Digilent Analog Discovery Studio Max

The Analog Discovery Studio Max (ADS Max) is a comprehensive electronics laboratory solution designed for academic instruction and hands-on learning. Equipped with 14 built-in instruments, supporting everything from a multimeter and bode plots to digital protocol generation and analysis, the ADS Max is ideal for circuit design, signal analysis, and embedded systems coursework. With a variety of removable and curriculum tailored Canvas boards to enhance its functionality, the ADS Max enables dynamic, hands-on experiences in both classroom and remote learning environments.

One of the standout features of the ADS Max is its ability to facilitate seamless circuit prototyping. The device includes integrated power supplies and a breadboardable interface, enabling students to easily design and test circuits. This functionality is particularly beneficial for courses focused on circuit design, signal analysis, and embedded systems, where students can experiment with real-world applications and gain a deeper understanding of engineering principles.

The ADS Max is also designed to support a wide range of learning environments, from traditional classrooms and laboratories to remote learning setups. Its compact and comprehensive nature makes it ideal for students working from home or in limited lab spaces.

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, providing flexibility for both instructors and students.

Features

Analog Inputs

• Four BNC input channels with 14-bit resolution and 25 V input range
• 50 MHz bandwidth, 100 MS/s per channel

Analog Output

• Two BNC output channels with 14-bit resolution, 5 V output range
• 15 MHz bandwidth, 100 MS/s per channel

Digital I/O

• 16 dynamically configurable digital input/output channels
• 3.3 V CMOS
• 100 MS/s per channel

Power Supplies

• Two programmable power supplies: 0.5 V to 15 V and -0.5 V to -15 V; up to 500 mA per channel
• Four fixed power supplies: 15 V (500 mA), -15V (500 mA), 5 V (2 A), and 3.3 V (310 mA)

Additional Features

• Supports swappable Canvases for multiple convenient prototyping and ready-made solutions
• An integrated USB hub to directly power, interface with, and debug downstream systems
• Advanced triggering and cross triggering between instruments and devices

Software Support

• WaveForms, Digilent's free software application for Windows, Mac, and Linux
• WaveForms SDK for custom applications and scripting through C/C++, Python, C#, Visual Basic
• LabVIEW WaveForms Toolkit

Video Link

• The NI/Digilent Analog Discovery Max: The Multi-Instrument Lab for Engineering Experimentation

Target Applications

• Hands on Learning
• Signal Analysis
• Circuit Design
• Embedded Systems

Scope of Delivery

• 1 x Analog Discovery Studio Max
• 1 x Breadboard Canvas Max
• 1 x 19 V 3.9 A power supply (US, EU, UK power cords arenotincluded)
• 1 x USB A to C cable
• 1 x Screwdriver
• 1 x Set of Analog Discovery Studio Max Flywire Cables
• 4 xScrews, M4 thread, 6mm length

Note:US, EU, UK Power cables arenot includedin the standalone base kit or probe bundle but are available for purchase separately.

References

• Manufacturer: DigilentInc.
• Manufacturer's article name: Analog Discovery Studio Max: Multi-Instrument Lab for Engineering Experimentation
• Manufacturer's article number: 410-435

Resources

• Product page at Digilent Inc.
• Datasheet at Digilent Inc.
• Digilent Inc. Support Forum