I2C-Trace
is a self contained I²C Bus tracer kit requiring only a serial
port connection to a computer running a terminal emulation program
or
the included I2C-Trace program (for Windows 9x, NT-XP platforms).
I2C-Trace software v1.3 is currently shipping with the I2C-Trace kit.
For
users of previous versions (1.0, 1.1), the new v1.3 update is available
for download:
I2C-Trace Software Update (v1.3)
I2C-Trace Features:
- I²C bus trace
capability to 100kb/s (max 125kb/s)
- Common 4-pin 0.1"
stake headers for I2C connections
- Transparent bus
monitoring does not interfere with I²C bus signaling
- RS-232 serial
interface using any terminal or modem program
(e.g.: HyperTerminal or Terminal utility included with Microsoft WindowsTM)
- Included
I2C-Trace GUI interface software provides added capabilities:
-
Start/Stop trace controls
- I2C message filtering (monitor writes, reads, select addresses or range,
message string)
- 32k I2C
message RAM buffer
- Compatible with
3.3v or 5v I²C bus voltages
- Self-contained
3"x 4" PCB with attached PC/terminal interface serial cable (RS-232
DB9-F connector)
- External 7.5v
power adapter (120vac/60hz transformer w/ USA plug) included in the kit
- Individual message
ID number allows groups of messages of any length
I2C-Trace Kit
Contents:
- I2C-Trace PCB
w/attached RS-232 cable
- I2C-Trace software
on CD
- 120vAC input wall
transformer (7.5vDC output)
- Installation/startup
instruction sheet.
Example screen display (using serial port PC connection and terminal/modem program) :
RESET
THE BOARDSHOP I2C MONITOR PROGRAM V1.0
MESSAGE BUFFER 32K, RS232 19.2k baud, 125kc scl maximum.
MSG # 01 > 42w 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 * 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 * 00 00 00 00 00
MSG # 02 > A1r 00 00 00 00
MSG # 03 > 82w 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
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I2C-Trace
$249.00* USD (Additional charge for USPS Priority
Mail Shipping)
*Plus California sales tax, if applicable
I2C-Trace FAQ
page
I2C-Trace Information Flyer (.pdf)
Nov 30, 2005