1394 and AS5643 Bus Analyzer - FireSpy3430b(T)/3830(bT)

FireSpy® 3430b(T)/3830(bT)

The FireSpy3430bT and FireSpy3830bT as well as FireSpy3430b and FireSpy3830 bus analyzers are DapTechnology's latest 3-bus IEEE-1394 protocol analyzer. Based on the 4th generation FireSpy analyzer architecture the FireSpy3430b(T)/3830(bT) is the most advanced 1394 test equipment in the market. The FireSpy3430b(T)/3830(bT) in fact combine three FireSpy analyzers in one single instrument. They comprises a significantly more powerful on-board processor and improved connectivity to the host.

The seamless integration of the SAE AS5643 protocol makes the FireSpy3430b(T)/3830(bT) the preferred tool for many Aerospace & Defense development tasks. DapTechnology has taken considerable efforts to fully support the AS5643 protocol in all major functional areas of the FireSpy3430b(T)/3830(bT) and continuously updates the analyzer functionality according to implementation requirements and ongoing standardization efforts.

4th Generation Hardware

In order to support multi-bus analysis more efficiently this new generation of 1394 bus analyzers has been completely re-architectured.

The FireSpy3430b(T)/3830(bT) has three 1394 nodes connected to three synchronized analysis engines. It is controlled by a dual core ARM processor running at 667MHz. Each node is connected to three 1394 ports. All ports of each node are connected to a 1394 bilingual connector in compliance with the 1394 standard.

The FireSpy3430b(T)/3830(bT) is equipped with 5 GB internal memory and extensive hardware filtering and trigger possibilities. The analyzer can be connected to a host computer using its USB3.0 interface. On the host you can control the FireSpy using a graphical user interface to analyze and display the bus traffic in a user-friendly way; or you can use the API to program your own control software.

Life Cycle Status

active
recommended for new designs
Initial Release/Shipping: Nov 2017

Key features

  • IEEE 1394-2008 Beta
  • Supported speeds depend on exact model:
    • FireSpy3830bT: three (3) Transformer-coupled Ports (per bus) : S400-S800 Beta
    • FireSpy3430bT: three (3) Transformer-coupled Ports (per bus) : S200-S400 Beta
    • FireSpy3430bT1: three (3) Transformer-coupled Ports (per bus) : S100-S200 Beta
  • Host connection via USB 3.0
  • On-board dual-core 667 MHz ARM processor and programmable logic
  • 5GByte internal memory
  • GUI and API for WindowsTM Operating Systems
  • 3 analyzing nodes with a total of 9 1394 ports
  • Optionally, all ports are active transformer coupled
  • Optionally, all ports can provide bus power
  • Powerful software provides:
    • Monitor
    • Recorder
    • Commander
    • Scriptor (programmable in C-like language)
    • Generator
    • Filter and Trigger
    • Mil1394 Signal Monitor
    • Mil1394 Player
  • Support for AS5643, AV/C, SBP2, IP1394 and IIDC protocols
  • Internal SelfTest
  • C/C++ API with LabVIEWTM Wrappers

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