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Description:
Virtual instrument suite for Digilent Test and Measurement devices

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.24.4@0 | Tracked Since: Jan 8, 2026

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: electronics test-and-measurement oscilloscope signal-generator logic-analyzer hardware

Install: brew install --cask waveforms

About:
Waveforms is a comprehensive virtual instrument suite designed for Digilent's USB-connected test and measurement hardware, such as the Analog Discovery series. It provides a unified interface for multiple instruments including an oscilloscope, logic analyzer, waveform generator, and power supplies. Its primary value is offering a portable, software-defined electronics lab for circuit design, debugging, and education.

Key Features:

Integrated suite of 13+ virtual instruments
Real-time data acquisition and visualization
Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Supports Digilent's Analog Discovery and Electronics Explorer hardware
Scripting and automation via JavaScript

Use Cases:

Electronics education and university lab courses
Prototyping and debugging digital and analog circuits
Field testing and portable measurement setups

Alternatives:

Scopy – Open-source GUI for Analog Devices ADALM2000 hardware, more limited instrument set.
PulseView – Focused on logic analysis and sigrok-supported hardware, not a full instrument suite.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 8, 2026 5:38pm	3.24.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	06c7e0b9