Atec Agilent-346a - Manual (Page 6)

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Selecting the Optimum Probing Strategy
For All Agilent Logic Analyzers with 40-pin Pod Connectors
Go to page 16 for a discussion of
Agilent’s target connector solutions for
logic analyzers with 40-pin pod connectors.
Designing Connectors Directly into the Target System
Refer to Processor and Bus Support for
Agilent Technologies Logic Analyzers,
publication number 5966-4365E at:
http://www.agilent.com/find/pnbs
That document will tell you what additional
probing accessories you need to connect
logic analyzers with 40-pin pod connectors
to the analysis probes.
Using Processor/Bus Specific Probes
Advantages Limitations
Very reliable connections. Requires advanced planning in the
Saves time in making multiple connections. design stage.
Least amount of board space required for Requires some dedicated board space.
large number of channels. Moderate incremental cost.
Advantages Limitations
Easiest and fastest connections to Moderate to significant incremental costs.
supported processors and buses. Only usable for the specific processor or bus.