DS212 oscilloscope pinout

The DS212 is a rechargeable pocket oscilloscope with two analog inputs and a built-in signal generator.

DS212 external ports

7 contacts Current package

Miniware / e-Design · Two MCX inputs, a coaxial generator output and Micro-USB.

CH A · upper left

Viewed with the screen facing you.

CH B · middle left

Viewed with the screen facing you.

OUT · lower left

Generator output. The center carries the waveform.

USB · right edge

Use a standard Micro-USB cable.

Charging and data · Bidirectional

Micro-USB port for battery charging and access to the internal disk.

e-Design DS212 User Manual Rev. 1.1, Device Layout, Quick Start Guide and Calibration.

Pin	Signal	Direction	Function
CH A center	CHA Analog input	Analog input	Channel A signal on the MCX center contact.
CH A shell	CHA_GND Analog return	Analog return	Channel A probe return on the MCX shell.
CH B center	CHB Analog input	Analog input	Channel B signal on the MCX center contact.
CH B shell	CHB_GND Analog return	Analog return	Channel B probe return on the MCX shell.
OUT center	GEN_OUT Signal generator output	Signal generator output	Connect the generator to an input for a functional loopback check.
OUT shell	GEN_GND Generator return	Generator return	Outer coaxial contact for the generator output return.
USB	USB Charging and data	Charging and data	Micro-USB port for battery charging and access to the internal disk.

For a two-channel test, connect both probe returns to the same common return in the device under test.

Set the waveform and frequency in the output menu.

Disconnect USB for the battery-powered measurement example.

Parameter	Limit	Conditions and source
Analog input impedance1 MΩ	1 MΩ	Per analog channel. e-Design DS212 User Manual Rev. 1.1, Device Layout, Quick Start Guide and Calibration.
Analog bandwidth1 MHz	1 MHz	Manufacturer’s specified analog bandwidth. e-Design DS212 User Manual Rev. 1.1, Device Layout, Quick Start Guide and Calibration.
Maximum sample rate10 MSa/s	10 MSa/s	Manufacturer’s maximum. e-Design DS212 User Manual Rev. 1.1, Device Layout, Quick Start Guide and Calibration.
×1 input limit±40 V specified	±40 V specified	The manual instructs users to stay below 40 V for DC input. The loopback example is below 5 V. e-Design DS212 User Manual Rev. 1.1, Device Layout, Quick Start Guide and Calibration.
CouplingAC or DC	AC or DC	Choose DC to display a waveform’s offset. e-Design DS212 User Manual Rev. 1.1, Device Layout, Quick Start Guide and Calibration.

The map covers the external analog sockets and the USB port on the DS212 in the manufacturer’s Rev. 1.1 manual. USB is shown at connector level.

e-Design DS212 User Manual Rev. 1.1· Manufacturer manual mirrored by Amperka. Device layout, generator loopback and zero calibration.