I2C Bus Monitor Plus

I²C Bus Monitor Plus

Part Number #MIIC-102

USB Version

The I²C Bus Monitor Plus is our laboratory grade troubleshooting instrument for the I²C Bus and derived protocols. When connected to an I²C or derived protocol bus and a host computer, the I²C Bus Monitor Plus captures, filters, and displays bus message data and timing information.

(Limited Availability - CALL)

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Microsecond Timestamping of Bits, Bytes and Messages.

Non-intrusive capture of bus traffic to 400KHz.

Software controlled SCL and SDA Logic Voltage Levels.

Filter on Slave Address, R/W, Ack/Nack, Data Bytes, and smart battery Violations.

Display Slave Address, R/W, Ack/Nack, Data Bytes, and smart battery Data.

Write or Read, Log or Display files.

If your designs include heavy I²C Bus and derived protocol content, the I²C Bus Monitor Plus will give you the bus monitoring power you need, including data timestamping, variable logic voltage thresholds, and flexible triggering. Whether you're testing designs with a single master and slave, such as programming configuration EEPROMs, or monitoring multiple masters and slaves in a server maintenance system, the information packed screens help you get your debug and verification done faster.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

I²C Bus and Derived Protocol Development Tool.
256K byte Data Recording Memory.
Supports General Calls, and Multi-Master/Multi-Slave Addressing.
Displays Start/Stop Events, Device Addresses, Read/Write Requests, Acknowledgments, Data, and Bit, Byte, and Message timing.
Trigger Input for synchronization with external events.
Trigger Output on bus events or pattern match for triggering external test equipment.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Product Development: Software/Hardware Development, Testing, and Troubleshooting.

Manufacturing: Manufacturing Tests, Inspection, Quality Control.

The I²C Bus Monitor Plus includes an extensive array of message monitoring capabilities, and can time-stamp bits, bytes, or messages.

The I²C Bus Monitor Plus can display smart battery Data in engineering units, and can detect, filter, and display protocol violations.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PORTS

I²C Bus

A test cable provides connection to the network under test. Test clips are provided for:

SCL Clock Line (with Variable Threshold)
SDA Data Line (with Variable Threshold)
GND Ground Line
Target System VCC (Optional)

Trigger Input (BNC)

TTL signal input to synchronize data collection with external events.

Trigger Output (BNC)

TTL signal output to synchronize external equipment with I²C Bus Start, Stop, Ack, Nack;, and Bit Pattern matching events.

Utility Port (DB-9)

Use to attach optional external equipment in automatic test environments. Signals include:

SDA, SCL Input
SDA, SCL Output (TTL)
Trigger Input, Trigger Output (TTL)

INTERFACE OPTIONS

#MIIC-102/USB - USB interface.
#MIIC-102/PCIE - PCI-Express interface (x1 full-height). (Call)
#MIIC-102/PCI - PCI interface. (Call)
#MIIC-102/PCC - PC Card (PCMCIA) interface. (Call)

Optional Add-On Interface kits available separately.

#MIIC-102

CONTROL SOFTWARE

The I²C Bus Monitor Plus includes an extensive array of message monitoring capabilities. These include:

Display Options

I²C Bus Events (Start/Stop, R/W, Ack/Nack)
Bit, Byte, and Message Timing (uS)
Message Bit Rate (Bits/Sec)
Absolute or Relative Time Measurement

Protocols Supported

I²C Hex - Displays all data in hexadecimal format.
I²C ASCII - Displays data in printable ASCII or hexadecimal format.
I²C Binary - Displays data in binary format.
SBS - Displays smart battery data in engineering units with protocol revision selection (Host, Battery, Charger, and Selector) and violation detection.

Message Filtering

Bus activity can be monitored on a selective or non-selective basis. Filter displayed messages on Slave Address, up to 8 Data bytes, and SBS protocol violation only.

SDA/SCL Logic Threshold Control

Software controlled 0.7V to 2.5V.

Software Requirements

Windows XP (32-bit), Vista/7/8 (32-bit and 64-bit).

POWER

Includes 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, Global AC Plug Set (#MWT-5VAG).

Included Parts List:

I²C Bus Monitor Plus External Pod. (#MIIC-102)
I²C Bus Monitor Plus Software for Windows XP (32-bit), Vista/7/8 (32-bit and 64-bit) (Online).
Computer Interface USB. (#MIIC-102)
Interface Driver Software (USB Online).
I²C Bus Clip Lead Cable, 2 Ft. (#CABCL).
I²C Interface Cable, 4 Ft. (#CAB4).
BNC to Clip Lead Trigger Cable.
Power Supply (#MWT-5VAG).
User's Guide. (# MIIC-102-UG.pdf )

Optional Add-On Parts

Add-On Pod Interface Kit.

USB Interface Kit (#MIIC-102/USBH).

I²C Interface Cable, 4, 8, 16 Ft. (#CAB4 or CAB8).

Product Environmental Specifications: See Environmental Specifications FAQ

See our Bus Monitor FAQ for answers to your technical questions, or our Online Catalog for ordering information.

I²C is just a mouse click away ^TM