Date: 06/01/2009

Logic analysis solution for HT3 using an interposer probe

Agilent Technologies Inc. and Astek Corp. announced the first logic analysis solution for HyperTransport 3 (HT3) using an interposer probe. The interposer is designed to enable access to HT3 buses on a computer system, allowing R&D engineers to debug, test and verify compliance of 8- and 16-bit 5.2 Gb/s HT3 links.

The test solution combines Agilent's 16950B logic analysis module and software with Astek's HT3 Logic Analyzer Interface. The protocol software decodes and displays incoming data on the logic analyzer; the interposer probe technology provides DC coupling while minimizing impact to the system under test.

Benefits and features of this test solution include:

1. Logic analysis triggering and decoding at the packet level with either raw 36-bit pattern matching or menu-driven listed commands (text description).
2. Four pattern matchers in each Astek LAI, which can be used with the Agilent packet decoder software to set up complex triggering sequences
3. Ability to expand the triggering capability (ranging) by inserting "don't care" in the raw pattern matching field
4. Enhanced No Operation (NOP) filtering capability allows the user to select NOPs or NOPs with flow control
5. Ability to trigger other Agilent equipment to solve complex system problems

Pricing and Availability:

1. AHT3-LAI-01 HT3 x16 Logic Analyzer Interface: $80,000
2. AHT3-INT-01 RHL1 Single Lane Interposer: $65,000
3. AHT3-INT-02 L1L0 Dual Lane Interposer: $85,000
4. AHT3-ADP-01 Dual Lane additional adapter kit: $37,000

For more details visit: www.astekcorp.com
www.agilent.com