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Agilent previously selected a Samtec interface for their newest logic analyzer: model 16760A. The probe (high-speed cable assembly) needed to connect the analyzer to the target board is equipped with a Samtec connector. Therefore, all target boards require Samtec connector number ASP-65067-01 to interface with the analyzer.

Recently, Agilent officially released a new, universal probe that will allow anyone to use Samtec connectors for their target boards, regardless of the analyzer model that they will be using.
(See chart below.)

Agilent now recommends using Samtec part ASP-65067-01 on all target boards that will be tested using any Agilent logic analyzer because:
"Agilent recommends the E5378A, E5379A, or E5385A (analysis probes) for new designs. These probes provide lower input capacitance, lower inductance, and better isolation between adjacent signals compared to the E5346A and E5380A. The mating connector for these probes does not require through-holes in the PC board under the connector, thus greatly alleviating restrictions on signal routing."
In order to use the E5378A, E5379A, or E5385A analysis probes, the Samtec ASP-65067-01 mating connector must be designed in as the test point connector(s) for all target boards.

Documentation is available on Agilent's website at: http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5988-2989EN.pdf

 


Options for utilizing the Samtec design:

  • When using the new 16760A high speed logic analyzer from Agilent, Samtec ASP-65067-01 should be placed on all target boards as the test point connector.
  • When using any previous model Agilent logic analyzer, Samtec ASP-65067-01 can be placed on all new target boards as the test point connector by using the new E5385A universal probe from Agilent.
  • The 38 pin test point connector on an existing target board may be replaced with Samtec ASP-65067-01 by using the new E5385A universal probe from Agilent. However, the board must be redesigned to match the Samtec footprint and Agilent's recommended routing.
  • Previous Agilent probe model E5346A may be replaced with the new E5385A probe to allow Samtec connector ASP-65067-01 to be used as the test point connector for all target boards.
Agilent
Analyzer
model no.
Recommended
Agilent probe
model no.
Samtec
connector needed
for target board
16760A
E5378A
(single ended signals)
ASP-65067-01
16760A
E5379A
(differential signals)
ASP-65067-01
(All other Agilent Analyzers requiring test point connectors*)
16550A, 16555A, 16555D, 16556A, 16556D, 16557A, 16710A, 16711A, 16712A, 16715A, 16716A, 16717A, 16718A, 16719A, 16750A, 16751A, 16752A, 1660 series, 1670 series, 1680 series, and 1690 series
E5385A
(universal)
ASP-65067-01

* Will not work with Agilent logic analyzer models 16517A and 16518A due to their "flying lead" analysis probe design.

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