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DSLogic U3Pro16
The DSLogic U3Pro16 hits a sweet spot — 1GHz buffer sample rate and a 256MB deep buffer means you can capture long, fast sequences without losing data. Better than the LA2016 for demanding work; cheaper than the Saleae.
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8.8/10
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Key Specifications
| Channels | 16 |
| Max Sample Rate | 1000 MHz |
| Max Input Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Interface | USB |
| Software | DSView |
| Buffer Depth | 256 samples |
| Voltage Range | 1.2V – 5.5V |
| Price Range | Mid |
Supported Protocols
SPII2CUARTCANLINI2SJTAGSWD1-Wire
What We Like
- ✓1GHz buffer sample rate catches fast glitches other analyzers miss
- ✓256MB deep buffer — capture long sequences at full rate
- ✓16 channels with excellent build quality for the price
- ✓DSView software is genuinely good — not PulseView but close
- ✓Open-source based on libsigrok
Limitations
- ✗DSView software has a steeper learning curve than PulseView
- ✗$179 is a significant step up from the $80 LA2016
- ✗Overkill for basic Arduino debugging
DSLogic U3Pro16
$179 — 16 channels, 1000 MHz