case Study Logic Analyzer Triggering Techniques to Capture Elusive Problems
For digital designers who need to verify and debug their product designs, logic analyzers provide breakthrough triggering features that capture real-time digital system operation. This application note explains how to use logic analyzer triggering to …Application Note Logic Analyzer Fundamentals
Like so many electronic test and measurement tools, a logic analyzer is a solution to a particular class of problems. It is a versatile tool that can help you with digital hardware debug, design verification, and embedded software debug. The logic …Primer Tektronix / FS2 - Collaboration on real-time logic debug solution for Xilinx FPGAs
Product Article Real-time Debugging Measures Signals Without Recompiling
Product Article REVIEW: Cost-effective scopes time-correlate analog+ digital signals
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Software Document Type Part Number: ReleaseDate TLA APPLICATION SOFTWARE V5.1 SP1
This release is a full maintenance release of the TLA Software Application. After installing, the TLA APPLICATION REGISTRY PATCH (WebID 5360) should also be installed. This release also adds iView support for TDS1000B/TDS200B, TDS1001/TDS2004 …Application 066037106
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FAQS FAQ ID I have a Tektronix DPO or DSA Oscilloscope and a TLA running Application Software v4.4 or below and I cannot get iView to work. Are they supported?
Tektronix DPO and DSA scopes require TLA Application Software v5.1 or above for iView to work.52851 I have TLA Application Software Version 5.x and all I see in the in TLA Connection box is "Offline".
There are many things that could cause your TLA to not show up in the TLA Connection box. One of the things is if the networking is not setup correctly. 1. Verify that the TLA and the Client PC have a valid IP addresses and that they are in the same …52856 Is it possible to use iView when making a remote LAN connection to the TLA?
It is not possible to use iView when making a remote LAN connection unless you connect the scope via the USB-GPIB or directly through GPIB to the PC that is actually running the TLA Application.52906 I am using a LabView client application to communicate with the Logic Analyzer but am receiving an error 1172 when I try to connect.
Please make sure you can first communicate locally from the logic analyzer. You can use one of the three example VIs that came with the tktla driver available from National Instruments. Also you need to include the TlaNetInterfaces.dll within the …55766 In the TLA Application I am writing a power trigger and the program does not let me add more than four clauses in a state. I have another trigger program that lets me define up to 8 clauses per state. What trigger program rule am I breaking?
Each state is made up of one or more clauses. If you use more than four triggerevent resources in a state, you can have up to four clauses per state. If you havefour or fewer trigger event resources in a state, you can define up to 16 clausesper …55851 Is there a DMAX probe for the TLA5000/B series?
Yes. The P6450 is the DMAX probe with 34 channels for the TLA5000/B series.57491 Is there a new version of TLAVu? All I can find is v4.4 and v3.2.
TLAVu no longer exists. Instead, we integrate the offline data viewer into the TLA software itself. To use the offline data viewer, simply run the TLA software on the regular PC in offline mode. The latest TLA software is available at www.tek.com …52946 Is there a way to capture LVDS using a P6410+ P6417 or P6418 probe?
The LVDS/TTL to single-ended TTL converter pod will allow the customer to capture low voltage differential signals on the TLA using the P641/P6417/P6418 probe. For detailed electrical characteristic differences please contact Dragonfly Software.57506 Is there a way that I can view data files acquired from my TLA on my PC?
The latest TLA Application Software version 5.1SP1 has both the online and offline versions integrated into one package and can be downloaded from www.tek.com.52961 Is there a way to stop the TLA-Connection box from popping up every time that I start my TLA?
Open up the TLA application and go to the "System" menu and select "Options". Go to the "Start-Up" tab and set "During login start TLA application" to Disable.52971 Could I use the qualifier channel as the external clock?
No. You can not setup the qualifier as the clock channel. However, you could plug in a different probe slot to make sure it has the clock channel instead of the qualifier channel. Both of the clock and qualifier channel could be used as a data …59191 Where can I found an installation instruction and an oscilloscopes compatibility list for the iView cable?
