Analog Discovery Studio Specifications

These specifications are valid following 30 minutes of warm-up and are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise noted. WaveForms was used to determine these specifications.

Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Analog Input Channels

Supports the Oscilloscope, Voltmeter, Data Logger, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Impedance Analyzer, Tracer, and Script Editor instruments.

Vertical System

With MTE Connector With BNC Connector
Number of Channels Two
Input Type Differential Single-ended
Connector Type 100 mil 2×1 MTE Header BNC
Input Range ±2.5 V with respect to ground (5 V peak-to-peak)
±25 V with respect to ground (50 V peak-to-peak)
Resolution 14 bits, 13-bit noise1)
Absolute Resolution2) 0.32 mV (scale ≤ 0.5 V/div)
3.58 mV (scale > 0.5 V/div)
Accuracy ±10 mV ± 0.5% (scale ≤ 0.5 V/div, VinCM = 0 V)
±100 mV ± 0.5% (scale > 0.5 V/div, VinCM = 0 V)
Bandwidth 9 MHz @ -3 dB, 2.9 MHz @ -0.5 dB, 0.8 MHz @ -0.1 dB 30+ MHz @ -3 dB, 15 MHz @ -0.5 dB, 6 MHz @ -0.1 dB3)
Input Impedance 1 MΩ ││ 24 pF
Input Coupling DC
Vertical Sensitivity (range) 200 µV/div to 5 V/div (10 divisions)4)
CMMR ±0.5% (typical)
Acquisition Modes average, decimate, min/max, record
Overvoltage Protection ±50 V DC or ±30 V RMS

DC Offset Range

Range Full Scale Offset Offset Accuracy
Low range (≤0.5 V/div) 5 V peak-to-peak ±2.5 V ±10 mV ±0.5%
High range (>0.5 V/div) 50 V peak-to-peak ±25 V ±100 mV ±0.5%
1) A separate small buffer to collect maximum and minimum samples when the sample rate is slower than the system frequency and is represented within WaveForms as noise.
2) Ideal values based on hardware design ranges of 5.3 V and 58.6 V. Actual values may vary slightly due to component variations and are accounted for during factory calibration. WaveForms only exposes nominal ranges of 5 V and 50 V.
3) When using a connector with the appropriate frequency response.
4) Divisions in this context are the ten horizontal strips in the Analog Input graph windows within WaveForms. Vertical sensitivity specifies the height of one strip in the plot.

Horizontal System

Maximum Sample Rate 100 MS/s per channel
Buffer Size up to 16,384 samples per channel1)
Noise Buffer up to 1,024 samples per channel2)

The above horizontal system specifications apply to Repeated/Shift/Screen modes. Record mode allows streaming acquisition data into host computer RAM at up to ~4 MS/s total, or to a file on the host computer disk at up to ~2 MS/s total. Achievable sample rates and recording lengths depend on host computer specifications.

1), 2) Different preset buffer sizes can be chosen based on device configuration within the WaveForms Device Manager. See the Device Configurations section of this document for more info.

Digital Channels

Supports the Logic Analyzer, Pattern Generator, Static I/O, Protocol Analyzer, Oscilloscope (mixed signal view), and Script Editor instruments.

Vertical System

Number of Channels 16
Connector 100 mil 2×10 MTE Header
Function Control Individually programmable as Digital I/O, Logic Analyzer, Pattern Generator, or Protocol
Input Voltage 0 V to 3.3 V (5 V tolerant)
Input Type LVCMOS (1.8 V or 3.3 V; 5 V tolerant)1)
Input Logic Level CMOS 1.8 V2)
Input Low Voltage, VIL, Min 0 V, Max 0.63 V
Input High Voltage, VIH, Min 1.17 V, Max 5 V 		CMOS 3.3 V3)
Input Low Voltage, VIL, Min 0 V, Max 0.8 V
Input High Voltage, VIH, Min 2.0 V, Max 5 V
Output Type LVCMOS (3.3 V)
Output Logic Level Output Low Voltage, VOL, Min 0 V, Max 0.4 V
Output High Voltage, VOH, Min 2.4 V, Max 3.3 V
Slew Rate Slow
Drive Strength 4 mA
Hardware Pull Resistors 1 MΩ pull-down resistors
Logic Analyzer Interpreters SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, I2S, 1-Wire, PS/2, HDMI CEC, Manchester codes, JTAG, GPIB, SWD, custom4)
Pattern Generator Constant, clock, pulse, random, number, Binary counter, Gray counter, Johnson counter, Decimal counter, walking 0/1, ROM Logic, custom
Custom Patterns File Import and export custom data as *.csv, *.txt or *.tdms file
Channel-to-Channel Skew 2 ns, typical
Overvoltage Protection Short-circuit to ground, ±20 V
1), 2), 3) Different preset logic level inputs can be chosen based on device configuration within the WaveForms Device Manager. See the Device Configurations section of this document for more info.
4) More options may be available in the latest version of the WaveForms software.

