Digilent AD3 Analog Discovery 3 Multifunctional Oscilloscope, 9MHz
Benefits of the AD3 up to 125 MS/s
- Powerful multifunctional instrument, 2 inputs 9 MHz, 1 output 9 MHz, 16 digital-I/O.
- Oscilloscope/MSO, wavefom generator, spectrum/network/impedance analyzer.
- Compact module, USB 2.0 PC-connectivity.
Digilent AD3 Analog Discovery 3 Multifunctional Instrument, 9 MHz
The Digilent AD3 Analog Discovery 3 is an all-in-one multifunctional instrument combining a 125 MS/s 9 MHz mixed-signal oscilloscope (MSO), waveform generator (function generator up to 9 MHz, and AWG), and programmable power supply. The device is connected to a PC via USB 2.0 and is supported by the WaveForms software application, as well as an SDK for custom applications.
- Combines oscilloscope, logic analyzer/MSO, protocol analyzer, waveform generator, static I/O , power supply, spectrum analyzer, voltmeter, datalogger, network analyzer, and impedance analyzer in one USB device.
- Compact and rugged design.
- Supported by the WaveForms software application and SDK.
- PC-connectivity: USB 2.0 HiSpeed.
- USB-powered or by optional power supply adaptor.
Supported Instruments
Supported instruments | Main features |
Oscilloscope | 2 channels, 14 bit, 9 MHz, 125 MS/s, memory depth up to 32,768 Samples per channel; MSO/mixed-signal: 16 digital channels, 125 MS/s per channel, up to 32,768 samples per channel; shared with voltmeter channels and shared with datalogger |
Waveform generator | Function and arbitrary waveform generator, 2 channels, resolution 14 bit, sample rate 125 MS/s, bandwidth 9 MHz; standard waveforms: Sine, square, triangle, sawtooth, ramp up/down, DC voltage, noise, trapezium, others; advanced waveforms: Sweep, modulation (phase, AM, FM), math, play mode, custom |
Spectrum analyzer | 0 Hz to half of system clock frequency (50 MHz default); display modes magnitude, average, peak hold, min hold, count; windowing functions rectangular, triangular, Hamming, Hann, cosine, Blackman-Harris, flat top, Kaiser |
Logic analyzer | see oscilloscope, MSO/mixed-signal and/or digital-I/O |
Static I/O | see specifications below, digital-I/O |
Network analyzer | Frequency range 20 µHz to 9 MHz, up to 10,001 steps; display modes: Magnitude, phase; plots: Time, FFT, Nichols, Nyquist |
Impedance analyzer | Frequency range 20 µHz to one quarter of the system clock frequency (25 MHz default), up to 10,001 steps; display modes: Magnitude, phase; plots: Bode, time, FFT, Nichols, Nyquist, custom |
Power supplies | see specifications below |
Model Overview
Model | Analog Discovery AD3 | Analog Discovery AD3 Pro Bundle | |||
410-415 | 471-060 | ||||
Analog inputs | Number | 2, differential without BNC adaptor/single-ended with BNC adaptor, input impedance 1 MΩ||24 pF | |||
Functions | Oscilloscope, voltmeter, data logger, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, impedance analyzer, tracer | ||||
Analog bandwidth | Without BNC adaptor: DC coupling, 9 MHz at -3 dB, 2.9 MHz at -0.5 dB, 0.8 MHz at -0.1 dB<;br>with BNC adaptor: DC or AC coupling, 30+ MHz at -3 dB, 15 MHz at -0.5 dB, 6 MHz at -0.1 dB (using a probe with the appropriate frequency respons) | ||||
A/D conversion | Resolution 14 bit, sampling rate 125 MS/s per channel; buffer size 32,768 samples per channel | ||||
Input range | ±25 V | ||||
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) | ||||
Analog outputs | Number | 2, single-ended, with or without BNC adaptor | |||
Functions | Waveform generator, impedance analyzer, network analyzer, tracer | ||||
Analog bandwidth | Without BNC adaptor (using the included flywire signal cable assembly): 9 MHz at -3 dB, 2.9 MHz at -0.5 dB, 0.8 MHz at -0.1 dB; with BND adaptor and probe with the appropriate frequency response: 12 MHz at -3 dB, 4 MHz at -0.5 dB, 1 MHz at -0.1 dB | ||||
D/A conversion | Resolution 14 bit, sample rate 125 MS/s, buffer size up to 32,768 | ||||
Output voltage | ±5 V | ||||
Digital-I/O | Number | 16 | |||
Functions | MSO/logic analyzer, pattern generator, static I/O | ||||
Levels | Input voltage 0...+3.3 V (5-V tolerant); input type LVCMOS (3.3 V, 5-V tolerant); input logic level low VILmin. 0 V/max. 0.8 V; high VIH min. 2.0 V/max. 5 V; output type LVCMOS (3.3 V); output logic level low VOL min. 0 V/max. 0.5 V; high VOH min. 2.4 V/max. 3.3 V | ||||
Protocols | SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, I2S, 1-Wire, PS/2, HDMI CEC, Manchester codes, JTAG, GPIB, SWD, custom (see WaveForms software) | ||||
Pattern generator | Constant, clock, pulse, random, number, binary counter, Gray counter, Johnson counter, decimal counter, walking 0/1, ROM logic, custom (see WaveForms software) | ||||
Triggering | Source | Oscilloscope analog channels, arbitrary waveform generator start, digital-I/O lines, external triggers (TRIG1/TRIG2), manual | |||
Modes | Normal, auto, manual/force, single; analog trigger: Edge, pulse, transition, condition, level, hysteresis, hold-off; digital trigger: Edge, level, pattern, glitch | ||||
External trigger | see digital-I/O | ||||
Additional features | Protocol analysis (see digital-I/O channels), Math channels, datalogger (shared with oscilloscope channels) | ||||
Power supplies | 2 channels, voltage range +0.5...+5 V, -0.5...-5 V; current output up to 800 mA or 2.4 W per channel, whichever limit is reached first | ||||
Interface | USB 2.0 HiSpeed type-C to PC; USB-powered or by external power supply adaptor | ||||
Dimensions (mm) | 100 x 100 x 20; 128 g | ||||
Software | WaveForms software application, SDK (supports Python, C, LabVIEW and others) |
Included: Multifunctional instrument AD 3, USB-C cable, 2x15 flywire signal cable assembly, 5-pack of 6-pin male headers, 30-pin flywire labels; bundle 471-060 additional: BNC adaptor board, BNC probes (pair), mini-grabber test clips (6).
Recommended accessories - not included with Analog Discovery 3: Soft case, switching power supply (5 V/4 A), BNC adaptor along with P2150 BNC oscilloscope probe, and others.
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