# AD3-Molecule

The Analog Discovery 3 (AD3) features a powerful 2-channel, 14-bit USB oscilloscope controlled by the free WaveForms software. It offers a sample rate of up to 125 MS/s per channel and a standard bandwidth of 9 MHz.

## NSF Relevance

The Analog Discovery 3 democratizes the tools of experimentation. By packing the core functions of an expensive electronics lab—like an oscilloscope, waveform generator, logic analyzer, and power supply—into a single, low-cost, and portable unit, it shatters the barrier to entry for high-level research. This accessibility allows scientists, engineers, and even students to rapidly prototype and validate new sensors, custom data acquisition systems, and control electronics not just on a lab bench, but also in the field. This accelerates the iterative process of discovery, enabling faster development of novel instrumentation for physics, environmental monitoring, biomedical engineering, and robotics, ultimately allowing more people in more places to test complex ideas and gather real-world data.

## Science Drivers

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