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Analog Discovery Studio Datasheet
A Portable Circuits Laboratory for Every Student

Highlighted Features• USB-based Mixed Signal Oscilloscope• Variety of Canvases for a variety of coursework• BNC connectors or MTE cables for both input andoutput• Two analog inputs – 30+ MHz bandwidth• Two analog outputs – 8+ MHz bandwidth• 16 digital input/output channels• Sample rates up to 100 MS/s
• Variable and fixed power supply rails, including ±12 V supplies• Extensive software support with WaveForms,
WaveForms SDK, LabVIEW, MATLAB

Overview
The Analog Discovery Studio (ADS) is a fully functional, portable test and measurement device that can turn any
cross-functional space into a pop-up electronics laboratory. Equipped with 13 instruments, including an
Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Waveform Generator, and more; the Analog Discovery Studio
replaces an entire lab of individual instruments with a convenient interface and brings instrumentation to every
students desk.
Removable and replaceable Canvases enable sharing of a single device among many students in the same lab – astudent can take their canvas home to build and prototype their circuits before the day of the lab. A breadboard
canvas is included with every ADS while others are sold separately. Different canvases offer different learning
opportunities – offerings include those with substantial breadboardable space, through-hole and surface-mountsolderable surfaces for prototyping, various digital components, and even the ability to mount an FPGA
development board for mixed-signal – analog and digital – coursework.
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Features

Analog Inputs•••

Two input channels with 14-bit resolution and ±25 V input range
Switchable between high bandwidth BNC or differential MTE connector
30+ MHz bandwidth with scope probes, 100 MS/s per channel

Analog Output••

Two BNC and MTE output channels with 14-bit resolution, ±5 V output range
8 MHz bandwidth, 100 MS/s per channel

Digital I/O•••

16 dynamically configurable digital input/output channels
3.3 V or 1.8 V CMOS input, 3.3 V CMOS output
100 MS/s per channel

Power Supplies••

Two programmable power supplies: 1 V to 5 V and -1 V to -5 V; up to 700 mA or 2.1 W per channel
Four fixed power supplies: 12 V (200 mA), -12 V (200 mA), 5 V (1 A), and 3.3 V (1 A)

Additional Features•••

Supports swappable Canvases for multiple convenient prototyping and ready-made solutions
An integrated USB hub to directly power, interface with, and debug downstream systems
Advanced triggering and cross triggering between instruments and devices

Software Support•••

WaveForms, Digilent's free software application for Windows, Mac, and Linux
WaveForms SDK for custom applications and scripting through C/C++, Python, C#, Visual BasicLabVIEW and MATLAB support

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Callout Diagrams
Analog Discovery Studio

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Included Breadboard Canvas
Power Supplies
Logic Analyzer and Pattern Generator
Triggers
Oscilloscope
Waveform Generator
Additional Software Instruments
a. Network Analyzer
b. Spectrum Analyzer
c. Voltmeterd. Impedance Analyzer
e. Data Logger
f. Protocol Analyzer
g. Virtual I/O

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Breadboard Canvas
The Breadboard Canvas adds a large breadboard surface, access to Analog Discovery Studio power supplies, and avariety of common devices like switches, buttons, and LEDs to the Analog Discovery Studio.

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Three User LEDs.
Two User Buttons.
Two User Switches.
Two 24-pin mini-breadboards providing access to power supplies and user I/O.
Four switches to enable power supplies from the Analog Discovery Studio.
Six LED indicators for each power supply.

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Blank Canvas
The Blank Canvas adds a large prototyping surface, power supply breakouts, and a variety of IC breakouts, allsolderable, to the Analog Discovery Studio.

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Prototyping Surface with three sets of power rails (included breadboards can be attached to the surface).
Through-hole breakouts for a variety of common surface mount component footprints.
Access to each of the Analog Discovery Studio power supplies.

