This is an absolute must have for diagnosing embedded programming projects. You can see exactly what digital signals are being produced on a signal wire or trace and you can do this for 4 channels (4 lines) simultaneously.
For communication projects, this is an invaluable tool. Say you've programmed the microcontroller to communication using UART, but you don't get the results at the other end, this logic analyzer will show you exactly what is going on and even tell you the baud, or rate of the communication. Download the software here.
Note: Due to manufacturer lead times, this product can take anywhere from 1-3 months to stock if not currently available.
The Logic analyzer is by Saleae. The case is beautifully constructed out of CNC machined aluminum and anodized to give a clean appearance. You can record, measure and view digital signals using a wonderfully designed user interface. You don't need to worry about this analyzer failing as it is protected from over current and voltage at the test lead inputs and the USB input. The manufacture has a worry free two year warranty.
Specifications:- Input voltage range: -.5V to 5.25V and uses the industry standard thresholds of .8V for logic lo and 2.0V for logic high. and will work with 5V, 3.3V, 2.5V and 2.0V systems. It is not recommended for 1.8V systems but may work.- Select frequencies: 24MHz. 16MHz, 12MHz, 8MHz, 4MHz, 2MHz, 1MHz, 500KHz, 250KHz, 200KHz, 100KHz, 50KHz, 25KHz. to get the high frequencies, unplug as many other USB peripherals as possible.- Operating systems compatibility: Linux recent Ubuntu, Fedora, or openSUSE, Windows XP, vista and 7, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger or higher.Works with USB 2.0.
Included: - 1x9 Ultra-flexible test lead set with micro hooks for each lead.- USB Cable (1.8M length, A to mini-B)- Carrying case