USB logic analyzer set-top box DreamSourceLab DSLogic U3Pro16

Order a professional look inside your drone - USB logic analyzer DreamSourceLab DSLogic U3Pro16!

A modern quadcopter is a complex electronic complex where the coordinated operation of all communication protocols is important. When unobvious malfunctions occur in the operation of controllers, sensors or peripherals, a professional tool comes to the rescue. USB logic analyzer set-top box DreamSourceLab DSLogic U3Pro16 is your window into the digital world of your drone's data buses.

With its help, you can diagnose, debug and check the correct operation of any digital communication line. You can buy this indispensable tool for development and repair in the AEGISKY online store.

Technical advantages

• High sampling rate up to 1 GHz for analyzing fast digital signals.

• Large memory buffer depth to capture long sequences of data.

• Supports a wide range of protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, PWM and others).

• Compact and portable form factor for work in the laboratory and in the field.

• Powerful and intuitive software with advanced decoding functions.

The essence of the work and purpose of the device

Logic analyzer DreamSourceLab DSLogic U3Pro16 - this is not an oscilloscope. Its main purpose is not to measure an analog waveform, but to capture and display logic states (0 and 1) on multiple digital lines simultaneously. It connects to the test signal lines of your flight controller, ESC or other device using the included probes.

The device records voltage changes on these lines at a very high speed. All data is stored in a large internal buffer. Then a special program on the computer displays the timing diagrams of the signals. But the main value is the built-in protocol analyzers. The program automatically decrypts bit sequences. It shows you not just impulses, but clear messages, commands and data.

Technical characteristics and application in working with UAVs

Technical Parameters DSLogic U3Pro16 make it a professional tool. Sampling frequency reaches 1 GHz in emulation mode, allowing you to analyze very fast signals. The device has 16 digital channels for simultaneous data capture from multiple lines. Buffer depth up to 256 Mpt ensures long-term, lossless recording.

This opens up unique opportunities for working with drones. You can connect to the I2C bus of sensors (gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer). The analyzer will show what data and with what frequency it is transmitted. This will help identify a bad sensor or tire interference problem. You can check if the DShot protocol is working correctly between the flight controller and the ESC. This will allow you to accurately diagnose the cause of the engine jerking or stopping completely.

When setting up or developing your own devices, the analyzer is indispensable. With its help, you can debug data exchange with the GPS module via UART. You can verify that telemetry is being transmitted correctly. You can analyze the operation of the CAN bus in complex industrial complexes. The software supports triggers for complex conditions. This allows you to capture exactly the moment of failure that causes the problem.

To get started, just connect the analyzer to your computer via USB. Install the official DreamSourceLab software. Carefully connect the probes to the circuits being tested on a de-energized device. After turning on the power, start recording and watch the digital life of your drone in real time. This is the best way to move from guesswork to an accurate understanding of the operation of any electronic system.

Specifications

• Number of channels: 16
• Maximum sampling rate: 1 GHz
• Maximum bandwidth: 50 MHz
• Stream mode (sampling depth): 1 GHz using 3 channels
• 500 MHz using 6 channels
• 250 MHz using 12 channels
• 125 MHz using 16 channels
• Buffer mode (sampling rate): 1 GHz using 8 channels
• 500 MHz using 16 channels
• Maximum depth: 2 GB (buffer mode)
• 16 GB (stream mode)
• Internal memory: 2 Gbit
• Minimum capture pulse: 2 ns
• Threshold voltage: 0 - 5 V (0.1 V steps)
• Input voltage range: - 30 V to 30 V
• Input impedance: 250 kOhm, 13 pF
• Protocol analysis: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, PWM, 1-WIRE, I2S, JTAG, SWD, IR NEC, MDIO, SD CARD, USB signal
• Data format for analysis: CSV, VCD, GNUPLOT and other formats
• Automatic measurements: pulse width, period, frequency, duty cycle Interface: USB 3.0
• Power supply voltage: 5V DC ±5%
• Power consumption: ≤ 2.5W
• Software support: Windows XP, VISTA, 7, 8, 10
• Mac OS x 10.12 or higher
• Linux Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch and others
• ESD protection: yes
• Body material: CNC aluminum
• USB Type-C cable length: 1 m
• Dimensions: 79 mm x 74 mm x 9 mm
• Gross weight: 450 g.