The desired traffic is easily described by a comprehensive scripting language, using an ordinary text editor. The specified traffic can be sent as a one-shot transmission, or recycled continuously. Meanwhile, the analyzer's traffic capture component, which functions independent of the generator, is able to simultaneously capture both the generated traffic and any additional 1394 bus activity. Another feature of CATC's 1394 analyzers is the efficient search of large quantities of captured transaction data. Users can initiate searches based on the contents of any packet fields.
Searches can be in either direction, from a variety of user-selected start points.
The target area of the search can be constrained by packet range. Previous searches can be quickly repeated. Additionally, the display can be instantly repositioned to the location of the trigger point, a specific packet number, or any user-marked packet. Furthermore, such decoded protocol elements are also fully subject to the analyzer's general trigger, filter, and search capabilities. The FireInspector 1394 analyzers are convenient, stand-alone units, configured and controlled through a host PC's USB port.