Agilent/Keysight 16542A

The Agilent/Keysight 16542A is a deep memory logic analyzer module that expands the capabilities of the HP 16500A Logic Analysis System. It delivers high-speed acquisition of complex digital data streams with memory depths reaching 10 Mpts per channel, making it suitable for analyzing systems with significant data processing and transfer requirements.

Technical Specifications

• Maximum Acquisition Speed: 100 MHz


• Data Acquisition Depth: - 1 Mpts per channel at 80-channel configuration (five 16542A modules) - 10 Mpts per channel with E2430A Memory Expansion Interface

Up to 10 MB data per run

• Channel Configuration:

Minimum: 16 data channels, 1 clock input, 1 clock/clock qualifier

Maximum: 80 channels (1M deep) or 8 channels (10M deep with E2430A expansion)

Analysis Modes: State and Timing logic analysis

Key Features

• Modular design supports up to five 16542A units within a single 16500A system


• Extended memory via E2430A Memory Expansion Interface compatibility


• Captures extensive datasets to isolate intermittent failures and enable detailed performance characterization


• Simultaneous multi-module integration for comprehensive digital system analysis

Typical Applications

• Debugging image processing, DSP, and telecommunications systems


• Analysis of high-data-rate applications including radar systems


• Root-cause identification of intermittent system faults


• Benchmark testing and performance analysis of complex digital architectures

Compatibility & Integration The 16542A integrates directly into the HP 16500A Logic Analysis System card slots. Scalability across multiple modules enables channel counts and memory depths tailored to specific measurement requirements. The E2430A Memory Expansion Interface provides extended acquisition capability for applications demanding deeper capture windows.