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, Network Analyzer, Impedance Analyzer, Tracer
  • 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: 0.5 V…5 V (V+) and -0.5 V…-5 V (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