Instructions

TLA7PG2
Pattern Generator Module
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Table of Contents

General Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Contacting Tektronix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Pattern Generator Module Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Pattern Generator Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Setting Up the Pattern Generator Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Module Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Channel Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Probe Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Signal Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Up the Pattern Generator Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Block Definition Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sequence Definition Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Subsequence Definition Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Event Definition Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Appendix A: TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Module Characteristics 13
Appendix B: Pattern Generator Physical-Logical Conversion . . . . . 17

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Block diagram of the pattern generator module . . . . . . . . 1

Figure 2: Module Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 3: Channel Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 4: Probe Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 5: Signals Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 6: Block Definition window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 7: Listing window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 8: Sequence Definition window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 9: Drag the vertical bar to the left to display the sequence
flow graphic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 10: Sequence flow graphic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 11: Subsequence Definition window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 12: Event Definition window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
List of Tables

Table i: Tektronix TLAPG2 Pattern Generator Module

documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Table 1: PG module electrical specification, operational mode . . . . 13
Table 2: PG module clocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 3: PG module event processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 4: PG module inter-module interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 5: PG module merged PG modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 6: PG module mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 7: For Signal 1, 2, and 3, 4, (logical function AND) . . . . . . . . 17
Table 8: For Signal 3, 4 (logical function OR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Preface

This manual provides high-level information for use of the Tektronix TLAPG2
Pattern Generator Module. Use this manual together with the Pattern Generator
online help to use your Tektronix pattern generator.

Refer to the TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Instruction Manual to install and
configure the Tektronix pattern generator module.

Related Documentation
In addition to this instruction manual, the documentation listed in Table i is
available for your Tektronix logic analyzer product. For documentation not
specified in the table, contact your local Tektronix representative.

Table i: Tektronix TLAPG2 Pattern Generator Module documentation

Location TLA Documentation

Documents available in printed form and downloadable from the Tektronix web site.
Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family User Manual
TLA700 Series Installation Manual
TLA7PG2 Probe Instruction Manual
TLA7UP Field Upgrade Kit Instructions

tektronix.com

Documents available as PDF files on the documentation CD.

Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family User Manual
TLA700 Series Installation Manual
Tektronix Pattern Generator Programmatic Interface (PPI.com)
TLA7PG2 Probe Instruction Manual
PatGenVu Readme

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Pattern Generator Module Introduction

The pattern generator module adds pattern generator capability to the logic
analyzer. You can generate specific data patterns to a target system and then use
the logic analyzer to evaluate the resultant data from the target system.

The pattern generator module functionality can be divided into blocks as shown
in Figure 1. Refer to the figure as you read about the functional blocks.

System clock

Event & Program

Probes Probes Data to target
Inhibit Data
system

External
Clock

Figure 1: Block diagram of the pattern generator module

Probes
The probe interface serves two purposes: to detect event and inhibit information
and to output data to a target system. In addition to sending pattern generator
data to the target system, the probe also sends clock and strobe information.
You can connect up to four probes to a single module. Each probe supports either
8 or 16 channels.
For information about connecting the Pattern Generator probes to both the
TLA7PG2 module and the target system, refer to the TLA700 Series Logic
Analyzer Installation Manual.

Pattern Generator Program

The pattern generator program is the heart of the pattern generator module. You
can create blocks of data vectors to work together to create complex pattern
generator programs. The program uses external and internal events to determine
specific actions such as loops and branches to other data blocks. The program
can be controlled by an internally selected clock or by an external clock through
a front-panel BNC connector.

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Pattern Generator Module Introduction

Use the Sequence Definition page of the Program window to set up and define a
sequence events that make up the pattern generator program. Each sequence line
determines how the pattern generator will use blocks of data that you define in
the Pattern Generator Listing or Waveform window. You can set up the program
to wait for specific events or signals and then jump to a different sequence when
an event is either true or false.
You can also set up the pattern generator to single step through programs and
output a single set of vectors with each clock cycle. This is useful for trouble-
shooting or debugging setups.
For information about installing the Pattern Generator program, refer to the
TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual.

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Setting Up the Pattern Generator Module

The pattern generator modules, like the LA modules, have a Setup window
where you can specify the individual module setups, channel setups, probe
setups, and signal setups. You should define these parameters before setting up
the pattern generator program in the Program window.

Module Setup Window

Use the Module Setup window to define the channel mode, Run mode, clocking,
and event setups. Figure 2 shows an example of the Module Setup window.
H Use the channel mode to select the speed and width of the logical module.
Define the channel mode before defining other parameters. Otherwise, all
module information will be lost when you change the channel mode.
H Set the Run mode to Step to output the patterns vectors one at a time. Use
the Step button in the Status Monitor window to advance the steps. Set the
Run mode to Continuous to output all vectors in a single step.
H Select the Hi--Z on Stop to cause the probes data and strobe outputs to go to
a high-impedance state when the program stops.
H Use the Clocking to select an internal or external clock. When you select an
external clock, you can also select the polarity and the threshold levels.
H Use the Event setups to filter out events, enable inhibit functions, and to
define whether the pattern generator responds to events due to edges or
levels.

