HP 16554A Manual do Utilizador

Programmer’s GuidePublication number 16555-97011First edition, January 1997For Safety information, Warranties, and Regulatoryinformation, see the page

XOTag 7–19XOTime 7–19XPATtern 7–20XSEarch 7–21XSTate 7–22XTAG 7–228 SWAVeform SubsystemSWAVeform 8–4ACCumulate 8–5ACQuisition 8–5CENTer 8–

FINDCommand :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger:FIND<N><proceed_qualifier>,<occurrence>The FIND command defines the proceed qualifier for a given

Query :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger:FIND4?The FIND query returns the current proceed qualifier specification for agiven sequence level.Returned Format [:MACH

RANGeCommand :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger:RANGe<N> <label_name>,<start_pattern>,<stop_pattern>The RANGe command allows you to speci

Query :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger:RANGe<N>?The RANGe query returns the range recognizer end point specifications forthe range.Returned Format [:MACHi

STOReCommand :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger:STORe<N> <store_qualifier>The STORe command defines the store qualifier for a given sequence level.Any

TAGCommand :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger:TAG{OFF|TIME|<state_tag_qualifier>}The TAG command selects the type of count tagging (state or time) to beperf

TAKenbranch Command :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger:TAKenbranch {STORe|NOSTore}The TAKenbranch command allows you to specify whether the state causingthe branc

TCONtrolCommand :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger:TCONtrol<N> <timer_num>,{OFF|STARt|PAUSe|CONTinue}The TCONtrol (timer control) command allows you t

TERM Command :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger:TERM <term_id>,<label_name>,<pattern>The TERM command allows you to specify a pattern recognizer

Query :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger:TERM? <term_id>,<label_name>The TERM query returns the specification of the term specified by termidentificat

FIND 10–8LINE 10–9MENU 10–9RANGe 10–10RUNTil 10–11SET 10–1211 TFORmat SubsystemTFORmat 11–4ACQMode 11–5LABel 11–6REMove 11–7THReshold 11–812 TTR

TPOSition Command :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger:TPOSition{STARt|CENTer|END| POSTstore,<poststore>}The TPOSition (trigger position) command allows you t

7SLISt Subsystem

IntroductionThe SLISt subsystem contains the commands available for the StateListing menu in the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555D logic analyzermodules.

Figure 7-1SLISt Subsystem Syntax DiagramSLISt Subsystem7–3

Figure 7-1 (continued)SLISt Subsystem Syntax Diagram (continued)SLISt Subsystem7–4

Figure 7-1 (continued)SLISt Subsystem Syntax Diagram (continued)SLISt Subsystem7–5

Table 7-1 SLISt Subsystem Parameter ValuesParameter Valuemod_num{1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}col_num integer from 1 to 61line_number integer from -516096 to

SLISt Selector :MACHine{1|2}:SLIStThe SLISt selector is used as part of a compound header to access thosesettings normally found in the State Listing

Query :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:COLumn? <col_num>The COLumn query returns the column number, module slot, machine, labelname, and base for the specifi

DATA Query :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:DATA? <line_number>,<label_name>The DATA query returns the value at a specified line number for a givenlabe

13 TWAVeform SubsystemTWAVeform 13–7ACCumulate 13–7ACQuisition 13–8CENTer 13–9CLRPattern 13–9CLRStat 13–9DELay 13–10INSert 13–11MLENgth 13–12MINus 13–

Query :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:LINE?The LINE query returns the line number for the state currently in the box atthe center of the screen.Returned Format [:

Query :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:MMODe?The MMODe query returns the current marker mode selected.Returned Format[:MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:MMODe] <marker_mode>

Query :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:OPATtern? <label_name>The OPATtern query returns the pattern specification for a given label name.Returned Format[:MAC

Query :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:OSEarch?The OSEarch query returns the search criteria for the O marker. Returned Format[:MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:OSEarch] <occ

OTAG Command :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:OTAG{<time_value>|<state_value>}The OTAG command specifies the tag value on which the O Marker should bep

OVERlay Command :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:OVERlay <col_num>,<module_num>,MACHine{1|2},<label_name>The OVERlay command allows you to add ti

RUNTil Command :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:RUNTil <run_until_spec>The RUNTil (run until) command allows you to define a stop condition whenthe trace mod

TAVerage Query :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:TAVerage?The TAVerage query returns the value of the average time between the Xand O Markers. If the number of val

TMINimum Query :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:TMINimum?The TMINimum query returns the value of the minimum time between the Xand O Markers. If data is not valid

XOTag Query :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:XOTag?The XOTag query returns the time from the X to O markers when the markermode is time, or number of states from t

14 TLISt SubsystemTLISt 14–7COLumn 14–7CLRPattern 14–8DATA 14–9LINE 14–9MMODe 14–10OCONdition 14–11OPATtern 14–12OSEarch 14–13OSTate 14–14OTAG 14–14RE

XPATtern Command :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:XPATtern<label_name>,<label_pattern>The XPATtern command allows you to construct a pattern recognizer

XSEarch Command :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:XSEarch <occurrence>,<origin>The XSEarch command defines the search criteria for the X marker, which i

XSTate Query :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:XSTate?The XSTate query returns the line number in the listing where the X markerresides. If data is not valid, the

Query :MACHine{1|2}:SLISt:XTAG?The XTAG query returns the X marker position in time when time tagging ison or in states when state tagging is on, rega

