probe-scope / Documentation-and-Specification

Documentation and Specifications for the Probe-Scope

Probe-Scope Documentation and Specifications

This repo has various portions of Documentation and Specifications for the Probe Scope.

Document Overview

Probe-Scope CDC Interface Spec

This is the defining spec for how we transfer data over USB from the Probe-Scope to the GUI and back again. Why use CDC? It is widely supported and when measured, it can transfer binary data 90% as fast as raw USB bulk transfers.

Probe Scope Frontend Calc

This spreadsheet is used in order to help caculate the gain of the whole frontend including the VGA and it's DAC.

Probe-Scope Design Calc

This spreadsheet was used during the design of the Probe-Scope to help set the lower limits on preformance for the system, and to test feasibility.