USB oscilloscopes from 10 MHz to 25 GHz

This section presents our proposed USB oscilloscopes. To simplify the choice, a brief description of the features of each series of such oscilloscopes is given, from the simplest with models from 10 MHz, to the most functional with models up to 25 GHz. This will help you figure out how some series differ from others, and which USB oscilloscope model is better to buy.

Right behind the classic USB real-time oscilloscopes with a bandwidth from 10 MHz to 500 MHz, there is a separate group that contains stroboscope oscilloscopes with a band from 5 GHz to 25 GHz. At the end of this page is comparison table, in which all oscilloscope models are sorted by increasing bandwidth, indicating their main characteristics.

If you are choosing your first oscilloscope and are not very familiar with their types and characteristics, we recommend reading this article: Choosing a digital oscilloscope - a detailed guide.

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USB entry-level oscilloscopes from 10 MHz to 100 MHz

Of all the entry-level USB oscilloscopes we offer, the simplest models are found in the series PicoScope 2000A and PicoScope 2000B companies Pico Technology (Great Britain). These are miniature USB oscilloscopes with minimal cost, yet with solid functionality: 1 GS/s sample rate, up to 128M points of built-in memory, and continuous waveform acquisition speed (DPO mode) up to 80,000 waveforms/s. Also, the MSO modification includes logic analyzer for 16 digital channels.

Model	A photo	Short description
The simplest USB series that has oscilloscopes from 10 MHz to 100 MHz
Pico Technology PicoScope 2000A 2000B	Add to cart Product code: 1000408	Pico Technology Compact USB Oscilloscopes PicoScope 2000A and 2000B Series from 10 MHz to 100 MHz 10 MHz, 100 MSa/s, 2 channels (model 2204A). 25 MHz, 200 MSa/s, 2 channels (model 2205A). 25 MHz, 500 MSa/s, 4 channels (model 2405A). 50 MHz, 500 MSa/s, 2 channels (model 2206B). 50 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels (model 2406B). 70 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels (model 2207B). 70 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels (model 2407B). 100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels (model 2208B). 100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels (model 2408B). 25 MHz, 500 MSa/s, 2 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 2205A MSO). 50 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 2206B MSO). 70 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 2207B MSO). 100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 2208B MSO). If two or more channels are active, then the sampling rate is reduced (see table). Recording length (total, depends on the model): from 8k points to 128m points. Vertical resolution: 8 bits (up to 12 bits). Sensitivity: 4 mV/div to 4 V/div. Continuous waveform capture rate (DPO mode): before 80,000 waveforms/s. All models include a built-in standard and arbitrary waveform generator (AWG). All models support decoding and analysis of 20 serial protocols: I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, LIN, 1-Wire, SENT, RS-232/UART, USB 1.1, Ethernet, FlexRay and others. 18 automatic measurements, FFT analysis (FFT), mathematical signal processing. PicoScope 6 software included. Control via USB 2.0 from a computer with Windows XP, 7, 8 or 10 (32 and 64 bits). Weight: 0.2 kg. Dimensions: 130 x 104 x 19 mm. Working temperature: from 0°С to +50°С. A unique set of features for economy class oscilloscopes

We also offer two series of entry-level 20 MHz USB oscilloscopes with very interesting features: PicoScope 4444 and PicoScope 4000A.

In the first series, only one oscilloscope with a bandwidth of 20 MHz is the PicoScope 4444. It contains four channels with fully differential inputs. This provides unique opportunities for signal analysis of power supplies and various devices containing elements with different ground levels. Also note that this oscilloscope has a 12- to 14-bit ADC, 256M-point internal memory, and a set of inexpensive accessories that includes a differential galvanically isolated probe up to 1,000 Volts and current clamps and loops from 30 to 3,000 Amperes.

The second series consists of three models with a bandwidth of 20 MHz - this is the PicoScope 4824A (8 analog channels), PicoScope 4424A (4 analog channels), and PicoScope 4224A (2 analog channels). The ADC of these oscilloscopes has a hardware capacity of 12 bits (up to 16 bits in the averaging mode), and the built-in memory can accommodate 256 million points. Also standard on each model is a standard and arbitrary signal generator (14-bit AWG).

