LA104 Logic Analyzer 4 Channel, 100MHz

Digital logic in Electronics is objectively awesome, as it can almost be seen as a language that both humans and electronics can understand, with a high level of precision that lets users not only control electronics accurately, but also understand what’s going on under the hood. However, while it’s relatively easy for a trained eye to be able to understand digital logic in its various forms, it typically happens at extremely fast speeds, and without the right tools, even a trained eye may not be able to see what’s actually happening. This is why we love Miniware’s Range of pocket-sized Test & Measurement tools, with the LA104 Logic Analyzer being a great addition to the collection, as these kinds of tools allow us to take a much closer look at what’s happening in digital logic systems, helping us to troubleshoot, fix, prototype and build all kinds of digital logic based machines, devices, modules and projects. The LA104 features a 4 Channel input and 4 channel output, and is capable of measuring up to 100MHz Samples per Second, which is pretty darn fast even in the world of electronics. It is quite the handy little device, being able to measure and output 8 channels in total simultaneously, and can even generate logic signals in the modes of SPI, I2C, UART and PWM. This makes it not only great for measuring, but also for actively testing too, and with a tiny size that easily can fit into a toolbox, a carry bag or even a back pocket, you can now enjoy versatile testing on-site, without the need to take projects or machines back to more specialized tools in the workshop. Of course, while the LA104 may not be the most advanced logic analyzer out there, we feel that it perfectly blends all of the key features that an active and on-the-go Maker could need, with an enticing price that makes it a genuine bargain for anyone who like to get dive deep into logic systems and effectively test, measure, repair and prototype when out in the field.



In terms of the user experience, the LA104 is quite simple but effective, offering a 2.8-inch TFT LCD for good viewing clarity, with four onboard buttons and two encoder wheels to control the device and move through the menus. Furthermore, this unit also features an integrated 500mAh battery for easy portability, and has an 8MB Flash Storage which can be used for capturing data in both bmp format as well as csv for later use. All of this makes for an easy and enjoyable user experience that can be hugely beneficial for both professionals as well as hobbyists, and if you’re looking for a handy little logic analyzer that you can use both in the workshop as well as out in the field, the LA104 is one of the best choice out there in terms of both functionality and price.

Quick Spec

• Model No.: LA104
• Input Voltage: 0V to 5V DC
• Input Channels: 4 x 1bit Channels
• Output Channels: 4
• 3V Output Channels: 1
• Supported Output Modes: I2C / SPI / UART / PWM
• Minimum Capture Pulse Width: 10ns
• Input Impedance: 1MΩ
• Max Sample Rate: 100MHz Samples/Second
• Onboard Display: 2.8-inch TFT LCD
• Onboard Controls:,/li>
  • 4 x Press Buttons
  • 2 x Encoder Wheels
• Integrated Battery: 500mAh
• Charging/Data Interface: Micro USB
• Integrated Memory: 8MB Flash Storage
• Data Capture File Support: bmp / csv
• Dimensions: 100 x 56 x 8.4mm

Resources

• User Manual
• Tutorial

Shipping List

• 1 x LA104 Logic Analyzer 4 Channel, 100MHz
• 2 x 10-Pin Colour-Coded Cables
• 5 x Micro-Gripper Test Hooks
• 1 x Micro USB Cable