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24 September 2025
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Win an Analog Discovery 3 by entering the giveaway below!
The Digilent Analog Discovery 3 is a powerful, portable tool designed to give engineers full test bench functionality without the clutter. It combines an oscilloscope, waveform generator, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, voltmeter, and more into one compact USB-powered device.
At just a few inches across, this pocket-sized instrument is ideal for embedded engineers working in constrained spaces, students needing versatile test equipment, or professionals who want a reliable tool on the go.
Unlike traditional benchtop tools, the Analog Discovery 3 runs off USB and is powered by WaveForms, Digilent’s intuitive software platform. WaveForms allows users to control all instrument functions from their laptop, with real-time data visualisation, scriptable automation, and seamless switching between tools.
What’s Inside?
In our hands-on video, we unbox the Analog Discovery 3 and walk through the key features:
- 2-channel 100 MS/s Oscilloscope
- 2-channel Arbitrary Waveform Generator
- 16-channel Logic Analyzer and Pattern Generator
- Voltmeter, Protocol Analyzer (I2C, SPI, UART)
We also show how easy it is to output a sine wave and capture the result using the built-in oscilloscope and logic tools.
The Ideal Debug Companion
For developers prototyping embedded systems, testing new hardware, or debugging signals, the Analog Discovery 3 offers the functionality of an entire bench – without the bulk or cost. It’s also an ideal tool for educators and students needing high-quality lab gear for remote or in-class use.
Win An Analog Discovery 3 in Our Global Giveaway
ipXchange is giving away an Digilent Analog Discovery 3 to a lucky engineer as part of our global hardware tools giveaway. Enter the giveaway below!
The code is in the video. Feel free to submit without a code if you’re interested in more info about the AD3.
For a comparison between Digilent’s Analog Discovery 3 vs. its Pro ADP2230, check out our technical writeup here.
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