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  • Low-Cost Waveform Generators: Owon DGE1000 / DGE1030 AWG Review

    Table of Contents Introduction What is it? Motivation Unboxing Sine Wave Output 1.4 MHz Signal 10.7 MHz Signal 21.4 MHz Signal Internal Amplifier Noise Modulation Amplitude Modulation (AM) Frequency Modulation (FM) …

  • Keysight 33250A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Fix

    I just want to share the score that I did with this arbitrary waveform generator that wasn't working properly. It failed at amplitudes from 1Vpp to 10Vpp. Also, it failed the self-test, the seller told me that it just freezes when running the self-test…

  • MP750511 Digital Programmable Filter Demo

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  • MP750511 AWG Unboxing

    This time I received the MP750511 instrument from the element14 community. Here, I present the contents of the box and a brief overview of the AWG's features.
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  • Keysight Smart Bench Essentials RoadTest Review

    Keysight Smart Bench Essentials RoadTest Review

    By Gough Lui (Feb – Apr 2022)

    It’s hard to think of a facet of life that COVID-19 has not had a hand in changing. The tertiary education sector, especially, has faced challenges in continuing business...

  • Keysight SBE In-Depth – Ch4: On-the-Bench User Experience

    Keysight SBE In-Depth – Ch4: On-the-Bench User Experience

    This chapter focuses on what it’s like to use the instruments on-the-bench, without considering computer-based remote control or connectivity. This is the way that many instruments, traditionally, would have been used at undergraduate level university…
  • Keysight SBE In-Depth – Ch6: PathWave BenchVue Oscilloscope, Power Supply, Digital Multimeter & Function Generator

    Keysight SBE In-Depth – Ch6: PathWave BenchVue Oscilloscope, Power Supply, Digital Multimeter & Function Generator

    The “secret sauce” that ties the instruments together and makes it a smart-bench is the PathWave BenchVue software. Four individual apps are used with the EDU-series instruments – one for the Oscilloscope, Power Supply, Digital Multimeter and Function…
  • Keysight SBE In-Depth – Ch9: Peeking Under the Covers

    Keysight SBE In-Depth – Ch9: Peeking Under the Covers

    Now that most of the hard (review) work is done, I can do what I’ve wanted to do for a while which is to take a peek under the covers (perhaps venturing into full teardown) to see what makes the instruments “tick”. How did they manage to get the performance…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch7: Using the ADP3450 in Various Applications

    In this blog post, I put the Digilent Analog Discovery Pro ADP3450 into various applications. Lissajous Waveform Generation Having access to two waveform generator channels and two oscilloscope channels naturally leads to the temptation to generate…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch4: Tour of Digilent WaveForms

    In this chapter, I will look more into detail of each of the modules within the Digilent WaveForms application, while also providing some insight into the user experience of using the ADP3450 in these modes. Digilent WaveForms Tour & User Experience…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch8: Instrument Performance Tests

    This chapter will cover a number of instrument performance tests that I conducted to ascertain the capability of the instrument and verify its specifications compared to its datasheet. This is perhaps the most exciting part of the review, not least because…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch6: WaveForms SDK for Python

    What makes a piece of test equipment truly useful is the ability to automate measurements. Instead of interactively twiddling knobs and pushing buttons (even if they are on-screen), the ability for the instrument to be controlled through a program or…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch1: Market Survey & Feature Introduction

    In this blog, I will be looking at the Digilent Analog Discovery Pro ADP3450 and how it compares with other products on the market. I will also be looking at what is unique about the ADP3450 and who it might appeal to. Feature Introduction The Digilent…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch3: Setup of Waveforms & Documentation

    This blog posting will consider the initial set-up procedure for the hardware and software, while also evaluating the support and documentation provided. Obtaining Software To actually run the ADP3450, you will need to download the WaveForms software…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch2: Unboxing

    This blog post is dedicated to the unboxing of the Digilent Analog Discovery Pro ADP3450 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, featuring images of the unit and included probes for the RoadTest. Unboxing The ADP3450 arrived in a surprisingly large box – about…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch5: Linux Mode, LAN & Wi-Fi Connectivity

    One of the most interesting features of the Digilent Analog Discovery Pro ADP3450 is the Linux Mode for embedded development. This represents a bit of a paradigm shift in USB test instruments – no longer are they just following the commands of a remotely…

  • 33622 Unboxing

    Like all videos, we need to start with the unwrapping, it always feels like a birthday
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  • AWG Sizing Question

    I am familiar with AWG sizing, however I need to double check on something before I go wiring it up. I recently added a heated bed to my 3D printer which required me to upgrade to a beefier power supply. I am using a power supply that is rated for 12v…

  • 33622A used to measure Capacitors and Inductors - Curve method

    With the 33622A Arbitrary Waveform generator I was sent for review from Element 14, I have discovered it is possible to use it for some basic component measurements with surprising accuracy this is a link back to the primary review http://www.element14…

  • Basic Tools & Wire -- The Learning Circuit 04

    element14's The Ben Heck Show Join Karen as she shares her enthusiasm for teaching STEM subjects, gives you what you need to know to get started on electronics projects, and more. Back to The Ben Heck Show homepage The Learning Circuit Featured Bonus…

  • It'sa me, Power Supply! (Part 3) - A PSU that Plays MIDI?

    I'll be the first to admit ... perhaps this music from a power supply thing has gotten a little out-of-hand. First, I played a poor rendition of the Mario theme . It was a proof-of-concept, not really intended to go anywhere but perhaps to bring a smile…

  • It'sa me, Power Supply! - Making Music with a PSU? Redux!

    Since I posted my first version of making music with a power supply , it seems there has been some interest in the topic. Unfortunately, not all of it necessarily that positive. I understand ... art is a little bit like that ... sometimes it's hard to…

  • It'sa me, Power Supply! - Making Music with a PSU?

    My holiday may be looming, but actually, after seeing the relatively positive response to my last quick project which looked at abusing a Rohde & Schwarz RTM3004’s arbitrary waveform generation features to produce audio , I thought it might be a good…

  • It’sa me, Oscilloscope! - Making Music with a 'scope?

    Even though I’m about to leave on a month-long holiday, I decided to spend a little time to put together a short project for element14’s Project 14 Acoustics Challenge. I was inspired by a Christmas video where someone used an oscilloscope’s arbitrary…

  • Tektronix 3 Series MDO - Part 4: Flux Probe Signal Analysis

    Introduction Flux Probe Data Capture from a Generator Off-site Analysis of Waveform Playing the Signal back into the RFA-II Analyser Conclusions Introduction In this blog I will utilise the 3 Series MDO to collect data from…