TLA7S16 Serial Analyzer Module

The Tektronix TLA7S16 Serial Analyzer Modules offer an innovative approach to PCI Express validation that spans all layers of the protocol from the physical layer to the transaction layer.
The TLA7S16 also has an unmatched ability to capture and trigger on PHY layer events, on challenges that exist during link training or while the link is going into or out of power management states.
The Tektronix TLA7S16’s serial analyzer acquisition capability is accompanied by analysis tools which provide protocol decode and error reporting capabilities. Hardware developers, hardware/software integrators and embedded system designers will appreciate the tight integration within the TLA7S16.
Correlation with other system buses or general-purpose debug signals uses the TLA common system timestamp. Obscure glitches that may have been propagated from other system buses can be efficiently debugged in a single environment by the Tektronix TLA7S16.
Tektronix TLA7S16 – Features and Specifications:
16 Channel serial analyzer modules
32M Symbols Memory Depth per Channel
2.5 Gb/s and 5 Gb/s acquisition speed
Frequency margining at 2.5 Gb/s /- 10% or 5.0 Gb/s /- 10%
Sync to L0s within 12 FTS Packets (typical)
Track 2.5 Gb/s to 5.0 Gb/s data rate change
Dynamically track changes in link width
Powerful trigger state machine spans all layers of the protocol (physical, data link, and transaction)
Link capture time extended through hardware filtering
Compression probing system provides minimal intrusion on circuits Internal or external reference clock with or without spread spectrum clocking (SSC)
Protocol decode and error reporting in listing and waveform views
Real-time link status indicators
The Tektronix TLA7S16 is available for rent at Rentaltec