Speed and Precision: the new generation of oscilloscopes from Pico Technology

The latest PicoScope 4000 Series oscilloscopes have two 12-bit input channels with a bandwidth of 50 MHz or 100 MHz, allowing them to capture detailed waveforms for production testing, scientific analysis, and electronic design and debugging. The third input is a dedicated external trigger. The fourth connector is the output of the signal generator, which allows you to load an arbitrary test signal, draw your own waveform using the graphical editor, or use one of the six preset waveforms.

The PicoScope 4227 can sample at rates up to 250 MS/s, and the PicoScope 4226 up to 125 MS/s. Both models have a deep 32‑megasample buffer memory that enables the maximum sampling rate to be used even on slow timebases. The buffer can hold up to 10,000 waveforms, which are displayed in a pop-up navigator window for easy access.

A fully enabled version of the PicoScope oscilloscope software is included in the price. PicoScope for Windows offers a wide range of advanced functions such as mask limit testing, alarms, serial data decoding, programmable low-pass filtering, math channels, reference waveforms, Digital Color and Analog Persistence display modes and XY mode. The advanced trigger types include pulse width, window, interval, dropout, and runt pulse.

The PicoScope 4226 and 4227 are on sale now, priced at only £699 and £899 including probes and a carrying case. You receive all of the features listed above, unlimited free software updates downloaded from our website, and free technical support. You also get a free 5-year parts-and-labor warranty against manufacturing faults.