Prodigy PGY-UART is UART and RS232C protocol decode software that runs inside a Tektronix oscilloscope. It turns the captured waveform into UART/RS232C messages, shows the waveform and the decoded data in one window, and overlays the ones and zeros on the signal for any selected frame. Start and stop bits, bits per byte and MSB or LSB order are all configurable, so it adapts to non-standard serial formats as well. Pertech is the authorized Prodigy distributor.
UART software highlights
- Converts time-domain waveforms into UART/RS232C messages
- Waveform and decoded data in a single window, with any frame linked to its waveform
- Detail view overlays the binary data on the waveform of the selected frame
- Configurable start and stop bits, bits per data byte and MSB or LSB first
- Data shown in hex, binary, decimal or ASCII, with search across thousands of messages
- Timestamps relative to the trigger position
- Offline analysis from reference waveforms, WFM and CSV files
- Decoded messages saved in CSV format
Where the UART software earns its keep
- Debugging console, bootloader and sensor UART links
- RS232C interfaces on industrial and legacy equipment
- Checking serial communication alongside high-speed signals on the same high-bandwidth oscilloscope
- Non-standard UART framing that generic decoders do not handle
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | PGY-UART |
| Platform | Software running inside Tektronix oscilloscopes, including DPO/DSA70000 |
| Protocols | UART, RS232C |
| Framing | Configurable start/stop bits, bits per byte, MSB/LSB order |
| Decode formats | Hex, binary, decimal, ASCII |
| Timestamps | Relative to trigger position |
| Offline files | Reference waveforms, WFM, CSV |
| Export | CSV |
Frequently asked questions
Can it decode non-standard UART formats?
Yes. You can set the number of start and stop bits, the number of bits per data byte, and whether bytes are sent MSB or LSB first.
Which oscilloscopes does PGY-UART run on?
It runs inside Windows-based Tektronix oscilloscopes, including the DPO/DSA70000 series, and uses the digital channels of an MSO for decoding where available.
Can I decode signals I captured earlier?
Yes. It decodes from the oscilloscope reference waveforms, from WFM files and from CSV files, and plots the waveform alongside the decoded data.
Do I also need a UART exerciser?
The software analyzes what the oscilloscope captures; it does not drive the bus. To emulate a UART device, generate traffic or inject errors, pair it with Prodigy’s UART Protocol Exerciser and Analyzer.
Where can I buy Prodigy UART software in Israel?
Pertech is the authorized Prodigy distributor. Prodigy offers free online technical support and free software updates. Contact Pertech for a quote, a demo or help checking that your oscilloscope is supported.
Related Prodigy products at Pertech
- UART Protocol Exerciser and Analyzer
- I2C Electrical Validation and Protocol Decode Software
- SPI Electrical Validation and Protocol Decode Software
- Prodigy protocol analyzers at Pertech
Debugging a serial link? Contact Pertech for a quote, a demo or help choosing the right tool.
