Agilent 1680 and 1690 Series Logic Analyzers
Getting There Just Got Easier
Solve critical digital design problems faster
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Performance with Headroom
You get accurate and reliable measurements for today’s processors
and buses, with power to cover future technology trends:
• 200 MHz state
• Up to 800 MHz timing with 4 M of memory depth
• 200 MHz transitional timing
Instant Familiarity and Insights
The single-screen operation, intuitive triggering and familiar Windows
interface provide answers quickly and easily—so you can focus on
debugging your design.
Fitting Your Work Style
Small-footprint standalone and PC-hosted models are available for integra-
tion into your debug environment. And offline analysis capabilities allow
you to continue making measurements while you work at getting answers.
These instruments work the way you work.
Getting there just got easier
When you’re debugging a design, you need to focus on solving your problems—not on mastering
your debug tools. That’s the thinking behind Agilent Technologies’ 1680 and 1690 Series logic
analyzers. These instruments work intuitively, so you can answer critical design questions without
first becoming an expert in measurement instruments.
You’ll understand your logic analyzer right out of the box—thanks to the familiar Windows®-based
features, the easy-to-navigate interface and the straightforward triggering. High performance
doesn’t mean difficult to operate. Just turn the instrument on and you’re ready to solve.
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Windows Familiarity and Single-Screen Operation
A familiar Windows-based user interface takes the complexity out of making logic analyzer
measurements. You’ll feel right at home from the moment you turn on the instrument.
And if you haven’t used your logic analyzer in a while, you won’t have to spend hours
getting reacquainted with its features.
State Analysis
State analysis uses a signal from your
system under test to determine when to
sample. Because state analysis samples
are synchronous to the system under
test, they provide a view of what your
system is executing. You can capture
microprocessor and bus cycles and
then convert the data into processor
mnemonics or bus transactions with
inverse assemblers from Agilent or one
of our third-party partners.
Timing Analysis
Timing analysis uses the logic analyzer’s
internal clock to determine when to sample
system activity. With up to 800 MHz
sampling and 4 M deep memory, you’ll see
the order of events with high resolution
over a long period of time.
Transitional Timing
If your system has bursts of activity
followed by times with little activity,
you can use transitional timing to
capture a longer period of system
activity. In transitional timing, the
analyzer samples data at regular
intervals but stores the data only
when there is a transition on one
of the signals.
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Perform all operations directly from
the main screen—as you would with
a PC application such as Microsoft®
Word or Excel.
Access the most frequently used
features via icons.
Select advanced features from the
standard Windows menu bar.
Expand/compress buses with
Windows-like ± symbols.
Three measurement modes
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During board turn-on and system debug, Agilent’s straightforward triggering
capabilities help you quickly narrow in on the root cause of a problem.
You can capture every aspect of your design, from a simple stuck bit to the
complex sequence of events leading up to a timing problem. The intuitive
triggering helps you identify the cause of elusive problems in less time—so
you can get to your solution quickly.
Simple Trigger
Set the trigger according to how you think
about your target signals. Use standard
events, such as rising edge, falling edge
or pattern, to define a trigger event.
These events are accessible via an easy
pull-down menu.
You can set the trigger for an event on the
basis of activity on one or more buses or
signals. Simply select the patterns, edge
or levels for the signals that apply.
When you know what you want to capture,
trigger the way you think
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Qualification selections for bus patterns
Selections for individual signals
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Set Quick Trigger
See something you didn’t expect in
the current trace? Simply draw a box
around the questionable event and select
Set Quick Trigger to see if it occurs again.
You don’t have to spend time defining
the trigger. The instrument does the
work for you.
Advanced Trigger
With the Advanced Trigger, you can cus-
tomize a trigger for your specific situation.
You can use trigger functions as individual
trigger events or as building blocks for
complex scenarios.
Icons provide a graphical representation
for each trigger function. Simply drag-and-
drop an icon into the trigger sequence. To
fully define the trace event, fill in the
blanks with values or select standard
options from the pull-down menu.
Trigger History/Recall
Save and name each trigger to create a
series of your favorite triggers. Recall a
previous trigger to test your latest defect
fix. Have the confidence of knowing you
can make the same measurement later
without having to spend time setting up
the instrument.
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The 12.1-inch color display allows you to
see more data. Viewing relationships
between large amounts of signals and
buses helps you identify a problem sooner.
Backlit LEDs show you the current logic
analyzer settings at a glance.
Front panel knobs let you quickly change
the vertical and position settings of the
display. You can accurately place
unlimited markers to make critical
timing measurements.
