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  • Page 1 T h e t e s t & me a s u r e me n t e q u i p me n t y o u n e e d a t t h e p r i c e y o u w a n t . A l l t e s t I n s t r u me n t s , I n c .
  • Page 2 Agilent E5900B/E5901B Publication number E5902-97002 February 2001 © Copyright Agilent Technologies, Inc. 1994-2001 All Rights Reserved For Safety information, Warranties, and Regulatory information, see the pages behind the index. Supplement to Emulation and Solution User’s Guides...
  • Page 3: Agilent Technologies E5900B Emulation Probe-At A Glance

    Emulation Control Interface on an Agilent 16700-series logic analysis system. E5900B Emulation Probe The emulation probe communicates with a host computer or logic analysis system via LAN. Host Computer LAN Cable E5900B Emulation Probe Target System E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 4: E5901B Emulation Module

    E5900B Emulation Probe Target System The E5901B emulation module must be used with an E5900B emulation probe. This is a major change from the E5901A (16610A) emulation module, which could be connected directly to a target system through a target interface module (TIM).
  • Page 5: When To Use This Book

    Troubleshooting the emulator The Setup Assistant is an online tool for connecting and configuring your logic analysis system for microprocessor and bus analysis. The Setup Assistant is available on Agilent Technologies 16700-series logic analysis systems. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Agilent Technologies E5900B Emulation Probe—At a Glance E5900B Emulation Probe E5901B Emulation Module E5902B Emulation Migration E9xxxB Emulation Solution When To Use This Book Overview Setup Flowchart Agilent E5900B Emulation Probe Equipment supplied Minimum equipment required To connect the emulation probe to a power source...
  • Page 7 To verify LAN communications using ping To verify LAN communications using telnet Installing the Emulation Module To install the emulation module in an Agilent 16700-series logic analysis sys- tem or expansion frame To connect the E5901B emulation module to the E5900B emulation...
  • Page 8 Contents probe Connecting the Emulator to Your Target System Designing a Target System ARM target systems To connect the emulator to the target system Configuring the Emulator What can be configured Configuring the Emulation Probe for Maximum Performance (JTAG) Configuring the Emulation Probe for Maximum Performance (BDM) Using the Emulator with a Debugger Connecting to an Emulation Module...
  • Page 9 Contents Execution To connect the trigger signals to a logic analyzer with an emulation module To connect the trigger signals to a logic analyzer without an emulation module To cross-trigger the emulation probe and a 16700-series logic analysis system Updating Firmware Updating Firmware When You Do Not Have a Logic Analysis System To display current firmware version information...
  • Page 10 Contents Emulation probe electrical characteristics Emulation probe environmental characteristics Emulation module environmental characteristics Troubleshooting the Emulator Troubleshooting Guide Step 1: Telnet to the emulation probe If you cannot connect to the emulation probe Step 2: Check the prompt If a telnet connection to the emulation probe displays the prompt "->" If a telnet connection to the emulation probe displays the prompt "?>"...
  • Page 11 To run the performance verification tests using the logic analysis system To run complete performance verification tests using a serial or telnet connection If a performance verification test fails Returning Parts for Service To return a part to Agilent Technologies To obtain replacement parts To clean the instrument Glossary...
  • Page 12: Overview

    Overview...
  • Page 13 Overview This chapter describes: • Setup flowchart • Equipment used with the emulation probe • Connection sequences for the emulation probe • Equipment used with the emulation module • Additional information sources E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 14: Setup Flowchart

    Module Probe Connect emulation a probe? probe to LAN Install software on logic analysis system Update emulator firmware (if necessary) Connect emulator to target system or analysis probe Installation done. Begin making measurements. E8130F01.VSD E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 15: Agilent E5900B Emulation Probe

    • Ribbon cable (connects the emulation probe to your target system). • Firmware for the emulation probe on 3.5-inch disks. (Included only for E5900B options which need several firmware versions to support different target processors.) • This User’s Guide Update.
  • Page 16: Minimum Equipment Required