Horizontal System

Maximum Sampling Rate 100 MS/s per channel
Logic Analyzer Buffer Memory up to 16,384 samples per channel1)
Pattern Generator Buffer Memory up to 16,384 samples per channel2)

The above horizontal system specifications apply to Repeated/Shift/Screen modes. Record mode allows streaming acquisition data into host computer RAM at up to ~3 MS/s total, or to a file on the host computer disk at up to ~2 MS/s total. Achievable sample rates and recording lengths depend on host computer specifications.

1), 2) Different preset buffer sizes can be chosen based on device configuration within the WaveForms Device Manager. See the Device Configurations section of this document for more info.

Arbitrary Waveform Generator (Wavegen)

Supports the Waveform Generator, Network Analyzer, Impedance Analyzer, Tracer, and Script Editor instruments.

Vertical System

With MTE Connector With BNC Connector
Number of Channels 2
Output Type Single-ended
Connector Type 100 mil 2×1 MTE Header BNC
Standard Functions Sine, square, triangle, ramp up, ramp down, DC voltage, noise, trapezium, others
Advanced Waveforms Sweep, modulation, math, play mode, custom
Output Voltage Range ±5 V
Resolution 14 bits (carrier), 9 bits (AM/FM)
Absolute Resolution 166 µV (│Vout│ ≤ 1.25 V)
665 µV (│Vout│ > 1.25 V)
Accuracy ±10 mV ± 0.5% (│Vout│ ≤ 1.25 V)
±25 mV ± 0.5% (│Vout│ > 1.25 V)
Output Impedance 0 Ω1)
Bandwidth 8 MHz @ -3 dB, 2.9 MHz @ -0.5 dB, 0.8 MHz @ -0.1 dB 8 MHz @ -3 dB, 4 MHz @ -0.5 dB, 1 MHz @ -0.1 dB2)
Sweep Modes Frequency and Amplitude. Up and down with selectable start/stop frequencies and settable time increments
Custom Waveform Files Supported Import files *.csv, *.txt, *.mp3, *.wav, *.wmv & *.avi, export as image, or as raw data in *.csv, *.txt or *.tdms formats
DC Current Drive 30 mA maximum3)
Slew Rate 400 V/µs (10 V step)
Overvoltage Protection Short-circuit to ground, ±15 V

DC Offset Range

Range Full Scale Offset Offset Accuracy
Low range 2.5 V peak-to-peak ±1.25 V ±10 mV ± 0.5%
High range 10 V peak-to-peak ±5 V ±25 mV ± 0.5%

Horizontal System

Maximum Sample Rate 100 MS/s per channel
Carrier Buffer Size Up to 16,384 samples per channel4)
AM/FM Buffer Size Up to 2,048 samples per channel5)
1) Output impedance is not precisely controlled.
2) When using a probe or cable with the appropriate frequency response.
3) Maximum value for distortion free generation. Up to 40 mA can be supplied before hardware cutoff.
4), 5) Different preset buffer sizes can be chosen based on device configuration within the WaveForms Device Manager.

Pattern Generator

Shares digital input/output channels with Mixed Signal Oscilloscope: See the Digital Channels specifications for characteristics.

Trigger System

Trigger Features

Trigger Sources Oscilloscope analog channels, Arbitrary waveform generator start, Digital I/O lines, External triggers (TRIG1/TRIG2), Manual
Trigger Modes None, Auto, Manual (Forced Trigger), Single
Analog Trigger Edge, pulse, transition, condition, level, hysteresis, hold-off
Digital Trigger Edge, level, pattern, glitch
Analog/Oscilloscope Trigger Resolution 10 ns
Digital/Logic Analyzer Trigger Resolution 10 ns

External Triggers (TRIG1/TRIG2) Characteristics

See the Digital Channels specifications for the electrical characteristics of the External Triggers.

Device Configurations

The Analog Discovery Studio has several different configurations which can be applied, primarily affecting the analog input, analog output, and digital I/O buffer sizes available to the user.