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Analog Discovery Canvas
The Analog Discovery Canvas provides the ability for the same canvas to be used with both an Analog Discovery
Studio and an Analog Discovery 3. This is ideal in the situation that a student has an Analog Discovery 2 or 3 athome and access to an Analog Discovery Studio for use in a lab environment. It lets students easily switch designs
between devices without having to rewire or reassemble anything. The Analog Discovery Canvas provides two fullsolderless breadboards with access pins to inputs and outputs, six LEDs for power supply indication, four powerswitches, and 2-pin headers for the analog input and output signals (1+, 2+, W1, W2).

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Two full solderless breadboards.
Dedicated two-pin headers for oscilloscope and waveform generator signals.
A 2×15 header for connecting to an Analog Discovery 2 or 3.
A 2×10 header for connecting to an Analog Discovery Studio.
Four solderless breadboards with access pins to inputs and outputs.
Four power switches.
Six LEDs for power supply indication.

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FPGA Board Adapter Canvas
The FPGA Board Adapter Canvas (formerly the Interposer Canvas) allows you to use your Analog Discovery Studioto power an FPGA board through the USB port connected to the built-in USB hub. Mounting posts withappropriate spacing for use with the Nexys A7, Arty (A7, S7, or Z7), Zybo Z7, and Basys 3 are available.

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Six green LED power supply indicators.
One 24 tie-point breadboard for power supplies contact points.
One solderless breadboard and power supply rail.
USB type A slot to connect FPGA board.
Mounting holes for different FPGA boards.

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Digital Trainer Canvas
The Digital Trainer Canvas adds a large breadboard surface and a large number of common digital components,
like switches and LEDs, to the Analog Discovery Studio. Digital components can be used with 3.3 V and 5 V
compatible signals, allowing the canvas to be easily interfaced with external hardware conforming to various logic
standards.

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Two full solderless breadboards with voltage rails.
Three 24 tie-point boards containing power supplies, ground, switch output, and LED input contact points.
Sixteen user LEDs.
Canvas power switch.
Voltage level selector jumper for user switches.
Sixteen user switches.

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WaveForms Software

Digilent's free WaveForms software offers a unified device experience across all our Test and Measurement
devices, enabling use of all hardware features and instruments. It features a friendly user interface that has the
feel of traditional benchtop devices. WaveForms makes it easy to acquire, visualize, store, analyze, produce, andreuse both analog and digital signals simultaneously.
For even more customization potential, the free WaveForms Software Development Kit (SDK) can be used tocreate custom applications and scripts to control the T&M device in Python, C, and additional languages.
WaveForms is Windows, Mac, and Linux compatible.

2.1

Oscilloscope

The Oscilloscope instrument captures analog input data
via the analog input scope channels. When this instrument
is used, the Analog Discovery Studio's analog input
channels
act
as
a
two
channel,14-bit,
100 MS/s oscilloscope. Multiple sample and triggeringmodes are supported.

2.2

Waveform Generator

The Waveform Generator instrument can output analog
voltage waveforms. The instrument supports everythingfrom simple waveforms like Sine and Triangle waves, up
to more complicated functions like AM and FM
modulation. Custom sets of samples can be defined by theuser in applications like Excel and imported to
WaveForms.

2.3

Power Supplies

The Analog Discovery Studio has two variable power
supply rails that can be used to power circuits under test
at up to 2.1 W per channel. These rails can be set tovoltage levels between 1 V to 5 V and -1 V to -5 V.
Fixed +12 V, -12 V, 5 V, and 3.3 V rails are also available,
but are not controlled from software.

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2.4

Voltmeter

The Analog Discovery Studio's analog input pins can beused with WaveForms' Voltmeter instrument to act as asimple voltmeter. DC voltages, AC RMS voltages, and True
RMS voltages can be viewed for each of the two Scope
channels.

2.5

Data Logger

The Data Logger instrument can capture large buffers of
analog input data on the Scope pins. The Data Logger cancapture buffers of data at update rates of up to 1000
samples per second. The maximum duration of a log isdependent on the update rate, but at the extreme, canrun for over a thousand hours.

