Analog Discovery Studio Specifications
Hardware Specifications
Analog Inputs
- Two analog input channels, accessible through BNC or MTE connectors
- Channel type: differential (with MTE) or single-ended (with BNC)
- Instruments supported: Oscilloscope, Voltmeter, Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer
- Analog bandwidth with BNC cables: 30+ MHz @ 3dB, 10 MHz @ 0.5dB, 5 MHz @ 0.1dB
- Analog bandwidth with MTE flywires: 9 MHz @ 3dB, 2.9 MHz @ 0.5dB, 0.8 MHz @ 0.1dB
- Input range: ±25V (±50V diff)
- Input impedance: 1MΩ||24pF
- Input protected to: ±50V
- CMMR (typical): ±0.5%
- Input coupling: DC only
- Sample rate (real time): 100 MS/s
- Resolution: 14-bit
- Absolute Resolution (scale ≤0.5V/div): 0.32mV
- Absolute Resolution (scale≥1V/div): 3.58mV
- Accuracy (scale≤0.5V/div, VinCM = 0V): ±10mV±0.5%
- Accuracy (scale≥1V/div, VinCM = 0V): ±100mV±0.5%
- Buffer size/channel: Up to 16k samples
Analog Outputs
- Two function generator channels, accessible through BNC or MTE connectors
- Channel type: single ended
- Instruments supported: Waveform Generator, Network Analyzer, Impedance Analyzer, Tracer
- Analog bandwidth (BNC or MTE connectors): 8 MHz @ 3dB
- AC amplitude (max): ±5 V
- DC Offset (max): ±5 V
- Slew rate (10V step): 400V/µs
- Sample rate (real time): 100 MS/s
- Resolution: 14-bit
- Absolute Resolution (amplitude ≤1V): 166µV
- Absolute Resolution (amplutide >1V): 665µV
- Accuracy - typical (|Vout| ≤ 1V): ±10mV ± 0.5%
- Accuracy - typical (|Vout| > 1V): ±25mV ± 0.5%
- Buffer size/channel: up to 16k samples
Digital Inputs and Outputs
- 16 digital input/output channels, accessible through MTE connectors
- Instruments supported: Digital I/O, Digital Pattern Generator, Logic Analyzer
- Sample Rate: 100 MS/s
- Input logic standard: LVCMOS (1.8V/3.3V, 5V tolerant)
- Output logic standard: LVCMOS (3.3V, 12mA)
- Buffer size/channel: up to 16K samples
Power Supplies
- 12 Volt Rail: 12V +/-5%; 0.2 Amps max; Max capacitance of 1000uF
- -12 Volt Rail: -12V +/-5%; 0.2 Amps max; Max capacitance of 150uF
- 5 Volt Rail: 5.0V +/-5%; 1.0 Amps max; Max capacitance of 1000uF
- 3.3 Volt Rail: 3.3V +/-5%; 1.0 Amps max; Max capacitance of 1000uF
- Programmable power supply rails (V+, V-):
- Voltage range: 0.5 V…5 V (V+) and -0.5 V…-5 V (V-)
- Maximum power output: 2.1W for each supply
- Maximum current output: 700mA for each supply
- Accuracy (no load): ±10mV
- Output impedance: 50mΩ (typical)
System Power
- Powered only from Barrel Jack with 15V 2.4A supply
- Power switch on side of device (labeled “POWER”)
- Plug outer diameter: 5.5mm
- Plug inner diameter: 2.5mm
- Center positive plug
Connectivity
- USB A port available for powering components
- USB B port for communications with host computer (labeled “DEVICE”)
- 3.5mm Headphone jack connected to both analog output channels