Plug And Debug With ScanaQuad SQ200 Logic Analyzer and Signal Generator

Plug And Debug With ScanaQuad SQ200 Logic Analyzer and Signal Generator

The ScanaQuad 200 by Ikalogic is a high-performance 4-channel logic analyzer and digital pattern generator. It is designed to be the best companion of a hobbyist when working on serial protocols like UART, SPI, I2C, 1-Wire, USB, I2S, CAN, LIN, RS232, RS485, and more. With the ScanaQuad 200 Logic Analyzer, you can capture signals, you can play them back, and you can even program genuine test signals using ScanaStudio software and generate them.

Connecting ScanaQuad with PC to analyze signal

Being able to capture and generate logic patterns simultaneously with a single tool, it is quite useful while testing and debugging logic signals. Now, you can achieve these same features with modern function generators and oscilloscopes. But unfortunately, these devices usually carries a price that puts them out of reach of those who only need them occasionally. So, the ScanaQuad is the best and the cheapest solution for hobbyists.

The sampling frequency of the ScanaQuad SQ200 is minimum 10KHz and maximum 200MHz, with 50MHz of input bandwidth. It has a stunning sampling resolution of ±5ns only. SQ200 is capable of handling ±15V input signal in continuous signal mode and the ±50V input signal in 10ms pulse mode.  The function of the four ports of this logic analyzer can be defined by the user with the help of the ScanaStudio software. The user can also control pulse width and duty cycle of the output signal. Complex data sequences may be programmed to simulate several communication protocols using JavaScript. ScanaQuad SQ200 comes with predefined sets of various protocol decoders. This logic analyzer even allows users to create their own protocol decoders.

The following table shows the input characteristics of SQ200:

Input resistance (Fixed) 1MΩ
Input resistance (optional) 10KΩ
Input Capacitance (Max.) 4pF
Input voltage range (continuous) ±15V
Input voltage range (10ms pulse) ±50V
Pull-Up resistance (optional) 10KΩ
Low-Level input voltage (VIL MAX) Adjustable
High-Level input voltage (VIL MIN) Adjustable
Adjustable threshold range 0V to 4.5V
Threshold hysteresis 350mV

The following table represents output characteristics:

Output resistance 270Ω
Output current (Max.) 20mA
Output High-Level voltage (VOH) Adjustable
Adjustable output voltage range (VOH) 1.65V to 5.5V

Finally, the below table shows all the timing characteristics:

Sampling Frequency (Max.) 200MHz
Sampling Resolution (Max.) ±5ns
Input bandwidth (Max.) 50MHz
Output frequency (Max.) 50MHz
Sampling Frequency (Min.) 10KHz
Embedded memory 16MB
Sampling Depth (Points/channel) 4M
Sampling Period (Max. at FS = 1MHz) 4s
Sampling Period (Max. at FS = 25MHz 160ms
Sampling Period Example (Max. no. of 115200 BAUD UART words at FS = 1MHz) 40K Words
SqannaStudio software shows analyzed signal
SqannaStudio software shows analyzed signal

ScanaQuad SQ200 supports lots of protocols by default and user can add his/her own protocol as mentioned earlier. Supported protocols (default) are:

  • 1-Wire
  • CAN
  • DHT11/22
  • DMX-512
  • HC-SR04
  • I²C
  • I²S
  • JTAG
  • LCD at 4 bits
  • LIN
  • Manchester
  • Maple
  • MIDI
  • NMEA 0183
  • nRF24L01
  • Oregon Scientific
  • Parallel Bus
  • PWM
  • SENT
  • SPI
  • SPI WIZnet W5100
  • UART
  • USB 1.1

The SQ200 has a really tiny form factor of 50mm × 50mm with a 7.5mm of thickness. As it weighs only 80g, you can carry it easily in your pocket without any problem. You can purchase this amazing product from the official site of IkaLogic at 149€ and change the way you debug and analyze signals.

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Myself Rik and I am founder of Riktronics. I study Electronics and Communication Engineering in IIE. My hobby is playing with electronics and making various projects, mainly about embedded systems. Love to do coding, and making tutorials about electronics/programming. Contact me in any need at [email protected] My blog : riktronics.wordpress.com

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