Pico Technology PicoScope 5000D series of USB oscilloscopes up to 200 MHz

Brief description of the series

The PicoScope 5000D series USB oscilloscopes from Pico Technology (United Kingdom) have 2 or 4 analog channels, a bandwidth of up to 200 MHz, a sampling rate of 1 GS/s, a record length of up to 512 M points, a 16-channel logic analyzer (for MSO models), an analyzer of twenty serial protocols, as well as an arbitrary waveform and standard function generator. The hardware resolution of these oscilloscopes can be changed in the range from 8 to 16 bits, and the continuous acquisition and analysis rate is 130 000 waveforms per second.

The PicoScope 5000D series oscilloscopes are connected to a computer via a USB3 interface, and their operation is controlled using the powerful PicoScope 7 software, which can be downloaded below on this page in the Documentation section. For detailed differences between the PicoScope 5000D series models, see the interactive table.

All models of the series

The PicoScope 5000D series consists of twelve models, shown in this interactive table. To see all the characteristics of certain models, add them to the comparison.

Main features of the series

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, the sample rate is reduced (see table).
Record length (total, depends on model): from 128 M points to 512 M points.
Vertical resolution: 8-16 bits (hardware). Sensitivity: from 2 mV/div to 4 V/div.
Continuous waveform capture rate: up to 130 000 waveforms per second.
All models include a built-in arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) and standard function generator.
Decoding and analysis of twenty serial protocols: I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, LIN, UART, Ethernet, USB and others.
15 automatic measurements, FFT analysis, mathematical signal processing.
Powerful PicoScope 7 software included.
Interfaces: USB3 (connection to USB2 is possible using a special cable).
Weight: 0.5 kg. Dimensions: 190 × 40 × 170 mm. Operating temperature: from 0°С to +40°С.

Modern electronic devices use a wide range of electrical signals: analog, parallel digital, serial digital, audio, video, power lines, and more. All of them must be measured and verified to ensure that the device under test functions correctly and according to specifications. To effectively handle such a variety of signals, the PicoScope 5000D series oscilloscopes provide up to 16-bit vertical resolution with a bandwidth of up to 200 MHz and a sample rate of up to 1 GS/s. These oscilloscopes also support advanced features: mask limit testing, automatic measurements, math channels, segmented memory, and much more.

Hardware resolution up to 16 bits

The Pico Technology team is proud of the high dynamic characteristics of its devices. Thoughtful design and proper shielding reduce crosstalk between channels, noise, and harmonic distortion of signals. Over 25 years of design experience have resulted in an oscilloscope with flat bandwidth and improved impulse response. This ensures that the oscilloscope readings can be trusted, meaning the waveform on the display is true.

All PicoScope 5000D series oscilloscopes allow you to change the resolution of the built-in ADCs in the range from 8 to 16 bits (this technology is called FlexRes – flexible resolution). Please note that FlexRes technology is not a classic software averaging, but a hardware implementation. Thanks to the innovative design, a resolution of 16 bits is available even with a sensitivity of 2 mV/div. As an example, this screenshot shows a sinusoidal signal digitized with a vertical resolution of 16 bits. In this case, the high-frequency interference present in the sinusoidal signal becomes clearly visible.