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8SWAVeform Subsystem

IntroductionThe commands in the State Waveform subsystem allow you toconfigure the display so that you can view state data as waveforms. Upto 96 chann

Figure 8-1SWAVeform Subsystem Syntax DiagramSWAVeform Subsystem8–3

Table 8-1 SWAVeform Subsystem Parameter ValuesParameter Valuenumber_of_samples integer from -516096 to +516096 (HP 16554A) or from -1040384to +10403

ACCumulateCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SWAVeform:ACCumulate{{ON|1}|{OFF|0}}The ACCumulate command allows you to control whether the waveformdisplay gets eras

16 SPA SubsystemMODE 16–7OVERView:BUCKet 16–8OVERView:HIGH 16–9OVERView:LABel 16–10OVERView:LOW 16–11OVERView:MLENgth 16–12OVERView:OMARker 16–13OVERV

Query MACHine{1|2}:SWAVeform:ACQuisition?The ACQuisition query returns the current acquisition mode.Returned Format[MACHine{1|2}:SWAVeform:ACQuisition

CLRStatCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SWAVeform:CLRStatThe CLRStat command allows you to clear the waveform statistics withouthaving to stop and restart the ac

INSertCommand MACHine{1|2}:SWAVeform:INSert <label_name>,<bit_id>The INSert command allows you to add waveforms to the state waveformdispl

Example OUTPUT XXX;":MACHINE1:SWAVEFORM:MLENGTH 262144"Query :MACHine{1|2}:SWAVeform:MLENgth?The MLENgth query returns the current analyzer

REMoveCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SWAVeform:REMoveThe REMove command clears the waveform display before building a newdisplay.Example OUTPUT XXX;":MACH

TPOSitionCommand MACHine{1|2}:SWAVeform:TPOSition{STARt|CENTer|END|POSTstore,<percent>}The TPOSition command allows you to control where the tri

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9SCHart Subsystem

IntroductionThe State Chart subsystem provides the commands necessary forprogramming the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555D’s Chart display.The commands al

Figure 9-1SCHart Subsystem Syntax DiagramTable 9-1 SCHart Subsystem Parameter ValuesParameter Valuestate_low_valueinteger between ±516096 (HP 16554A)

Part 3 Programming Examples18 Programming ExamplesMaking a Timing Analyzer Measurement 18–3Making a State Analyzer Measurement 18–5Making a State Co

SCHartSelector :MACHine{1|2}:SCHartThe SCHart selector is used as part of a compound header to access thesettings found in the State Chart menu. It a

CENTerCommand MACHine{1|2}:SCHart:CENTer <marker_type>The CENTer command centers the chart display about the specified markers.The markers are p

ExampleOUTPUT XXX;":MACHINE1:SCHART:HAXIS STATES, −100, 100"OUTPUT XXX;":MACHINE1:SCHART:HAXIS ’READ’, ’−511’, ’511’, 0,300"Query

Query MACHine{1|2}:SCHart:VAXis?The VAXis query returns the current vertical axis label and scaling.Returned Format[:MACHine{1|2}:SCHart:VAXis] <la

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10COMPare Subsystem

IntroductionCommands in the state COMPare subsystem provide the ability to do abit-by-bit comparison between the acquired state data listing and acomp

COMPare Subsystem Syntax DiagramFigure 10-1COMPare Subsystem10–3

Table 10-1 COMPare Subsystem Parameter ValuesParameter Valuelabel_name string of up to 6 characterscare_spec string of characters "{*|.}..."

CLEarCommand :MACHine{1|2}:COMPare:CLEarThe CLEar command clears all "don’t cares" in the reference listing andreplaces them with zeros exce

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COPYCommand :MACHine{1|2}:COMPare:COPYThe COPY command copies the current acquired State Listing for thespecified machine into the Compare Listing tem

<label_name> a string of up to 6 alphanumeric characters<line_num> integer from –122880 to +122880 (HP 16554A) or –253951 to +253951(HP 1

FINDQuery :MACHine{1|2}:COMPare:FIND? <diff_occurrence>The FIND query is used to get the line number of a specified differenceoccurrence (first,

LINECommand :MACHine{1|2}:COMPare:LINE <line_num>The LINE command allows you to center the compare listing display about aspecified line number.

RANGeCommand :MACHine{1|2}:COMPare:RANGe {FULL |PARTial,<start_line>,<stop_line>}The RANGe command allows you to define the boundaries for

RUNTilCommand :MACHine{1|2}:COMPare:RUNTil {OFF | LT,<value> |GT,<value> | INRange,<value>,<value> |OUTRange,<value>,<

Query :MACHine{1|2}:COMPare:RUNTil?The RUNTil query returns the current stop criteria for the comparison whenrunning in repetitive trace mode.Returned

11TFORmat Subsystem

IntroductionThe TFORmat subsystem contains the commands available for theTiming Format menu in the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555D logicanalyzer module.

