TLA7SA00 Logic Protocol Analyzer for PCI Express

A Complete Solution for Physical through Protocol Layer Debug.

2011 Best in Test Award Winner

The TLA7SA00 Series logic protocol analyzer modules provide an innovative approach to PCI Express validation that spans all layers of the protocol from the physical layer to the transaction layer. Feature rich software provides improved information density for viewing statistical summary and protocol analysis using innovative Transaction and Summary Profile windows. Hardware capabilities including hardware acceleration, OpenEYE, ScopePHY, and FastSYNC provide fast access to data and helps shorten the time it takes to build confidence in the test system. Powerful trigger and Filtering capabilities provide the ability to quickly focus on data of Interest. A complete suite of probing solutions targeted for various form factors and applications.

Data Sheet

Models in the TLA7SA00 Logic Protocol Analyzer for PCI Express Series:

Model	Differential Inputs	Record Length	List Price	Shop Online or Get a Quote
TLA7SA08 Read Reviews Write Review	8	160M Symbols per Differential Input; 4 GB Physical Memory	Contact Us	Configure
TLA7SA16 Read Reviews Write Review	16	160M Symbols per Differential Input; 8 GB Physical Memory (16 GB Physical Memory for a x16 Configuration)	Contact Us	Configure

Features	Benefits
OpenEYE Equalization	You can probe anywhere on the bus thanks to OpenEYE Technology with automatic tuning equalization circuitry
ScopePHY Probing	Quickly gain confidence that your setup is correct and your PCI signal meets probe input requirements by routing any signal directly to a high bandwidth Oscilloscope
FastSYNC	Guaranteed resynchronization time to be <12 FTS1 (PCIe2) or <4 FTS2 (PCIe3) regardless of the Electrical Idle time for Advanced Power State Management performance
Data Storage and HW Accelerated Search	Get access to data and execute searches on any pattern in seconds regardless of record length
Comprehensive Trigger System	Quickly build a trigger definition to trigger on the most elusive PCIe events occurring on Link
Innovative Data Views	Get unprecedented visibility into your data from Protocol to Physical layer Observe and Analyze Link based behavior of protocol elements (transactions, packets, fields, ordered sets) with the Transaction Window Get high-ground visibility of system issues involving flow control with Unique Bird’s EyE View integrated into the Transaction window Get a data rich statistics based view of all PCIe protocol elements through summary Profile Window Get insight into physical layer details with the unique Listing window showing packet details as well as lane by lane symbol decode
MultiBus Correlation	Get full system visibility of multiple busses (DDR, PCIe, QPI, etc) as well as other system level activity through the legacy power of the Logic Analyzer functionality

Protocol Analyzer
Data Sheet	Probe	Description	Shop Online or Get a Quote
View Datasheet	P67SA01S	PCIE3 Serial,2 Differential Inputs,x1,Slot Interposer Probe	Configure
View Datasheet	P67SA01SD	PCIE3 Serial,1 Differential Input,Solder Down Probe	Configure
View Datasheet	P67SA04S	PCIE3 Serial,8 Differential Inputs,x4,Slot Interposer Probe	Configure
View Datasheet	P67SA08	PCIE3 Serial,8 Differential Inputs,x4,Midbus Probe	Configure
View Datasheet	P67SA08G2	PCIe Serial, 8 Differential Inputs, x4, Midbus Probe for TLA7SAxx Modules to Connect to PCIe2 Midbus Footprints	Configure
View Datasheet	P67SA08S	PCIE3 Serial,16 Differential Inputs,x8,Slot Interposer Probe	Configure
View Datasheet	P67SA16	PCIE3 Serial,16 Differential Inputs,x8,Midbus Probe	Configure
View Datasheet	P67SA16G2	PCIE SERIAL, 16 DIFFERENTIAL INPUTS, X8, MIDBUS PROBE FOR TLA7SAXX MODULES TO CONNECT TO PCIE2 MIDBUS FOOTPRINTS	Configure
View Datasheet	P67SA16S	PCIE3 Serial,32 Differential Inputs,x16,Slot Interposer Probe	Configure

