Pico launches new PicoScope 4000A oscilloscope with SuperSpeed ​​USB 3.0 interface

Pico Technology today announced the launch of the new PC-based PicoScope 4000A Series oscilloscopes, a second-generation upgrade and expansion of the company's high-resolution, deep-memory product line. Available in 2, 4 and 8 channel models, the PicoScope 4000A Series oscilloscopes feature 12-bit hardware resolution (up to 16-bit with resolution enhancement), 256 MS deep capture memory, 20 MHz bandwidth at 80 MS/s sampling speed, up to 70 dB SFDR and an embedded 14-bit triggerable signal generator, as well as an 80 MS/s AWG. A SuperSpeed ​​USB 3.0 interface enhances instrument functionality and enables communication with a host PC at up to 160 MS/s.

All models run on the popular PicoScope 6 user interface and can take advantage of the free PicoSDK software development package, which enables users to directly program the hardware for custom applications. The oscilloscopes can also be used with PicoLog 6 data logging software for long-term, low-speed data capture.

“Pico Technology is committed to delivering the latest enhanced solutions to meet the next generation needs of engineers, scientists and technicians,” said Trevor Smith, Business Development Manager at Pico Technology. “The 4000A Series oscilloscopes are targeted at those who need to make multi-channel, precision waveform measurements on sensors, actuators, audio, vibration, power and electromechanical signals, as well as low-speed electronic transducers and serial communications.”

The SDK enables users to write their own software to create a wide range of custom applications using the 4000A Series oscilloscope hardware. Drivers for Windows, macOS, and Linux are included, making the 4000A Series ideal for a wide range of OEM applications.

The sample code available on the Pico Technology GitHub page shows how to interface with third-party software packages such as Microsoft Excel, National Instruments LabVIEW, and MathWorks MATLAB, as well as programming languages ​​such as C, C++, C#, and Python. The driver supports USB streaming, a mode that allows gapless continuous data capture over USB directly to PC RAM or hard disk at rates up to 160 MS/s. The capture size is limited only by the available PC storage.