In the TLA application software, go to "System" -> "Add iView External Oscilloscope" to see the list of oscilloscopes supported by the TLA and the installation instructions.60196 When TLA5000 or TDS5000 is mounted on the K420 cart, the mounting strap happens to go across the CD-ROM, which will prevent it from opening up. Is there a modification available?
If you intend to mount a TDS /TLA5000 series instrument to cart models K420 or LACART, you will need a mounting bracket kit, Tektronix part number 407-4996-00. With the mounting kit, you will not have the mounting strap in the way of the CD Rom …64296 What happened to TLAVu?
Version 4.4 was the last version to have a separate off line viewer. The TLA software v5.0 or above no longer offer the separate TLA offline viewer. The TLA software itself has integrated with the offline data viewer. The user will need to install …54616 In the TLA Application can I change a channel polarity?
To Change a Channel polarity:1) In the System window, click the LA Setup button.2) Click Channel Polarity in the Table Shows box.3) Click the button under Probe Channels/Names that corresponds to the channel for which you want to change polarity.55836 What probes can be used with the TLA7Lx+ TLA7Mx+ TLA7Nx+ TLA7Px+ TLA7Qx+ TLA6xx+ TLA520x and TLA520xB?
The following probes can be used with these modules: P6410, P6417, P6418, P6419, P6434, and P645057876 Why do I get a "IP read error" on the screen of my TLA?
The network factory default for the TLA7016 is DHCP. The TLA is expecting to see a DHCP server on your network and it isn't seeing one. To fix this, make sure that it can communicate with a DHCP server or set it to a static IP address. For more …57036 How closely matched are the P6400 series probes?
The time delay specifications are the same on every P6400 series probe (P6410,P6417, P6418, P6419 and P6434 probes). This allows you to mix probe types on the same logic analyzer, thereby preserving accurate data correlation from the probe tip of …60671 How do I get the Tektronix DPO4000/MSO4000 Oscilloscopes to do iView with the TLA?
The DPO4000 is unique in that it needs the TEK-USB-488 along with the iView cable to make it work. To set this up you would connect the TEK-USB-488 to the DPO using the USB cable, then connect the GPIB end of the iView cable to the TEK-USB-488 and …52591 How do I do source code correlation with a dis-assembler?
The basic process for supporting source code correlation is as follows:The user compiles their code, using a compiler switch to tell the compiler to include debug or symbolic information in the object file.At this point, the debug information is …52551 How do I stop/disable the TLA Application V5.1 from automatically starting up after booting the TLA?
From the TLA Application go to the System Menu->Options->Startup Tab. There is an option to Disable starting the TLA Application on login.55726 How do I get the Tektronix DPO4000/MSO4000 Oscilloscopes to do iView with the TLA?
The DPO4000 is unique in that it needs the TEK-USB-488 along with the iView cable to make it work. To set this up you would connect the TEK-USB-488 to the DPO using the USB cable, then connect the GPIB end of the iView cable to the TEK-USB-488 and …54001 How do I check the IP address of my TLA (or any Windows 2000/XP computer)?
In Windows 2000 or Windows XP click on the "Start" button and select "Run". Type "cmd" in the box and click "Ok". At the prompt, type "ipconfig" and press "Enter". It will now show you the IP address.52541 How can I enable the compound clocking in the TLA application software v5.6?
The compound clocking is not implemented in the v5.6 software yet. If you need compound clocking, you will need to use the v5.1 SP1 software. However, if you have a saved setup file created in v5.1 SP1 software, you will still be able to use the …59396 How do I use "ping" to check if my TLA and my computer are connected correctly?
In Windows 2000 or Windows XP click on the "Start" button and select "Run". Type "cmd" in the box and click "Ok". At the prompt, type "ping" then a space, and then the name or IP address of the computer you are trying to test connection to.52721 What is the replacement for a TLA600?
The TLA600 was replaced with the TLA5000 series which was just refreshed with the TLA5000B series.53551 What is the replacement for a TLA600?
The TLA600 was replaced with the TLA5000 series which was just refreshed with the TLA5000B series.54976 What is the difference between the TLA5000 series and the TLA5000B series?
