Glossary - Agilent Technologies E5900B User Manual

Glossary

Analysis Probe A probing solution
connected to the target
microprocessor. It provides an
interface between the signals of the
target microprocessor and the inputs
of the logic analyzer. Formerly called
a "preprocessor."
Background Debug Monitor Also
called Debug Mode, In Background,
or In Monitor. The normal processor
execution is suspended and the
processor waits for commands from
the debug port. The debug port
commands include the ability to read
and write memory, read and write
registers, set breakpoints and start
the processor running (exit the
Background Debug Monitor).
Debug Mode See Background
Debug Monitor.
Debug Port A hardware interface
designed into a microprocessor that
allows developers to control
microprocessor execution, set
breakpoints, and access
microprocessor registers or target
system memory using a tool like the
emulation probe.
Elastomeric Probe Adapter A
connector that is fastened on top of a
target microprocessor using a
retainer and knurled nut. The
conductive elastomer on the bottom
Agilent Technologies Emulation for the PowerPC 400/600/700
of the probe adapter makes contact
with pins of the target
microprocessor and delivers their
signals to connection points on top of
the probe adapter.
Emulation Migration Kit The
hardware and software required to
use an emulation probe with a new
processor family.
Emulation Module An emulation
module is installed within the
mainframe of a logic analysis system.
An E5901A emulation module is used
with a target interface module
(TIM) or an analysis probe. An
E5901B emulation module is used
with an E5900B emulation probe
and does not use a TIM.
Emulation Probe An emulation
probe is a standalone instrument
connected via LAN to the mainframe
of a logic analyzer or to a host
computer. It provides run control
within an emulation and analysis test
setup. Formerly called a "processor
probe" or "software probe."
Emulator An emulation module or
an emulation probe.
Extender A part whose only
function is to provide connections
from one location to another. One or
more extenders might be stacked to
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