DSO Quad
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Introduction
DSO Quad also known as DSO203 is a pocket size 4 channel digital oscilloscope for common electronic engineering tasks. It's based on ARM cortex M3 (STM32F103VCT6), providing 72MS/s sampling rate with integrated FPGA and high speed ADC. An internal 2MB USB disk can be used to store waveform captures, user applications and to upgrade firmware.
Model: TES101D2P
Features
- Pocket size and light weight
- Two 36MS/s analog channels, Upto 72MS/s if configured to single channel.
(Upgrade to Two 72MS/s analog channels, Upto 144MS/s if configured to single channel from .sys version v1.31) - Two digital channels
- Signal Generator
- Various Triggering Option
- Easy waveform storage
- Firmware upgrade
- User applications
- Open source
Source(s): Features support
Application Ideas
User applications
Ongoing projects:
- GCC port with FFT, spectrogram and various fixes by pmos69 and marcosin
- Alternative user interface by gabonator1
- GCC port of the default firmware by tmbinc
- Frequency response plotter by jpa
- FFT example application by gabonator1
- Logic analyzer by jpa
- Pawn programming environment and various applications by jpa
- Port of SYS to gcc: [1]
- Tetris by LinX
Idea Collection
Applications
- "Simple Mode" - where only the most basic functions are available to help people without experience.
- "Multimeter mode" - basic multimeter functions (AC/DC VOM, peak/rms/delta would be nice)
A dedicated logic-analyzer mode where all 4 channels are interpreted as logic signals.- Implemented, see above
- Protocol analysis/data capture - Serial, I2C, SPI, CAN
- LCR (uH, uF and R) measurement capability - The inbuilt signal generator makes this a natural. Three methods exist, all requiring an external component(s) Example
- Semiconductor Analyzer - Use the DAC to test and chart the voltage response of a diode / transistor (and simply identify components, such as transistor pinout and polarity)
Frequency Sweeper/Response Analyzer - using built-in generator and a spectrum analyzer mode - would be tremendously useful even within audio frequencies- Implemented, see above.
- RF spectrum analyzer
- A 2D X-Y mode that plots the analog channels against each other on two axes with a digital channel optionally functioning as a "beam" enable/disable.
- Something seems to exist? Not in APP2.50 yet.
- A DMX Decoder/Analyser and generator (used in conjunction with an external RS485 IC) would make this a VERY useful gadget for theatre techs.
Enhancements
- A spectrum analyzer displaying a view from a frequency/time perspective
- Fast Fourier Transform, would be nice and easy for viewing spectrum data of a single signal.
Hardware/Device-Oriented
- SDR (Software defined radio)
- Preamplifier 10x badly needed!!!
- Synchronization with a second DSO Quad for a 4 channel analog/digital signal, perhaps similar USBscope50
- Create USB remote control software, such that if LCD breaks, you can still use it with PC software.
- Stream data to PC - Use PC as storage buffer, with additional processing power. A PC could decode I2C words and other protocols where the Quad wouldn't.
- Add bezel buttons for easier to access menus.
- Add 2 more analog channels, Perhaps via USB dongle.
- Add port for expansion devices, such that and add-on device can offer more capabilities, like RF generation, or a function generator that is capable of larger amplitudes. In particular a +5v and 3.3v output would be useful.
Other
- Service application for technical support staff. Could split the screen and display instructions like "Check if port 3, pin 5 has a signal, if not xyz might be broken". There could be a next button and for each step the text, the right timescale, trigger values etc. are selected
- My phone is ARM based, perhaps make a USB version of this and an app for my phone, that allows my phone to be the display / insured touch screen display.
- Simple math functions on both analog channels and generated signal.
- Two totally ground separated input would enable measureing inputs, which are not the same ground referenced. (like in the Velleman two-channel personal scope)
- Input overvoltage protection diode should be added to protect device form HV spikes
- Oversampling and its software implementation could decrease noise, and increase effective bit depth
- Special technique equivalent time sampling, could increase bandwidth for repetitive signals
- Non-storage mode which constantly sweeps the visible area instead of storing into a huge offscreen buffer. I set the sample rate to 50ms in the current version (eg. to look at an audio signal) it only updates the screen once every few seconds, it should update continuously.