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Figure 2: Module Setup window

Channel Setup Window

The Channel Setup window functions like the Channel Setup window in the LA
modules. Use this window to define the channel group names, the logical
grouping of channels, and the individual channel names. Figure 3 shows an
example of the Channel Setup window.

Figure 3: Channel Setup window

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Probe Setup Window

Use the Probe Setup window to specify the probe details such as the output
threshold voltage and inhibit information. Figure 4 shows an example of the
Probe Setup window.

Figure 4: Probe Setup window

Signal Setup Window

Use the Signal Setup window to define the input and output signals. After
defining these signals, you can use them in the Program window to control the
flow of the pattern generator program. You can use one of the backplane signals
as an input to the pattern generator module and another backplane signal as an
output signal. For more information on using signals, refer to the Intermodule
and External Signaling section in the Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family User
Manual.
Figure 5 shows an example of the Signal Setup window.

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Figure 5: Signals Setup window

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Setting Up the Pattern Generator Program

After you have defined the module setups, you can use the Program window to
define the pattern generator program. Use the Program windows in the following
sequence:

1. Use the Block Definition window together with the Listing or Waveform
window to define the data blocks and the vectors in each block.
2. Use the Sequence Definition window to define a high-level sequence flow of
the pattern generator program.
3. Use the Subsequence Definition window to define subsequences or macros.
You can call these subsequences in the Sequence Definition window.
4. Use the Event Definition window to define how events are used with the
pattern generator program.

Block Definition Window

Use the Block definition window to define blocks of output data. You can define
the size of each block and assign each block a meaningful name (such as Init,
Read Cycle, Interrupt). Each block has its own associated Listing or Waveform
window. Figure 6 shows an example of the Block Definition window.

Figure 6: Block Definition window

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Use the Listing and Waveform windows to enter the data vectors. Click the
Listing window icon to open the Listing window for the current block and enter
the vector data. You can edit the vectors in either the Listing or Waveform
windows.

Figure 7: Listing window

Sequence Definition Window

After defining the data blocks, use the Sequence Definition window to create a
high-level overview of the pattern generator program. Figure 8 shows an
example of the Sequence Definition window. You can do the following tasks
with sequences:
H Output the data blocks. Use the data blocks that you defined in the Block
Definition window. You can specify how many times you want to output the
data blocks.
H Determine the program flow. You can wait for an external event to occur
before outputting the data blocks. You can also pass the program control to
another sequence by jumping to a specific sequence label.

H Use Subsequences to execute or control the program flow. Subsequences are

macros that you define in the Subsequence Definition window. For example,
you can use a subsequence to output a read cycle five times and then output
a write cycle before returning control to the main program sequence.
H Output a high or low signal to a defined event line. The event line is the one
you defined in the Signal Setup window.

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Each sequence has its own line. Use labels for each line to help with the program
flow. Unless you set up a data block to be repeated an infinite number of times,
the program flow will pass to the next sequence (or jump to a defined label).
When the last sequence has been executed, the program flow stops.

Figure 8: Sequence Definition window

After defining a sequence, you can display a graphical image of the sequence
flow by clicking and dragging the vertical bar on the right side of the Sequence
Definition window (see Figure 9).
The appearance of the sequence flow depends on the sequence definition. Each
sequence line has its graphic (see Figure 10).

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Figure 9: Drag the vertical bar to the left to display the sequence flow graphic

Figure 10: Sequence flow graphic

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Subsequence Definition Window

Use the Subsequence Definition window to define macros to use in the Sequence
Definition window. Subsequences are useful for defining tasks that you may not
want to appear directly in the Sequence Definition window.
Assign a name for the subsequence in the left side of the window. This name will
appear in the Sequence Definition window. Define the actual tasks (data blocks)
in the right side of the window. The block names are the ones you defined in the
Block Definition window. Figure 11 shows an example of the Subsequence
Definition window.

Figure 11: Subsequence Definition window

Event Definition Window

Use the Event Definition window to define events that you can use in the
Sequence Definition window. Enter an event name in the left side of the window
and then define events in the right side of the window.
Signal events refer to the input backplane input signal that you defined in the
Signal Setups window. The Probe events refer to the input signals on each probe;
each probe can have two event lines. Figure 12 shows an example of the Event
Definition window.

The events in each row are logically ANDed together while the rows are
logically ORed together.

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Figure 12: Event Definition window

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Appendix A: TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Module
Characteristics

Tables 1 through 6 list the specifications for the pattern generator module. For
information on the individual pattern generator probes, refer to TLA7PG2
Pattern Generator Probe Instruction Manual.