TFORmat Subsystem Syntax DiagramFigure 11-1TFORmat Subsystem11–3

Part 11 Introduction to Programming2 Module Level CommandsGeneral Information

Table 11-1 TFORmat Subsystem Parameter ValuesParameter Value<N> an integer from 1 to 12name string of up to 6 alphanumeric characterspolarity{P

ACQMode Command :MACHine{1|2}:TFORmat:ACQMode {FULL | HALF} The ACQMode (acquisition mode) command allows you to select theacquisition mode for the ti

LABel Command :MACHine{1|2}:TFORmat:LABel <name>[,<polarity>,<clock_bits>,[<clock_bits>,]<upper_bits>,<lower_bits>

<upper_bits> format (integer from 0 to 65535) for a pod (pods are assigned in decreasingorder)<lower_bits> format (integer from 0 to 65535

THReshold Command :MACHine{1|2}:TFORmat:THReshold<N>{TTL|ECL|<value>}The THReshold command allows you to set the voltage threshold for a g

12TTRigger (TTRace) Subsystem

IntroductionThe TTRigger subsystem contains the commands available for theTiming Trigger menu in the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555D logicanalyzer modul

Figure 12-1TTRigger Subsystem Syntax DiagramTTRigger (TTRace) Subsystem12–3

Figure 12-1 (continued)TTRigger Subsystem Syntax Diagram (continued)TTRigger (TTRace) Subsystem12–4

Table 12-1 TTRigger Parameter ValuesParameter Valuebranch_qualifier<qualifier>to_level_num integer from 1 to last sequence levelproceed_qualifie

QualifierThe qualifier for the timing trigger subsystem can be terms A through G andI, Timer 1 and 2, Range 1 and 2, and Edge 1 and 2. In addition, q

<term3a> { A | NOTA }<term3b> { B | NOTB }<term3c> { C | NOTC }<term3d> { D | NOTD }<term3e> { E | NOTE }<term3f>

Qualifier RulesThe following rules apply to qualifiers:•Qualifiers are quoted strings and, therefore, need quotes.•Expressions are evaluated from left

ACQuisitionCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TTRigger:ACQuisition{AUTOmatic|MANual} The ACQuisition command allows you to specify the acquisition mode for thetimi

Within the limitations shown by the syntax definitions, complex expressionsmay be formed using the AND and OR operators. Expressions are limited towh

Query :MACHine{1|2}:TTRigger:BRANch<N>?The BRANch query returns the current branch qualifier specification for agiven sequence level.Returned Fo

Terms A through E, RANGE 1, EDGE1, and TIMER 1 must be grouped togetherand terms F, G, and I, RANGE 2, EDGE2, and TIMER 2 must be grouped together.In

EDGECommand :MACHine{1|2}:TTRigger:EDGE<N> <label_name>,<edge_spec>The EDGE command allows you to define edge specifications for a g

Query :MACHine{1|2}:TTRigger:EDGE<N>? <label_name>The EDGE query returns the current specification for the given label.Returned Format[:M

LT less than<duration_time>real number from 8 ns to 5.00 seconds depending on sample period<occurrence> integer from 1 to 1048575 ExampleO

1Programming the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555D

MLENgthCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TTRigger:MLENgth <memory_length>The MLENgth command allows you to specify the analyzer memory depth.Valid memory d

RANGeCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TTRigger:RANGe<N> <label_name>,<start_pattern>,<stop_pattern>The RANGe command allows you to specif

SEQuenceCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TTRigger:SEQuence <number_of_levels>The SEQuence command defines the timing analyzer trigger sequence. Firstit de

SPERiodCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TTRigger:SPERiod <sample_period>The SPERiod command allows you to set the sample period of the timinganalyzer.<s

TCONtrol Command :MACHine{1|2}:TTRigger:TCONtrol<N> <timer_num>,{OFF|STARt|PAUSe|CONTinue}The TCONtrol (timer control) command allows you

TERMCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TTRigger:TERM <term_id>,<label_name>,<pattern>The TERM command allows you to a specify a pattern recognize

Query :MACHine{1|2}:TTRigger:TERM?<term_id>,<label_name>The TERM query returns the specification of the term indicated by termidentificati

TPOSition Command :MACHine{1|2}:TTRigger:TPOSition{STARt|CENTer|END|DELay, <time_val>|POSTstore,<poststore>}The TPOSition (trigger positio

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13TWAVeform Subsystem

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IntroductionThis chapter introduces you to the basic command structure used toprogram the logic analyzer. Also included is an example program thatset

IntroductionThe TWAVeform subsystem contains the commands available for theTiming Waveforms menu in the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555Dlogic analyzer mo

Figure 13-1TWAVeform Subsystem Syntax DiagramTWAVeform Subsystem13–3

Figure 13-1 (continued)TWAVeform Subsystem Syntax Diagram (continued)TWAVeform Subsystem13–4

Figure 13-1 (continued)TWAVeform Subsystem Syntax Diagram (continued)TWAVeform Subsystem13–5

Table 13-1 TWAVeform Parameter ValuesParameter Valuedelay_value real number between -2500 s and +2500 smodule_spec{1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}bit_id integer

TWAVeformSelector :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeformThe TWAVeform selector is used as part of a compound header to access thesettings found in the Timing Wavefor

Query :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:ACCumulate?The ACCumulate query returns the current setting. The query always showsthe setting as the characters, "

CENTerCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:CENTer <marker_type>The CENTer command allows you to center the waveform display about thespecified marker

DELayCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:DELay <delay_value>The DELay command specifies the amount of time between the timingtrigger and the horizon

INSertCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:INSert [<module_spec>,]<label_name>[,{<bit_id>|OVERlay|ALL}]The INSert command inserts wavefor

Selecting the ModuleBefore you can program the logic analyzer, you must first "select" it. Thisdirects your commands to the logic analyzer.

