Logic Analyzer Recommendations

[Lyle Bickley]

On Friday 14 October 2005 11:00, Pat Fitzpatrick wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> My current logic analyzers (an HP 64000 system and a Dolch LAM4850) have
> been forced into early retirement and I'm looking for a replacement.
--snip--
> Anyhow, I'm looking for recommendations. Something that will give a few
> years of service, and cost less than $4000 (or thereabouts). I have to keep
> these poor old computers running somehow -- plus a few new developments
> from time to time.
>
> Advice would be appreciated,

I have several login analyzers (Dolch, Kontron, Philips) - and the one I like 
the most is my Philips PM 3585/90. It is lightweight and easy to use. It has 
96 Dual-analysis channels with 200 MHz timing and 50 MHz state. It supports 
TTL, ECL or variable (-3V to +12V in steps of 100mv). Probe impedance is 
200K/7pf. It has a 9" monochrome screen with 4 grey levels. It uses a 
standard 3.5 diskette to save data, analysis setups, etc. The OS software and 
manuals for it are often included in the sale price. My only gripe is that it 
only has 2K deep acquisition memory (Although that seems to be sufficient for 
debugging vintage systems).

eBay price range $150-$400 depending on number of probes, condition, etc.

Cheers,
Lyle



>
> Pat

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Lyle Bickley
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