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Merlin II Protocol Analyzer User’s Manual CATC SW Version 2.50
happen. This includes predefined exception or error conditions and a
user-defined set of trigger events. The unit can also be triggered by an
externally supplied signal. The breakout board provides a path for externally
supplied trigger or timing data to be recorded along with bus traffic.
The breakout board also provides a path for Merlin II to transmit a trigger
signal.
The Merlin II software provides powerful search functions that enable
investigation of particular events and allow the software to identify and
highlight specific events. In addition to immediate analysis, you can print
any part of the data. Use the Save As feature to save the data on disk for later
viewing. The program also provides a variety of timing information and
data analysis reports.
1.3 Automation
The Merlin II software includes an Application Program Interface (API) for
developing testing programs and scripts in C++ and Visual Basic. The API
reproduces most of the commands embodied in the Merlin II trace viewer
software. This API allows users to automate procedures that otherwise have
to be run manually via the trace viewer software. The Automation API can
be run locally on the PC attached to Merlin II or remotely over a network
connection.
For further details, refer to the Automation API for CATC Bluetooth
Analyzers reference manual included in the installation CD-ROM. You can
also download the document from the CATC website.
1.4 Features
General
• Small form factor for mobility and easy placement.
• Flexible design - reconfigurable hardware for future enhancements.
• User friendly - the Graphical User Interface software of Merlin II
Analyzer is designed to be consistent with the ‘CATC Trace’ using color
and graphics to display Bluetooth traffic.
• Radio Level Point of Observation and Capture - traffic capture at the
Radio Level for comprehensive analysis.
• Complies with Bluetooth v1.2 specification.
• Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint Bluetooth piconets.
• Spool data to hard drive allowing for long recording sessions.