Atec Agilent-346a - Manual (Page 7)

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Selecting the Optimum Probing Strategy
For all Agilent Logic Analyzers with 90-pin Pod Connectors
Go to page 61-65 for a discussion of
Agilent’s flying lead probe sets for logic
analyzers with 90-pin pod connectors.
Connecting to Individual IC Pins, Test Points, Browsing or Solder Attach to
Components, Traces or VIAs
Advantages Limitations
Most flexible method. Time-consuming to connect large number
Convenient for picking up signals that of channels.
may not be grouped conveniently on your Requires more board space, for large
board with buses routed to connectors number of channels.
(example: system clock, interrupts). Some accessories may degrade probe
performance at high speeds.
Go to page 54 for the target connection
probing solutions for logic analyzers with
90-pin pod connectors. Go to page 41 for
connectorless solutions for logic analyzers
with 90-pin pod connectors.
Designing Connections Directly into the Target System
Advantages Limitations
Very reliable connections. Requires advanced planning in the
Save time in making multiple connections. design stage.
Least amount of board space required for
large number of channels.