On 2/2/2017 5:21 PM, Chris Hanson wrote:
On Feb 2, 2017, at 10:43 AM, Fritz Mueller <fri...@fritzm.org> wrote:
I bought a used 1662 off eBay for cheap, and it has been indispensable for the
work I've been doing on a PDP-11. I think the external clock is often a pretty
critical feature in being able to sensibly interpret traces. Sophisticated
triggering is also very useful for catching a suspected misbehaving chip in
the act.
I had considered some of the more modern USB options at the time because it
seemed they would be convenient, but in the end I opted for a used old-school
tool because it had the features I needed at less actual cost. I have not
regretted the decision -- super useful tool!
My HP 1660CS with Ethernet has ensured I’m not even remotely interested in one
of the USB options, between having 136 channels and way higher bandwidth.
Even one of the models without Ethernet would be worthwhile since they’re
straightforward to interface with via serial or GPIB.
-- Chris
Hmm, I'm not sure I'd say that. I have a 1650, but the memory depth is
not enough to quickly grab issues. A Logic or Logic 16 can dump a ton
of data into the PC, where it is easy to look at.
Jim
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