    • A LAN (local area network) to connect the emulation probe to the host computer or logic analysis system. • A user interface on the host computer, such as a high-level source debugger or the logic analysis system’s Emulation Control Interface. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 17: To Connect The Emulation Probe To A Power Source

    The emulation probe is shipped from the factory with a power supply and cord appropriate for your country. If the cord you received is not appropriate for your electrical power outlet type, contact your Agilent Technologies sales and service office.
  • Page 18: Connection Sequence

    1 Logic analyzer, if you are using one. 2 Emulation probe. 3 Your target system. To power off the system Power off your system as follows: 1 Your target system. 2 Emulation probe. 3 Logic analyzer, if you are using one. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 19: Agilent E5901B Emulation Module

    Equipment supplied The equipment supplied with your emulation module includes: • All of the parts listed for the Agilent E5900B emulation probe (page 14). • Agilent E5901B emulation module. If you ordered an emulation module as part of your Agilent 16700-series logic analysis system, it is already installed in the frame.
  • Page 20: Minimum Equipment Required

    The target system must meet the criteria on page 49. • An Agilent 16700-series logic analysis system. • A user interface, such as a high-level source debugger or the logic analysis system’s Emulation Control Interface. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 21: Agilent E5902B Emulation Migration

    Equipment supplied The equipment supplied with your emulation migration includes: • A target board adapter for the E5900B emulation probe. • Firmware for the emulation probe and updated software for the Emulation Control Interface on a CD-ROM (use if you have a 16700-series logic analysis system).
  • Page 22: Minimum Equipment Required

    Minimum equipment required The following equipment is required to use the emulation migration: • An Agilent E5900B emulation probe. • A method for connecting the emulation probe to the target system. The target system must have an appropriate JTAG or BDM debug port connector.
  • Page 23: E9Xxxb Emulation Solution

    The equipment supplied with your emulation solution includes: • All of the parts listed for the Agilent E5901B emulation module (page 18), including an Agilent E5900B emulation probe. • A CD-ROM which includes the inverse assembler software. • An analysis probe and accessories. (Optional, depending on the product and option number you ordered.
  • Page 24: Installing Software On A Logic Analysis System

    CD-ROM" section in your emulation or solution User’s Guide. If you ordered an emulation module or emulation solution with your new Agilent 16700-series logic analysis system, all of the necessary software is pre- installed. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 25: Additional Information Sources

    Emulation Control Interface has additional information on using the emulation probe. The measurement examples include valuable tips for making emulation and analysis measurements. You can find the measurement examples under the system help in your Agilent 16700-series logic analysis system. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 26: Connecting The Emulation Probe To A Lan

    Connecting the Emulation Probe to a...
  • Page 27: To Choose A Point-To-Point Or Site Lan Connection

    Connecting the Emulation Probe to a LAN You need to set up a LAN connection for the E5900B emulation probe, even if you are using an E5901B emulation module. The emulation probe has an IEEE 802.3 Type 10/100Base-TX LAN connector.
  • Page 28 • Remote file systems cannot be mounted for access to source code files, symbol files, or executable files. • The emulation probe cannot be controlled by a debugger on a host computer. Connection Method Go to Page Site LAN connection page 28 Point-to-point page 36 E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 29: Connecting The Emulation Probe To A Site Lan

    E5901B analysis system with an emulation module” on emulation module page 35 4 Verify that your emulation probe is now active and on the network. See "To verify LAN communications" on page 38. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 30: To Obtain An Ip Address

    To change the port numbers, see page 32. If you have already set the IP address, you can use a telnet connection instead of a serial connection to connect to the emulation probe. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 31: To Configure Lan Parameters Using A Serial Connection

