Pico extends high-bandwidth oscilloscopes

These products are designed to meet the demanding needs of high-speed electronics, communications, semiconductor research and high-energy physics applications.

The PicoScope 9400A Series is built on Pico’s SXRTO technology and, with this launch, adds three models to the previously announced 25 GHz version, giving users a choice of 6GHz, 16GHz, 25GHz and a flagship 33GHz bandwidth model. Designed for accuracy and performance, the 33GHz model achieves rise and fall times of under 12 picoseconds, enabling precise analysis of ultra-fast signals.

All models in the range feature four channels with 12-bit voltage resolution and a jitter specification of less than 1.5 picoseconds RMS, crucial for time-domain precision in advanced research environments. An optional clock recovery function is available across the range to generate a trigger from a received data signal where a separate trigger signal is not readily available.

The products come with PicoSample 4 Windows software that delivers rich visualisation and extensive waveform measurements and analysis, including clock and data pulse and eye diagram measurements of RZ, NRZ and PAM4 encoded data.

“The new sampling oscilloscope series reflects Pico Technology’s commitment to delivering powerful, accessible and cost-effective solutions for engineers and researchers working at the forefront of technology,” said Trevor Smith, Product Manager, Pico Technology. “We’ve combined exceptional performance with ease of use, making these instruments ideal for lab environments where flexibility, space and budget are often at a premium.”

These new oscilloscopes are especially well-suited to professionals in semiconductor and materials research, high-speed communications and high-energy physics, where accurate waveform capture and signal integrity (SI) analysis are critical. The compact, PC-connected design also facilitates easy integration into automated test setups or shared lab environments.