Analog Discovery 3 - Academic

Important Note: This product is sold for academic use. Before purchasing the product, you must fill out the EUI_form_for_Digilent and Academic Request form and send it to [email protected].

Analog Discovery 3

Analog Discovery 3 is a versatile, USB-powered test and measurement platform that combines an oscilloscope, function (arbitrary) generator, logic analyzer, pattern generator, spectrum/network/impedance analyzer tools into a single compact device. Its portable design makes it ideal for rapid prototyping, debugging, and educational experiments in laboratories, classrooms, and field applications.

Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux via the WaveForms software, it offers advanced features such as signal acquisition, waveform generation, recording/reporting, FFT-based analysis, protocol decoding, and scenario automation. With SDK support, it also enables custom applications and automation using Python, C/C++, and other programming languages.

Package Contents:

• Analog Discovery 3 device

• Plastic carrying / project case

• USB-C to USB-C connection / programming cable

• 2x15 flywire signal cable assembly

• 5 pcs 6-pin male headers

• 30-pin flywire labels

Analog Discovery 3 Technical Specifications:

• Oscilloscope (Analog Input): 2 differential channels

• Resolution: 14-bit ADC

• Sampling Rate: Up to 125 MS/s per channel

• Input Range: ±25 V (max.)

• Bandwidth: Up to 30+ MHz with BNC adapter (BNC adapter recommended for maximum bandwidth)

• Triggering / Measurement: Multiple trigger modes, automatic measurements, advanced views such as XY, Eye Diagram, FFT, Spectrogram

• Arbitrary Waveform Generator (Analog Output): 2 channels

• Resolution: 14-bit DAC

• Sampling Rate: Up to 125 MS/s per channel

• Output Range: ±5 V (max.)

• Bandwidth: Up to 12 MHz with BNC adapter

• Signal Types: Sine, square, triangle, sawtooth, pulse, noise, sweep; AM/FM modulation; custom waveform import/playback

• Logic Analyzer & Pattern Generator (Digital I/O): 16 digital input/output channels

• Sampling Rate: Up to 125 MS/s per channel

• Logic Level: 3.3 V digital I/O, inputs are 5 V tolerant

• Protocol Analysis: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, JTAG and more; trigger and decode support

• Output Modes: Push-pull, open drain, open source, tri-state; clock and custom pattern generation

• Programmable Power Supplies: Dual rails (positive/negative)

• Output Range: 0.5 V – 5 V and -0.5 V – -5 V

• WaveForms Software Ecosystem: Includes Voltmeter, Data Logger, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Impedance Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer, Tracer, and Script Editor instruments

• SDK / Automation: Hardware control and test automation via WaveForms SDK with Python, C/C++, C#, etc.

• Connection: USB-powered operation (portable; no external power required in many use cases)

Useful Links / Documents:

• Analog Discovery 3 Datasheet (PDF)
• Reference Manual
• Product Documentation

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