Configuration Scope Buffer Size Wavegen Buffer Size Logic Buffer Size Patterns Buffer Size
1 (Default) 8 kS per channel,
1 kS noise buffer for each channel 		4 kS per channel,
2 kS AM and FM buffer 		4 kS per channel 1 kS per channel
2 16 kS per channel,
1 kS noise buffer for each channel 		1 kS per channel,
512 S AM and FM buffer 		1 kS per channel N/A
3 2 kS per channel,
256 S noise buffer for each channel 		16 kS per channel,
2 kS AM and FM buffer 		N/A N/A
4 512 S per channel 256 S per channel 16 kS per channel 16 kS per channel
51) 8 kS per channel,
1 kS noise buffer for each channel 		4 kS per channel,
2 kS AM and FM buffer 		4 kS per channel 1 kS per channel
6 8 kS per channel,
1 kS noise buffer for each channel 		4 kS per channel,
2 kS AM and FM buffer,
2 kS Power Supply control 		2 kS per channel 256 S for 8 channels
72) 512 S per channel 256 S per channel 16 kS per channel 16 kS per channel
8 8 kS per channel,
512 S noise buffer for each channel 		1 kS per channel 16 kS per channel 256 S for 8 channels

Note: Memory sizes, including buffer sizes, specified in units like kS and MS, are rounded from equivalent binary power units, such as MiS. For example, a listed 16 kS is rounded from 16 kiS, which is 16,384 samples.

1), 2) Digital Inputs operate at 1.8 V CMOS logic. See Digital Channels for additional information.

Additional Features

Spectrum Analyzer

Frequency Range 0 Hz to 30 MHz1)
Display Modes Magnitude, average, peak hold, min hold, count
Y Axis Logarithmic (dBṼ, dBu, dBm) or linear (volts)
X Axis Linear or Logarithmic
Power Spectrum Algorithms FFT, CZT
Windowing Functions Rectangular, Triangular, Hamming, Hann, Cosine, Blackman-Harris, Flat Top, Kaiser
1) Higher frequencies up to 50 MHz can be selected within WaveForms but results may be limited by the analog input or analog output bandwidth of the hardware.

Network Analyzer

Frequency Range 20 μHz to 4 MHz1), up to 10,001 steps
Display Modes Magnitude, Phase
Y Axis Linear or Logarithmic
X Axis Linear or Logarithmic
Plots Bode, Time, FFT, Nichols, Nyquist
1) Higher frequencies up to 25 MHz can be selected within WaveForms but results may be limited by the analog input or analog output bandwidth of the hardware.

Protocol Analyzer

Shares digital input/output channels with Mixed Signal Oscilloscope: See the Digital Channels specifications for the physical characteristics.

Protocol Interpreters UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, CEC, JTAG, SWD, AVR
Protocol Generators UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, CEC, SWD, AVR

Impedance Analyzer

Frequency Range 20 μHz to 8 MHz1), up to 10,001 steps
Display Modes Magnitude, Phase
Y Axis Linear or Logarithmic
X Axis Linear or Logarithmic
Plots Bode, Time, FFT, Nichols, Nyquist, Custom
1) Higher frequencies up to 25 MHz can be selected within WaveForms but results may be limited by the analog input or analog output bandwidth of the hardware.

Math Channels

Operations Addition “+”, Subtraction “-”, Multiplication “*”, Division “/”, Remainder “%”
Brackets Parenthesis “()”, Square “[]”
Constants Exp, Ln, Log, Pi
Functions Logarithm, power, minimum, maximum, square root, sine, cos, tan, arccos, arctan, arctan2, absolute value, round, floor, ceiling
Operands All analog and digital input channels, reference waveforms, time, constants, Pi
Custom Channels Butterworth, Chebyshev, Lock-In Amplifier

Power Supply Supplies

Programmable Power Supplies

Number of Channels 2
Voltage Range 1 V to 5 V, -1 V to -5 V
Current Output Up to 700 mA or to 2.1 W per channel, whichever limit is reached first
Connector Type Accessible as a pin in the 100 mil 2×3 MTE header and one of the Canvas pogo pins

Fixed Power Supplies

Number of Channels 4
Voltage Range 12 V -12 V 5 V 3.3 V
Current Output 200 mA 200 mA 1 A 1 A
Connector Type Accessible as a pin in the 100 mil 2×3 MTE header and one of the Canvas pogo pins Accessible through one of the Canvas pogo pins

Connectivity

USB Hub Interfaces

Device Connector USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Standard B1) labeled “DEVICE”
Host Connector USB Standard-A for additional hub connections
Device to Canvas USB data pins connected to a pair of pogo pins for Canvas use

Audio Interface

Audio Output Stereo Audio Output jack connected to the analog output channels
1) USB Standard B to USB Standard A cable included.

Power Requirements

The Analog Discovery Studio kit comes with the required external power supply.

Auxiliary Power Supply Voltage 15 V
Auxiliary Power Supply Current 2.4 A recommended
Barrel Connector Size 5.5 mm × 2.1 mm (positive inner pin)

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions 23.35 cm × 19.35 cm × 3.9 cm (L × W × H)
(9.2 in × 7.6 in × 1.53 in)
Weight 573 g (20.2 oz)1)
1) With the Breadboard Canvas that is included with the Analog Discovery Studio, the total weight is 893 g (31.5 oz)

Environmental

Ambient Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% RH non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH non-condensing
Pollution Degree 2
Maximum Altitude 2000 m

Certifications

Analog Discovery Studio Declaration of Conformity