- Please add more ideas...
See also information on application development for the DSO Quad
Caution
Improper operation of this device could result in physical injury and/or damage to the device. Note all necessary precautions, and be sure to read all documentation before using the device.
Material Download
Schematic and firmware - http://www.seeedstudio.com/wiki/DSO_Quad:Upgrading_Firmware#Firmware_List
Manual(v2.6) and firmware download - http://www.seeedstudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1929
DSO Quad User's manual(ver1.0 above): DS203_yijian_app_user_manual.rar
Unofficial manual written by the community: DSO Quad Manual (by the community)
Specifications
| Analog channel * 2 | [CH_A] [CH_B] |
| Digital channel * 2 | [CH_C] [CH_D] |
| Vertical Scale | 20mV-10V/div (1-2-5 step) on x1 probe / 200mV -100V/div (1-2-5 step) on x10 probe |
| Vertical resolution | 8 bit |
| Input coupling | AC/DC |
| Max input voltage | 80Vpp (x1 probe) / 400Vpp (x10 probe) |
| Storage | 4K per channel / 8K on single channel |
| Software trigger type | edge, pulse, level (to be added) |
| Hardware trigger type | edge |
| Trigger source | CH1/CH2/EXT |
| Trigger mode | Auto, Normal, Single, SCAN, None |
| Test Signal generator | 10Hz to 8MHz 2.8Vpp Square Wave, duty cycle 10~90% adjustable / 10Hz to 20kHz 2.8Vpp Sine, Square, Sawtooth, Triangle wave |
| Storage | internal 2MB USB disk, BMP, DAT file |
| Auto measure | Vmax, Vmin, Vpp, Vavr, Vrms, Freq, Period, Pulse, Duty |
| Cursor measurement | Level, Voltage |
| Display mode | CH1, CH2, EXT, CH1+CH2, CH1-CH2 |
| Sampling mode | real time |
| Sampling rate | 30S/s - 72MS/s |
| Power | LiPo battery |
| Dimension | 98 * 60 * 14.5 (mm) |
| Weight | 80g (without battery) |
| Accesories within Pack | 2 mcx osilloscope probe, 2 mcx digital probe |
Components
Please add links to core components data-sheets like
| Schematic | File:DSO Quad Schematic.zip |
| CPU | 72 Mhz - ARM 32-bit Cortex™-M3 CPU - STM32F103VC [2] |
| FPGA | ICE65F_VQ100 [3] |
| TFT | |
| ADC | AD9288-40 [4] |
| OP-Amps | OPA2354 [5] |
| MOSFET-Switches | |
| USB-Storage | |
| (add more here) |
Support
If you have questions or other better design ideas, you can go to our forum or wish to discuss.
Version Tracker
| Revision | Descriptions | Release |
|---|---|---|
| v2.3 | Initial public release | Dec 29, 2010 |
| v2.6 | Firmware upgrading | Jul 20, 2011 |
Bug Tracker
Bug Tracker is the place you can publish any bugs you think you might have found during use. Please write down what you have to say, your answers will help us improve our products.
Current bug list
- Silkscreen swapped between Channel A and Waveout. -fixed
- Measurement voltage from 0.2~10V. - Pending for a opt-coupler.
- WAVE out bandwidth not enough – upper limit 100Khz
- Sound and back light switch – to be added.
- Cursor moving too slow – will be adjusted
- Back plate too loose – fixed in mold
- Spike on 1us scale – fixing PCB
- Power off charge indicator LED – added
- After using a single-shot trigger on rising edge (tapping a RS232 serial line), I cannot scroll on the x / time axis to see the transmitted bytes that are right of the initial displayed screen
- Forum post DSO Quad engineering sample bug and firmware
Upgrading firmware
Please note that this procedure currently only works under Windows. Instructions For Linux are here. (2011-04-29) If we can get the upgrade disk to work on Linux and Mac, it would be quite easy to write an application to automate this process for less experienced users. It might even be possible to have the upgrade program check the hardware version to prevent uploading the wrong firmware.
