Modular LAs, which consist of both a chassis or mainframe and logic analyzer modules. The mainframe/chassis contains the display, controls, control computer, and multiple slots into which the actual data-capturing hardware is installed. The modules each have a specific number of channels, and multiple modules may be combined to obtain a very high channel count. While modular logic analyzers are typically more expensive, the ability to combine multiple modules to obtain a high channel count and the generally higher performance of modular logic analyzers often justifies the price. For the very high end modular logic analyzers, the user often must provide their own host PC or purchase an embedded controller compatible with the system. thumb|8-channel USB logic analyzer Portable LAs, sometimes referred to as standalone LAs. Portable logic analyzers integrate everything into a single package, with options installed at the factory. While portable logic analyzers generally have lower performance than their modular counterparts, they are often used for general purpose debugging by cost conscious users. PC-based LAs. The hardware connects to a computer through a USB or Ethernet connection and relays the captured signals to the software on the computer. These devices are typically much smaller and less expensive because they make use of a PC's existing keyboard, display and CPU.
modular las which consist of both a chassis or mainframe and logic analyzer modules the mainframe/chassis contains the display controls control computer and multiple slots into which the actual data-capturing hardware is installed the modules each have a specific number of channels and multiple modules may be combined to obtain a very high channel count while modular logic analyzers are typically more expensive the ability to combine multiple modules to obtain a high channel count and the generally higher performance of modular logic analyzers often justifies the price for the very high end modular logic analyzers the user often must provide their own host pc or purchase an embedded controller compatible with the system thumb|8-channel usb logic analyzer portable las sometimes referred to as standalone las portable logic analyzers integrate everything into a single package with options installed at the factory while portable logic analyzers generally have lower performance than their modular counterparts they are often used for general purpose debugging by cost conscious users pc-based las the hardware connects to a computer through a usb or ethernet connection and relays the captured signals to the software on the computer these devices are typically much smaller and less expensive because they make use of a pc's existing keyboard display and cpu