{"id":30375,"date":"2023-12-18T13:53:31","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T21:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/?p=30375"},"modified":"2025-07-21T04:04:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T11:04:36","slug":"digilent-year-in-review-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/digilent-year-in-review-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Digilent 2023: Year in Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">2023 has been a busy year for the Digilent team and we want to share some of our highlights!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We launched the Analog Discovery 3<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building upon the legacy of its predecessor, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/shop\/analog-discovery-3\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Analog Discovery 3<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> continues to set a new standard in electronic engineering instrumentation by combining the functionalities of an oscilloscope, arbitrary waveform generator, logic analyzer, pattern generator, and programmable power supplies into a single, compact powerhouse.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AnalogDiscovery3-kit-1000__10410-1-600x501-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30380\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We hosted our \u201cExploring the Features of the Analog Discovery 3&#8243; webinar<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On July 11, 2023 we hosted the \u201cExploring the Features of the Analog Discovery 3\u201d live webinar. We value opportunities to connect with our users, and our webinar was the perfect opportunity to highlight the features of the AD3 and answer any questions. You can watch\u00a0the webinar recording <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RcCWfzpuDcA\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HERE or<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> jump straight to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/reference\/test-and-measurement\/analog-discovery-3\/webinar-q-and-a\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Webinar Q &amp; A<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/webinar-screengrab-600x289.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"289\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/webinar-screengrab-600x289.png 600w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/webinar-screengrab-1024x493.png 1024w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/webinar-screengrab-1536x739.png 1536w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/webinar-screengrab-2048x985.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We finished the migration of MCC DAQ<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our loyal MCC DAQ users will know that we finished our website migration this year now that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/shop\/about-mcc-daq\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MCC DAQ products<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are part of Digilent. It was important to us to create a consolidated e-commerce platform that expanded buying power and resources, increased availability of <a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/shop\/mcc-digital-i-o-and-ctr\/\">MCC electronic products<\/a> through Digilent\u2019s distributor channels, and implemented existing support and technical reference materials into Digilent\u2019s popular documentation ecosystem. Don\u2019t worry \u2013 our friendly staff hasn\u2019t changed, and you\u2019ll be dealing with the same good folks that you\u2019re used to!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mcc-shop-page-595x600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"595\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mcc-shop-page-595x600.png 595w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mcc-shop-page-1015x1024.png 1015w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mcc-shop-page-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mcc-shop-page-1523x1536.png 1523w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mcc-shop-page.png 1764w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We went to trade shows around the world\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trade shows are essential in the tech industry, providing a platform for companies like Digilent to showcase innovation and forge meaningful connections. In 2023, we participated as exhibitors in several shows around the world, reinforcing our commitment to cutting-edge technology. Some of the highlights were Embedded World in Nuremberg, the 23rd China International Industrial Fair in Shanghai, and the ASEE Annual Conference in Baltimore. As exhibitors, these shows were opportunities for Digilent to connect, share expertise, and stay abreast of technological trends. Reflecting on a successful year, we eagerly anticipate the continued impact and partnerships that will stem from our participation in these industry events.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wp-editing=\"1\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thumbnail_IMG_7720-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30381 alignleft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thumbnail_IMG_7720-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thumbnail_IMG_7720-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thumbnail_IMG_7720-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thumbnail_IMG_7720.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/china-intl-fair104143-600x450.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30158 size-medium alignleft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/china-intl-fair104143-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/china-intl-fair104143-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/china-intl-fair104143-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/china-intl-fair104143.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We collaborated with people across industries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year we wanted to connect with users across industries, and this led to meaningful collaborations and partnerships that have enriched our journey. Joining forces with innovative minds, resourceful hobbyists, and forward-thinking organizations, we embarked on various projects that pushed the boundaries of technology. Check out some of those collaborations here:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/ignite-a-neon-lamp-using-the-analog-discovery-3\/\">Ignite a Neon Lamp Using the Analog Discovery 3<\/a> with Dr. Brian Faulkner<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/how-can-the-adp3450-be-used-for-wireless-charging-development\/\">How Can the ADP3450 Be Used for Wireless Charging Development?