Using Analog Discovery studio with the Analog Discovery Canvas to Connect the Curve Tracer and Impedance Analyzer Boards

[EERE]

I am looking to use the Analog Discovery Studio (410-384), with the optional Analog Discovery Canvas (410-412), to enable me to connect the Transistor Tester (410-413) or the Impedance Analyzer (410-378) via the Analog Discovery header on the Analog Discovery Canvas.

Does anyone know if the following configuration will work? I'd like to confirm before I make the purchase.

[JColvin]

Hi @EERE,

I apologize for the long delay. I took a look at the schematics and this connectivity should work just fine.

You'll have to make sure the modules are connected in the correct orientation of course; it should be that the top side of the pcb of either the Transistor Tester or the Impedance Analyzer is towards the notched side, though I would personally still make a point of verifying that orientation is accurate by checking with a multimeter where the ground pins are located on the expansion header.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
JColvin

[cwp444]

Alternatively, working from the schematic, is there any reason not to simply connect the Transistor Tester to the ADS using the ADS-supplied MTE cables?

Pins 1-18:  use the 18-pin MTE cable provided for the DIO.

Pins 19 and 21:   use the 2-pin MTE for AWG1

Pins 20 and 22:   use the 2-pin MTE for AWG2

Pins 23 and 24: use a 2-pin MTE to +/- V

Pins 25 and 26:  use a 2-pin MTE to ground

Pins 27 and 28:  use the 2-pin MTE to Scope2

Pins 29 and 30:  use the 2-pin MTE to Scope1

More connections=more room for potential error, but if I don't have a Breadboard Canvas handy, that would work, yes?