Cable flexibility allows you to convenient-
ly access your target from the front or
back of the standalone 1680 Series.
A Default Setup key returns the logic
analyzer to a known state—an important
feature if you share your logic analyzer.
The small footprint saves valuable
workspace.
Standalone 1680 Series
Agilent’s 1680 Series standalone logic analyzers feature a 12.1-inch color display
and convenient knobs and hot keys. A glance at the interface provides quick
insights on your measurements, as well as information on the status of
the instrument.
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Connecting to your world
Each measurement you take provides
additional clues to the cause of your
design problems. Because access to
your captured traces and the answers
they provide is critical, your Agilent 1680
Series standalone logic analyzer gives you
several options for data storage, retrieval
and sharing.
A 10/100Base-T LAN interface lets you
easily print waveforms on networked
printers, save your results on your office
PC, and share information with others.
The hard-drive capacity—40 GB mini-
mum—allows you to store all of your
setups and results for future recall.
The 1.44 MB floppy drive makes it easy
to save your setups to standard 3.5-inch
floppy disks.
Two IEEE 1394 ports enable connection
of external hard drives or read/write
CD-ROM drives for data storage and
retrieval.
Two USB ports enable the hot connection
of mouse or keyboards.
A mouse lets you point and click with
ease, or you can choose a different point-
ing device that best meets your needs.
A small keyboard is standard.
Trigger In/Trigger Out BNCs allow you
to trigger or arm external devices and to
receive signals that can be used to arm
the logic analyzer.
A parallel printer port lets you print
hard copies of screen graphics for project
documentation.
An external video port allows you to
connect large displays.
A 24x CD-ROM drive is used to update
system software.
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An IEEE 1394 port provides direct connec-
tion to a 500 MHz minimum Intel®Celeron
or AMD K-6 II (or equivalent) PC running
Windows 2000 Professional. Purchase
additional quantities of E5851A (IEEE 1394
PCI card and cable) so the instrument can
be shared throughout the team.
PC-hosting allows you to see your design
with the same display size and resolution
of your regular working environment.
Trigger In/Trigger Out BNCs allow you
to trigger or arm external devices and
to receive signals that can be used to
arm the logic analyzer.
Cables connect conveniently to your
target from the front of the analyzer.
Access to your captured traces, your ability
to store and retrieve data, and your print
capabilities depend on your PC and network
environment.
A smaller footprint saves valuable workspace
and makes for easy portability.
PC-hosted 1690 Series
Agilent’s 1690 Series PC-hosted logic analyzers provide the lowest price point for
high-performance logic analysis. They allow you to carry out your debug work in
your familiar PC environment.
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1690
Series–PC hosted
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Your Agilent logic analyzer helps you expose problems quickly and easily,
so you can spend your time designing a solution. The instrument’s
navigation, data view and analysis features provide instant insights into
your system’s operation.
Get instant insights into your design
Trace Navigation
Traverse the trace quickly using
Beginning, Trigger and End icons.
Scroll rapidly through the measurement
using the dedicated knobs or GUI scroll
bars.
Zoom in and out to get just the view
you want.
Receive instant feedback on the exact
position of the display data relative to
the entire trace.
Data View
Check the activity indicators to see
if your target is alive.
Individually color and size the
signals/buses to highlight and
differentiate areas of interest.
View data in a format you understand—
binary, hex, decimal, ASCII, or user
defined symbols.
Compare signals/buses directly with
the Overlay feature.
Analysis Tools
Find meaning in the most complex data
with Find and Filter tools.
Gain quick insights into event frequency
by using the color selection in the Filter
tool.
Simultaneously view bus values and
chart bus activity over time.
