Analog Discovery Studio Features

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

Table of Contents

Analog Discovery Studio Features

Oscilloscope

Waveform Generator

Power Supplies

Voltmeters

Data Logger

Logic Analyzer

Digital Pattern Generator

Digital I/O

Spectrum Analyzer

Network Analyzer

Impedance Analyzer

Protocol Analyzer

WaveForms Script Editor

WaveForms Software Development Kit (SDK)

Canvases

Other Features