2.6

Logic Analyzer

With the Logic Analyzer, the 16 digital input/output
channels are configured to capture high/low logic states.
These channels are capable of interfacing with 3.3 V and
1.8 V CMOS logic signals and are tolerant to voltages of up
to 5 V.
Individual input/output channels can be grouped as buses
and protocols. Protocol groups can be used to view thedecoded contents of packets of many common
communications protocols, including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN,
and I2S.
Signal states, decoded bus values, and decoded protocols
can be used to trigger a Logic Analyzer capture. Protocol
triggers include protocol-specific events, like start-oftransmission, end-of-transmission, or packet contents
matching a user-specified value.

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2.7

Pattern Generator

The Pattern Generator can generate logic signal
sequences on the digital input/output pins. The pins canbe configured to be push/pull, open drain, open source, or
three-state logic. Sample rates can go as high as
100 MS/s.
Various patterns can be generated, including clocks,
random signals, multiple counter types, and fully custom
digital data. ROM logic can map digital input pins to digital
outputs, using user-defined truth tables.

2.8

Static I/O

The Static I/O instrument can emulate a variety of user
input/output devices on the digital input/output pins.
Virtual LEDs, buttons, switches, sliders, and displays canbe assigned to specific digital I/O pins and interacted withwithin the WaveForms user interface.

2.9

Spectrum Analyzer

The Spectrum Analyzer instrument is used to view thepower of frequency-domain components of analog signals
captured on the analog input channels. Cursors andautomatic measurements include noise floor, SFDR, SNR,
THD and more.

2.10 Network Analyzer
The Network Analyzer instrument can be used to view theamplitude and phase response of a circuit under test.
Bode, Nichols, and Nyquist plots can also be viewed withthis instrument. The Network Analyzer instrument uses
the analog output and analog input channels of the Analog
Discovery Studio to probe a test circuit, by generating afrequency sweep and measuring the circuit’s response.
The Network Analyzer can be configured to use an
external signal to provide input to the circuit under test,
rather than using the analog output channels.
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2.11 Impedance Analyzer
The Impedance Analyzer instrument is used to view awide variety of frequency response characteristics of acircuit under test. Input, Phase, Voltage, Current,
Impedance, Admittance, Inductance, Factor, and Nyquist
plots are all available. In addition, Custom plots can beused to present the results of a wide variety of different
mathematical operations on buffered data.

2.12 Protocol Analyzer
The Protocol Analyzer instrument generates and analyzes
common communications protocols. UART, SPI, I2C, CAN,
and various other kinds of transactions can be received,transmitted, and/or spied upon (depending on the
protocol) by the Analog Discovery Studio using any of thedigital input/output channels. Custom scripts can be
written within the Protocol Analyzer instrument togenerate sequences of SPI or I2C transactions.

2.13 WaveForms Script Editor
Each of WaveForms' instruments can be controlled
through scripts within the WaveForms application itself.
WaveForms' “Script” instrument allows the user to write
and run JavaScript code that can control the rest of theapplication through an extensive API. This allows the user
to configure and run many instruments at the same time,in an easily repeatable way.

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Extended Software Support

Digilent has created packages for both LabVIEW and MATLAB to provide users with flexibility in the environment
used for both data acquisition and subsequent analysis. Each offering provides a curated experience for users thatare more familiar with those applications. Further customization and control of the Analog Discovery Studio can bedone through Digilent's WaveForms SDK, letting users create their own applications in C/C++, Python, C#, and Visual
Basic.

