Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG)

The SmartScope has an Arbitrary waveform generator, capable of generating signals between the [0V, 3.3V] voltage range at a sample rate of 100MS/s.

AWG pin location

The signal generated by the AWG is presented on the 3rd-left pin on the bottom row of the AUX connector, as shown in the following image:

Please keep in mind that you always should bridge 2 wires between 2 separate devices. In this case:

• The AWG output signal
• The ground, so both devices have the same reference voltage. (0V means the same on both devices)

In the image above, you can see the AWG pin is surrounded by 2 ground pins, either of which you can use to connect to the other device.

Configuring the AWG using csv files

NOTE: This only works with a SmartScope connected. Otherwise, the side menu won't contain an AWG item If you haven't used dropbox with the SmartScope

1. Tap sidemenu > AWG > Upload from dropbox
2. The app will tell you it doesn't have permission to dropbox and ask for it by sending you off to the dropbox website
3. Grant access and return to the app
4. The app now creates the AWG folder and will inform you that this new folder is empty.

1. Generate a CSV file using the AWG excel worksheet. A sample CSV can be found for a sine and block wave.
2. Drop your CSV file in the AWG folder (<dropbox>/Apps/LabNation SmartScope/AWG) using a file manager
3. In the app, tap sidemenu > AWG > Upload from dropbox
4. You should now be able to choose the CSV file