Inserting Oscilloscope WaveformsCommand:MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:INSert <module_spec>,<label_name>This inserts a waveform from an oscillosco

Query :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:MLENgth?The MLENgth query returns the current analyzer memory depth selection.Returned Format[:MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:ML

MMODeCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:MMODe{OFF|PATTern|TIME|MSTats}The MMODe (Marker Mode) command selects the mode controlling markermovement and the

OCONditionCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:OCONdition{ENTering|EXITing}The OCONdition command specifies where the O marker is placed. TheO marker can

OPATternCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:OPATtern <label_name>,<label_pattern>The OPATtern command allows you to construct a pattern recogn

OSEarchCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:OSEarch <occurrence>,<origin>The OSEarch command defines the search criteria for the O marker which

OTIMeCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:OTIMe <time_value>The OTIMe command positions the O marker in time when the marker modeis TIME. If data is

<module_spec> {1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}<waveform> string containing <acquisition_spec>{1|2}<acquisition_spec>{A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J

RANGeCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:RANGe <time_value>The RANGe command specifies the full-screen time in the timing waveformmenu. It is equiv

RUNTilCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:RUNTil <run_until_spec>The RUNTil (run until) command defines stop criteria based on the timebetween the X

The following example program sets up the logic analyzer to make a simpletiming analyzer measurement.Example 10 OUTPUT XXX;":SELECT 3"

SPERiodCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:SPERiod <sample_period>The SPERiod command allows you to set the sample period of the timinganalyzer.<

TAVerageQuery :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:TAVerage?The TAVerage query returns the value of the average time between theX and O markers. If there is no va

TMINimumQuery :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:TMINimum?The TMINimum query returns the value of the minimum time between the Xand O markers. If there is no va

Query MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:TPOSition?The TPOSition query returns the current trigger setting.Returned Format[MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:TPOSition] {STAR

XCONditionCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:XCONdition{ENTering | EXITing}The XCONdition command specifies where the X marker is placed. The Xmarker ca

XPATternCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:XPATtern<label_name>,<label_pattern>The XPATtern command allows you to construct a pattern for the

XSEarchCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:XSEarch<occurrence>,<origin>The XSEarch command defines the search criteria for the X marker. Thec

XTIMeCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TWAVeform:XTIMe <time_value>The XTIMe command positions the X marker in time when the marker modeis time. If data is

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14TLISt Subsystem

Mainframe CommandsThese commands are part of the HP 16500/16501A mainframe system andare mentioned here only for reference. For more information on t

IntroductionThe TLISt subsystem contains the commands available for the TimingListing menu in the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555D logic analyzermodules

Figure 14-1TLISt Subsystem Syntax DiagramTLISt Subsystem14–3

Figure 14-1 (continued)TLISt Subsystem Syntax Diagram (continued)TLISt Subsystem14–4

Figure 14-1 (continued)TLISt Subsystem Syntax Diagram (continued)TLISt Subsystem14–5

Table 14-1 TLISt Parameter ValuesParameter Valuemod_num{1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}mach_num{1|2}col_num integer from 1 to 61line_number integer between ±10

TLIStSelector :MACHine{1|2}:TLIStThe TLISt selector is used as part of a compound header to access thosesettings normally found in the Timing Listing

Example OUTPUT XXX;":MACHINE1:TLIST:COLUMN 4,2,’A’,HEX"Query :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:COLumn? <col_num>The COLumn query returns the column

DATAQuery :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:DATA? <line_number>,<label_name>The DATA query returns the value at a specified line number for a givenlabel

Query :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:LINE?The LINE query returns the line number for the state currently in the dataroll box at the center of the screen.Returned

OCONditionCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:OCONdition {ENTering|EXITing}The OCONdition command specifies where the O marker is placed. TheO marker can be

MENU Command/query The MENU command selects a new displayed menu. The first parameter (X)specifies the desired module. The optional, second paramete

OPATternCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:OPATtern <label_name>,<label_pattern>The OPATtern command allows you to construct a pattern for the O

OSEarchCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:OSEarch <occurrence>,<origin>The OSEarch command defines the search criteria for the O marker, which is

OSTateQuery :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:OSTate?The OSTate query returns the line number in the listing where the O markerresides. If data is not valid, the q

Query :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:OTAG?The OTAG query returns the O marker position in time regardless of whetherthe marker was positioned in time or through

RUNTilCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:RUNTil <run_until_spec>The RUNTil (run until) command allows you to define a stop condition whenthe run mode i

TAVerageQuery :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:TAVerage?The TAVerage query returns the value of the average time between the Xand O markers. If the number of vali

TMINimumQuery :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:TMINimum?The TMINimum query returns the value of the minimum time between the Xand O markers. If data is not valid,

XCONditionCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:XCONdition {ENTering|EXITing}The XCONdition command specifies where the X marker is placed. TheX marker can be

XOTimeQuery :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:XOTime?The XOTime query returns the time from the X to O markers. If there is nodata the query returns 9.9E37.Returne

Example OUTPUT XXX;":MACHINE1:TLIST:XPATTERN ’DATA’,’255’ "OUTPUT XXX;":MACHINE1:TLIST:XPATTERN ’ABC’,’#BXXXX1101’ "Query :MACHine

STOP Command The STOP command stops the specified module. If the specified module isconfigured as part of an intermodule run, STOP will stop all asso

Query :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:XSEarch?The XSEarch query returns the search criteria for the X marker. Returned Format[:MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:XSEarch] <occ

XTAGCommand :MACHine{1|2}:TLISt:XTAG <time_value>The XTAG command specifies the tag value on which the X marker should beplaced. The tag value

