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