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Channels 136, 102, 68, 34
State Analysis
State speed 200 MHz
State memory depth Standard (‘A’ Series): 256 K
Deep (‘AD’ Series): 1 M
Minimum state clock pulse width 1.2 ns
Time tag resolution 4 ns or ± 0.1%, whichever is greater
Maximum time count between states 17 seconds
State clock/qualifiers 4 (2 on 34 channel models)
Minimum master-to-master clock time 5.0 ns
Minimum master-to-slave clock time 2.0 ns
Minimum slave-to-master clock time 5.0 ns
Setup/hold time 2.5 ns window adjustable from 4.5/–2 ns
(Single clock, single edge) to –2.0/4.5 ns in 100 ps increments per channel
Setup/hold time 3.0 ns window adjustable from 5.0/–2 ns
(Multiple clock, multi edge) to –1.5/4.5 ns in 100 ps increments per channel
Timing Analysis
Timing speed 800/400 MHz (half/full channel)
Timing memory depth Standard (‘A’ Series): 1 M/512 K (half/full channel)
Deep ‘AD’ Series): 4 M/2 M (half/full channel)
Sample period, full channels 2.5 ns to 1 ms
Sample period, half channels 1.25 ns
Sample period accuracy ± (0.01% of Sample period ± 100 ps)
Channel-to-channel skew < 1.5 ns typical
Time interval accuracy ± (Sample period accuracy + channel-to-channel
skew +0.01% of reading)
Triggering
Sequencer speed 200 MHz
Maximum occurrence counter 16,777,215
Range width 32 bits
Timer value range 100 ns to 5497 seconds
Timer resolution 5 ns
Timer accuracy 10 ns ± 0.01% of setting
Trigger resources 16 patterns
15 ranges
Timers 3 (136 channels)
2 (102 channels)
1 (68 channels)
0 (34 channels)
Occurrence counters 1 per sequence level
Trigger sequence levels 16
Trigger in arms logic analyzer 15 ns typical delay
Trigger to trigger out 150 ns typical delay
Probe Compatibility
(Probes ordered separately)
E5383A 17-channel flying lead probe
E5346A 34-channel Mictor probe
E5394A 34-channel soft touch connectorless probe
E5385A 34-channel Samtec probe
E5339A 34-channel low voltage Mictor probe
E5351A 34-channel unterminated Mictor probe
Specifications,
Characteristics, and
Probe Compatibility
442.70 mm
17.429 in.
442.70 mm
17.429 in.
384.53 mm
15.139 in.
256.71 mm
10.107 in.
437.66 mm
17.231 in.
152.92 mm
6.020 in.
334.19 mm
13.157 in.
1690 Series dimensions
1680 Series dimensions
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136 102 68 34
Channels Channels Channels Channels
Standalone 1680 Series Standard Memory 1680A 1681A 1682A 1683A
Deep Memory 1680AD 1681AD 1682AD 1683AD
PC-Hosted 1690 Series Standard Memory 1690A 1691A 1692A 1693A
Deep Memory 1690AD 1691AD 1692AD 1693AD
NOTE: Probes are ordered separately. Please specify probes when ordering to ensure the correct connection between your logic analyzer
and device under test. Order any combination and quantity of the probes listed on page 10.
A family of high-performance logic analyzers
at an affordable price
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Choose the
form factor
Choose the
memory depth Select the channel count.
Measurement Modes Memory Depths
Timing: 800/400 MHz Standard (‘A‘ Series): 1 M/512 K (full/half channel)
(half/full channel) Deep (‘AD’ Series): 4 M/2 M (half/full channel)
State: 200 MHz Standard (‘A’ Series): 256 K
Deep (‘AD’ Series): 1 M
Transitional Timing: 200 MHz Standard (‘A‘ Series): 256 K
Deep (‘AD’ Series): 1 M
Agilent’s Windows-based logic analyzers are designed to match your work style, application
and budget. All, models offer a variety of channel counts and memory depths in
standalone or PC-hosted form factors. Each provides the same performance, core features and
functionality in a small footprint that saves valuable workspace.
1680 Series
•Self-contained standalone instrument
• Large, built-in, 12.1-inch color display
• Cable flexibility—front or back
• Front panel knobs and hot keys
• Includes a mouse, mini keyboard, front
panel cover and accessory pouch
1690 Series
• PC-hosted instrument
• Uses PC display
• Cable connection from the front
• Small footprint, lowest price
• Includes desktop IEEE 1394 PCI card
and cable, laptop IEEE 1394 cable and
accessory pouch
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Selecting a logic analyzer to meet your application and budget is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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Create a quality connection to your target system
Agilent provides probing solutions that deliver a solid electrical and mechanical
connection to your target, no matter what mix of chip packages, test ports and
probes your application requires. The 1680 and 1690 Series logic analyzers also
provide inverse assembly support for many of today’s leading processors and buses.
The following literature provides information on probing and specific processor/bus
solutions for the 1680 and 1690 Series analyzers. For copies of this literature, contact
your Agilent representative or visit: www.agilent.com/find/logic
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Get the latest information on the products and applications you select.
Agilent Pub.
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Probing Solutions for Product Overview 5968-4632E
Agilent Logic Analysis Systems
Processor and Bus Support for Configuration Guide 5966-4365E
Agilent Technologies Logic Analyzers