    Connecting the Emulation Probe to a Site LAN To configure LAN parameters using a serial connection The E5900B emulation probe has a 9600 baud RS-232 serial interface with an RJ12 connector. The emulation probe is shipped with a serial cable (with RJ-12 connectors on both ends, with 6-wire straight-through connections) and an adapter (female RJ-12 to female 9-pin D subminiature).
  • Page 32 4 Turn on power to the emulation probe. When the emulation probe powers up, it sends a version message to the serial port, followed by a prompt. 5 Press the Return or Enter key a few times. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 33 (and, for UNIX workstations, in the /etc/services file). 8 Cycle power on the emulation probe. The IP address and any other LAN parameters you change are stored in nonvolatile memory and will take effect when the emulation probe is powered E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 34: To Configure Lan Parameters Using Dhcp

    4 Wait at least 20 seconds for the emulation probe to receive the IP address from the DHCP server. 5 Verify that your emulation probe is now active and on the network. See "To verify LAN communications" on page 38. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 35: What Is Dhcp

    2 In the logic analysis system interface, open the Workspace window. 3 Drag the emulation probe tool from the toolbox to the workspace. 4 From the emulation probe icon, select ,QLW 3UREH /$1 $GGUHVVHV . E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 36: To Configure Lan Parameters Using A Logic Analysis System With An Emulation Module

    7 Enter the internet address, gateway IP and subnet mask in the appropriate fields. 8 Select 2. . 9 Cycle power on the emulation probe. The new addresses will take effect after you do this. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 37: Setting Up A Point-To-Point Connection

    4 Select the emulation module icon then select 6WDUW 6HVVLRQ . This will automatically configure the LAN connection and start the Emulation Control Interface. There is no need to set the IP address of the emulation probe. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 38: To Set Up A Point-To-Point Connection Without An Emulation Module

    Setup Assistant will guide you through the process of setting up a point-to-point connection. If networking is enabled, the Setup Assistant assumes you want to connect the emulation probe to a site LAN. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 39: Verifying Lan Communications

    To verify LAN communications using telnet 1 Verify your emulation probe is now active and on the network by issuing a telnet to the IP address. This connection will give you access to the emulation probe’s built-in terminal E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 40 If You Have Problems “Problems with the LAN Interface” on page 97. Example $ telnet 192.35.12.6 R>lan lan is enabled lan -i 192.35.12.6 lan -g 0.0.0.0 lan -s 255.255.248.0 lan -p 6470 Ethernet Address : 08000F090B30 E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 41 Connecting the Emulation Probe to a LAN Verifying LAN Communications E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 42: Installing The Emulation Module

    Installing the Emulation Module...
  • Page 43 Technologies 16700-series logic analysis system and how to connect the emulation module to an emulation probe. You need to set up a LAN connection for the E5900B emulation probe, even if you are using an E5901B emulation module. If your emulation module is already installed in your logic analysis system frame, you may skip this chapter.
  • Page 44: To Install The Emulation Module In An Agilent 16700- Series Logic Analysis System Or Expansion Frame

    REMOVE THE POWER CORD. Remove any other cables (including mouse or video monitor cables). 2 Turn the logic analysis system frame upside-down. 3 Remove the bottom cover. 4 Remove the slot cover. You may use either slot. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 45 7 Reinstall the bottom cover, then turn the frame right-side-up. 8 Plug in the power cord, reconnect the other cables, and turn on the logic analysis system. The new emulation module will be shown as an "E5901B Emulation Module" in the system window. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 46: To Connect The E5901B Emulation Module To The E5900B Emulation

    E5901B emulation module in the logic analysis system mainframe. 2 Connect other end of the module/probe interconnect cable to the "Emulation Module" connector on the E5900B emulation probe. 3 Power on the emulation probe. The LED next to the switch is lit when the switch is turned on and the probe is being supplied with power.
  • Page 47 Installing the Emulation Module E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 48: Connecting The Emulator To Your Target System

    Connecting the Emulator to Your Target System...
  • Page 49 7 Test the connection between the emulator and the target. (See your processor-specific emulation or solution User’s Guide.) 8 Connect a debugger to the emulator, if applicable. (See your processor- specific emulation or solution User’s Guide.) E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 50: Designing A Target System

