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ROADTEST POLL: Would You Be Interesting in Roadtesting a Data Acquisition Learning Module?

rscasny

adalm2000I'm planning a roadtest on this product. I'd like to gauge your interest in roadtesting it. 

Here's some information about the product:

ADALM2000 is an (M2K) active learning module is an affordable USB-powered data acquisition module that takes the capabilities of the ADALM1000 (M1K) active learning module to the next level. With 12bit ADCs and DACs running at 100MSPS, the ADALM2000 with the Scopy software, brings the power of high performance lab equipment to the palm of your hand, enabling electrical engineering students and hobbyists to explore signals and systems into the tens of MHz without the cost and bulk associated with traditional lab gear. The ADALM2000, when coupled with Analog Devices' ScopyTm graphical application software running on a computer, provides the user with the following high performance instrumentation.

Here are some of its features:

  • Provides access to real circuits and concepts used in an actual real-time engineering environment
  • Available online resources support educator, guide students to learn difficult engineering concepts
  • Hands-on activities stimulate interest and accelerate learning in fundamental engineering concepts
  • Helps to develop critical thinking skills needed for career development
  • 16-ch digital logic analyzer (3.3V CMOS and 1.8V or 5V tolerant, 100MS/s)
  • 16-ch pattern generator (3.3V CMOS, 100MS/s), 16-ch virtual digital I/O
  • 2 input/output digital trigger signals for linking multiple instruments (3.3V CMOS)
  • Digital bus analyzers (SPI, I²C, UART, parallel)
  • 2-ch oscilloscope with differential inputs, 2-ch arbitrary function generator, 2-ch voltmeter

Here are some docs:

Datasheet

Flyer

App Notes

Here's the poll question:

  • in reply to misaz

    The ADALM-PLUTO looks really interesting, indeed would be a nice device for a roadtest

  • Yes I would love to Participate in a road test if you ever decide to sponsor one  tMy specialty is evaluation kits. But I do not have any instrumentation available for testing. This looks like a nice little compact software driven device that would look great on my lab bench. I’m a hobbyist and retired software engineer, so the educational aspects of the device is very appealing to me. I’ll be watching out for the road test.

  • I was looking for below features in my measuring equipment:

    16-channel digital logic analyzer (3.3V CMOS and 1.8V or 5V tolerant, 100MS/s)

    16-channel virtual digital I/O

    Digital Bus Analyzers (SPI, I²C, UART, Parallel)

    Two-channel USB digital oscilloscope

    It meets more than most of my requirement. Therefore, i m interested in road test of this measuring equipment.  

    I already tested similar type of measuring equipment readily available in India as given below link:

    robodo.in/.../usb-logic-analyzer-24m-8-ch-channels-saleae-compatiable

    These features are missing in above equipment as stated below:

    1.Two-channel USB digital oscilloscope.
    2. Two-channel arbitrary function generator.

    3. 16-channel pattern generator (3.3V CMOS, 100MS/s)

    4. Two input/output digital trigger signals for linking multiple instruments (3.3V CMOS)

    5. Network analyzer – Bode, Nyquist, Nichols transfer diagrams of a circuit. Range: 1Hz to 10MHz

    6. Spectrum Analyzer – power spectrum and spectral measurements (noise floor, SFDR, SNR,
    THD, etc.)

    7. Two programmable power supplies (0...+5V , 0...-5V)

  • in reply to misaz

    Yes, there are a lot of tough choices to make when on a limited budget. You can use digilent's waveforms with a sound card to get an idea if this type of product would be useful.

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    I have the OEM version of that scopemeter. I paid $125 USD, not comparable to this product, but in its own niche its pretty awesome

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  • This looks like a very good RoadTest item. Because it 's designed and supported as a teaching aid it has a wide audience and most E14 members would be able to get it working and find some use for it.

    I watched the AD video about the Network Analyzer mode of operation. It has a couple of rough edges, and of course the data acquisition hardware is not in the top league, but the actual Network Analyzer features should have any scope I've used hiding its screen in shame !

    You get log and linear sweeps, buffering of the sample waveforms (so you can go back to look at the waveform data that made each sample measurement on the plot). You can have Bode, Nyquist or Nichols plots. The cursors looked good with the amplitude difference between them displayed nicely.

    I don't really feel entitled to apply for the Roadtest (if it happens) but I might buy one anyway.

    It would be good if the RoadTest included the add on items to make it easy for the tester to do the tutorials.

    MK

  • This is an interesting device. It not only provides oscilloscope function but also has voltmeter and function generator included in with it. That is really nice. Can be used for I2C, SPI bus analysis, which is pretty useful stuff.

  • This one would really be awesome to try out with the kids.
    I mean, they are starting to discover the wonders (and difficulties) of electronics, and such a "student oriented" kit seems the perfect fit.

  • Will find time to dive deeper on data acquisition system in 2023.

  • Just noticed that Farnell still has a couple of the older ADALM1000 still in stock too. Although it is predecessor product, they have different feature-sets, which means the older product continues to have uses too. The older product has low-cost source-measure unit (SMU) functionality which is pretty neat for exploring semiconductors, but is definitely more a niche thing compared to the newer ADALM2000 which is by far the more versatile option, and the latest training material will be based around the ADALM2000!