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  • Page 1 Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 2 FAR 2.101, pursuant to FAR 12.211 and 27.404.2 and DFARS 227.7102, the U.S. government acquires no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR 27.401 or DFAR 227.7103-5 (c), as applicable in any technical data. 52.227-14 Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 3 Instruction manual symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for you to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect against damage to the product. Hazardous voltage symbol. Earth terminal symbol: Used to indicate a circuit common connected to grounded chassis. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 4 • Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 No. 1091 (as amended) • Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 No. 1101 (as amended) • The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical & Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 No. 3032 (as amended) Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 5: Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer - At A Glance

    Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer - At a Glance The Keysight U4164A logic analyzer is a 136 channel AXIe based high speed state and timing logic analyzer with new features such as: • DDR4 and LPDDR4 probing for data rates over 2.5 Gb/s using the new Quad sampling state mode and single touch probing •...
  • Page 6 Application This service guide applies to U4164A logic analyzer modules installed in a M9502A or M9505A AXIe chassis. Figure 1 U4164A Logic Analyzer Module The following figure displays the M9502A 2-slot AXIe chassis and M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis. Figure 2...

  • Page 7: In This Service Guide

    5, “Troubleshooting” contains explanations of self-tests and flowcharts for troubleshooting the module. Chapter 6, “Returning and Replacing a U4164A Module or its cables” explains how to replace the module, its circuit board and cables and how to return these to Keysight Technologies. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 8 Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer - At a Glance In This Service Guide 1 General Information Accessories Probes, Cables, and Accessories Chassis and software Specifications Characteristics 2 Preparing for Troubleshooting or Performance Testing To set up the U4164A module To test the U4164A module...
  • Page 10 To run the self tests To exit the test system To test the cables 6 Returning and Replacing a U4164A Module or its cables To remove the U4164A module To remove the logic analyzer cable To install the logic analyzer cable...
  • Page 11 Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide General Information Accessories / 12 Chassis and software / 12 Specifications / 13 Characteristics / 14 This chapter lists the accessories and some of the specifications and characteristics for testing and servicing the U4164A logic analyzer.

  • Page 12: General Information

    Refer to the U4164A Data Sheet (5992-1057EN) on www.keysight.com to get a list of supported interposers, probes, and cables for U4164A. Details of these interposers, probes, and cables are in their respective user guides available on www.keysight.com. Chassis and software The U4164A logic analyzer requires: •...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Maximum State Data Rate Option 02G (spec) 2.5 Gb/s on 136 channels per U4164A, using either or both edges of clock (spec) 4 Gb/s on 68 channels per U4164A, clocking on either edge of the clock (typ) Option 01G (spec) 2.5 Gb/s on 136 channels per U4164A, using both edges of clock (spec)

  • Page 14: Characteristics

    General Information Characteristics For a full listing of all specifications and characteristics, see the Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Data Sheet, literature part number 5992-1057EN available on Keysight’s web site (www.keysight.com). Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 15: Preparing For Troubleshooting Or Performance Testing

    This chapter provides instructions for preparing the U4164A logic analyzer module for troubleshooting or servicing it. Operating Environment The operating environment specifications are listed in the Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Data Sheet, literature part number 5992-1057EN available on Keysight’s web site (www.keysight.com).

  • Page 16: To Set Up The U4164A Module

    To set up the U4164A module To set up the U4164A module for troubleshooting/servicing, you first need to install it in one of the slots of the AXIe chassis. Then connect the chassis to the host PC via a PCIe/USB link. On the host PC, install the Logic and Protocol Analyzer (6.20 or higher) application to configure and control the...