    See Also For more information on the ARM 14-pin and the ARM/HP 20-pin connectors, see the HP/Agilent Solutions for the ARM7/ARM9 User’s Guide or Emulation for the ARM7/ARM9 User’s Guide. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 51: To Connect The Emulator To The Target System

    To connect the emulator to the target system The emulation or solution User’s Guide shows a target interface module and a 50-pin cable. These parts are not needed with the E5900B emulation probe. The emulator should be connected to the target system using the ribbon cable provided.
  • Page 52 6 Turn on power to the emulation probe. 7 Turn on power to the target system. After you have connected the emulator to your target system, you may need to update the firmware in the emulator. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 53 Connecting the Emulator to Your Target System To connect the emulator to the target system E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 54: Configuring The Emulator

    Configuring the Emulator...
  • Page 55: What Can Be Configured

    HP emulator What can be configured See your processor-specific emulation or solution User’s Guide for information on the configuration options for your emulator. The options are the same for the E5900A and the E5900B. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 56: Configuring The Emulation Probe For Maximum Performance (Jtag)

    However, please note that speeds greater than the default are not officially supported by Agilent or the chip manufacturer. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 57 Processor (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) PPC 6xx MPC 7xx 25-33 — PPC403GA/B/C core clock/2 PPC403GCX core clock/2 PPC 401 PPC405 core clock/2 MPC82xx Others — Use the "cf speed" — command to determine factory default E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 58: Configuring The Emulation Probe For Maximum Performance (Bdm)

    16 MHz or greater 5 MHz 8 MHz or greater 2 MHz 4 MHz or greater 1 MHz (Default) 1 MHz or greater 256 KHz 512 KHz or greater 128 KHz 32 KHz or greater 8 KHz E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 59 “25” for a 25 MHz processor) is not officially supported by Agilent or the chip manufacturer. Manufacturer Emulation Probe Emulation Spec. Max DSCK Factory Default Probe Max Processor (MHz) DSCK (MHz) DSCK (MHz) MPC8xx CLKOUT/3 1 MHz 26 MHz E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 60: Using The Emulator With A Debugger

    Using the Emulator with a Debugger...
  • Page 61: Connecting To An Emulation Module

    If you are using an E5901B emulation module, configure your debugger to use the IP address of the E5900B emulation probe, not the logic analysis system. You may need to tell the debugger which port number to use. The default port number for a debugger connection is 6470.
  • Page 62: Coordinating Logic Analysis With Processor

    Coordinating Logic Analysis with Processor Execution...
  • Page 63 Note also that some debugger commands may cause the processor to break E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 64 See Also The “Coordinating Logic Analysis with Processor Execution” chapter in your processor-specific Solution User’s Guide. “Emulation probe electrical characteristics” on page 80 for the electrical characteristics of the TRIG OUT and BREAK IN signals. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 65: To Connect The Trigger Signals To A Logic Analyzer With An Emulation Module

    You do not need to connect any cables to the SMB connectors on the emulation probe. The module/probe interconnect cable carries the trigger signals. The LAN cable carries data and most commands. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 66: To Connect The Trigger Signals To A Logic Analyzer Without An Emulation Module

    2 Connect the emulation probe’s TRIG OUT connector to the logic analyzer’s Port In connector. Logic Analysis System Target Target Keyboard Mouse To 16701 Expansion Frame To 16701 Expansion Frame Control Control Port In Port Out E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 67: To Cross-Trigger The Emulation Probe And A 16700-Series Logic Analysis System

    For more detail on triggering features, see the online help in the Intermodule or Source Viewer window. For some practical examples, select the Help icon in the main system window, then select "Measurement Examples." E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 68: Updating Firmware

    Updating Firmware...
  • Page 69 Update the firmware if: • You need to change the personality of the emulator for a new processor. • You have an updated version of the firmware from Agilent Technologies. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 70: Updating Firmware When You Do Not Have A Logic Analysis System

    To update firmware from a floppy disk • Follow the instructions on the README file on the floppy disk. The firmware can be installed using either a PC or a workstation which can read PC disks. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 71: Updating Firmware When You Have A Logic Analysis System

