Specifications

Chapter 3: Testing Performance

To ensure the logic analyzer is operating as specified, software tests (self-tests)

and manual performance tests are done. The logic analyzer is considered

performance-verified if all of the software tests and manual performance tests

have passed. The procedures in this chapter indicate what constitutes a “Pass”

status for each of the tests.

Test Strategy

This chapter shows the module being tested in an Agilent Technologies 16700B-

series mainframe. For a complete test, start at the beginning with the software

tests and continue through to the end of the chapter. For an individual test,

follow the procedure in the test.

One-card Module. To perform a complete test on a one-card module, start at

the beginning of the chapter and follow each procedure.

Multi-card Module. To perform a complete test on a multi-card module,

perform the self-tests with the cards connected. Then, remove the multi-card

module from the mainframe and configure each card as a one-card module.

Install the one-card modules into the mainframe and perform the one-card

manual performance verification tests on each card. When the tests are complete,

remove the one-card modules, reconfigure them into a multi-card module,

reinstall it into the mainframe and perform the final multi-card test. For removal

instructions, see Chapter 6, “Replacing Assemblies.” For installation and

configuration instructions, see Chapter 2, “Preparing for Use.”

Test Interval

Test the performance of the module against specifications at two-year intervals.

Test Record Description

A performance test record for recording the results of each procedure is located

at the end of this chapter. Use the performance test record to gauge the

performance of the module over time.

Test Equipment

Each procedure lists the recommended test equipment. You can use equipment

that satisfies the specifications given. However, the procedures are based on

using the recommended model or part number.

Instrument Warm-Up

Before testing the performance of the module, warm-up the instrument and the

test equipment for 30 minutes.