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Analog Discovery 3 Pro Bundle

DGLAnalog Discovery 3 Pro Bundle

MPN: 471-060
Digilent, Inc.
30 MHz Bench, Digital Oscilloscopes Ethernet, USB Interface Display 2 Analog Channel 25V Record, Save, Signal Generation, Spectrum Analysis
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Overview

The Digilent Analog Discovery 3 (AD3) Pro Bundle is a comprehensive portable test and measurement device that combines multiple instruments into a single USB-C powered unit. It serves as an oscilloscope, waveform generator, logic analyzer, and variable power supply, making it ideal for electronics students and hobbyists. The Pro Bundle includes essential accessories such as a BNC adapter, oscilloscope probes, and mini grabber clips for immediate use.

Why Choose This Part

The Analog Discovery 3 consolidates multiple essential lab instruments into one portable, USB-C powered device, saving space and cost. Its 14-bit ADC and DAC resolution supports precise measurements for analog and mixed-signal applications. The included Pro Bundle accessories ensure engineers have the necessary tools to begin testing and debugging immediately.

Applications

Academic Education
Provides a versatile and cost-effective solution for teaching electronics concepts, allowing students to perform experiments that require an oscilloscope, waveform generator, and logic analyzer from a single device.
Rapid Prototyping and Debugging
Engineers can quickly set up and debug circuits on breadboards or custom PCBs by leveraging the integrated instruments to analyze signals, generate test patterns, and power small circuits.
Field Service and On-site Testing
Its compact, USB-C powered design enables engineers to conduct basic circuit diagnostics and measurements in the field, without needing bulky benchtop equipment.
Mixed-Signal System Development
The AD3's capabilities as a 14-bit resolution ADC and DAC, combined with logic analysis, make it suitable for developing and testing embedded systems that integrate both analog and digital components.
Hobbyist Electronics Projects
Offers a complete workbench experience for home users working on personal electronics projects, from sensor interfaces to microcontroller-based designs, without the need for multiple discrete instruments.

Key Specifications

Type Bench, Digital
Channels 2 Analog
Function Record, Save, Signal Generation, Spectrum Analysis
Bandwidth 30 MHz
Interface Ethernet, USB
Input Impedance 1M - 24pF
Rise Time (Typ) 11.7 ns
Voltage - Supply 5V
Voltage - Input (Max) 25V
Sampling Rate (Per Second) 125M

Getting Started

To get started with the Analog Discovery 3, download and install Digilent's WaveForms software, which provides the graphical user interface for all the integrated instruments. Connect the AD3 to your computer via a USB-C cable. Detailed tutorials and example projects are available on the Digilent website and community forums to help users explore its features, from basic oscilloscope measurements to complex mixed-signal analysis.

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