Re: Can a Logic Analyzer be used for video capturing

From: Robert Baer (robertbaer_at_earthlink.net)
Date: 03/16/05 

Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:08:06 GMT

benn686@hotmail.com wrote:

> Ive been looking at a couple of usb logic analyzers, but it occured to
> me, is it feasible to also use it as a slow video capture?
>
> How can I determine if its fast/deep enough to capture a full frame of
> digital data going out to a dac for rs-170? Is there a formula?
>
>
> USBEESX: 8 Channel, Signal Generation Capability, i2c/spi monitor, 24
> Msps$295: http://www.usbee.com/comp.html
> LogicPort: 34 Channel, No Signal Generation Capability, $380:
> http://www.pctestinstruments.com/
>
> Ben
>
   The function of a logic analyzer is totally different and "alien" to
video capture, that it begs the question as to what you know about
electronic equipment (at minimum).