Description
The Analog Shield was created in collaboration with Stanford University and the TI University Program and is manufactured by Digilent Inc. The Analog Shield offers up to 4 channels of 16-bit analog signal input and output and is integrated with fixed 5V and variable 7.5V power supplies. This board comes with a small 170-point solderless breadboard that can be affixed to the shield itself for prototyping with through-hole components.
Highlights
- ADS8343 - 4 Channel, 16 bit 100 ks/s SAR ADC
- DAC8564 - 4 Channel 16 bit 100 ks/s string DAC
- Variable +/-7.5V Supply
- Fixed +/-5V Supply
- A small breadboard
- Software read and write to the ADC/DAC with a single line of C
Applications
- Sine wave/function generator (using direct digital synthesis)
- FFT spectrum analyzer
- Polyphonic Music generation
- 4-channel low bandwidth oscilloscope
- Lissajous diagram generator
- XY-Analog scope display driver
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FAQs:
Q: What are the main features of the Analog Shield?
A: The Analog Shield offers 4 channels of 16-bit analog input and output, fixed 5V and variable +/-7.5V power supplies, and a breadboard area for prototyping. It's designed for high-performance analog signal processing.
Q: Which Arduino boards is the Analog Shield compatible with?
A: The Analog Shield is primarily designed for the Arduino Uno. However, it may also be compatible with other Arduino boards that share the same form factor and pinout, such as the Arduino Leonardo or the Chipkit Uno32.
Q: What are the applications of this Analog Shield?
A: The Analog Shield is ideal for applications requiring precise analog signal processing, such as data acquisition, signal generation, audio processing, and sensor interfacing.
Q: What software do I need to use the Analog Shield?
A: The Analog Shield can be used with the Arduino IDE and libraries. Additionally, Digilent provides example projects and documentation to help you get started.
Q: Can I use the Analog Shield with other shields or expansion boards?
A: While the Analog Shield is designed to be stacked on top of an Arduino board, its form factor might limit the use of additional shields. However, you can still connect other components or expansion boards via jumper wires or breadboard connections.
