About Active Firmware Tools

We Make the Best Debugger and Logic Analyzer for Firmware Engineers

At Active Firmware Tools, we are dedicated to delivering the best debuggers and logic analyzers specifically designed for firmware engineers. Our latest innovation, the Active-Pro Firmware Debugger and Logic Analyzer, offers the fastest and easiest experience for debugging and analyzing embedded firmware designs, loaded with unique features specifically for firmware developers.

With Features Requested by Thousands of Engineers

The Active-Pro Firmware Debugger and Logic Analyzer was invented by Tim Harvey, an innovator in portable digital testing solutions. His previous creations, including the very successful USBee Digital Test Pods, revolutionized USB-based electronics test equipment in the embedded systems industry, winning awards and setting high standards that were critical in the development of the Active-Pro. The insights gained from the feedback of tens of thousands of USBee users helped shape the Active-Pro feature set and made it the absolute best debugging tool for firmware professionals.

Expertly Designed, Manufactured and Supported

Manufactured in Southern California with round-the-clock technical support, the Active-Pro is perfectly positioned to empower firmware engineers around the world to solve complex embedded systems firmware problems more efficiently than ever before. Only the Active-Pro shows you the complete and clear picture of what is happening inside of your running firmware.

What We’ve Been Up To:

2000: Tim Harvey designed the first ever USB-based Logic Analyzer

2002: Created the USBee Digital Test Pod

2005: Created the USBee AX, ZX and SX Digital Test Pod

2006: Winner of the EE Times ACE Award for Best Test & Measurement Equipment

2007: Created the USBee DX Digital Test Pod

2009: Created the USBee RX Digital Test Pod

2011: Awarded US Patent 7,911,970 for the Packet Presenter protocol decoder

2014: Created the USBee QX Digital Test Pod

2017: Created the EE101 Insight-Pro Firmware Analysis Tool

2020: Invented the new Active Debug Port Technology

2021: Founded Active Firmware Tools

2023: Launched the Active-Pro Firmware Debugger and Logic Analyzer

2024: Added Automation API and Packet Presenter Enhancements

2024 and Beyond: Subscribe below to find out!

Our Mission

We will continue our decades long mission to invent, design, manufacture and support the absolute best tools possible for professional firmware engineers like ourselves. With your talent and our tools you can enjoy what you do and be proud of how well your embedded system designs work.

Join Us!

Whether you're tackling complex firmware issues or looking for reliable data to debug your firmware, the Active-Pro provides the tools you need to excel. Buy yours today and support a company that’s committed to developing the most effective firmware tools in the world.

Happy Debugging!

Thank you for your continued support. As always you can reach us at support@activefirmwaretools.com for help, solutions, or suggestions.