Digilent Analog Discovery Studio Max Electronics Laboratory Solution
Benefits of the ADS Max Multi-Instrument Lab for Engineering Experimentation
- Combination of 14 built-in instruments.
- Bread-board design for seamless circuit prototyping.
- Supported by Digilent WaveForms software, LabVIEW, C, and Python.
Digilent Analog Discovery Studio Max Electronics Laboratory Solution
The Digilet Analog Discovery Studio Max (ADS Max) is a versatile and comprehensive electronics laboratory solution tailored for academic environments. It integrates 14 essential test instruments, including an oscilloscope, waveform generator, bode plots, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, digital multimeter (DMM), power supplies, and protocol analyzer, into a single, portable device. This all-in-one design allows students to engage in hands-on learning and apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, making it an invaluable tool for engineering education. The ADS Max facilitates seamless circuit prototyping with integrated power supplies and a breadboardable interface, enabling students to easily design and test circuits. The software WaveForms is the free software application for the ADS Max and enables use of the available analog and digital instruments. The hardware device communicates with WaveForms via a USB connection to your computer, allowing users to capture, record, analyze, and generate mixed signal and mixed domain waveforms. WaveForms offers prebuilt instrument panels for immediate use, while APIs for LabVIEW, C, and Python allow for custom software development.
- All-in-one design: Combines 14 essential test instruments, including oscilloscope, waveform generator, and logic analyzer.
- Ideal for circuit design, signal analysis, and embedded systems coursework, both in-classroom and remote learning environments.
- Breadboardable interface: Allows for easy and quick circuit design and testing.
- Software support: Compatible with Digilent WaveForms, LabVIEW, C, and Python for custom software development.
- Functions:
- Oscilloscope: 14-bit resolution, up to 100 MS/s sampling rate, 50 VPeak-to-Peak input range, 50 MHz bandwidth.
- Signal generator: 2 channels, 14-bit resolution, up to 100 MS/s, ±10 V output range; function and arbitrary waveform generator.
- Programmable power supplies: Voltage ranges of ±15 V, ±5 V, ±3.3 V; max current range of 500 mA at 15 V, 2 A at 5 V, 500 mA at 3.3 V.
- Digital multimeter (DMM): 4.5-digit resolution; DC voltage ranges of 50 mV, 500 mV, 5 V, and 50 V; AC voltage ranges of 50 mVRMS, 500 mVRMS, 5 VRMS, 30 VRMS; AC current range of 2 ARMS.
- Digital-I/O: 16 channels for versatile digital signal interfacing (logic analyzer, pattern generator, IDC), plus 8 in the Canvas Max connector.
Model Overview
| Model | Analog Discovery Studio Max 410-435 |
| Functions | Oscilloscope, function and arbitrary waveform generator, digital multimeter/DMM, digital-I/O, logic analyzer, pattern generator, programmable power supplies; breadboard/prototyping design |
| Oscilloscope | 4 channels (4x BNC), 14 bit resolution, up to 100 MS/s sampling rate, 50 VPeak-to-Peak input range, 50 MHz bandwidth |
| Signal generator | Function and arbitrary waveform generator, 2 channels (2x BNC), 14 bit resolution, up to 100 MS/s, ±10 V output range |
| Programmable power supplies | 3x banana jacks, voltage ranges ±15 V, ±5 V, ±3.3 V; max current range 500 mA at 15 V, 2 A at 5 V, 500 mA at 3.3 V |
| Digital multimeter (DMM) | 3x banana jacks, 4.5-digit resolution; DC voltage ranges 50 mV, 500 mV, 5 V, and 50 V; AC voltage ranges of 50 mVRMS, 500 mVRMS, 5 VRMS, 30 VRMS; AC current range 2 ARMS |
| Digital-I/O | 16 channels for versatile digital signal interfacing, plus 8 in the Canvas Max connector |
| IV analyzer | DUT+, BASE, DUT- |
| Trigger | BNC; trigger button |
| Interfaces | USB host (type A) and device (type C) |
Included: Analog Discovery Studio Max, breadboard Canvas Max, 19 V/3.9 A power supply, USB A-to-C cable, screwdriver, set of Analog Discovery Studio Max Flywire Cables ; note: Power cable and probe kit must be ordered separately (see below).
Accessories Ordering Codes
| Model | Description |
| 240-153 | Analog Discovery Studio Max Cable and Probe Kit |
| 310-021-1 | US power cable Analog Discovery Studio MAX |
| 310-021-2 | EU power cable Analog Discovery Studio MAX |
| 310-021-3 | UK power cable Analog Discovery Studio MAX |
Comparison ADS Max and AD Studio
| Model | Digilent Analog Discovery Studio Max ADS Max | Digilent Analog Discovery Studio AD Studio |
| Oscilloscope | 4 channels, 100 MS/s, 14 bit | 2 channels, 100 MS/s, 14 bit |
| Arbitrary waveform generator | 2 channels, 100 MS/s, 14 bit | 2 channels, 100 MS/s, 14 bit |
| Logic analyzer/pattern generator | 16 digital input/output channels, 100 MS/s | 16 digital input/output channels, 100 MS/s |
| DMM | ▸, 4.5 digits | - |
| IV analyzer | ▸, ±10 V, 30 mA | - |
| Variable power supplies | +1...+15 V (500 mA) -1...-15 V (-500 mA) | +1...+5 V (700 mA) -1...-5 V (-700 mA) |
| Fixed power rails | +15 V (500 mA) +5 V (2 A) +3.3 V (500 mA) | +12 V (200 mA) +5 V (1 A) +3.3 V (1 A) |
| Digital-I/O | 8 | - |
Information on product safety:
Manufacturer:
Digilent (now a part of Emerson), 1300 NE Henley Ct. Suite 3, Pullman, WA 99163/USA
www.digilent.com
Responsible person:
Meilhaus Electronic GmbH, Am Sonnenlicht 2, 82239 Alling/DEU
info@meilhaus.com
