Key Features
• 16 high-speed digital channels with 1.25 GSa/s sample rate per channel
Required UT-M15 Logic Analyzer Probe
The MSO8000HD-LA option requires the professional UT-M15 16-channel logic analyzer probe (sold separately), featuring high-quality construction with reliable spring-loaded connectors and color-coded channel identification. The probe provides clean signal acquisition with minimal loading effects and excellent signal integrity for accurate digital measurements.
Compatibility Information
Compatible Models: MSO8804HD, MSO8504HD (planned release)
Installation: Hardware upgrade requiring UT-M15 probe (sold separately) and software license activation
Digital Sample Rate: 1.25 GSa/s per channel across all 16 channels
Logic Thresholds: TTL, CMOS, and user-definable threshold levels
Mixed-Signal Protocol Analysis
Pair this Logic Analyzer option with the MSO8000HD-BND Protocol Analysis & Jitter Suite for complete mixed-signal protocol analysis. The LA provides 16 digital channels for monitoring control signals and parallel buses, while the bundle delivers comprehensive serial protocol and jitter analysis.
This combination enables correlation between parallel and serial buses, making it ideal for debugging complex embedded systems with multiple interface types. Both feature perpetual licensing with zero recurring fees, potentially saving $10,000+ over the instrument's lifetime.
UNI-T MSO8000HD-LA Analysis Capabilities
Mixed-Signal Correlation Analysis
The true power of mixed-signal analysis emerges when analog and digital domains are analyzed simultaneously with perfect time correlation. The MSO8000HD-LA option enables engineers to observe how digital control signals affect analog performance, identify timing relationships between domains, and validate system-level behavior across the complete signal chain.
Advanced triggering capabilities allow you to trigger on complex combinations of analog conditions and digital patterns, enabling capture of intermittent system behaviors and rare failure modes. Cross-domain measurements provide timing analysis between analog edges and digital transitions, essential for validating setup and hold times in mixed-signal systems.
Integrated protocol analysis across analog and digital channels
High-Speed Digital Interface Analysis
Modern embedded systems rely heavily on high-speed digital communication interfaces that require precise timing analysis and protocol validation. The MSO8000HD-LA's 1.25 GSa/s digital sampling rate provides the resolution needed to accurately capture fast digital edges and analyze timing relationships in high-speed interfaces including SPI, I²C, UART, and USB.
The deep memory capability inherited from the MSO8000HD platform enables long-duration captures of digital communication sequences, essential for analyzing protocol compliance, identifying intermittent communication errors, and validating system startup sequences that may span millions of clock cycles.
Advanced Digital Triggering and Pattern Analysis
Complex digital systems require sophisticated triggering capabilities to isolate specific system states and failure conditions. The MSO8000HD-LA provides advanced pattern triggering, state-based triggering, and sequential triggering capabilities that enable precise capture of complex digital system behaviors.
Pattern search and navigation tools allow engineers to quickly locate specific digital sequences within long captures, while automated pattern recognition can identify recurring digital signatures and anomalies. These capabilities significantly accelerate digital system debug and validation processes.
Professional Applications
Embedded System Development and Debug
Validate embedded system designs by simultaneously monitoring processor control lines, memory interfaces, and peripheral communication buses. The mixed-signal capability enables correlation between software execution states and analog sensor inputs, power consumption, and actuator control signals. This comprehensive visibility accelerates system integration and reduces time-to-market for embedded products.
FPGA and Digital IC Validation
Verify FPGA implementations and custom digital IC designs with comprehensive I/O analysis and timing verification. The high-speed digital channels enable analysis of modern FPGA I/O standards while the analog channels provide power supply analysis and signal integrity characterization. Timing analysis between clock domains and I/O validation ensures robust digital system operation.
Automotive ECU Development
Automotive electronic control units require validation of complex interactions between sensors, actuators, and communication networks. The MSO8000HD-LA enables simultaneous analysis of CAN/LIN communication, sensor signal conditioning, and actuator control logic, providing complete system visibility during ECU development and integration testing.
IoT and Wireless System Integration
Internet of Things devices combine analog sensor interfaces with digital communication and control logic. The mixed-signal analysis capability enables validation of sensor signal processing, wireless communication protocol compliance, and power management effectiveness in a single comprehensive measurement setup, essential for battery-powered IoT device optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum digital sample rate and how does it compare to dedicated logic analyzers?
The MSO8000HD-LA provides 1.25 GSa/s per channel across all 16 digital channels simultaneously. This sample rate is optimized for mixed-signal analysis and provides excellent timing resolution for most embedded system applications. The key advantage over dedicated logic analyzers is the perfect time correlation with high-performance analog channels.
Can I trigger on combinations of analog and digital conditions?
Yes, the MSO8000HD-LA supports advanced cross-domain triggering, allowing you to trigger on complex combinations of analog signal conditions and digital patterns. This capability is essential for capturing intermittent system behaviors and validating mixed-signal system interactions.
How does the logic analyzer integrate with protocol analysis options?
All MSO8000HD protocol analysis options seamlessly work with the logic analyzer channels. You can assign protocol decoding to appropriate digital channels while simultaneously using analog channels for signal integrity analysis of the same interface, providing comprehensive protocol validation capability.
What types of probing accessories are included with the UT-M15 probe?
The UT-M15 probe includes color-coded flying leads for flexible connections, IC test clips for direct IC probing, ground leads for proper signal referencing, and various adapters for different connection requirements. The spring-loaded connectors provide reliable connections with minimal signal loading.
How much additional memory depth is shared between analog and digital channels?
The digital channels share memory depth with the analog channels. With the standard configuration, you get up to 1 Gpts per channel, and with the MSO8000HD-MD2G option, this extends to 2 Gpts per channel. Memory is allocated dynamically based on the number of active channels and sampling rates.
Can the logic analyzer channels be used independently of the analog channels?
Yes, the 16 digital channels can operate independently for pure logic analysis applications. However, the real value of the MSO8000HD-LA is realized when using it for mixed-signal analysis where analog and digital signals are analyzed together with perfect time correlation.
Is this option included in the MSO8000HD-BND Protocol Analysis & Jitter Suite?
No, this option is not included in the MSO8000HD-BND Protocol Analysis & Jitter Suite . The bundle focuses specifically on protocol analysis capabilities (15 protocol decoders) and advanced jitter analysis. However, this option complements the bundle perfectly for engineers requiring both protocol analysis and Logic Analysis. Both can be purchased together to create a comprehensive solution, and like all UNI-T software options, they feature perpetual licensing with zero recurring fees.
Unlock Complete Mixed-Signal Analysis
The MSO8000HD-LA option delivers the comprehensive mixed-signal analysis capabilities essential for modern embedded system development, FPGA validation, and complex digital design verification. By combining 16 high-speed digital channels with world-class analog performance, this option provides the complete system visibility needed to accelerate development and ensure robust operation across your most demanding applications.
Ready to transform your mixed-signal testing capabilities? Order the MSO8000HD-LA or get it included in the MSO8000HD-BND Complete Suite for maximum analysis power and exceptional value.