  • Page 17: To Test The U4164A Module

    Preparing for Troubleshooting or Performance Testing To test the U4164A module The U4164A logic analyzer module does not require an operational accuracy calibration or adjustment. After installing the module, you can test and use the module. • If you require a test to verify logic analyzer’s performance with the specifications, see “Testing...
  • Page 18 Preparing for Troubleshooting or Performance Testing Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 19: Testing U4164A Performance

    The calibration laboratory may choose to elaborate on these tests and test all channels at their discretion. A U4164A module that is licensed with the Base state clock option, Option 700, Option 01G, or a NOTE memory option lower than 4M needs to be tested at a Keysight Service Center.
  • Page 20 Instructions for removing and installing the module can be found in the installation guide for the chassis or the U4164A module. If you don't have the installation guide for your U4164A module, you can find the latest version on the Internet at www.keysight.com.

  • Page 21: Perform The Self-Tests

    Before performing the self- tests, disconnect all probes from the logic analyzer. Select Help->Self-Test... from the main menu. The Analysis System Self Tests window appears. From the Select suites list, select the option displayed for U4164A. Then, select All from the Select tests list.

  • Page 22: Equipment Required For The Performance Test

    A combination of U4201A & E5382A can be used. Keysight U4203A SMA/Flying Lead test connectors, (f) SMA to (f) SMA no substitute “Assemble the SMA/Flying Lead Test to Flying Lead Probe (Qty 4) Connectors" on page 23 Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 23: Assemble The Sma/Flying Lead Test Connectors

    Trim about 2.5 mm from the outer leads. d Using a very small amount of solder, tack each inner lead to each outer lead at the point where they are touching. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 24 Attach an SMA m-m adapter to one end of each of the four SMA/Flying Lead test connectors. b Attach a 50 ohm terminator to the other end of the four SMA/Flying Lead test connectors. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 25 Testing U4164A Performance c The finished test connector is shown in the pictures below. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 26: Set Up The Test Equipment

    Set the frequency to: • Base Option: Temporarily License the module to full speed and test at 1250 MHz plus 0.81% (1260 MHz) Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 27 Term Voltage: 0 mV Term Voltage: 0 mV Limit to current Levels: unselected Limit to current Levels: unselected Output: Enable (LED on) Output: Enable (LED on) Output: Enable (LED on) Output: Enable (LED on) Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 28 Testing U4164A Performance Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 29: Connect The Test Equipment

    Connect the Logic Analyzer Pod to the Pulse Generator Connect one U4203A Flying Lead Probe Set to Pods 1/2 of the U4164A module. Connect the Pod 1 U4203A Flying Lead Probe Set's CLK lead to the pin strip of the SMA/Flying Lead connector at the pulse generator's Channel 1 OUTPUT.
  • Page 30 Testing U4164A Performance Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 31: Test The U4164A Module

    After the AXIe chassis is fully booted, power on the host PC if it is not part of the AXIe chassis. Start the Keysight Logic and Protocol Analyzer application if it is not started already. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 32: Configure The Logic Analysis System

    Disable all logic analyzers other than the analyzer under test. a Select the Overview tab at the bottom of the main window. b Click on each unused logic analyzer and select disable. Only the logic analyzer to be tested should remain enabled. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 33 In the Overview window, select Setup→Bus/Signal... from the logic analyzer's drop-down menu. The U4203A probe must be connected to the logic analyzer pod as described on page NOTE b In the Analyzer Setup window, choose the Threshold button for Pod 1. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 34 The Threshold Settings window appears. c Set the threshold value for Pod 1 of the logic analyzer to 0 V. Click Apply to All Other Pods and Clocks. Then, click Done to close the dialog. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 35 Click to select channels 2, 6, 10, and 14 as shown in the picture above. Select the State sampling mode and set the State Clock options: a Select the Sampling tab of the Analyzer Setup window. b Select State - Synchronous Sampling. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 36: Determine Maximum Clock Rate

