Choosing The Sampling Mode; Selecting The Timing Mode (Asynchronous Sampling) - Agilent Technologies 16718A Help Volume

Chapter 2: Task Guide

Choosing the Sampling Mode

Choosing the Sampling Mode

There are two logic analyzer sampling modes to choose from: timing
mode and state mode.
In timing mode, the logic analyzer samples asynchronously, based on
an internal sampling clock signal.
In state mode, the logic analyzer samples synchronously, based on a
sampling clock signal (or signals) from the device under test. Typically,
the signal used for sampling in state mode is a state machine or
microprocessor clock signal.
• "Selecting the Timing Mode (Asynchronous Sampling)" on page 36
• "Selecting the State Mode (Synchronous Sampling)" on page 39
• "In Either Timing Mode or State Mode" on page 48
• "Using 2 GHz Timing Zoom" on page 50
Selecting the Timing Mode (Asynchronous
Sampling)
In timing mode, the logic analyzer samples asynchronously, based on
an internal sampling clock signal.
• "To select the timing mode" on page 36
• "To select the full/half channel configuration" on page 37
• "To select transitional timing or store qualified" on page 69
• "To specify the sample period" on page 38
To select the timing mode
1. Open the logic analyzer Setup window.
2. Select the Sampling tab.
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