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15SYMBol Subsystem

IntroductionThe SYMBol subsystem contains the commands that allow you todefine symbols on the controller and download them to theHP 16554A/HP 16555A/H

SYMBol Subsystem Syntax DiagramFigure 15-1SYMBol Subsystem15–3

Table 15-1 SYMBol Parameter ValuesParameter Valuelabel_name string of up to 6 alphanumeric characterssymbol_name string of up to 16 alphanumeric chara

SYMBolSelector :MACHine{1|2}:SYMBolThe SYMBol selector is used as a part of a compound header to access thecommands used to create symbols. It always

PATTernCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SYMBol:PATTern <label_name>,<symbol_name>,<pattern_value>The PATTern command allows you to create a pat

RANGeCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SYMBol:RANGe <label_name>,<symbol_name>,<start_value>,<stop_value>The RANGe command allows you to c

Command Set Organization The command set for the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555D is divided intomodule-level commands and subsystem commands. Module-le

REMoveCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SYMBol:REMoveThe REMove command deletes all symbols from a specified machine.Example OUTPUT XXX;":MACHINE1:SYMBOL:REM

16SPA Subsystem

IntroductionThis chapter provides you with information for programming theSystem Performance Analysis (SPA) features on the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 165

Figure 16-1SPA Subsystem Syntax DiagramSPA Subsystem 16–3

Figure 16-1 (continued)SPA Subsystem Syntax Diagram (continued)SPA Subsystem16–4

Figure 16-1 (continued)SPA Subsystem Syntax Diagram (continued)SPA Subsystem 16–5

Table 16-1 SPA Subsystem Parameter ValuesParameter Valuebucket_num 0 to (number of valid buckets - 1)high_patt<pattern>label_name a string of up

MODECommand :SPA{1|2}:MODE {OVERView|HISTogram|TINTerval}The MODE command selects which menu to display: State Overview, StateHistogram, or Time Inter

OVERView:BUCKetQuery :SPA{1|2}:OVERView:BUCKet?{SIZE|NUMBer|<bucket_num>}The OVERView:BUCKet query returns data relating to the State Overviewm

OVERView:HIGHCommand :SPA{1|2}:OVERView:HIGH <high_pattern>The OVERView:HIGH command sets the upper boundary of the StateOverview measurement.

HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555D Command TreeFigure 1-1Programming the HP 16554A/ HP 16555A/HP 16555DCommand Set Organization 1–9

OVERView:LABelCommand :SPA{1|2}:OVERView:LABel <label_name>The OVERView:LABel command selects a new label for collecting the SPAmeasurements.

OVERView:LOWCommand :SPA{1|2}:OVERView:LOW <low_pattern>The OVERView:LOW command sets the lower boundary of the StateOverview measurement. A q

OVERView:MLENgthCommand :SPA{1|2}:OVERView:MLENgth <memory_length>The MLENgth command specifies the memory depth. Valid memory depthsrange from

OVERView:OMARkerCommand :SPA{1|2}:OVERView:OMARker <o_pattern>The OVERView:OMARker command sends the O marker to the lowerboundary of the bucke

OVERView:OVSTatisticQuery :SPA{1|2}:OVERView:OVSTatistic?{XHITs|OHITs|TOTal}The OVERView:OVSTatistic query returns the number of hits associated with

OVERView:XMARkerCommand :SPA{1|2}:OVERView:XMARker <x_pattern>The OVERView:XMARker command sends the X marker to the lowerboundary of the bucke

HISTogram:HSTatisticQuery :SPA{1|2}:HISTogram:HSTatistic?{TOTal|OTHer|<range_number>}The HISTogram:HSTatistic query returns the total number of

HISTogram:LABelCommand :SPA{1|2}:HISTogram:LABel <label_name>The HISTogram:LABel command selects a new label for collecting SPAmeasurements. A

HISTogram:OTHerCommand :SPA{1|2}:HISTogram:OTHer {INCLuded|EXCLuded}The HISTogram:OTHer command selects including or excluding the "other"h

HISTogram:QUALifierCommand :SPA{1|2}:HISTogram:QUALifier <label_name>,<pattern>The HISTogram:QUALifier command sets the pattern associate

Table 1-1Alphabetical Command-to-Subsystem DirectoryCommand Where UsedACCumulate SCHart, SWAVeform, TWAVeformACQMode TFORmatACQuisition STRigger, SWAV

HISTogram:RANGeCommand :SPA{1|2}:HISTogram:RANGe {OFF | <range_num>,<range_name>,<low_patt>,<high_patt>}The HISTogram:RANGe c

HISTogram:TTYPeCommand :SPA{1|2}:HISTogram:TTYPe {ALL|QUALified}The HISTogram:TTYPe command sets the trigger to trigger on anystate or onqualified st

TINTerval:AUTorangeCommand :SPA{1|2}:TINTerval:AUTorange{LOGarithmic|LINear},<min_time>,<max_time>The TINTerval:AUTorange command automat

TINTerval:QUALifierCommand :SPA{1|2}:TINTerval:QUALifier <label_name>,<start_pattern>,<end_pattern>The TINTerval:QUALifier command

TINTerval:TINTervalCommand :SPA{1|2}:TINTerval:TINTerval<interval_number>,<min_time>,<max_time>The TINTerval:TINTerval command spec