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Analog Discovery Studio Specifications

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

4.1

Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

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

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Vertical System
Number of Channels

Two

Input Type

Single-ended

Connector Type

Input Impedance
Input Coupling
Vertical Sensitivity (range)
CMMR
Acquisition Modes

BNC
MTE±2.5 V with respect to ground (5 V peak-to-peak)±25 V with respect to ground (50 V peak-to-peak)
14 bits, 13-bit noise1
0.32 mV (scale ≤ 0.5 V/div)
3.58 mV (scale > 0.5 V/div)±10 mV ± 0.5% (scale ≤ 0.5 V/div, VinCM = 0 V)
±100 mV ± 0.5% (scale > 0.5 V/div, VinCM = 0 V)
30+ MHz @ -3 dB, 15 MHz @9 MHz @ -3 dB, 2.9 MHz @ -0.5
-0.5 dB, 6 MHz @ -0.1 dB 3
dB, 0.8 MHz @ -0.1 dB
1 MΩ ││ 24 pF
DC
200 µV/div to 5 V/div (10 divisions) 4±0.5% (typical)
average, decimate, min/max, full scale, record

Overvoltage Protection±50 VDC or ±30 VRMS

Input Range
Resolution
Absolute Resolution2
Accuracy
Bandwidth

Differential

DC Offset Range
Range

Full Scale

OffsetOffset 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%

Horizontal System
Maximum Sample Rate

100 MS/s per channel

Buffer Size

Up to 16,384 samples per channel5

Noise Buffer

Up to 1,024 samples5

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

A separate small buffer to collect maximum and minimum samples when the sample rate is slower than the system frequency and isrepresented 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 areaccounted 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 theheight of one strip in the plot.
5
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.
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Digital Channels
Supports the Logic Analyzer, Pattern Generator, Static I/O, Protocol Analyzer, Oscilloscope, 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, orProtocolInput Voltage

0 V to 3.3 V (5 V tolerant)

Input TypeLVCMOS (1.8 V or 3.3 V, 5 V tolerant)1

Input Logic Level

1.8 V CMOS1
Input Low Voltage, VIL, Min 0 V, Max
0.63 V
Input High Voltage, VIH, Min 1.17 V, Max
5V

Output TypeLVCMOS (3.3 V)

Output Logic Level

Output Low Voltage, VOL, Min 0 V, Max 0.5 V
Output High Voltage, VOH, Min 2.4 V, Max 3.3 V

Slew Rate

Slow

Drive Strength

4 mA

Hardware Pull
Resistors
Logic Analyzer
Interpreters
Pattern Generator
Custom Patterns File
Channel-to-Channel
Skew
Overvoltage
Protection

3.3 V CMOS1
Input Low Voltage, VIL, Min 0 V, Max 0.8
V
Input High Voltage, VIH, Min 2.0 V, Max
5V

1 MΩ pull-down resistors
SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, I2S, 1-Wire, PS/2, HDMI CEC, Manchester codes, JTAG, GPIB,
SWD, custom2
Constant, clock, pulse, random, number, Binary counter, Gray counter, Johnson
counter, Decimal counter, walking 0/1, ROM Logic, custom2
Import and export custom data as *.csv, *.txt or *.tdms file
2 ns, typical
Short-circuit to ground, ±20 V

Horizontal System
Maximum Sampling Rate
Logic Analyzer Buffer Memory
Pattern Generator Buffer Memory

100 MS/s per channel
Up to 16,384 samples per channel3
Up to 16,384 samples per channel3

1

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.
2
More options may be available in the latest version of the WaveForms software.
3

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.
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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.

4.2

Arbitrary Waveform Generator (Wavegen)Supports the Waveform Generator, Network Analyzer, Impedance Analyzer, and Script Editor instruments.
Vertical System
Number of Channels
Output Type
Connector TypeStandard Functions
Advanced Waveforms
Output Voltage Range
Resolution
Absolute Resolution
Accuracy
Output Impedance
Bandwidth
Sweep Modes
Custom Waveform Files Supported
DC Current Drive
Slew Rate
Overvoltage Protection

