Digital Discovery

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Digital Discovery
800 MS/s Logic Analyzer and Protocol Analyzer
Software
Digital Logic Analyzer
Channels
24
Sample Rate
800 MS/s
(with the High Speed Adapter)
Bandwidth
100 MHz+
Voltage Range
1.2V to 3.3V (5V compatible when used as inputs)
Buffer
2Gbit DDR3 acquisition
Bus Analyzers
SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, I2S, Parallel and Custom
Digital Pattern Generator
Channels
16
Sample Rate
100 MS/s
Bandwidth
50MHz
Voltage Range
1.2V to 3.3V
Bus Output
Counters and Custom
Multi-purpose Digital I/O
Channels
16
Sample Rate
100 MS/s
(50 MHz max output frequency)
Voltage Range
1.2V to 3.3V (5V compatible when used as inputs)
Buffer
Algorithmic pattern generator (no buffers used)
Protocol Analyzer
Channels
16-32
Voltage Range
1.2V to 3.3V (inputs 5V compatible)
Bus Analyzers
UART: send and receive
SPI: read and write
I2C: read and write
CAN: rx and tx
Programmable Power Supplies
Voltage Range
1.2V to 3.3V
Current Limit
100 mA max available in each of the two 2×6 MTE connectors
Script Editor
Supported Instruments
All
Language
Javascript
Cross Triggering
Supported Instruments
Logic Analyzer, Pattern Generator
Provided Hardware
  • USB A to Micro B Cable
  • 2×6 MTE Cable
  • 2×16 MTE cable
  • High-speed Adapter (Optional)
Pinout

The Digilent Digital Discovery™ is a combined logic analyzer and pattern generator instrument that was created to be the ultimate embedded development companion. The Digital Discovery was designed to optimize channels, speed, and portability. The small form factor facilitates easy storage and provides a whole suite of advanced features to allow you to debug, visualize, and stimulate digital signals for most embedded projects. The digital inputs and outputs can be connected to a circuit using simple wire probes or breadboard wires; alternatively, the Digital Discovery High Speed Adapter and impedance-matched probes can be used to connect and utilize the inputs and outputs for more advanced projects. The Digital Discovery is driven by the free WaveForms (3.5.4 or later) software and can be configured to be any of the instruments below:

  • 24-channel digital logic analyzer (1.2…3.3V CMOS, up to 800MS/s (with the High Speed Adapter))
  • 16-channel pattern generator (1.2…3.3V CMOS, 100MS/s)
  • 16-channel virtual digital I/O including buttons, switches, and LEDs – perfect for logic training applications
  • A programmable power supply of 1.2…3.3V/100mA. The same voltage supplies the Logic Analyzer input buffers and the Pattern Generator input/output buffers, for keeping the logic level compatibility with the circuit under test.
  • Digital Bus Analyzers (SPI, I²C, UART, I2S, CAN, Parallel)

The Digital Discovery was designed for anyone embarking on embedded development. Its features and specifications were deliberately chosen to maintain a small and portable form factor, withstand use in a variety of environments, and keep costs down, while balancing the requirements of operating on USB Power.








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High Speed Adapter

The High Speed Adapter and Logic Probes are required to gain access to the highest sample rates of the Digital Discovery. They can optionally be purchased with a Digital Discovery, or purchased separately.
For more information, see the Accessories section of the Digital Discovery Reference Manual, and the Using the High Speed Adapter with the Digital Discovery guide.


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