PicoScope 2000 Series
Sku: PIC-2000-S
Price: Price range: R4080,20 through R30603,80 incl Vat
Like a benchtop oscilloscope, only smaller and better
Product Information
The PicoScope 2000 Series: Benchtop performance, pocket size
Analog and digital inputs, plus a built-in waveform generator. Why buy lots of instruments when you can just buy one?
Entry-level price, high-end features
The PicoScope 2000 Series offers up to 100 MHz bandwidth, sampling rates up to 1 GS/s and deep memory up to 128 MS; this compact oscilloscope is incredibly capable, and yet fits on the busiest of desks with no problem.
More than just oscilloscopes, all models include a built-in function and arbitrary waveform generator. Generate pre-defined signals such as sine or square waves, with useful test and debugging features like user-defined frequency sweeps. Or use the arbitrary waveform generator to produce any signal you can draw (and you can import CSV files too!).
Mixed-signal models include a 16-channel digital input for powerful debugging. All of the PicoScope 2000 Series oscilloscopes are powered over USB to maximize portability and convenience.
A complete test and measurement lab, straight out the box
When you buy a PicoScope, it’s yours. All of it. There are no subscriptions, upgrades, hidden fees or paywalls. With regular free software updates, you’ll always have an up-to-date oscilloscope to hand. Use the wide range of serial decoders (39 and counting!), measurements,
mask tests and automation actions to power your testing and measuring.
So many low-bandwidth oscilloscopes force you to peer at a tiny, low-resolution screen. Not so with the PicoScope 2000 Series – plug in to your PC and add as many viewports as you like so you can see everything clearly.
Just getting started with PicoScope, or looking for help porting your custom PicoSDK application from Windows to Raspberry Pi? Free help from Pico’s tech support team is always available, whether you’re a beginner or an engineering pro.
Oscilloscopes that don’t compromise on quality
The PicoScope 2000 Series offers oscilloscopes with bandwidths from 10 to 100 MHz, with the 2000A models offering unbeatable value and the 2000B models offering higher bandwidth and deeper memory for advanced analysis.
PicoScopes offer unbeatable flexibility. The tools and features included with your scope are the same across the range:
• Use resolution enhancement to add up to 4 bits of vertical resolution
• Use ETS mode to increase the effective sampling rate by up to 20 times
• Use analysis tools like measurements and serial decoders, included free in PicoScope 7
Simple to use
Easy to set up, just plug in your scope and power up PicoScope 7, and you’re ready to go. Because PicoScopes use your PC’s screens, opting for a lower-bandwidth model doesn’t mean peering at a low-resolution screen with an out-of-date interface. Customize the layout so the tools you use most are always available, not hidden in menus.
For users unfamiliar with the software, help is always at hand. The software includes tooltips to explain features, plus links to in-depth articles that will guide you through your measurements, from the basics of setup to advanced features.
In-depth analysis
The PicoScope 2000 Series oscilloscopes come with up to 100 MS
MS of on-board storage. Using PicoScope 7, this can be split into up to 40 000 individual buffers (10 000 on A models). Segmented memory lets you trigger on a specific event type and capture multiple examples, without recording all the dead space in between. Most oscilloscopes in the series use advanced hardware acceleration to achieve up to 80 000 waveforms per second, indicating a quick rearm time, helping you spot that one elusive glitch.
Use Deep Measure to compare results across buffers, or use measurements to filter the captured waveforms to just those of interest, and use the waveform navigator to quickly find what you need.
Excellent dynamic performance
The PicoScope 2000 Series has noise as low as 150 μV RMS, less than −50 dB of harmonic distortion and an SFDR of more than 52 dB. Use the built-in spectrum analyzer to hunt down sources of noise, design analog filters and analyze distortion in signal chains.
The spectrum analyzer view, with its own selection of handy measurements, is ideal for demonstrating principles such as signal harmonics, interference and signal integrity.
Flexible function generator
When you buy a PicoScope, you’re not just getting an oscilloscope. Every model in the PicoScope 2000 Series is equipped with a 12-bit function generator and arbitrary waveform generator. The intuitive interface makes it easy to generate any signal you need. Need to test the reliability of a relay? Set up a square wave, choose the frequency and duty cycle, and leave it to test overnight.
Impressive logic analyser capabilities
Accelerate your serial comms debugging with PicoScope 2000 MSO models, which have sixteen digital channels in addition to two analog channels.
Compact connectors
Your MSO comes bundled with a 20-way cable and 24 test clips
The connectors fit onto a 0.1″/2.54 mm pitch header, while the removable test clips let you quickly connect onto exposed conductors.
The lightweight design reduces mechanical
MSO groups
Group together digital channels and display them as a bus on screen – decode it into binary, hex or decimal (signed or unsigned). Or you can combine them into a single level, which is ideal for ADC and DAC testing.
Advanced triggers
Pico’s advanced trigger architecture isn’t restricted to analog channels. Trigger not just on edges, but pulse widths and even logic patterns combined across analog and digital signals.
Ideal for education
Easy to learn…
The simple UI means you can quickly get to learning the important work, without getting slowed down by deciphering the tools.
… but not limited
The PicoScope 7 software is the same across our range of real-time oscilloscopes. Learn how to use a PicoScope 2204A and you know how to operate every other Pico RTO – the high-fidelity PS4262, the ultra-fast PS6428E-D or the differential PS4444.
