cjl@ecsvax.UUCP (05/05/84)
With all of the discussion going on regarding the best high end
logic analyzer on the market today, I am sure that there are a number of
serious hardware hackers (or like me- broke engineers) who need an
inexpensive alternative. I found such an item two years ago from B+K
Dynascan Corp. (the TV and CB repair equipment people). They have a
model LA-1020 Analyzer that will store 16 bits x 250 words. The unit
works sync or async up to 10Mhz and trigger on the 16 inputs plus two
qualifiers. For <$2000 mail order it was one of the best bargains I
have in my office. It has been more than sufficient for troubleshooting
problems in both microcontrollers as well as my trusty Apple II. A
CRT, disassembly, and 32 channels would be nice- but how many of you
could shell out $10K+ out of pocket?
It all goes to show- biggest ain't necessarily best.
-Charles J. Lordcarey@uiuccsb.UUCP (05/09/84)
#R:ecsvax:-243900:uiuccsb:4400063:000:1042
uiuccsb!carey May 9 09:04:00 1984
The next cheapest alternative I know of is the Arium analyzer.
It is comparable to the Tektronix low end, with 32 channels,
4 timing up to 100 Mhz. 1k memory per channel, 4 levels of triggering,
etc. optional 4-channel glitch capture ($650)"
Rom emulator for $850, and $450 for each 8-bit disassembler module,
with extra $100 first time charge. Base price is $2195. So with
some options you are under 3k, and with disassemblers, can come
in under 4k or 5k.
I don't have any info on people who have used it (I wonder how
come theirs is so much cheaper than anything else). Before
you buy, ask for as many references from current users as you
can get.
Their address is
Arium Corporation
1931 Wright Circle
Anaheim, CA 92806-6052
This is not a commercial message (I accept no liability for accuracy
of info., and am only conveying public information)
John Carey
CRL, Dept of Computer Science
University of Illinois
1304 W. Springfield Ave.
Urbana, Ill. 61801
USENET ...!{pur-ee,ihnp4}!uiucdcs!carey
CSNET: carey.UIUCatsignrand-relay