TB3016E
SKU: TB3016E
About the TB3016E
The TB3016E adds Tier II protocol support to the TravelBus platform, unlocking decode and trigger for I2S audio, PMBus/SMBus power management, and USB 1.1 — essential for engineers working on embedded systems with multiple bus types.
Key Highlights
- Tier I + II protocol decode and trigger
- Adds I2S, LIN 2.2, MDIO, PMBus, SMBus, USB 1.1
- Pocket-sized USB 3.0 bus-powered design
- Stack with TravelScope oscilloscope for mixed-signal analysis
| Channels | 19 |
| Timing Analysis | 800 MHz |
| State Analysis | 200 MHz |
| Protocol Decode | Tier I + II (120+ total) |
| Interface | USB 3.0 (bus powered) |
| OS Support | Windows 10 / 11 · Linux (beta) |
Protocol Support
70+ protocols decoded · 70+ with hardware trigger
75 supported protocols·DDecode TTrigger EVElectrical Validation
| Protocol | Decode | Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| I2C | D | T |
| MIPI I3C | D | T |
| SPI | D | T |
| UART | D | T |
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Compare TravelBus Series Models
See how the TB3016E compares to other models in the TravelBus Series series.
| Specification | TB3016F | TB3016E Current | 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
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Downloads
Software
Application software for the TravelBus protocol and logic analyzer series. Windows 10/11.
Linux application for the TravelBus series. Separate native Linux app (not a Windows port) — currently in beta. Download the latest release from GitHub.
SDK & API
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