Introduction to Saleae Logic Analyzers

Saleae Logic Analyzers are powerful tools used for capturing and decoding various protocols, including SPI, I2C, I3C, CAN bus, Serial, and many more. These analyzers are designed to provide a user-friendly experience, allowing users to effortlessly capture, analyze, and debug both analog and digital signals.

Features of Saleae Logic Analyzers

The following are some of the key features of Saleae Logic Analyzers:

• Protocol Decoders: Effortlessly decode protocols like SPI, I2C, Serial, and many more, using community-created analyzers or building your own low-level or high-level protocol analyzer.
• Trigger and Search: Explore board-level communications interactively with Live Trigger on Protocol and Protocol Search, allowing you to analyze exactly what happened and why.
• Measurements: Verify behavior instantly with measurements wherever you point your mouse, and create your own measurements or use ones from the community.
• SDK, Extensions, and Community: Create your own low-level protocol analyzer, high-level protocol analyzer, or measurement, and share your extension with the Saleae community.

Craftsmanship and Design

Saleae Logic Analyzers are built with high-quality materials and designed to provide optimal signal integrity. Some of the key design features include:

• Machined Aluminum: Each Logic analyzer starts as extruded 6061 T6 aluminum plate, precisely machined with a 3-axis CNC mill.
• Metal Finishing: The machined enclosure is cleaned, textured with a light glass bead blast, and anodized to give it a uniform, elegant look.
• RGB LED: Customize your Logic analyzer with your favorite color, controlled by PWM, and RC-filtered to prevent any measurable degradation to your signals.
• Low-jitter ADC clock: The low jitter of the ADC sampling clock assures the SNR is not degraded.

Technical Specifications

The following are the technical specifications for the different Saleae Logic Analyzers:

Logic 8

• Inputs: 8 multi-use (A/D/Both) inputs
• Digital: 100 MS/s sample rate, 25 MHz fastest digital signal, 10+ billion sample depth
• Analog: 10 MS/s sample rate, 1 MHz bandwidth, 10 bits, 0 V to 5 V input voltage range

Logic Pro 8

• Inputs: 8 multi-use (A/D/Both) inputs
• Digital: 500 MS/s sample rate, 100 MHz fastest digital signal, 10+ billion sample depth
• Analog: 50 MS/s sample rate, 5 MHz bandwidth, 12 bits, -10 V to 10 V input voltage range

Logic Pro 16

• Inputs: 16 multi-use (A/D/Both) inputs
• Digital: 500 MS/s sample rate, 100 MHz fastest digital signal, 10+ billion sample depth
• Analog: 50 MS/s sample rate, 5 MHz bandwidth, 12 bits, -10 V to 10 V input voltage range

Conclusion

Saleae Logic Analyzers are powerful tools designed to provide a user-friendly experience for capturing and decoding various protocols. With their high-quality design, advanced features, and technical specifications, they are ideal for debugging and analyzing both analog and digital signals. Learn more about Saleae Logic Analyzers and discover how to use them for your specific needs.