TINTerval:TSTatisticQuery :SPA{1|2}:TINTerval:TSTatistic? {TMINimum|TMAXimum|TAVerage|TOTal|TTOTal|<interval_number>}The TINTerval:TSTatistic q

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17DATA and SETup Commands

IntroductionThe DATA and SETup commands are SYSTem commands that allowyou to send and receive block data between the HP 16554A,HP 16555A, or HP 16555D

Data FormatTo understand the format of the data within the block data, there are fourimportant things to keep in mind.•Data is sent to the controller

Table 1-1, continuedAlphabetical Command-to-Subsystem Directory, continuedCommand Where UsedTCONtrol STRigger, TTRiggerTERM STRigger, TTRiggerTHReshol

SYSTem:DATACommand :SYSTem:DATA <block data>The SYSTem:DATA command transmits the acquisition memory data fromthe controller to the HP 16554A/HP

<block data> <block length specifier><section>...<block lengthspecifier#8<length><length> the total length of all sec

Section Header DescriptionBecause block data may contain multiple sections, this description numbersbytes beginning at the section header. The initia

Data Preamble DescriptionThe UNPacked block data is organized as 574 bytes of preamble information,followed by a variable number of bytes of data. The

Byte Position37 4 bytes - List of pods in this analyzer, where a binary 1 indicates that thecorresponding pod is assigned to this analyzerbit 31 bit 3

Byte Position61 4 bytes - Tag type for state mode in one of the following decimal values:0 = off1 = time tags2 = state tags65 8 bytes - Trigger offset

Byte Position Bytes 241 through 244 contain the number of valid rows of data forpod 1 of either the expansion card in a two-card module, or a middleca

Acquisition Data DescriptionThe acquisition data section consists of a variable number of bytes dependingon the number of cards in the configuration,

The depth of the data array is equal to the pod with the greatest number ofrows of valid data. If a pod has fewer rows of valid data than the data ar

Example A three-card configuration with 516096 valid rowsFirst data byte = byte 591Last data byte = 14,451,278 [591 + (28 × 516096) - 1]Time Tag Data

In This BookThis guide, combined with theHP 16500/16501A Programmer’sGuide, provides you with the informationneeded to program the HP 16554A andHP 165

Module Status Reporting Each module reports its status to the Module Event Status Register(MESR<N>), which in turn reports to the Combined Event

Additionally, the following sections may also be included, depending on whatis available:"SYMBOLS A ""SYMBOLS B ""INVASM A &

Part 318 Programming ExamplesProgramming Examples

18Programming Examples

IntroductionThis chapter contains short, usable, and tested programs that coverthe most asked for examples. The examples are written in HP BASIC6.0.

Making a Timing Analyzer MeasurementThis program sets up the logic analyzer to make a simple timing analyzermeasurement. This example can be used with

360 OUTPUT 707;":MACH1:TWAVEFORM:REMOVE"370 OUTPUT 707;":MACH1:TWAVEFORM:INSERT ’COUNT’, ALL"380 OUTPUT 707;":MACH1:TWA

Making a State Analyzer MeasurementThis state analyzer program selects the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555Dmodule, displays the configuration menu, defin

270 ! ******************* SETUP THE TRIGGER SPECIFICATION ********************280 ! The trigger specification will use five sequence levels with t

720 ! ***************** CONFIGURE SEQUENCE LEVEL 4 ***************************730 ! Store a combination of resource terms (C or D or RANGE1) in le

MESE<N>Command :MESE<N><enable_mask>The MESE<N> command sets the Module Event Status Enable register bits.The MESE register co

1170 IF (Status AND 1)=1 THEN GOTO 11901180 GOTO 10701190 PRINT TABXY(30,15);"Measurement is complete"1200 !1210 ! ********************

Making a State Compare Analyzer MeasurementThis program example acquires a state listing, copies the listing to thecompare listing, acquires another s

310 ! ******************************************************************320 ! Specify two sequence levels, the trigger sequence level, specify330

720 !***********************************************************************730 ! Display line 4090 of the compare listing and start the analyzer7

1100 !************************************************************************1110 ! Start the logic analyzer to acquire new data and then stop it t

1540 !1550 ENTER 707 USING "#,2A";Error$1555 ENTER 707 USING "#,1A";Comma$1560 ENTER 707 USING "K";Line$1570 GOTO 1

Transferring the Logic Analyzer ConfigurationThis program uses the SYSTem:SETup query to transfer the configuration ofthe logic analyzer to your contr

270 ! *********************** SEND THE SETUP QUERY **************************280 OUTPUT 707;":SYSTEM:HEADER ON"290 OUTPUT 707;":S

660 ! ********************* SEND THE SETUP **********************************670 ! Make sure buffer is not empty.680 !690 IF Numbytes=0 THEN 7

1060 ! ********************** RESTORE BUFFER POINTERS ***********************1070 ! Restore the transfer buffer pointer1080 !1090 CONTROL @Buff,5;

Table 1-2 Module Event Status Enable Register (A "1" enables the MESR bit)Bit Weight Enables7 128 Not used6 64 Not used5 32 Not used4 16

Checking for Measurement CompletionThis program can be appended to or inserted into another program when youneed to know when a measurement is complet

Sending Queries to the Logic AnalyzerThis program example contains the steps required to send a query to thelogic analyzer. Sending the query alone o

150 !160 ! ************* INTITIALIZE VARIABLE FOR NUMBER OF BYTES *****************170 ! The variable "Numbytes" contains the number o

