Protocol analyzer

A protocol analyzer is a tool (hardware or software) used to capture and analyze signals and data traffic over a communication channel. Such a channel varies from a local computer bus to a satellite link, that provides a means of communication using a standard communication protocol (networked or point-to-point). Each type of communication protocol has a different tool to collect and analyze signals and data.

For a protocol analyzer used on a computer network, see Packet analyzer.

Specific types of protocol analyzers include:


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