Keysight / Agilent / HP 16500A Logic Analyzer Mainframe

The Keysight/Agilent/HP 16500A Logic Analyzer Mainframe is a modular platform that integrates logic state analysis, timing analysis, digitizing oscilloscope, and digital pattern generation into a single instrument. The mainframe provides five measurement module slots, each accommodating state/timing cards, timing cards, pattern generator cards, or digitizing oscilloscope modules to customize the system for specific debug, characterization, integration, or pass/fail testing requirements. An optional expansion frame increases total slots to nine for complex applications.

Technical Specifications Mainframe Architecture

Five measurement module slots (nine total with optional expansion frame)

Time-correlated measurements across modules via intermodule bus

Support for simulation vectors enabling comparison of design simulation data with actual hardware measurements User Interface

9-inch color touchscreen display

Front panel knob and pop-up menu control

Optional mouse input; later models (16500C) include DIN connectors for PS-2 keyboard and mouse

Fully programmable Data Management

Two built-in 3-inch floppy disk drives for setup storage and test data archival

File load, format, store, and rename capabilities

Instant hardcopy output to graphics printers

Key Features

Modular design accommodating diverse measurement card types

Expandable architecture supporting up to nine total measurement slots

Single-instrument integration of four analyzer types eliminates need for separate instruments

Intermodule bus enables synchronized, time-correlated analysis across different measurement domains

Typical Applications

Digital system debug and fault isolation

Design characterization and hardware verification

Systems integration testing

Pass/fail production testing with simulation vector comparison

Compatibility & Integration The 16500A accepts a wide range of Keysight/Agilent/HP measurement modules. Module compatibility varies; users should consult manufacturer documentation for specific module selection. The system interfaces via HP-IB (GPIB) for remote programmability and integration into automated test environments.