<\/a> and\u00a0<yt-formatted-string force-default-style=\"\" class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\"><span dir=\"auto\" class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KAtoabKOCmU?si=QkOLs0XbUwMys0n5\">The New Analog Discovery 3! <\/a>with <\/span><\/yt-formatted-string><span>Shrouk El-Attar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=29990&amp;action=edit\" aria-label=\"\u201cHardware-in-the-Loop with the Analog Discovery Pro\u201d (Edit)\">Hardware-in-the-Loop with the Analog Discovery Pro<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/reference\/test-and-measurement\/analog-discovery-pro-3x50\/matlab-tcp-server\">Tutorial:<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> Integrating Data to MATLAB via TCP Server Client\u00a0<\/span><\/a>with Ryan Damato<\/li>\n<li>Hackster projects like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackster.io\/whitney-knitter\/getting-started-with-the-arty-z7-in-vivado-2023-2-26051a\">Getting Started with the Arty Z7 in Vivado 2023.2<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackster.io\/whitney-knitter\/waveforms-on-eclypse-using-a-cvr-to-measure-current-41c77b\">WaveForms on Eclypse: Using a CVR to Measure Current\u00a0<\/a>with Whitney Knitter.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/can-we-do-better-than-verilog-and-vhdl-for-fpgas\/\">Can We Do Better Than Verilog and VHDL for FPGAs?<\/a> with Andrew Swirski<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/whitney-hackster-screenshot-499x600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"499\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/whitney-hackster-screenshot-499x600.png 499w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/whitney-hackster-screenshot-851x1024.png 851w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/whitney-hackster-screenshot-1277x1536.png 1277w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/whitney-hackster-screenshot.png 1539w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We released more resources for our users <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2023, Digilent prioritized user support, expanding our documentation library to provide comprehensive resources on our reference site and blog. Some of our favorite pieces from this year include our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/resources\/whitepapers\/2023-Advanced+Clocking+Options+with+the+AD3.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Advanced Clocking Options Whitepaper<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/extending-channel-counts-by-using-dual-mode\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dual Mode blog post<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-19-141528-469x600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-19-141528-469x600.png 469w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-19-141528-800x1024.png 800w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-19-141528-1200x1536.png 1200w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-19-141528.png 1344w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Users provided feedback on our Eclypse Z7 and ZmodDigitizer in a RoadTest<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Digilent appreciates Element 14&#8217;s in-depth RoadTest program because we also care about &#8220;the experience of the product&#8221;. In 2023, our <a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/shop\/eclypse-z7-zynq-7000-soc-development-board-with-syzygy-compatible-expansion\/\">Eclypse Z7<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/shop\/zmod-digitizer-1430-125\">Zmod Digitizer<\/a> were put to the test. <a href=\"https:\/\/community.element14.com\/products\/roadtest\/rt\/roadtests\/637\/digilent-eclypse-z7-zmoddigitizer#pifragment-7188=4&amp;pifragment-7189=7\">Their review<\/a> highlights the technical excellence and user-friendly design of these tools for streamlined project development and precise data acquisition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/roadtest-2-screen-600x519.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"519\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/roadtest-2-screen-600x519.png 600w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/roadtest-2-screen-1024x886.png 1024w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/roadtest-2-screen-1536x1328.png 1536w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/roadtest-2-screen-2048x1771.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As we reflect on Digilent&#8217;s journey through 2023\u2014marked by the launch of the Analog Discovery 3, global outreach through trade shows, and enriching collaborations across engineering sectors, we also look forward to the possibilities that 2024 holds. With innovation at our core, we&#8217;re excited to continue empowering engineers worldwide and unveiling new solutions that redefine the landscape of electronic design and discovery.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers to a year of limitless potential!<\/p>\n<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style6 like-30375 jlk' data-task='like' data-post_id='30375' data-nonce='2183b1f519' rel='nofollow'><img src='https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post-pro\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Like' \/><span class='lc-30375 lc'>+3<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style6 unlike-30375 jlk' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='30375' data-nonce='2183b1f519' rel='nofollow'><img src='https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post-pro\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Unlike' \/><span class='unlc-30375 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-30375 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2023 has been a busy year for the Digilent team and we want to share some of our highlights! &nbsp; We launched the Analog Discovery 3 Building upon the legacy &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":30398,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1553,4,1554,6],"tags":[4600,4604,4603,4602,4601],"ppma_author":[4458],"class_list":["post-30375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-about-us","category-around-digilent","category-events","category-news","category-trade-shows","tag-4600","tag-highlights","tag-new-year","tag-wrapped","tag-year-in-review"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-December-NewsletterImages-2023YiR-1080sq.png","authors":[{"term_id":4458,"user_id":64,"is_guest":0,"slug":"kdokes","display_name":"Kyli Dokes","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fc7baf2430001248188e564ea9d7d1ae?s=96&d=mm&r=g","author_category":"","user_url":"","last_name":"Dokes","last_name_2":"","first_name":"Kyli","first_name_2":"","job_title":"","description":""}],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30375","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/64"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30375"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30375\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31763,"href":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30375\/revisions\/31763"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30398"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30375"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30375"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30375"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=30375"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}