2
Single-ended
BNC
MTE
Sine, square, triangle, ramp up, ramp down, DC voltage, noise,
trapezium, others
Sweep, modulation (AM/FM), math, play mode, custom±5 V
14 bits (carrier), 9 bits (AM/FM)
166 µV (│Vout│ ≤ 1.25 V)
665 µV (│Vout│ > 1.25 V)±10 mV ± 0.5% (│Vout│ ≤ 1.25 V)±25 mV ± 0.5% (│Vout│ > 1.25 V)
0 Ω1
8 MHz @ -3 dB, 4 MHz @ -0.5
8 MHz @ -3 dB, 2.9 MHz @ -0.5
dB, 1 MHz @ -0.1 dB2dB, 0.8 MHz @ -0.1 dB
Frequency and Amplitude. Up and down with selectable start/stopfrequencies and settable time increments
Import files *.csv, *.txt, *.mp3, *.wav, *.wmv & *.avi, export asimage, or as raw data in *.csv, *.txt or *.tdms formats
30 mA maximum3
400 V/µs (10 V step)
Short-circuit to ground, ±15 V

DC Offset Range
Range

Full Scale

OffsetOffset 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%1Output impedance is not precisely controlled.

2

When using a connector with the appropriate frequency response.

3

Maximum value for distortion-free generation. Up to 40 mA can be supplied before hardware cutoff.
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Horizontal System
Maximum Sample Rate

100 MS/s per channel

Carrier Buffer Size
AM/FM Buffer Size

Up to 16,384 samples per channel1
Up to 2,048 samples per channel1

4.3

Pattern Generator

Shares digital input/output channels with Mixed Signal Oscilloscope: See the Digital Channels Specifications forcharacteristics.

4.4

Trigger System

Trigger Features
Trigger Sources
Trigger Modes
Analog Trigger
Digital Trigger
Analog/Oscilloscope Trigger
Resolution
Digital/Logic Analyzer Trigger
Resolution

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

External Triggers (TRIG1 / TRIG2) Characteristics
Trigger 1 and Trigger 2 are connected to two pins in the 2×10 MTE connector.
See the Digital Channels Specifications for the electrical characteristics of the External Triggers.

1

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.
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4.5

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
1 (Default)
2
3
4
51
6
71
8

Scope Buffer Size

Wavegen Buffer Size

8 kS and 1 kS noise
buffer / channel
16 kS and 1 kS noise
buffer / channel
2 kS and 256 S noise
buffer / channel
512 S / channel
8 kS and 1 kS noise
buffer / channel

4 kS / channel,
2 kS AM and FM buffer
1 kS / channel,
512 S AM and FM buffer
16 kS / channel,
2 kS AM and FM buffer
256 S / channel
4 kS / channel,
2 kS AM and FM buffer
4 kS / channel,
2 kS AM and FM buffer,
2 kS Power Supply control
256 S / channel

8 kS and 1 kS noise
buffer / channel
512 S / channel
8 kS and 512 S noise
buffer / channel

1 kS / channel

Logic Buffer Size

Patterns BufferSize

4 kS / channel

1 kS / channel

1 kS / channel

N/A

N/A

N/A

16 kS / channel

16 kS / channel

4 kS / channel

1 kS / channel

2 kS / channel

256 S / 8channels

16 kS / channel
16 kS / channel

16 kS / channel
256 S / 8channels

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.

4.6

Additional Features

Spectrum Analyzer
Frequency Range
Display Modes
Y AxisX AxisPower Spectrum Algorithms
Windowing Functions

1

0 Hz to 30 MHz2
Magnitude, average, peak hold, min hold, count
Logarithmic (dBṼ, dBu, dBm) or linear (volts)
Linear or Logarithmic
FFT, CZT
Rectangular, Triangular, Hamming, Hann, Cosine, Blackman-Harris,
Flat Top, Kaiser

In this configuration, the Digital Inputs operate at a 1.8 V CMOS logic standard. See the Digital Channels section for additional information.