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Special Series USB Oscilloscopes with 20 MHz Bandwidth
Pico Technology PicoScope 4444	Add to cart Product code: 1000409	USB oscilloscope with differential inputs Pico Technology PicoScope 4444 with a bandwidth of 20 MHz 20 MHz, 400 MSa/s, 4 channels (model 4444). If two or more channels are active, then the sampling rate is reduced (see table). Recording length (total for all channels): 256 million points. Vertical Resolution: 12bit or 14bit. Sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 10 V/div. Automatic detection of probe types. Probe power supply from the oscilloscope. Probes: differential up to 50 V (model 441), differential galvanically isolated up to 1000 V (model 442), current clamps and loops (from 30 A to 3000 A). Decoding and analysis of 20 protocols: I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, LIN, PS/2, UART and others. 18 automatic measurements, FFT analysis (FFT). Interfaces: USB 3 or USB 2. Weight: 0.5 kg. Dimensions: 190 x 170 x 40 mm. Working temperature: from 0°С to +45°С. Fully differential inputs, high accuracy and low noise
Pico Technology PicoScope 4000A	Add to cart Product code: 1000410	Pico Technology Pico Technology 4000A High-Resolution Multichannel USB Oscilloscopes with 20 MHz bandwidth 20 MHz, 80 MSa/s, 2 channels (model 4224A). 20 MHz, 80 MSa/s, 4 channels (model 4424A). 20 MHz, 80 MSa/s, 8 channels (model 4824A). If five or more channels are active, the sample rate is downsampled to 40 MS/s. Recording length (total for all channels): 256 million points. Vertical resolution: 12 bits (up to 16 bits). Sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 10 V/div. Built-in standard and arbitrary waveform generator (14 bit AWG). Decoding and analysis of 18 protocols: I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, LIN, RS-232/UART, etc. 19 automatic measurements, FFT analysis (FFT). Interfaces: USB 3 or USB 2. Weight: 0.55 kg. Dimensions: 190 x 170 x 40 mm. Working temperature: from 0°С to +45°С. Development of multichannel systems, process monitoring

USB mid-range oscilloscopes from 50 MHz to 500 MHz

Of our mid-range USB oscilloscopes with up to 200 MHz bandwidth, the most functional series is PicoScope 5000D companies Pico Technology (Great Britain). The measuring part of these oscilloscopes is comparable to the best series of desktop laboratory oscilloscopes, and the price is much lower. The main feature of this series is the ADC with hardware resolution up to 16 bits.

There are a total of twelve models in the PicoScope 5000D series. Six models (MSO modifications) contain a built-in logic analyzer for 16 digital channels. It is also worth paying attention to the very large amount of internal memory and the high speed of capturing and processing waveforms (up to 130,000 pieces / s).

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Functional USB series that includes oscilloscopes with up to 200 MHz bandwidth
Pico Technology PicoScope 5000D	Add to cart Product code: 1000414	USB oscilloscopes with hardware resolution up to 16 bits Pico Technology PicoScope 5000D series from 60 MHz to 200 MHz 60 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels (Model 5242D). 60 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels (Model 5442D). 100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels (Model 5243D). 100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels (model 5443D). 200 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels (Model 5244D). 200 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels (model 5444D). 60 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 5242D MSO). 60 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 5442D MSO). 100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 5243D MSO). 100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 5443D MSO). 200 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 5244D MSO). 200 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 5444D MSO). If two or more channels are active, then the sampling rate is reduced (see table). Recording length (total, depends on the model): 64M to 512M. Hardware resolution: up to 16 bits. Sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 4 V/div. Continuous waveform capture rate (DPO mode): before 130,000 waveforms/s. All models include a built-in standard and arbitrary waveform generator (AWG). All models support decoding and analysis of 20 serial protocols: I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, LIN, PS/2, RS-232/422/485/UART, USB 1.1, Ethernet, FlexRay and others. 15 automatic measurements, FFT analysis (FFT), mathematical signal processing. Interfaces: USB 3 (it is possible to connect to USB 2 with a special cable). Weight: 0.5 kg. Dimensions: 190 x 170 x 40 mm. Working temperature: from 0°С to +40°С. High hardware resolution, protocol analyzer, generator

A simpler and cheaper series is PicoScope 3000D. The main difference from the PicoScope 5000D series is the reduced ADC bit depth (8 bits in standard mode and up to 12 bits in high resolution mode). Of the 16 models in the PicoScope 3000D series, eight models contain a built-in logic analyzer.