    MHz and then again wait for 100 acquisitions at this new frequency without any error. Repeat this step until you get 100 acquisitions without any error display. Click the Stop tool-bar button to stop the data acquisition. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 37 If the remaining tests described in this chapter PASS, record the final pulse generator frequency in the “Final Pulse Generator Frequency” section of the Performance Test Record (page 48). Recording this final frequency provides a traceable measurement that is expected to be unique for each U4164A Logic Analyzer module. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 38: Adjust Sampling Positions Using Eye Scan

    Adjust sampling positions using Eye Scan Open the sampling setup window. Select the Eye Scan: Sample Positions and Thresholds... button. The Eye Scan - Sample Positions and Threshold Settings dialog will appear. Select the Assign Busses/Signals Dialog. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 39 In the dialog box, set Do full time/voltage scan and Show time/voltage scan. Run Eye Scan by hitting the Run This Measurement button. If the scan does not fill the scan area, right click in the scan area and select Autoscale all. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 40 Using the mouse grab the vertical lines and move them into the correct eye. 10 If all sample positions are not in the same eye. Then hit the Plus sign to expand My Bus 1. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 41 11 After all bit sample positions are in the correct eye. Right click in the My Bus 1 Scan area and select Set to Suggested. 12 After setting to suggested all bits should be centered in their own eye near -4.5 ns. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 42: Test Pod 1

    Data must be acquired before the markers can be configured. Therefore, you need to run the analyzer to acquire data. Switch to the Listing window by selecting the Listing tab at the bottom of the main window. Select the Run icon Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 43 If the data values are not “A”s and “5”s, you may need to set the sampling positions in different eyes. From the Main Menu, choose Markers→New. You can accept the default name for the new marker. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 44 Select OK to close the marker Value Properties window. 10 Select OK to close the marker Value window. The system will search the display for the occurrences specified. 11 Select OK to close the New Marker window. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 45: Test Pod 2

    Scroll to the right and unassign all Pod 1 bits. Set the Pod 2 threshold to 0 V (just as you did for Pod 1 on Set the threshold value for Pod 1 of the logic analyzer to). Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 46: Test Pods 3

    Set the threshold value for Pod 1 of the logic analyzer to). Assign bits 2, 6, 10, and 14 of Pod 3. Adjust the sampling positions using Eye Scan. Set sample position near -4.5 ns. Realign any stray channels if necessary. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 47: Other Pods

    End the test. a From the Main Menu, choose File→Exit. At the dialog “Do you want to save the current configuration?” select No. b Disconnect all cables and adapters from the pulse generator. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 48: Performance Test Record

    Test 2 of 2 Eye Scan locates an eye for each bit Correct number of occurrences detected Pod 1 Results (pass/fail): Pod 2 Results (pass/fail): Pod 3Results (pass/fail): Pod 4 Results (pass/fail): Pod 5 Results (pass/fail): Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 49 Testing U4164A Performance TEST RESULTS Pod 6 Results (pass/fail): Pod 7 Results (pass/fail): Pod 8 Results (pass/fail): Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 50 Testing U4164A Performance Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 51: Calibrating

    Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide Calibrating Calibration Strategy / 52 This chapter provides instructions for calibrating the U4164A logic analyzer.

  • Page 52: Calibration Strategy

    Calibrating Calibration Strategy The U4164A logic analyzer does not require any periodic adjustments or calibration by the user to ensure operational accuracy. However, Keysight recommends that performance of the U4164A logic analyzer be tested against its specifications at two-year intervals. This testing is required in order to obtain calibration certification.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    The service strategy for the U4164A module is the replacement of defective assemblies. You can return this module to Keysight Technologies for all service work, including troubleshooting. Contact your nearest Keysight Technologies Sales Office for more details.

  • Page 54: To Use The Flowcharts

    Flowcharts are the primary tool used to isolate defective assemblies. The flowcharts refer to other tests to help isolate the problem. The circled numbers on the charts indicate connections with the other flowchart. Start your troubleshooting at the top of the first flowchart. Figure 3 Troubleshooting Flowchart 1 Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting Figure 4 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 56: Self-Test Descriptions

    FPGA to FPGA Communication Test This test is only run if there are two or more U4164A logic analyzer cards installed in a chassis and connected together with the flex cables. The purpose of this test is to verify that the FPGAs can drive and receive the signals correctly.