    Emulation Control Interface software is compatible the version of the emulator firmware. Logic analysis system operating system CD-ROMS include the processor support packages; versions 1.51 and later will include firmware which is compatible with E5900B emulation probes. To display current firmware version information 1 In the Update Firmware window, select 'LVSOD\ &XUUHQW 9HUVLRQ .
  • Page 72: To Update Firmware For An Emulation Module Using The Setup Assistant

    1 Install the processor support package from the CD-ROM. 2 Start the Setup Assistant by selecting its icon in the system window. 3 Follow the instructions displayed by the Setup Assistant. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 73 Updating Firmware Updating Firmware When You Have a Logic Analysis System E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 74: Installing An Agilent E5902B Emulation Migration

    Installing an Agilent E5902B Emulation Migration...
  • Page 75: Migration

    This chapter will tell you how to install an Agilent E5902B emulation migration so that you can use your emulation probe with a new processor family. The E5902B emulation migration can be used with any E5900B emulation probe. It cannot be used with E5900A emulation probes. To install the emulation migration CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components.
  • Page 76 Remove the front panel. c Grasp the top cover with one hand. With the other hand, pull the plate on the bottom of the emulation probe, so that the top cover slides off. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 77 You cannot run performance verification tests or make any measurements without a target board adapter. 6 Install the new target board adapter on the main circuit board. Align both connectors and press down firmly. 7 Replace the 3 nylon screws. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 78 13 Connect the emulation probe to your target system. See Chapter 4, “Connecting the Emulator to Your Target System,” beginning on page 47, and your emulation or solution User’s Guide for instructions on how to make this connection. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 79 Installing an Agilent E5902B Emulation Migration E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 80: Specifications And Characteristics

    Specifications and Characteristics...
  • Page 81: Emulation Probe Electrical Characteristics

    Specifications and Characteristics The following operating characteristics are not specifications, but are typical operating characteristics for the Agilent Technologies E5900B emulation probe and E5901B emulation module. Emulation probe electrical characteristics Trigger Out SMB Port With a 50 ohm load, a logic high is >= 2.0 V, and a low is <= 0.4 V. The...
  • Page 82: Emulation Probe Environmental Characteristics

    Operating/nonoperating 4600 m (15 000 ft). Relative Humidity 15% to 95%. Emulation module environmental characteristics The Agilent E5901B emulation module meets the environmental characteristics of the logic analysis system in which it is installed. For indoor use only. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 83 E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 84: Troubleshooting The Emulator

    Troubleshooting the Emulator...
  • Page 85 You can use several means to determine the source of the problem: • The troubleshooting guide beginning on the next page • The status lights on the emulation probe • The emulation probe "performance verification" tests • The emulation probe's built-in commands E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 86: Troubleshooting Guide

    The "->" prompt indicates that the firmware loaded into the emulation probe is not compatible with the "target board adapter" which is located inside the emulation probe. Try one of the following until you get a different prompt: E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 87: If A Telnet Connection To The Emulation Probe Displays The Prompt

    • Decrease the JTAG or BDM communication speed. Some targets need slower speeds to properly communicate. Use the cf speed command (cf procck for BDM). E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 88: Step 3: Try Some Simple Commands To Control The Target

    If you are using a telnet connection, enter the cf command to display all of the configuration settings. Note that some emulation probes must set the processor type with cf proc=processor_type. • Check that the emulation probe is not restricted to real-time runs. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 89: Step 4: Check The Emulation Module

    In addition, the emulation probe must be connected to the logic analysis system using a LAN. • Check that the emulation probe and the logic analysis system are on E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 90: Step 5: Check Your Debugger Connection

    Some debuggers have an initialization file that needs to be properly defined before a debugger can connect to the emulation probe. • Make sure the PC or workstation where the debugger is running can E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 91: If You Need To Obtain Help