Where to find firmware
Look at the thread here for the latest firmware:
http://www.seeedstudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1929
or you can track the latest version to firmware at:
http://garden.seeedstudio.com/index.php?title=DSO_Quad:Upgrading_Firmware#Firmware_List
you can always download the latest version of firmware
You could also build the firmware from source.
Version warning
WARNING: It is important that you use the firmware for your particular hardware version. The hardware version is shown on the splash screen when you boot the device. Ask for help in the forums if you can't determine your hardware version. If you upload the wrong firmware, you could brick the device.
Upgrade procedure
(Windows only) Connect the DSO Quad to your PC with a mini USB cable. Hold down the ">||" (play/pause) button while turning on the device. Your device is now in firmware upgrade mode, and a USB disk should appear on your system. You copy the firmware files one at a time, and each time you copy a new file, the device will disconnect to prepare the file. When the disk reconnects, the extension of the file you uploaded will change (".rdy" means the upload worked properly).
The order that you upload the files in DOES matter. Start by uploading the .hex files (order unimportant). To upload the .BIN files, you need to first upload the corresponding .ADR file. This tells the device where to put the binary file (e.g. upload CFG_FPGA.ADR first, then upload xxxxFPGA.BIN immediately after). If you make a mistake, delete all the files and start again.
When you're finished uploading all the firmware files, turn off the device to complete the upgrade. When you boot the device again, your firmware versions should be updated. If you get an error at the splash screen, try uploading the firmware again, carefully following the instructions above.
More details and Linux instructions here: DSO_Quad:Upgrading_Firmware
File Descriptions
| File Type | Filename Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FPGA File | xxxxFPGA.BIN | configuration data for the FPGA |
| Logo File | logo_xxx.BIN | Create any 16 color 64*256 .BMP file (filesize = 46.9KB), and change the extension to .INF. This is the image displayed on the splash screen. |
| System File | SYS_xxxx.hex | ??? (description needed) |
| Application File | APP_xxxx.hex | ??? (description needed) |
| Address File | xxxx.ADR | These files tell the device where to put the next .BIN file you upload. There is one for the FPGA file, and one for the LOGO file. The files are named so that you know which goes with which. |
note: as newer versions become available, these filenames may appear slightly different. The x's represent values that could change over time.
Memory layout
| Begin | End | Size | note |
| 0x00000 | 0x03fff | 16384 | DFU |
| 0x04000 | 0x0bfff | 32768 | SYS |
| 0x0c000 | 0x13fff | 32768 | APP1 (default) |
| 0x14000 | 0x1bfff | 32768 | APP2 |
| 0x1c000 | 0x23fff | 32768 | APP3 |
| 0x24000 | 0x2bfff | 32768 | APP4 |
| 0x2c000 | 0x3d7ff | 71680 | FPGA bitstream (Datasheet says maximum size is 533KBit, so this is a bit large) |
| 0x3d800 | 0x3ffff | 10240 | Logo (bmp, 256x64, 4 bit) |
Note: The flash base address is 0x08000000, but is mirrored by the chip at 0x00000000 when BOOT0 is low.
Latest engineering firmware
- Users can download the Latest engineering firmware.
- Copy below file template to DSO Quad usb disk, and choose save file on the bottom menu to capture whole screen into BMP file.
- like:
Application
- DS203 application in BMW inspection (Chinese, translated automatically in to english) [Original page ]
Some guys working for BMW inspected the car with a DSO203, besides the palm size and handy performance, DSO203 operates perfectly in inspecting the BWM bus:FlexRay.
Reviews
- SeeedStudio DSO Quad Engineering Sample: A video review by JustBlair
- Video of DSO Quad Engineering Sample from Lygra
How to buy
Click here to order on SEEED Bazaar: http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/dso-quad-4-channel-digital-storage-oscilloscope-p-736.html?cPath=174
Related Pages
See Also
Licensing
This documentation is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0 Source code and libraries are licensed under GPL/LGPL, see source code files for details.