2

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.
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Network Analyzer
Frequency Range
Display Modes
Y AxisX AxisPlots

20 μHz to 4 MHz1, up to 10,001 steps
Magnitude, Phase
Linear or Logarithmic
Linear or Logarithmic
Bode, Time, FFT, Nichols, Nyquist

Protocol Analyzer
Shares digital input/output channels with Mixed Signal Oscilloscope: See the Digital Channels Specifications for thephysical characteristics.
Protocol Interpreters

UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, CEC, JTAG, SWD, AVR

Protocol Generators

UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, CEC, SWD, AVR

Impedance Analyzer
Frequency Range
Display Modes
Y AxisX AxisPlots

20 μHz to 8 MHz1, up to 10,001 steps
Magnitude, Phase
Linear or Logarithmic
Linear or Logarithmic
Bode, Time, FFT, Nichols, Nyquist, Custom

Math Channels
Operations

Addition “+”, Subtraction “-”, Multiplication “*”, Division “/”,Remainder “%”Brackets

Parenthesis “()”, Square “[]”Constants

Exp, Ln, Log, Pi

FunctionsOperands
Custom Channels

Logarithm, power, minimum, maximum, square root, sine, cos, tan,arccos, arctan, arctan2, absolute value, round, floor, ceiling
All analog and digital input channels, reference waveforms, time,
constants, Pi
Butterworth, Chebyshev, Lock-In Amplifier

1

Higher frequencies up to 25 MHz can be selected within WaveForms but results may be limited by the analog input and output bandwidth of
the hardware.
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Programmable Power Supply
Programmable Power Supplies
Number of Channels
Voltage Range
Current Output
Connector Type
Fixed Power Supplies
Number of Channels
Voltage Range
Current Output
Connector Type

4.7

2
1 V to 5 V, -1 V to -5 V
Up to 700 mA or to 2.1 W per channel, whichever limit is reachedfirst
Accessible as a pin in the 100 mil 2x3 MTE header and one of theCanvas pogo pins

4
12 V
-12 V
200 mA
200 mA
Accessible as a pin in the 100 mil
2x3 MTE header and one of the
Cavnas pogo pins

5V
1A

3.3 V
1A

Accessible through one of theCanvas pogo pins

Connectivity

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

Device Connector
Host Connector
Device to Canvas

Audio Interface
Audio Output

4.8

Stereo Audio Output jack connected to the analog output channels

Power Requirements

The Analog Discovery Studio comes with the required external power supply.
Auxiliary Power Supply Voltage
Auxiliary Power Supply Current
Barrel Connector Size

4.9

15 V
2.4 A recommended
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 × ~1.5 in)

Weight573 g (~20.2 oz)2

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USB Standard B to USB Standard A cable included.

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With the Breadboard Canvas that is included with the Analog Discovery Studio, the total weight is 893 g (~31.5 oz)
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4.10 Environmental
Ambient Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
Pollution Degree
Maximum Altitude

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
10% to 90% RH non-condensing
5% to 95% RH non-condensing
22000 m

4.11 Certifications
See the Analog Discovery Studio Declaration of Conformity document.

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Ordering Information and Purchasing Options

Associated Digilent Part Numbers:•••

410-384 – Analog Discovery Studio (base purchase kit)
471-031 – Add two BNC Oscilloscope probes and two BNC to mini grabber probes
471-037 – Add two BNC Oscilloscope probes, two BNC to mini grabber probes, and a caseMaterial included in base purchase kit:
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One (1) Analog Discovery StudioOne (1) Breadboard Canvas
One (1) 15 V 2.4 A power supply
One (1) USB A to B cable
One (1) set of Analog Discovery Studio MTE Cables

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Recommended Accessories
Digilent Part Number
410-412410-391410-385
410-428410-414460-004240-136240-134

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Product
Analog Discovery Canvas
Blank Canvas
Breadboard Canvas
Digital Trainer Canvas
FPGA Board Adapter Canvas
BNC Oscilloscope x1/x10 Probes (Pair)
BNC to Minigrabber Cable 1
BNC to Alligator Clip Cable 1

Additional Resources

Reference material for the Analog Discovery Studio including a getting started guide, reference manual,specifications, and tutorials on each of the instruments within WaveForms can be found on the Analog Discovery
Studio’s Resource Center on Digilent’s Reference site.

