2 Feb
2017
2 Feb
'17
3:49 p.m.
On 2/2/2017 5:21 PM, Chris Hanson wrote:
On Feb 2, 2017, at 10:43 AM, Fritz Mueller <fritzm
at fritzm.org> wrote:
Hmm, I'm not sure I'd say that. I have a 1650, but the memory depth is
not enough to quickly grab issues. A Logic or Logic 16 can dump a ton
of data into the PC, where it is easy to look at.
Jim
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Jim Brain
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www.jbrain.com
I bought a used 1662 off eBay for cheap, and it
has been indispensable for the work I've been doing on a PDP-11. I think the external
clock is often a pretty critical feature in being able to sensibly interpret traces.
Sophisticated triggering is also very useful for catching a suspected misbehaving chip in
the act.
I had considered some of the more modern USB options at the time because it seemed they
would be convenient, but in the end I opted for a used old-school tool because it had the
features I needed at less actual cost. I have not regretted the decision -- super useful
tool!
My HP 1660CS with Ethernet has ensured I?m not even remotely interested in
one of the USB options, between having 136 channels and way higher bandwidth.
Even one of the models without Ethernet would be worthwhile since they?re straightforward
to interface with via serial or GPIB.
-- Chris