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 (shared w/ Spectrum/Network Analyzers?)
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: 1V…5V (V+) and -1V…-5V (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