I’m looking to buy an affordable pc-based logic analyzer with analog capability. An 8-input unit would be fine, and don’t need high speed or large depth. Mainly just used on home hobby projects. Any recommendations?
I’m not sure what you consider affordable, but the [Logic Pro 8 does exactly what you’re looking for.
For less than half the price of a Logic Pro 8, the [Analog Discovery might work for you. It also doubles as an oscilloscope and function generator.
We carry a digital only [8 channel logic analyzer for $20. You’d need to give up analog but it does a fantastic job for the price.](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15033)](Digilent Analog Discovery 2 - TOL-13929 - SparkFun Electronics)](Logic Pro 8 - USB Logic Analyzer - TOL-13196 - SparkFun Electronics)
Thanks for the suggestions. Logic Pro 8 is more than I should spend. Logic 8 may work since I don’t need the high sample rates. I’ll look into Analog Discovery.
+1 for Saleae Logic8 → excellent product and support.
+1 for SFE Logic Analyzer (TOL-15033 ) → super economical; and it works
I have the Intronix LogicPort LA. I really like it. It can solve those nasty timing issues.
The software is good and is easy to use.
Capture memory is on the low side, but with run length compression and good triggerring options, this hasn’t been a problem for me.
DSO=digital storage oscilloscope. MSO=mixed signal oscilloscope (=with digital inputs).
If you want PC based you could look at the Tektronix TLA700 series. A TLA715 is a nice start for example.