    1 Write down the target processor version, the emulation probe firmware version, and the type of emulation probe (E5900A or E5900B). 2 Call your nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office.
  • Page 92: Status Lights

    Only boot firmware is good (other firmware has been G DBG corrupted) G RUN G RST The emulation probe can no longer control the target. Reset G DBG the target, then initialize the emulation probe. G RUN E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 93: Emulation Probe Lan Status Lights

    100Base-Tx mode. Emulation Probe Power On Light The green LED, to the left of the power switch, is lit when the emulation probe is connected to a power source and the power switch is on. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 94: Emulation Probe Built-In Commands

    If the LAN name of the emulation probe is “test2”, the command might look like this: telnet test2 3 If you do not see a prompt, press the key a few times. <Return> To exit from this telnet session, type <CTRL>D at the prompt. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 95: To Use The Built-In Commands

    Step—do a low-level single step Version—display the product number and firmware version of the emulation probe Use help command_name to see the command syntax. For example, enter help m to get help on the memory command. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 96 Note that some of commands listed in the help screens are generic commands for Agilent emulators and may not be available for your product. If you are writing your own debugger, contact Agilent Technologies for more information. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 97: Problems With The Target System

    2 Check that the emulation probe firmware matches your processor. To do this, enter: M>ver E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 98: Problems With The Lan Interface

    • For a point-to-point connection, use a crossover cable. • For a LAN connection, use a regular LAN cable, not a crossover cable (the cable supplied with the emulation module, part number 5061- 7342, is a crossover cable). E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 99: If You Have Lan Connection Problems

    If you have problems setting the LAN parameters using a logic analysis system ❏ If the E5900B emulation probe is not connected to an E5901B emulation module, then make sure the emulation probe is on the same subnet as the logic analysis system during initial setup; otherwise,...
  • Page 100 ❏ Another thing that will cause emulation probe LAN address setup to fail is a BOOTP daemon, running elsewhere on your network, that is configured to respond to the link-level address of the emulation probe with a different IP address. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 101: Problems With The Serial Interface

    PC. ❏ Make sure you are using the serial cable which was supplied with the emulation probe. With certain RS-232 cards, connecting to an RS-232 port where the emulation E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 102 (or is not connected) will hang the PC. The only way to get control back is to reboot the PC. Therefore, we recommend that you always turn on the emulation probe before attempting to connect via RS-232. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 103: Problems With The Emulation Module

    7 Select the 0DVWHU )UDPH tab. 8 Select the (% (PXODWLRQ 0RGXOH . 9 Select 7HVW $OO . 10 When you are finished running self tests, select 4XLW . Then restart your session from the Session Manager window. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 104: Problems With The Emulation Probe

    CAUTION: Disconnect the emulation probe from your target system before running the tests. Running the Target Board Adapter Feedback Test with the target system connected can damage components on the target system. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 105: To Run Complete Performance Verification Tests Using A Serial Or Telnet Connection

    Options available for the pv command are explained in the help screen displayed by typing help pv or ? pv at the prompt. Examples Here are some examples of ways to use the pv command. To execute all of the tests one time: pv 1 E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 106: If A Performance Verification Test Fails

    9. ,I WKH SDUWLFXODU IDLOXUH \RX VHH LV QRW OLVWHG EHORZ FRQWDFW $JLOHQW 7HFKQRORJLHV IRU DVVLVWDQFH Test 1: Powerup PV Results Failure of this test indicates a hardware problem with the emulation probe. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 107 ESD preventive practices. Test 5: Break In and Trigger Out SMB Feedback Test Before returning to Agilent Technologies, check to ensure that you have connected a good cable between the two SMB connectors. Test 6: Target Board Adapter Feedback Test Failure of this test indicates a hardware problem with the emulation probe.
  • Page 108: Returning Parts For Service

    The repair strategy for this emulation solution is board replacement. Exchange assemblies are available when a repairable assembly is returned to Agilent Technologies. These assemblies have been set up on the “Exchange Assembly” program. This lets you exchange a faulty assembly with one that has been repaired, calibrated, and performance verified by the factory.
  • Page 109: To Obtain Replacement Parts