550 ! ******************** TRANSER THE DATA ********************************560 ! Transfer the data from the logic analyzer to the buffer.570 !5

1010 ! ************* TRANSFER DATA TO THE HP 16554A/HP 16555 ****************1020 ! Transfer the data from the buffer to the HP 16554A/HP 16555A.103

IndexAA+B, 4–11, 13–19A,B, 13–18A-B, 13–13ACCumulate command/query, 8–5, 9–4,13–7ACQMode command/query, 11–5ACQuisition command/query, 6–8, 8–5,12–9,

WIDTh, 15–8WLISt, 2–7, 4–4XCONdition, 13–26, 14–19XMARker, 16–15XPATtern, 7–20, 13–27, 14–20XSEarch, 7–21, 13–28, 14–21XTAG, 7–22, 14–23XTIMe, 4–14, 1

OOCONdition command/query, 13–15, 14–11offset, 4–5OMARker command/query, 16–13OPATtern command/query, 7–11, 13–16,14–12OR’d trigger, 3–5OSEarch comman

TSTatistic, 16–25TTYPe, 16–21TYPE, 3–11VAXis, 9–7VRUNs, 7–18, 13–25, 14–18XCONdition, 13–26, 14–19XMARker, 16–15XOTag, 7–19, 14–19XOTime, 4–13, 7–19,

TSTatistic query, 16–25TTRace selector, 12–8TTRigger selector, 12–8TTRigger/TTRace subsystem, 12–1, 12–3 to 12–23TTYPe command/query, 16–21TWAVeform s

MESR<N>Query :MESR<N>? The MESR<N> query returns the contents of the Module Event Statusregister. When you read the MESR, the value

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Table 1-3 Module Event Status Register Bit Weight Condition7 128 Not used6 64 Not used5 32 Not used4 16 Not used3 8 1 = One or more pattern search

2Module Level Commands

IntroductionThe logic analyzer module level commands access the globalfunctions of the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555D logic analyzermodule. These com

Module Level Syntax Diagram Figure 2-1Module Level Commands2–3

Table 2-1 Module Level Parameter Values Parameter Type of Parameter or Command Referencemachine_numMACHine{1|2}arm_parm arm parameters see chapter 3a

ARMLineCommand :ARMLine MACHine<N>The ARMLine command selects which machine generates the arm out signalon the IMB (intermodule bus). This comma

Part 3, chapter 18, contains program examples of actual tasks that show youhow to get started in programming the HP 16554A and HP 16555A/D logicanalyz

The UNPacked option uploads data in a format that is easy to interpret andprocess. The UNPacked format cannot be downloaded back into the analyzer.Ex

SPACommand :SPA<N>The SPA command selects which of the two analyzers the subsequentcommands or queries will refer to. SPA is also a subsystem co

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3MACHine Subsystem

IntroductionThe MACHine subsystem contains the commands that control themachine level of operation of the logic analyzer. Some of the functionsare nor

Machine Subsystem Syntax DiagramFigure 3-1MACHine Subsystem3–3

Table 3-1 Machine Subsystem Parameter ValuesParameter Valuearm_source {RUN | INTermodule | MACHine {1|2}}pod_list{NONE | <pod_num>[, <pod_nu

ARMCommand :MACHine{1|2}:ARM <arm_source>The ARM command specifies the arming source of the specified analyzer(machine). The RUN option disable

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ASSignCommand :MACHine{1|2}:ASSign <pod_list>The ASSign command assigns pods to a particular analyzer (machine). TheASSign command will assign t

LEVelarmCommand :MACHine{1|2}:LEVelarm <arm_level>The LEVelarm command allows you to specify the sequence level for aspecified machine that will

NAMECommand :MACHine{1|2}:NAME <machine_name>The NAME command allows you to assign a name of up to 10 characters to aparticular analyzer (machin

<res_id> {<state_terms>|H|J} for state analyzer{<state_terms>|EDGE{1|2}} for timing analyzer<new_text> string of up to 8 alpha

Example OUTPUT XXX;":MACHINE1:RESOURCE A,C,RANGE1"Query :MACHine{1|2}:RESOURCE?The RESource query returns the current resource terms assigne

Query :MACHine{1|2}:TYPE?The TYPE query returns the current analyzer type for the specified analyzer.Returned Format[:MACHine{1|2}:TYPE] <analyzer

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4WLISt Subsystem

IntroductionThe commands in the WLISt (Waveforms/LISting) subsystem controlthe X and O marker placement on the waveforms portion of theTiming/State mi

WLISt Subsystem Syntax DiagramFigure 4-1WLISt Subsystem4–3

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Table 4-1 WLISt Subsystem Parameter Values Parameter Valuedelay_value real number between -2500 s and +2500 smodule_spec{1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10} (slot w

DELay Command :WLISt:DELay <delay_value>The DELay command specifies the amount of time between the timingtrigger and the horizontal center of th

INSert Command :WLISt:INSert [<module_spec>,]<label_name>[,{<bit_id>|OVERlay|ALL}]The INSert command inserts waveforms in the timing

Inserting Oscilloscope WaveformsCommand:WLISt:INSert <module_spec>,<label_name>This inserts a waveform from an oscilloscope to the timing

Query :WLISt:LINE?The LINE query returns the line number for the state currently in the datalisting roll box at center screen.Returned Format [:WLISt:

OSTate Query :WLISt:OSTate?The OSTate query returns the state where the O Marker is positioned. If datais not valid, the query returns 2147483647.Ret