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A simpler USB series that has oscilloscopes up to 200 MHz bandwidth
Pico Technology PicoScope 3000D	Add to cart Product code: 1000413	USB oscilloscopes for digital, analog and mixed signals Pico Technology PicoScope 3000D series from 50 MHz to 200 MHz 50 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels (model 3203D). 50 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels (model 3403D). 70 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels (model 3204D). 70 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels (model 3404D). 100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels (model 3205D). 100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels (model 3405D). 200 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels (model 3206D). 200 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels (model 3406D). 50 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 3203D MSO). 50 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 3403D MSO). 70 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 3204D MSO). 70 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 3404D MSO). 100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 3205D MSO). 100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 3405D MSO). 200 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 3206D MSO). 200 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels + 16 digital channels (Model 3406D MSO). If two or more channels are active, then the sampling rate is reduced (see table). Recording length (total, depends on the model): 64M to 512M. Vertical resolution: 8 bits (up to 12 bits). Sensitivity: 4 mV/div to 4 V/div. Continuous waveform capture rate (DPO mode): before 100,000 waveforms/s. All models include a built-in standard and arbitrary waveform generator (AWG). All models support decoding and analysis of 18 serial protocols: I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, LIN, 1-Wire, RS-232/UART, USB 1.1, Ethernet, FlexRay and others. 15 automatic measurements, FFT analysis (FFT), mathematical signal processing. Powerful PicoScope 6 software (in Russian) included. Interfaces: USB 3 (it is possible to connect to USB 2 with a special cable). Weight: 0.5 kg. Dimensions: 190 x 170 x 40 mm. Working temperature: from 0°С to +40°С. Large memory, digital phosphor, protocol analyzer, generator

The most functional series of USB oscilloscopes with a bandwidth of 300 MHz and 500 MHz is PicoScope 6000E. In total, the series consists of five models. These are two eight-channel models 500 MHz: 6804E (8 analog channels with 8-bit ADC) and 6824E (8 analog channels with ADC of variable capacity 8-12 bits), two four-channel models 500 MHz: 6404E (4 analog channels with 8-bit ADC) and 6424E (4 analog channels with 8-12 bit variable ADC) and one 4-channel model 300 MHz: 6403E (4 analog channels with 8-bit ADC).

In addition to the analog channels, these five models also include 16 digital channels that can be accessed using TA369 probes (one probe adds 8 digital channels). Standard provides 15 types of automatic measurements, and decoding and analysis of about twenty serial digital protocols is the base function.

Pay attention to the very large amount of internal memory (up to 4 billion samples), high-speed capture and processing of oscillograms (up to 300,000 pieces per second) and the fact that the cost of these oscilloscopes significantly lower the cost of most professional models with a bandwidth of 500 MHz.

Model	A photo	Short description
Functional USB series that includes oscilloscopes with up to 500 MHz bandwidth
Pico Technology PicoScope 6000E	Add to cart Product code: 1000405	Pico Technology 8- channel USB oscilloscopes PicoScope 6000E series with 500 MHz bandwidth 300 MHz, 5 GS/s, 4 channels + 16 digital channels, 8-bit ADC (model 6403E). 500 MHz, 5 GS/s, 4 channels + 16 digital channels, 8-bit ADC (model 6404E). 500 MHz, 5 GS/s, 4 channels + 16 digital channels, ADC 8-12 bits (model 6424E). 500 MHz, 5 GS/s, 8 channels + 16 digital channels, 8-bit ADC (model 6804E). 500 MHz, 5 GS/s, 8 channels + 16 digital channels, ADC 8-12 bits (model 6824E). If multiple channels are active, the sample rate is reduced (see table). Recording length (total, depends on the model): from 1,024M to 4,096M. Vertical resolution: 8 bits or 8-12 bits. Sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 4 V/div. Continuous waveform capture rate (DPO mode): before 300,000 waveforms/s. All models in the series include a standard and arbitrary waveform generator (AWG). Protocol decoding and analysis: I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, LIN, UART, Ethernet, USB, etc. 15 automatic measurements, FFT analysis (FFT), mathematical signal processing. Powerful PicoScope 6 software (in Russian) included. Interfaces: USB 3 (it is possible to connect to USB 2 with a special cable). Weight: 2.2 kg. Dimensions: 245 x 192 x 62 mm. Working temperature: from 0°С to +40°С. Affordable development of multi-channel analog and digital systems

Professional USB Stroboscopic Oscilloscopes up to 25 GHz

Sampling oscilloscopes are built on a different architecture from conventional real-time oscilloscopes. Sampling oscilloscopes use a wideband input path coupled with relatively slow but accurate high resolution ADCs and a dedicated precision trigger system. This design makes sampling oscilloscopes ideal for digitization of periodic signals and related applications, such as certification of equipment for electrical and optical telecommunications systems.

