Logic Analyzers
From Hackstrich
I'm looking for a logic analyzer to serve the following needs:
- New development
- 8 channels
- Able to sample 100MHz signals
- Compatible with 5v, 3.3v, 1.8v, and 1.2v signal levels
- Decoders for SPI, I2C, CAN
- Nice to have: decoders for DMX512, USB
- Retro equipment troubleshooting/reversing (and ECLair development)
- 32+ channels
- Able to sample 25MHz signals
- Compatible with 5v and ECL (-0.8/-1.6) levels
- Nice to have: ability to write custom decoders
Overall requirements:
- < $1000
- Either PC-hosted or remotely accessible from a PC
| Voltage Levels | Decoders | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Device | Price (USD) | Channels | Memory | Rate (Timing) | Rate (State) | Interface | 5V | 3.3V | 1.8V | 1.2V | PECL | NECL | SPI | I2C | CAN | DMX512 | USB | Custom |
| Saleae Logic Pro 16 | $999 | 16 | Streaming | 500MS/s | 500MS/s | USB | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❓ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| LogicPort LA1034 | $389 | 34 | 2k | 500MS/s | 200MS/s | USB | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| ZeroPlus 32128 | $1000 | 32 | 128k/ch. | 200MS/s | 100MS/s | USB | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Agilent 16700A | $750 | 102-204 | 64k/ch. | 500MS/s | 125MS/s | Local / Ethernet | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| HP 16500C | ~$350 (eBay) | 68+ | 2M | 500MS/s | 110MS/s | Local / Ethernet | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