Query :WLISt:OTIMe?The OTIMe query returns the O Marker position in time. If data is not valid,the query returns 9.9E37.Returned Format [:WLISt:OTIMe

PLUS Command :WLISt:PLUS <module_spec>,<waveform>,<waveform>The PLUS command inserts time-correlated A+B oscilloscope waveforms onth

RANGe Command :WLISt:RANGe <time_value>The RANGe command specifies the full-screen time in the timing waveformmenu. It is equivalent to ten tim

XOTime Query :WLISt:XOTime?The XOTime query returns the time from the X marker to the O marker. Ifdata is not valid, the query returns 9.9E37.Returne

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XTIMe Command :WLISt:XTIMe <time_value>The XTIMe command positions the X Marker on the timing waveforms in themixed mode display. If the data i

5SFORmat Subsystem

IntroductionThe SFORmat subsystem contains the commands available for theState Format menu in the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555D logicanalyzer modules.

Figure 5-1SFORmat Subsystem Syntax DiagramSFORmat Subsystem5–3

Figure 5-1 (continued)SFORmat Subsystem Syntax Diagram (continued)SFORmat Subsystem5–4

Table 5-1 SFORmat Subsystem Parameter ValuesParameter Value<N> an integer from 1 to 12label_name string of up to 6 alphanumeric characterspolar

SFORmat Selector :MACHine{1|2}:SFORmatThe SFORmat (State Format) selector is used as a part of a compoundheader to access the settings in the State Fo

Query :MACHine{1|2}:SFORmat:CLOCk<N>?The CLOCk query returns the current clocking mode for a given pod.Returned Format[:MACHine{1|2}:SFORmat:CLO

<name> string of up to 6 alphanumeric characters<polarity> {POSitive | NEGative}<clock_bits> format (integer from 0 to 65535) for a

MASTerCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SFORmat:MASTer <clock_id>,<clock_spec>The MASTer clock command allows you to specify a master clock for a give

4 WLISt SubsystemWLISt 4–4DELay 4–5INSert 4–6LINE 4–7MINus 4–8OSTate 4–9OTIMe 4–9OVERlay 4–10PLUS 4–11RANGe 4–12REMove 4–12XOTime

MODECommand :MACHine{1|2}:SFORmat:MODE {NORMal|FAST}The MODE command places an HP 16555 state analyzer in either 100 MHz(normal) or 110 MHz (fast) mod

MOPQualCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SFORmat:MOPQual <clock_pair_id>,<qual_operation>The MOPQual (master operation qualifier) command allows you t

MQUalCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SFORmat:MQUal <qual_num>,<clock_id>,<qual_level>The MQUal (master qualifier) command allows you to specif

REMove Command :MACHine{1|2}:SFORmat:REMove {<name>|ALL}The REMove command allows you to delete all labels or any one label for agiven machine.&

<pod_num> an integer from 1 to 12<set_hold_value>integer {0|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9} representing the following setup andhold values:Table 5-2Se

SLAVeCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SFORmat:SLAVe <clock_id>,<clock_spec>The SLAVe clock command allows you to specify a slave clock for a givenmac

SOPQualCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SFORmat:SOPQual <clock_pair_id>,<qual_operation>The SOPQual (slave operation qualifier) command allows you to

SQUalCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SFORmat:SQUal<qual_num>,<clock_id>,<qual_level>The SQUal (slave qualifier) command allows you to specify

THResholdCommand :MACHine{1|2}:SFORmat:THReshold<N>{TTL|ECL|<voltage>}The THReshold command allows you to set the voltage threshold for a

6STRigger (STRace) Subsystem

6 STRigger (STRace) SubsystemQualifier 6–6STRigger (STRace) 6–8ACQuisition 6–8BRANch 6–9CLEar 6–11FIND 6–12MLENgth 6–13RANGe 6–14SEQuence 6–15STORe 6

IntroductionThe STRigger subsystem contains the commands available for theState Trigger menu in the HP 16554A/HP 16555A/HP 16555D logicanalyzer module

Figure 6-1STRigger Subsystem Syntax DiagramSTRigger (STRace) Subsystem6–3

Figure 6-1 (continued)STRigger Subsystem Syntax Diagram (continued)STRigger (STRace) Subsystem6–4

Table 6-1 STRigger Subsystem Parameter ValuesParameter Valuebranch_qualifier <qualifier>qualifier see "Qualifier" on page 6–6to_lev_n

QualifierThe qualifier for the state trigger subsystem can be terms A through J, Timer1 and 2, and Range 1 and 2. In addition, qualifiers can be the

<term3a> { A | NOTA }<term3b> { B | NOTB }<term3c> { C | NOTC }<term3d> { D | NOTD }<term3e> { E | NOTE }<term3f>

STRigger (STRace)Selector :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger The STRigger (STRace) (State Trigger) selector is used as a part of acompound header to access the se

BRANchCommand :MACHine{1|2}:STRigger:BRANch<N><branch_qualifier>,<to_level_number>The BRANch command defines the branch qualifier fo

Example OUTPUT XXX;":MACHINE1:STRIGGER:BRANCH1 ’ANYSTATE’, 3"OUTPUT XXX;":MACHINE1:STRIGGER:BRANCH2 ’A’, 7"OUTPUT XXX;":MACHI

Example The following example would be used to specify the complex qualifier shownin figure 6-2.OUTPUT XXX;":MACHINE1:STRIGGER:BRANCH1 ’((A OR B)