  • Page 57: Acquisition Chip Bist Test

    Tests the Timing Zoom memory and other internal memories on the acquisition chip. Resource Bus Connection Test This test is only run if there are two or more U4164A logic analyzer cards in adjacent slots in a chassis. This test verifies whether or not the flex cables are squarely and firmly inserted into the connectors.

  • Page 58: To Run The Self Tests

    Troubleshooting To run the self tests You can run self tests on the U4164A module to verify if the module is operating correctly. Before running self tests, ensure that: • you have connected all the hardware components for the U4164A module •...

  • Page 59: To Test The Cables

    Differential Probes No Substitute E5379A (Qty 2) Connect the U4164A logic analyzer to the stimulus board. a Connect the Keysight E5379A 90-pin differential probes to the logic analyzer cable (also called “Pods”) to be tested. Start with Pods 1 and 2.
  • Page 60 Select the Overview tab at the bottom of the main window. b Click on each unused logic analyzer and select disable. Only the logic analyzer to be tested should remain enabled. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 61 Verify that the pod threshold buttons say “Threshold: Differential”, as shown above. If they don’t, make sure the correct probes (E5379A) are attached to pods 1 and 2. The threshold is set to Differential automatically when E5379A probes are attached. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 62 For State Clock, select Pod A1 Clock and Both edges. Set the trigger position and acquisition memory depth: a Set the Trigger Position to 100% Poststore. b Set the Acquisition Depth to 8K. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 63 Click Edit and select the Do time scan only option as the scan dimension and the Lock Thresholds checkbox. d Select the Run This Measurement button in the Eyescan - Sample Positions dialog. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 64 If the failure is the same (that is, the error follows the cable) then the cable is faulty. If the failure switches pods (that is, the error follows the E5379A probe) the probe is faulty. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 65 13 Repeat the cable test (step12) for pod pairs 5 and 6 and 7 and 8 connecting the odd pod cable to the stimulus board’s pod 4 connector and the even pod cable to the stimulus board’s pod 5 connector: 14 Return to the troubleshooting flowchart. Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

  • Page 67: Returning And Replacing A U4164A Module Or Its Cables

    Turn off the AXIe chassis before installing, removing, or replacing a module in the chassis. CAUTION The enclosure surface of the U4164A module may become hot during use. If you need to remove the module, first power down the AXIe chassis, allow the module to cool, and then pull the module out of the chassis.

  • Page 68: To Remove The U4164A Module

    There are four cables for each U4164A logic analyzer module. One cable is for pods 1 and 2, the other cable is for pods 3 and 4, and so on till pod 8 of the U4164A module. The following figure displays three cables attached to pods 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the U4164A module.

  • Page 69: To Replace The Circuit Board

    Returning and Replacing a U4164A Module or its cables To replace the circuit board If the circuit board of the U4164A module is found faulty, perform the following steps to get it repaired/replaced. Remove the logic analyzer cables using the “To remove the logic analyzer cable” procedure on page Remove the U4164A module with the faulty circuit board from the AXIe chassis.

  • Page 70: To Return The U4164A Module Or Cable For Repair/Exchange

    Returning and Replacing a U4164A Module or its cables To return the U4164A module or cable for Repair/Exchange Before returning the U4164A module or a logic analyzer cable to Keysight Technologies, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies Sales Office for additional details. Information on contacting Keysight can be found at www.keysight.com.

  • Page 71: Index

    E5379A cables, module, self-test, testing performance, general information, troubleshooting, install logic analyzer cable, instrument, cleaning the, module clean, remove, test, Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...
  • Page 72 Index Keysight U4164A Logic Analyzer Service Guide...

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