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Saleae Logic 8 Red

SALSaleae Logic 8 Red

MPN: Logic 8 Red
Saleae
Logic Analyzers Logic 8, 8 channel ultra portable USB Logic Analyzer - Color: Red
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Overview

The Logic 8 Red is a compact, 8-channel USB logic analyzer designed for debugging embedded systems and digital communications. It allows engineers to record and visualize digital signals alongside analog data to troubleshoot complex hardware issues in real time. The device integrates with the Saleae Logic software to provide automated protocol decoding for interfaces like I2C, SPI, and UART.

Why Choose This Part

The Logic 8 offers an intuitive user interface and cross-platform software that significantly reduces the learning curve for new users. Its ultra-portable form factor and USB-powered operation make it an ideal tool for field diagnostics and mobile engineering workstations. The ability to perform high-speed sampling across 8 channels ensures that rapid signal transitions are captured with high fidelity.

Applications

Protocol Debugging
Simultaneously capture 8 channels of digital data to decode and analyze bus traffic for I2C, SPI, UART, and other serial protocols.
Timing Analysis
Measure precise timing intervals between signal edges to verify hardware requirements and detect race conditions.
Analog Waveform Capture
Utilize the mixed-signal capability to view analog voltage levels alongside digital transitions for diagnosing signal integrity issues.
Firmware Verification
Monitor GPIO toggles and interrupt service routines to validate firmware execution flow and timing performance.

Getting Started

To begin using the Logic 8, download and install the Saleae Logic software on your host PC and connect the device via the included USB cable. Connect the flying lead probes to your target system's ground and the specific signal pins you wish to monitor. The software will automatically detect the device, allowing you to configure sample rates and trigger conditions for your first capture.

LOGIC 8 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
Logic 8 Black Black 95
Also available as: Logic 8

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