The Scientech AD30 is a solderless breadboard platform engineered for rapid prototyping, circuit validation, and experimental development across educational, hobbyist, and professional engineering environments. It eliminates soldering requirements, enabling immediate circuit construction and modification without permanent connections. The AD30 integrates dual remote interface protocols—RS232 and IEEE488.2—allowing seamless integration into automated test systems and remote control architectures.
Technical Specifications
Model: AD30
Product Type: Solderless Breadboard
RS232 Interface (EIA-RS232C):
• Half-duplex, asynchronous, bi-directional transmission
• Baud rate range: 300 to 9600 baud (selectable: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600)
• Parity: Selectable (Even, Odd, None)
• Handshake protocols: XON/XOFF, CTS, or None
• Input buffer capacity: 75 characters
IEEE488.2 Interface:
• Full IEEE488.2 standard compliance
• Supports OCIS and OQIS states; can be forced into either state
• Command/query language: Semicolon-separated commands (IEEE488) or carriage return terminated (RS232)
• Command syntax: Header with optional comma-separated arguments
Physical Interfaces:
• Terminal Strips
• Distribution Strips
– Key Features
• Dual remote interface options enable flexible integration with both legacy and modern test equipment
• Selectable baud rates and handshake protocols accommodate diverse communication requirements
• Instrument-level operating modes: ENERGY and AVGP
• Configurable RS232 parameters via remote terminal or IEEE488 controller
– Typical Applications
Educational circuit prototyping, design validation in professional engineering workflows, hobbyist electronics experimentation, and embedded system development requiring iterative design cycles.
– Compatibility & Integration
RS232 and IEEE488.2 remote interfaces enable integration with automated test systems, instrument controllers, and supervisory software. IEEE488.2 compliance ensures interoperability with standard GPIB-based laboratory equipment ecosystems.