The acquisition memory for the TLA5000B series has a standard depth of 2MB with options to increase it to 8MB and 32MB. The TLA5000 series had a standard depth of 512k with options to increase it to 2MB and 8MB. There is now a Powerflex option of the …64161 How do I export acquired data on my TLA to ASCII?
To export data from the TLA Application, create a listing window and go to the file menu and select export. There are several options for output formats on this window including ASCII.52566 How are channels organized on a probe by probe basis for a given channel width for my TLA600+ TLA5000+ TLA700+ TLA7000 series logic analyzers?
Each single line grouping below shows two 8 channel groups and one clock/qualifier for a total of 17 channels. 17 channel probes will contain one of these groups. Double line channel groupings show how channels are organized in a 34 channel probe …63446 Did the Performance Verification software change when TLA Application Software v5.1 was introduced?
The Performance Verification software did change a little. The software for TLA7Lx/Mx/Nx/Px/Qx and TLA7Dx/Ex modules have not been updated to run on a remote PC controller. If you need to verify one of those modules, you must do so in a TLA7012 or …55391 Does the 136-bit width of the widest logic analyzer include clocks?
Yes, 128 data channels, with 4 clock/qualifier and 4 qualifier channels lines that are acquired as data channels when sampling asynchronously or in timing mode.60576 Does the TLA520x/B family have analog capabilities?
No, the analog mux capability can only be found in the TLA7Axx or TLA7BBx series modules.57251 Are the P6810+ P6860+ P6864+ P6880+ P6960+ P6962+ P6964+ P6980+ P6982 probes compatible with our Logic Analyzer?
The P6800 and P6900 series probes are not compatible with TLA5200/B series, TLA600 series or TLA7Lx/Mx/Nx/Px/Qx Logic Analyzer modules. They are compatible with TLA7AAx/ABx/NAx/BBx modules.57126 Are there example LabView VIs available?
The National Instrument Driver tktla is available at their Instrument Driver Network. It contains three examples for using their driver. If using LabView 8.0 you will need to search for them using the NI Example Finder once the driver is installed …55211 After installing the LabView Driver tktla the driver examples and VIs have a broken arrow and several of the subVIs have the error "Invoke Node 'Invoke Node' : contains unwired or bad terminal."
Please make sure .NET 1.1 SP1 is installed. If .NET 2.0 is also installed it is possible there is a conflict between LabView and another application. Try uninstalling .NET 2.0 and then reinstalling the tktla driver. Any VI that was saved after …55176 Is Windows XP available on any TLA?
Currently Windows XP is the operating system on TLA7012 and TLA7016 mainframes and the TLA5200B series logic analyzers.TLA5200 series can be updated with TLA5KUP Option 41. The TLA715 and TLA721 can be updated with TLA7UP option 41.57546 Will the TLA application software run on a regular PC so I can perform off-line setups and off-line analysis of data?
TLA software v5.0 and v5.1 can be loaded on a PC using Windows 2000 and XP. You will be able to perform off-line setups and off-line analysis of data as well as remote control of the TLA mainframe. TLA software v5.6 and v5.7 works only with Windows …61466 Will the files that I saved in previous versions of the TLA Application Software correctly load into v5.1?
Yes, all TLA Family save from V1.0, V1.1, V2.0, V3.0, V3.1, V3.2, V4.0, V4.2, V4.3, V4.4 or V5.0 systems will load properly on V5.1 systems.The V5.1 save files will not load onto V1.0, V1.1, V2.0, V3.0, V3.1, V3.2, V4.0, V4.2, V4.3, V4.4, or V5.0 …61456 Will TLA Application Software Version 4.0 and above run under Windows 95 or 98?
No. Version 4.0 and above only operate under Windows 2000 or XP Professional.56331 Will the TLA Application Software v5.1 run on the 64bit version of Windows XP?
No. You need Windows 2000 professional or Windows XP Professional to run TLA Application Software v5.1.56326 Which oscilloscopes are included in the latest iView support?
The TLA application software with iView V6.1.132 or later, supports the following oscilloscopes:TLA iView software >> DownloadPlease contact an Application Engineer in our Support Center if you have further questions that can't be answered here or in …61416