	Application
Overcoming PCI-Express Physical Layer Challenges Using the powerful triggering and multiple data views of the Tektronix Logic Protocol Analyzer to overcome physical layer challenges.	PCI Express
PCI Express Probing Solutions with the Tektronix Protocol Analyzer This white paper discusses how to ensure proper board design and layout for digital debug and verification using the Tektronix PCIe Protocol Analyzer.	Serial Communications
Hunting PCIE Flow Control Bugs This white paper describes in detail the use of the Bird's Eye View (BEV), a completely new visualization, to investigate flow control.	PCI Express
TLA7AS00 Logic Protocol Analyzer Setup Window Using the “Soft” Front Panel of the TLA7AS00 Logic Protocol Analyzer for Diagnosing Link Health
TLA7SA00 One-click Calibration Efficiently Tuning the Tektronix TLA7SA00 Logic Protocol Analyzer
The Basics of Serial Data Compliance and Validation Measurements This primer is designed to help you understand the common aspects of serial data transmission and to explain the analog and digital measurement requirements that apply to these emerging serial technologies	Jitter Measurement and Timing Analysis
PCI Express Power State Management Validation and Debug Using the Tektronix Logic Protocol Analyzer Measurement tools, ranging from real-time oscilloscopes to Logic Protocol Analyzers and signal sources, help engineers deal with PCI Express measurement challenges.	Serial Communications
Cross-bus Analysis Reveals Interactions and Speeds Troubleshooting Cross-bus analysis has become an indispensable troubleshooting methodology. This application note discusses how the powerful new logic analysis solution from Tektronix can speed your cross-bus troubleshooting requirements	Serial Communications

	Application
PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Finding Bugs PCI Express 3.0: Finding Bugs with the TLA7SA00 Logic Protocol Analyzer	PCI Express
PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Adjustable Time Resolution PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Adjusting Time Resolution with the TLA7SA00 Series Logic Protocol Analyzer	PCI Express
PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Configuring the Visualization PCI Express 3.0: Configuring the Visualization with the TLA7SA00 Series Logic Protocol Analyzer	PCI Express
PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Introduction PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Introduction using the TLA7SA00 Series Logic Protocol Analyzer	PCI Express
PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Overview PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Overview using the TLA7SA00 Series Logic Protocol Analyzer	PCI Express
Logic Protocol Analysis for PCI Express Video An overview of the new Tektronix logic protocol analyzer for PCI Express is discussed in this video. The TLA7SA00 is useful in the validation and debug of Gen1, Gen2, or Gen3 PCI Express Systems, and is designed as a single tool to span from protocol to physical layer, helping system engineers, hardware engineers and software engineers to perform collaborative debug and quickly root-cause system issues.	PCI Express
PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Visualization PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control Bird’s Eye View Visualization with TLA7SA00 Series Logic Protocol Analyzer
Solutions to Embedded System Design Challenges Webinar In this tutorial we will examine ways to improve productivity in embedded system validation and debug. Part I focuses on what can be done in the early design cycle to improve productivity. Part II highlights tips that can be used in the lab to save time and improve productivity.	Serial Communications
Simplifying Xilinx and Altera FPGA Debug Webinar In this webinar you will learn How choosing the right FPGA debug methodology can reduce debug and validation time, The advantages and disadvantages of test equipment alternates and more...	FPGA

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TLA7SA00 Logic Protocol Analyzer for PCI Express

A Complete Solution for Physical through Protocol Layer Debug.

Models in the TLA7SA00 Logic Protocol Analyzer for PCI Express Series:

Features

Benefits

Protocol Analyzer

Overcoming PCI-Express Physical Layer Challenges

PCI Express Probing Solutions with the Tektronix Protocol Analyzer

Hunting PCIE Flow Control Bugs

TLA7AS00 Logic Protocol Analyzer Setup Window

TLA7SA00 One-click Calibration

The Basics of Serial Data Compliance and Validation Measurements

PCI Express Power State Management Validation and Debug Using the Tektronix Logic Protocol Analyzer

Cross-bus Analysis Reveals Interactions and Speeds Troubleshooting

PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Finding Bugs

PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Adjustable Time Resolution

PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Configuring the Visualization

PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Introduction

PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Overview

Logic Protocol Analysis for PCI Express Video

PCI Express 3.0 Flow Control: Visualization

Solutions to Embedded System Design Challenges Webinar

Simplifying Xilinx and Altera FPGA Debug Webinar