====== Analog Discovery Studio Features ======

==== Oscilloscope ====
  * Triggering: edge, pulse, transition, hysteresis, and many others
  * Cross-triggering with Logic Analyzer, Waveform Generator, Pattern Generator, or external trigger
  * Sampling modes: average, decimate, min/max
  * Mixed signal visualization (analog and digital signals share same view pane)
  * Real-time views: FFTs, XY plots, histograms, spectrograms, and others
  * Multiple math channels with complex functions
  * Cursors with advanced data measurements
  * Captured data files can be exported in standard formats
  * Scope configurations can be saved, exported, and imported
==== Waveform Generator ====
  * Standard waveforms: sine, triangle, sawtooth, noise, and many others
  * Advanced waveforms: Sweeps, AM, FM
  * User-defined arbitrary waveforms: defined within WaveForms software user interface or using standard tools (e.g. Excel)
==== Power Supplies ====
  * Variety of different fixed voltage power supply rails (+12V, -12V, 5V, 3.3V)
  * Programmable power supply rails (1V…5V or -1V…-5V)
==== Voltmeters ====
  * Measurements: DC, AC RMS, True RMS
==== Data Logger ====
  * Measurements: DC, AC RMS, True RMS, with Averages, Minimums, and Maximums
  * Up to 24 hours of data logged at a 1Hz sample rate
  * Scriptable conversion functions
==== Logic Analyzer ====
  * Multiple trigger options including pin change, bus pattern, and many others
  * Cross-triggering between Analog input channels, Logic Analyzer, Pattern Generator, or external trigger
  * Interpreter for SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, I2S, 1-Wire, parallel buses
  * Scripted custom protocols
  * Data file import/export using standard formats
==== Digital Pattern Generator ====
  * Customized visualization for signals and buses
  * User defined patterns: Truth-table based ROM logic
  * Data file import/export using standard formats
==== Digital I/O ====
  * Virtual I/O devices (LEDs, buttons, switches & displays)
  * Customized visualization options available
==== Spectrum Analyzer ====
  * Power spectrum algorithms: FFT, CZT
  * Frequency range modes: center/span, start/stop
  * Frequency scales: linear, logarithmic
  * Vertical axis options: voltage-peak, voltage-RMS, dBV, and dBu
  * Windowing: options: rectangular, triangular, hamming, cosine, and many others
  * Cursors and automatic measurements: noise floor, SFDR, SNR, THD and many others
  * Data file import/export using standard formats
==== Network Analyzer ====
  * Available diagrams: Bode, Nichols, Nyquist, and FFTs
  * Settable input amplitude and offset
  * Analog input records response at each frequency
==== Impedance Analyzer ====
  * Chart views for Voltage, Current, Impedance, Admittance, Capacitance, and others
  * Alternative simple Meter view
  * Selectable external compensation circuit
  * Data file export using standard formats
==== Protocol Analyzer ====
  * Supports UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN protocols
  * Scriptable transaction sequences for SPI and I2C
  * Configurable data rates, modes, and others
  * Send/receive directly from/to data files
==== WaveForms Script Editor ====
  * Available within the WaveForms application
  * Simultaneous control of all instruments through JavaScript
  * Automatable GUI actions
  * Custom data analysis and manipulation functions
==== WaveForms Software Development Kit (SDK) ====
  * Downloaded via the WaveForms installer, used independently of the WaveForms application
  * Languages supported: C/C++, C#, MATLAB, Python, Visual Basic
  * Provides control of hardware channels and virtual instruments to custom applications
==== Canvases ====
  * Breadboard Canvas
    * Large breadboard surface. Two regular sized breadboards and three power rails
    * Power supply rails exposed via breadboard pins. Supply rails can be switched on and off via switches
    * User I/O devices (LEDs, buttons, switches) exposed via breadboard pins
  * Blank Canvas
    * Large prototyping surface, wired like a breadboard
    * Power supply rails exposed
    * Breakouts for a wide variety of surface mount components
==== Other Features ====
  * All necessary cables included
  * Optional BNC cables available
  * High-speed USB2 interface for fast data transfer
  * Waveform Generator output played on audio jack
  * USB A port available for powering connected components
  * Trigger in/trigger out allows multiple instruments to be linked
  * Cross triggering between instruments
  * Help screens, including contextual help
  * Instruments and workspaces can be individually configured; Instrument configurations can be exported
  * Device drivers available for NI LabVIEW and MATLAB