    Ribbon cable (PowerPC 60x, PowerPC 7xx, MPC 82xx) E3459-61602/3 Ribbon cable (ARM 14/20-pin) E3496-61603 Ribbon cable (MPC 860) 16700-61608 Expansion cable for emulation module E8130-68702 Serial cable and adapter 5061-7342 LAN cross-over cable E8130-61601 14-pin module/probe interconnect cable E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 110: To Clean The Instrument

    2 Clean the instrument using a soft cloth that has been moistened in a mixture of mild detergent and water. 3 Make sure that the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting it to a power source. E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 111 Troubleshooting the Emulator Returning Parts for Service E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 112: Glossary

    One or connector that is fastened on top of a more extenders might be stacked to target microprocessor using a raise a probe above a target retainer and knurled nut. The microprocessor to avoid mechanical E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 113 Label Labels are used to group and cables. A high-density adapter cable identify logic analyzer channels. A has a single Mictor connector that is label consists of a name and an E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 114 B4620B Source Correlation Tool cable and connector. Set, and an emulation module. Preprocessor See Analysis Probe. State Analysis When the logic analyzer is configured to capture data E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 115 (one side of a target target system. It does not function microprocessor) and makes them like a pattern generator or emulation available for probing. module, but more like a remote E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 116 HP B4620B source correlation tool connecting to probe 45 emulation module 53 set 66 definition 111 connection HyperTerminal (MS Windows description of 3 emulation module 47 program) 100 firmware 96 host workstation 25 installing 41 power 16 E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 117 32 power supply 16 See configuration location of 33 preprocessor Setup Assistant listing See analysis probe networking disabled 37 displaying in logic analyzer 63 preprocessor interface setup assistant 71 logic analysis See analysis probe E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 118 25 target board adapter definition 114 target control port 114 target interface module (TIM) definition 114 target system connecting to 47 requirements 49 TCK signal 55 TCK speed 55 TCP 32 telnet 38 E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 119 Index E5900B / E5901B User’s Guide Supplement...
  • Page 120 89/336/EEC (including 93/68/EEC) and carries the CE marking accordingly (European Union). This product was tested in a typical configuration with Agilent Technologies test systems. Date: 12/30/99 Ken Wyatt / Product Regulations Manager For further information, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent or distributor.
  • Page 121 B Pass - Temporary degradation, self recoverable. C Pass - Temporary degradation, operator intervention required. D Fail - Not recoverable, component damage. Note: Use standard ESD preventive practices while handling and connecting the E5900B to its target to avoid component damage. Sound Pressure...
  • Page 122 89/336/EEC (including 93/68/EEC) and carries the CE marking accordingly (European Union). This product was tested in a typical configuration with Agilent Technologies test systems. Date: 12/30/99 Ken Wyatt / Product Regulations Manager For further information, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent or distributor.
  • Page 123 Product Regulations IEC 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 / EN 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 Performance Criteria CISPR 11:1990 / EN 55011:1991—Group 1 Class A IEC 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998 / EN 61000-4-2:1995 (ESD 4kV CD, 8kV AD) IEC 61000-4-3:1995 / EN 61000-4-3:1995 (3 V/m 80% AM) IEC 61000-4-4:1995 / EN 61000-4-4:1995 (EFT 0.5kV line-line, 1kV line-earth) IEC 61000-4-6:1996 / EN 61000-4-6:1996 (3V 80% AM, power line) Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 2064.1 Safety...
  • Page 124 (normal blow, time The Caution sign denotes a Agilent Technologies shall not be delay, etc.) should be used. Do hazard. It calls attention to an liable for errors contained herein not use repaired fuses or short-...
  • Page 125 No other warranty is About this edition expressed or implied. Agilent Walker, Richer & Quinn, Inc. This Agilent Technologies This is the Agilent E5900B/ Technologies specifically product has a warranty against E5901B Supplement to UNIX is a registered trademark of...

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