Serial Data

I2C

The I2C Trigger Decode (TD) and Trigger, Decode, Measure/Graph and Physical Layer (TDME) solutions both provide high performance triggers and transparent color-coded decode overlays, protocol tables, and search capabilities. The TDME option also provides Measure/Graph (M) capability with automated measurement and graphing tools and Eye Diagram (E) capability for physical layer signal assessment and debug.

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I2C   Advanced software algorithms deconstruct the waveform into protocol information, then overlay the decoded data on the waveform. Decode information condenses or expands depending on the timebase/zoom ratio setting, so understanding messages is easy. Various sections of the protocol are color-coded to make it easy to understand, especially for users new to I2C, SPI, UART, and RS-232 serial data. The decode operation is fast—even with long acquisitions. The user can choose to decode into Hex, Binary, or ASCII formats.
I2Cbus TD   The I2C Trigger Decode (TD) solution provides high performance triggers and transparent color-coded decode overlays, protocol tables, and search capabilities.
I2Cbus TDME   The I2C Trigger, Decode, Measure/Graph and Physical Layer (TDME) solution provides high performance triggers, transparent color-coded decode overlays, protocol tables, and search capabilities, Measure/Graph capability with automated measurement and graphing tools, and Eye Diagram capability for physical layer signal assessment and debug.
Embedded System Bundle TD   The Embedded Bundle Trigger and Decode (TD) contains the capabilities included in the I2Cbus, SPIbus, and UART-RS232bus TD products. For more information on this product, please see the product pages for I2Cbus TD, SPIbus TD, and UART-RS232bus TD.
Embedded System Bundle TDME   The Embedded Bundle Trigger, Decode, Measure/Graph and Eye Diagram(TDME) contains the capabilities included in the I2Cbus, SPIbus, and UART-RS232bus TDME products. For more information on this product, please see the product pages for I2Cbus TDME, SPIbus TDME, and UART-RS232bus TDME.
Key Features
  • Set an ACK condition (ACK, NO ACK, Don't Care) in all frame trigger setups
  • Does not require clock trace to be displayed during decode
  • EEPROM read/write 2048 byte trigger capability
  • Frame Length trigger capability
  • Address can include a R/W bit, or define as Don't Care
  • Use analog or digital (MSO) inputs for acquisition and triggering.
  • EXT input may be used for clock signal
  • Intuitive, color-coded decode overlays
  • Interactive protocol table with zoom and pattern search
  • Automated timing measurements (TDME option only)
  • Serial digital data extraction to an analog value (serial DAC) with waveform graphs (TDME option only)
  • Eye Diagrams with failure location (TDME option only)

 

Conditional DATA Trigger Setup ("T")

The trigger permits a conditional (<. <=, =, >, >=, <>, inside a range, outside a range) setup for the DATA condition. This is especially useful in situations where abnormal events should be monitored, such as when a CAN node broadcasts a low or high engine RPM or coolant pressure.

More Trigger Choices ("T")

In addition to typical Start/Stop/ReStart, NoAck, Address and Address+Data triggers, Teledyne LeCroy provides triggering for EEPROM read/writes up to 2048 bytes long and for Frame Length. Address-based triggers permit an additional ACK condition (ACK present, NO ACK present, or DON'T CARE). and selection to include a R/W bit in a 7-bit trigger.

More Flexibility for Address-based Triggers ("T")

Address-based triggers permit an additional ACK condition (ACK present, NO ACK present, or DON’T CARE) and selection to define the transfer direction as a READ, WRITE or DON’T CARE (using R/W bit in a 7-bit trigger, or R/W Direction selection in a 10-bit trigger).

Intuitive, Color-coded Decode Overlays ("D")

A transparent overlay with color-coding for specific portions of each protocol and the entire message frame makes it easy to understand your serial data information. Unlike other solutions, with protocol decode information away from the signal, our solution correlates the waveform and the protocol decode directly on the display. As the acquisition length is expanded or shortened, the decode overlay will adjust to show you just the right amount of information.

Interactive Table Summarizes Results ("D")

Turn the oscilloscope into a protocol analyzer with a tabular display of decoded information. Customize the table to show only the data of interest and touch a message in the table to automatically zoom to it and display it on the screen. Export the table for offline analysis. Up to four different decoded signals of any type may be simultaneously displayed in the table.

Measure/Graph Tools for Validation Efficiency ("M")

Quickly validate cause and effect with automated timing measurements to or from an analog signal or another serial message. Make multiple measurements in a single long acquisition to quickly acquire statistics during corner-case testing. Serial (digital) data can be extracted to an analog value and graphed to monitor system performance over time, as if it was probed directly. Complete validation faster and gain better insight.

Eye Diagrams ("E")

Rapidly display an eye diagram of your packetized low-speed serial data signal without additional setup time. Use eye parameters to quantify system performance and apply a standard or custom mask to identify anomalies. Mask failures can be indicated and can force the scope into Stop mode.