We offer two series of gigahertz sampling oscilloscopes of the company Pico Technology (Great Britain). Brief information about them is given below. See the PDF technical documentation for more details.

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Stroboscopic USB oscilloscopes up to 25 GHz bandwidth
Pico Technology PicoScope 9400	Add to cart Product code: 1000419	Pico Technology PicoScope 9400 Series USB Arbitrary Time Equivalent Oscilloscopes from 5 GHz to 16 GHz 5 GHz, 1000 GS/s, 4 channels (model 9404-05). 16 GHz, 5000 GS/s, 4 channels (model 9404-16). Real-time capture rate: up to 500 MS/s. Vertical resolution: 12 bits. Accurate measurement of pulsed signals up to 22 ps and digital streams up to 8 Gbps. Voltage: up to ±800 mV (50 ohms). Record length (total for all channels): 250k points. 53 automated measurements pulse signals and signals of the NRZ, RZ type. Powerful PicoSample 4 software included. Control via USB 2.0 or Ethernet from a computer with Windows 7, 8 or 10 (32 and 64 bits). Weight: 1.4 kg. Dimensions: 245 x 232 x 60 mm. Working temperature: from +5°С to +40°С. Convenient and cost-effective solution for pulse and digital signals
Pico Technology PicoScope 9300	Add to cart Product code: 1000420	Pico Technology PicoScope 9300 Series USB Serial Time -Equivalent Sampling Oscilloscopes from 15 GHz to 25 GHz 15 GHz, 15,000 GS/s, 2 channels (model 9301-15). 20 GHz, 15,000 GS/s, 4 channels (model 9341-20). 25 GHz, 15,000 GS/s, 2 channels (model 9301-25). 25 GHz, 15,000 GS/s, 4 channels (model 9341-25). 15 GHz, 15,000 GS/s, 2 channels + TDR/TDT (model 9311-15). 20 GHz, 15,000 GS/s, 2 channels + TDR/TDT (model 9311-20). 15 GHz, 15,000 GS/s, 2 channels + Clock Recovery (model 9302-15). 20 GHz, 15,000 GS/s, 2 channels + Clock Recovery + O/E (model 9321-20). 25 GHz, 15,000 GS/s, 2 channels + Clock Recovery (model 9302-25). Real-time capture rate: up to 1 MS/s. Vertical resolution: 16 bits. Accurately measure pulsed signals up to 14 ps and digital streams up to 16 Gbps. Voltage: up to ±1 V (50 ohms). Record length: 32k points per channel. TDR - measurement of the distance to mismatch in the path (resolution up to 4 mm.). Clock Recovery - clock recovery up to 11.3 Gbps. O/E - built-in optical-electronic converter (from 750 to 1650 nm) up to 9.5 GHz. 100+ automated measurements pulse signals and signals of the NRZ, RZ type. Powerful PicoSample 3 software included. Control via USB 2.0 or Ethernet from a computer running Windows XP, 7, 8 or 10 (32 and 64 bits). Weight: 1.3 kg. Dimensions: 170 x 285 x 40 mm. Working temperature: from +5°С to +35°С. Affordable, high-performance broadband oscilloscopes

Comparison table of USB oscilloscopes from 10 MHz to 500 MHz

The table below shows the USB oscilloscopes we offer from 10 MHz to 500 MHz. For each model, the main technical characteristics are indicated. All oscilloscope models with the same bandwidth arranged in the table as the cost increases their basic equipment.

Notes:

¹ Number of channels - the number of analog channels is indicated. If the oscilloscope is also equipped with digital channels as standard, then their number is indicated after the "+" sign. If digital channels are available as an option, this is marked as (opt.).

² Record length - the standard recording depth per channel is indicated, in many series the memory size can be increased using additional options.

³ Oscillograms per second - indicates the speed of continuous capture and analysis of waveforms, which can actually be provided by a specific model. Several tens of waveforms per second are enough to view stationary signals. To detect infrequent interference or fast signal changes, choose a model capable of delivering at least 5,000 waveforms per second. Read the article for details: description of DPO technology.

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