Atec Agilent-346a - Manual (Page 5)

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Selecting the Optimum Probing Strategy
For All Agilent Logic Analyzers with 40-pin Pod Connectors
Go to page 9 for a discussion of
Agilent’s QFP package probing
solutions for logic analyzers.
Connecting to all the Pins of a Specific Package
Advantages Limitations
Most flexible method. Can be time-consuming to connect a large
Convenient for picking up signals that number of channels.
may not be grouped conveniently on your Least space-efficient method.
board with buses routed to connectors Some accessories may compromise
(example: system clock, interrupts). probe performance.
Go to page 12 for a discussion of Agilent’s
flying-lead logic analysis probes and
accessories for logic analyzers.
Connecting to Individual IC Pins or Test Points
Advantages Limitations
Rapid access to all pins of fine-pitch Requires minimal keep-out area.
QFP package. Requires some time for installation of
Very reliable connections. retainer on IC package.
May compromise probe performance.