Table 1: PG module electrical specification, operational mode

Characteristic Description
Operational mode
Normal Pattern data output is synchronized by the internal/external clock input
Step Pattern data output is synchronized by the software command
Output pattern
n Maximum Data Output Rate 134 Mb/s in Full Channel Mode
Output level: 5 V 268 Mb/s in Half Channel Mode
Load: 1 MΩ + 1 pF
Series termination resistor: 75 Ω
Maximum Clock Output Frequency 134 MHz in Full Channel Mode
Output level: 5 V 134 MHz in Half Channel Mode
Load: 1 MΩ + 1 pF
Series termination resistor: 75 Ω
Maximum Operating Frequency The maximum operating frequency of the module is a function of the output level,
output pattern and the load condition, including the series termination resistor in the
probe. Operating conditions exceeding this frequency may result in damage to the
probe.
Pattern length 40 to 262,140 (218 - 4) in Full Channel Mode (standard)
80 to 524,280 (219 - 8) in Half Channel Mode (standard)
40 to 1,048,572 (220 - 4) in Full Channel Mode (option 1M or PowerFlex upgrade)
80 to 2,097,144 (221 - 8) in Half Channel Mode (option1M or PowerFlex upgrade)
Number of channels 64 channels in Full Channel Mode
32 channels in Half Channel Mode
The pattern memory for the following data channel will be shared with strobe
control/internal inhibit control
Probe D data output channel Control
D0:0 STRB0
D0:1 STRB1
D0:2 STRB2
D0:3 STRB3
D0:4 Inhibit probe A

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Table 1: PG module electrical specification, operational mode (Cont.)

Characteristic Description
D0:5 Inhibit probe B
D0:6 Inhibit probe C
D0:7 Inhibit probe D
Sequences Maximum 4,000
Number of blocks Maximum 4,000
Number of subsequences Maximum 50
Subsequences Maximum 256 steps
Repeat count 1 to 65,536 or infinite

Table 2: PG module clocking

Characteristic Description
Internal clock
Clock Period 2.0000000 s to 7.462865 ns in Full Channel Mode
1.0000000 s to 3.7313432 ns in Half Channel Mode
Period Resolution 8 digits
Frequency Accuracy ± 100 PPM
External clock input
Clock Rate DC to 134 MHz in Full Channel Mode
DC to 267 MHz in Half Channel Mode
Polarity Normal or Invert
Threshold
Range - 2.56 V to +2.54 V
Resolution 20 mV
Input Impedance 1 kΩ terminated to GND
Sensitivity 500 mVp-p

Table 3: PG module event processing

Characteristic Description
Event Action Advance, Jump and Inhibit
Number of Event Inputs 8 External Event Inputs (2 per each probe)
Number of Event Definitions 8 (A maximum of 256 event input patterns can be OR’d to define an event)

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Table 3: PG module event processing (Cont.)

Characteristic Description
Event Mode
for Advance Edge or Level
for Jump Edge or Level
Event Filter None or 50 ns

Table 4: PG module inter-module interactions

Characteristic Description
Signal Input Input from backplane
Selectable from Signal 1, 2, 3, and 4
Used to define the Event
Signal Output Output to backplane
Selectable from Signal 1, 2, 3, and 4
Specified as High or Low in each Sequence line

Table 5: PG module merged PG modules

Characteristic Description
Number of modules that can be merged Five
together
External Event Input for merged module For Jump and Advance, only the External Event Input of the leftmost module is used.
For Inhibit, each module uses its own External Event Input as a source

Table 6: PG module mechanical

Characteristic Description
Slot width Requires two mainframe slots
Weight 2.5 kg (5 lbs. 4 oz.)
(Typical)
Overall dimensions (excluding connectors)
Height 10.32 in (262 mm)
Width 2.39 in (61 mm)
Depth 14.7 in (373 mm)
Mainframe interlock 1.4 ECI keying is implemented

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Appendix B: Pattern Generator Physical-Logical
Conversion

The logic analyzer and DSO modules handle signals 1, 2, 3, and 4 with a logical
expression (True/False). However, the pattern generator module handles these
signals with a physical expression (High/Low). Select whether to use the signals
as AND or OR from the TLA application’s Signals property page of the System
Configuration window. Use Tables 7 and 8 to convert physical expressions to
logical expressions or vice versa.

Table 7: For Signal 1, 2, and 3, 4, (logical function AND)

LA/DSO expression Logical true Logical false

Pattern generator High Low
signal output
Pattern generator 1 0
event definition

Table 8: For Signal 3, 4 (logical function OR)

LA/DSO expression Logical true Logical false

Pattern generator Low High
signal output
Pattern generator 0 1
event definition

Only one module in the system can drive Signal 1. Only one module in the
system can drive signal 2. When used with an expansion mainframe, all modules
that drive Signal 3 should be in the same mainframe, and all modules that drive
Signal 4 should be in the same mainframe.

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