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The Essential Instruments Family

Digilent's Essential Instruments family is the premier offering for engineers looking for a low barrier to entry while
broadening their expertise with Test and Measurement equipment. These devices are cost-optimized for students
and engineers alike, provide maximum value for minimal cost. From the Digital Discovery, a dedicated workhorsefor debugging digital interfaces, to the Analog Discovery Studio, an all-in-one electronics laboratory, to thelegendary Analog Discovery 2 and 3, in conjunction with Digilent's freely available WaveForms software, eachdevice provides a solid foundation for any engineer who needs to test or debug their projects.

Analog Discovery 3
The Analog Discovery 3 is a multi-function test and measurement device, offering a digital oscilloscope, logic
analyzer, waveform generator, pattern generator, and much more – all in a device that fits in the palm of yourhand. Building on the foundation set by the Analog Discovery 2, the Analog Discovery 3 offers a faster and flexible
sampling rate, double the memory buffer, and more robust power supplies. Using the flexible WaveForms
software (supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux), the Analog Discovery 3 can be used in the lab, in the field, oreven at home - you're no longer tied down to a traditional benchtop and stacks of expensive test instruments.

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Either BNC to Minigrabber or Alligator clip cables are recommended for analog output, as BNC Oscilloscope Probes should not be used with the
AWG.

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Digital Discovery
The Digital Discovery is a combination USB logic analyzer and pattern generator, featuring 24 high-speed digital
inputs and 16 digital I/O channels. With a high-speed adapter, the device can sample up to 800 MS/s on up to 8
input channels. Sampling up to 100 MS/s is supported on all channels. DDR memory offers deep input buffers, with
64 MS of input buffer per high-speed input channel.

9Analog Discovery Pro Line

Digilent's Analog Discovery Pro line is for users who are ready to go pro. With expanded feature sets not offered in
Digilent's Test and Measurement Essentials line including deep memory, higher bandwidth, networking capability,and USB 3.0, an Analog Discovery Pro device has already stepped up to the challenging task ahead of you.
Devices in the Analog Discovery Pro family provide the utility of professional benchtop equipment with the flexibilityof a portable instrument. The series includes mixed signal oscilloscope and programable power supply instrumentsthat give engineers the ability to tap into the efficiency of the WaveForms software while offering a wider selectionof specifications in products created with the professional in mind. Other members of the Analog Discovery Pro
family include:

Analog Discovery Pro 2000-Series
ADP2230:
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Mixed signal oscilloscope
BNC connectors and an aluminum case
Two analog inputs – 50+ MHz bandwidth
One analog output – 15 MHz bandwidth
16 Digital I/O
Sample rates up to 125 MS/s
Two programmable power supply outputs
Deep memory buffers for long acquisitions – up to 128 MS per channel for analog input
USB 3.0 connectivity
Dual Mode for synchronization of multiple devices

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Analog Discovery Pro 3000-Series
ADP3450/ADP3250:
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Mixed signal oscilloscope
Two or four analog inputs, two analog outputs
0.5 GS/s sample rate (with oversampling), per channel
55+ MHz bandwidth
16 Digital I/O
Ethernet connectivity
Embedded Linux Mode

Analog Discovery Pro 5000-Series
ADP5250:
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Mixed signal oscilloscope
Two analog inputs, one analog output
1 GS/s sample rate shared by both analog inputs
100 MHz bandwidth
8 Digital I/O
Dedicated Digital Multimeter and DC Power Supplies

Discovery USB-Programmable Power Supply (DPS3340)
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USB programmable power supply
Three programmable output channels with optional waveform generator control
1 V to 5 V (up to 1 A), -1 V to -15 V (up to 500 mA), 1 V to 15 V (up to 500 mA)
Integrated voltage and current readback of each channel

About Digilent

Digilent is committed to making engineering accessible, offering competitive pricing, portable products, andcomprehensive documentation. Specializing in test and measurement devices, Xilinx-based FPGA development
boards, a variety of expansion modules for customizing applications, and robust options for DAQ and datalogging,our design philosophy champions your creativity. By emphasizing speed, modularity, customizability, and world-class
support, we provide the building blocks while you bring the brilliance.

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