TravelBus Series

Q: Can I get a demo or evaluation unit of the TravelBus Series?

Yes. Contact our engineering team at support@acutena.com or call +1 (415) 409-8771 to discuss evaluation options for your application.

Entry-level USB 3.0 protocol and logic analyzers with 19–25 channels. Ideal for embedded protocol debug with I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and more. The TB3016B adds differential signal support.

The TravelBus series is a pocket-sized 2-in-1 protocol analyzer and logic analyzer that connects via USB 3.0 and is fully bus-powered. Starting at just $220, it is the most affordable way to get professional-grade protocol analysis with 120+ decoders. The three models (F, E, B) offer progressively broader protocol support — from basic I2C/SPI/UART up to CAN FD, USB PD, and industrial buses with isolated differential inputs.

19–25 channels, 800 MHz timing, 200 MHz state analysis
120+ protocol decoders included with every model
TB3016B adds isolated differential inputs for CAN FD and RS-485
Windows 10/11 + native Linux app (beta)

Choose Your Model

TB3016F

SKU: TB3016F

$220.00

In Stock

TB3016E

SKU: TB3016E

$430.00

In Stock

TB3016B

SKU: TB3016B

$870.00

In Stock

Compare Models

Specification	TB3016F	TB3016E	TB3016B
Channels	19	19	25 (incl. differential)
Timing Analysis	800 MHz	800 MHz	800 MHz
State Analysis	200 MHz	200 MHz	200 MHz
Protocol Decode	120+	120+	120+
Bus Trigger	Tier I	Tier I, II	Tier I, II, III
Protocol Analyzer	Tier I	Tier I, II	Tier I, II, III
Differential Inputs	—	—	CAN, RS-422/485 (>1000Vrms isolation)
Interface	USB 3.0	USB 3.0	USB 3.0
List Price	$220	$430	$870

Tier I: I2C, RS-232, SPI

Tier II: HID over I2C, I2S, LIN 2.2, MDIO, PMBus, SMBus, USB 1.1

Tier III: BiSS-C, CAN 2.0B, CAN FD, DALI 2.0, Modbus, Profibus, RS-422, RS-485, USB PD 3.1

Protocol Support Matrix

Compare protocol decode, hardware trigger, and electrical validation support across the models in this series.

85 supported protocols·DDecode TTrigger EVElectrical Validation

Protocol	TB3016F	TB3016E	TB3016B

I2C	DT	DT	DT
MIPI I3C	DT	DT	DT
SPI	DT	DT	DT
UART	DT	DT	DT

CODEC_SSI	DT	DT	DT
I2S	—	DT	DT
MIPI SoundWire 1.2	DT	DT	DT
PDM	DT	DT	DT
TDM	DT	DT	DT

HID over I2C	—	DT	DT
HID over SPI	DT	DT	DT
LPT	DT	DT	DT
M-PESTI	DT	DT	DT
Math	DT	DT	DT
MCTP over I2C/I3C/SMBus	DT	DT	DT
PECI 3.0	DT	DT	DT
PS/2	DT	DT	DT
SGPIO	DT	DT	DT
SMBus (SBS, SPD)	—	DT	DT
SMI	DT	DT	DT
SSI	DT	DT	DT

CEC	DT	DT	DT
Close Caption	DT	DT	DT
DDC(EDID)	DT	DT	DT
DP_Aux	—	—	DT
ITU-R BT.656 (CCIR656)	DT	DT	DT
LCD1602	DT	DT	DT
Line Decoding	DT	DT	DT
Line Encoding	DT	DT	DT
MHL CBUS	DT	DT	DT
MIPI CSI LP	DT	DT	DT
MIPI DSI LP	DT	DT	DT
ST7669	DT	DT	DT

10BASE-T1S	—	—	DT
HDLC	DT	DT	DT
MDIO	—	DT	DT
OA3p(PMD)	DT	DT	DT
OATC6 over SPI	DT	DT	DT

PMBus	—	DT	DT
QI	DT	DT	DT
UFCS	DT	DT	DT
USB PD 3.1	—	—	DT

AccMeter	DT	DT	DT
APML	DT	DT	DT
BiSS-C	—	—	DT
DALI	—	—	DT
DMX512	DT	DT	DT
IOLink	DT	DT	DT
MBus	DT	DT	DT
Microwire	DT	DT	DT
Modbus	—	—	DT
Profibus	—	—	DT
PWM	—	—	D
QEI	DT	DT	DT
SENT	—	—	DT

HDQ	DT	DT	DT
I2C EEPROM	DT	DT	DT
SDQ	DT	DT	DT

CAN 2.0B/FD	—	—	DT
FlexRay	DT	DT	DT
J1850	DT	DT	DT
LIN	—	DT	DT

1-Wire	DT	DT	DT
3-Wire	DT	DT	DT
7-Segment	DT	DT	DT
8b10b decoding	DT	DT	DT
A/D Converter	DT	DT	DT
BSD	DT	DT	DT
BSS	DT	DT	DT
IrDA	DT	DT	DT
ISELED	DT	DT	DT
JTAG	DT	DT	DT
JVC IR	DT	DT	DT
Microchip SWI	DT	DT	DT
NEC IR	DT	DT	DT
RC-5	DT	DT	DT
RC-6	DT	DT	DT
RT_SWI	DT	DT	DT
Smart Card	DT	DT	DT
SWD	DT	DT	DT
SWIM	DT	DT	DT
SWP	DT	DT	DT
UNI/O	DT	DT	DT
USB 1.1	—	DT	DT
Wiegand	DT	DT	DT

Supported Protocols

I2C SPI CAN FD UART USB PD MIPI I3C CAN 2.0B I2S SMBus PMBus Modbus PDM PCM PWM

View Full Protocol Matrix →

Not sure which instrument is right for your application?

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FAQ

What protocols does the TravelBus Series support?

The TravelBus Series supports I2C, SPI, CAN FD, UART, USB PD, MIPI I3C, CAN 2.0B, I2S, SMBus, PMBus, Modbus, PDM, PCM, PWM, and more — over 120 protocol decoders are available across the Acute instrument platform.

What operating systems does the TravelBus Series support?

The TravelBus Series supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 with the main application software, and Linux with a dedicated beta application (available on GitHub). USB 3.0 connectivity.

Can I get a demo or evaluation unit of the TravelBus Series?

Yes. Contact our engineering team at [email protected] or call +1 (415) 409-8771 to discuss evaluation options for your application.

Downloads

Software

TravelBus Series Softwareexe1.8.53

Application software for the TravelBus protocol and logic analyzer series. Windows 10/11.

TravelBus Linux Software (Beta)appBeta

Linux application for the TravelBus series. Separate native Linux app (not a Windows port) — currently in beta. Download the latest release from GitHub.

Drivers

USB 3.0 Device Driverzip

USB 3.0 driver required for all USB 3.0-connected Acute instruments. Windows 7/8/10/11.

SDK & API

TravelBus SDKzip

SDK for TravelBus series integration. C# sample code.

Protocol Decode Open Interface SDKzip

SDK for creating custom protocol decoders using the Acute decode open interface.

Datasheets

TravelBus Series Datasheetpdf

Complete specifications for TB3016F, TB3016E, and TB3016B protocol and logic analyzers.

User Manuals

TravelBus Series Manualpdf

User manual for TravelBus series protocol and logic analyzers.

Protocol Decode & Trigger Manualpdf

Comprehensive reference for all 120+ protocol decoders and protocol-based triggers across all Acute instruments.