Nuts and Volts - November 2011

4-channel, 40MSa Oscilloscope

4-channel voltmeter

2 programmable reference voltages

2-channel Arbitrary Waveform Generator Triple-Output Power Supply (two programmable)

32-Channel Logic Analyzer

32-Channel Pattern Generator Discrete digital I/O’s (buttons, switches, LEDs, etc)

The Digilent Electronics Explorer™ board (EE board) is a complete, all-in-one circuit design station that can turn any PC into a powerful test and measurement system. It combines everything needed to build and test analog and digital circuits into a single, simplified product: a large solderless breadboard, three programmable power supplies, and six test and measurement devices, all accessed using simple jumper wires. The free PC-based Waveforms™ software drives EE Board's high-speed USB2 port to create a powerful, high-bandwidth test and measurement system that responds in near real-time.

The waveform generators support standard and custom waveforms with sweeps, envelopes and modulation. The scope channels offer real-time FFTs, complex math functions, complete cursor and measurement features, and X-Y plots. The digital pattern generator and logic analyzer offer all the standard features and include cross-triggering with the analog instruments. The power supplies include full current and voltage control, and can be actively driven from the waveform generators to create new and interesting stimulus not possible with conventional equipment. These impressive features, together with real-time Bode plots, connection to a PC's sound system, and a host of other features create a truly remarkable piece of equipment.