Altera SignalTap II Logic Analyzer Design Debugging Manual

About this manual

The SignalTap II Logic Analyzer is a system-level debugging tool that captures and displays real-time signal behavior in System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) or FPGA designs. It allows designers to examine internal signals without using extra I/O pins or external equipment while the design runs at full speed.

What's inside

• Design Flow Using the SignalTap II Logic Analyzer
• SignalTap II Logic Analyzer Task Flow
• Configure the SignalTap II Logic Analyzer
• Define Triggers
• Compile the Design
• Program the Target Device or Devices
• Run the SignalTap II Logic Analyzer
• View, Analyze, and Use Captured Data
• Other Features
• Design Example: Using SignalTap II Logic Analyzers in SOPC Builder Systems

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Does the SignalTap II Logic Analyzer require external probes?

No, it does not require external probes or changes to design files to capture the state of internal nodes or I/O pins.

What is the primary purpose of the SignalTap II Logic Analyzer?

It helps debug FPGA designs by examining the behavior of internal signals without using extra I/O pins while the design runs at full speed.

How many channels can a single SignalTap II Logic Analyzer instance support?

A single instance supports up to 2,048 channels.

What is the maximum sample depth for each channel in the device?

Each device can capture up to 128K samples in each channel.