A complete education package
The TA560 oscilloscope training and demo board is the perfect partner. It comes packaged with complete training material to take users from the basics of setting up an oscilloscope to decoding interfaces and understanding high-frequency signals, while encouraging hands-on experimentation.
Trusted around the world
PicoScopes are used in universities around the world – from Cambridge to Xi’an.
Unmatched portability
Ultra-compact debugging
The smallest scopes in the PicoScope 2000 Series are just 14.2 × 9.2 cm (5.6 in × 3.6 in) including the BNCs. All scopes in the series are less than 2 cm (0.78 in) thick. They really do fit in your pocket.
The largest models are barely any bigger – get 1 GS/s sampling, 100 MHz bandwidth and 128 MB of waveform memory in a scope that is just 13 × 10.4 cm (5.1 x 4.1 in). Comfortably fitting on any desk, PicoScopes are the perfect choice (no matter how many projects you’ve got on the go).
Untether yourself from the mains
Every scope in the series is USB powered – no external power supply needed, just a port on your laptop. With typical power consumption less than half an amp, it won’t restrict how long you can work, even on battery power.
With the PicoScope 2000 Series, you can have your oscilloscope, logic analyzer and signal generator with you, wherever engineering takes you.
Use your PicoScope your way
Use the bundled PicoScope 7 software, create custom apps with the
powerful PicoSDK or reuse your oscilloscope for logging with PicoLog 6
Custom software development
PicoScopes offer the ultimate in flexibility. Our C-based DLLs can access every part of the hardware, unlike slow SCPI-based interfaces with a limited instruction set. Example code, for a huge range of languages and platforms, on the Pico GitHub page will get you started in no time. The PicoSDK is available on Windows and macOS, while Linux users have the option of downloading just the drivers for custom software development.
Ideal for OEM
The compact size of the PicoScope 2000 Series oscilloscopes makes them ideal for building into custom hardware. Passive cooling minimizes impact on other subsystems, and the Pico technical support team are on hand to help with any queries.
For an even more compact solution, the board-only version offers a no-frills solution with just the features you need and nothing you don’t.
For more information on OEM integration, check out the Custom Solutions hub.
Oscilloscope or logger?
Depending on your application, sometimes you don’t need a full oscilloscope – just a datalogger will do. Rather than having to buy two bits of equipment, just download the free PicoLog 6 software and connect it to your PicoScope 2000. The PicoLog API can stream data remotely for incredibly simple custom applications.
PicoScope 2000 Series inputs and outputs
Two channel models
Four channel and MSO models
Rear, all models
On the front of your PicoScope 2000 Series, you’ll find:
• Two or four input channels
• The optional 16-channel digital connector
• A function generator and arbitrary waveform generator
Spectrum analyser
The integrated FFT spectrum analyzer provides detailed frequency domain analysis, ideal for identifying noise, crosstalk and signal distortion. The spectrum analyzer in PicoScope is of the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) type which, unlike a traditional swept spectrum analyzer, can display the spectrum of a single, non-repeating waveform. With up to a million points and comprehensive measurement tools, PicoScope’s spectrum analysis capabilities are second to none.
With a click of a button, you can display a spectrum plot of the active channels, with a maximum frequency up to the bandwidth of your scope. To focus on a specific frequency range you can directly set the start and stop values of the analyzer frequency axis.
You can display multiple spectrum views alongside oscilloscope views of the same data. A comprehensive set of automatic frequency-domain measurements can be added to the display, including THD, THD+N, SNR, SINAD and IMD. You can even use the AWG and spectrum mode together to perform swept scalar network analysis.
The spectrum works with the waveform buffer so you can capture and rewind through thousands of spectrum plots. Or, save time by using mask limit tests to scan through them all automatically. Spectrum masks and measurements also work with PicoScope actions just like in the time domain, so you can leave the spectrum running continuously and choose to save the waveform on a mask failure, or trigger an alarm when the harmonics are too high.
A full range of settings gives you control over the number of spectrum bands (FFT bins), scaling (including log/log) and display modes (instantaneous, average, or peak-hold). A selection of window functions allows you to optimize for selectivity, accuracy or dynamic range.
Scopes for a digital world
The world is getting more digital. While analog measurements remain vital in a digital environment (for tests such as signal integrity, rise time, noise and so on), often the data itself within the signal is what matters.
MSOs (Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes) are oscilloscopes with dedicated digital channels as well as the standard analog inputs. These digital channels have just one bit (logic high or low) but instead can measure many channels at once – instead of needing a four channel oscilloscope just to view one bus, an eight-channel digital input can monitor data in, data out, clocks and multiple address lines.
The digital inputs can use any of up to 40 serial decoders (with more being added all the time) as standard, and can even decode multiple different serial protocols at once.
Digital channels can also be displayed as groups with the combined total displayed in a variety of number formats or a single analog value. Advanced logic triggers will wait for a user-defined combination of levels and transitions, so you can customize it completely to your scenario.
Arbitrary Waveform Generator and Function Generator
PicoScope signal generator
Every PicoScope is equipped with a built-in function generator. Able to generate everything from simple sine and square waves, through Gaussian and PRBS waveforms, and even custom waveforms.
Frequency sweeps
The function generator can also generate frequency sweeps with controllable start and stop frequencies, dwell times and frequency steps; it is ideal for testing filter and amplifier responses.
Arbitrary Waveform Generator
The AWG allows you to output any shape waveform. Draw it by hand using the built-in editor, copy an oscilloscope trace or import data from a .csv file.
Trigger the signal generator
With PicoScope’s advanced controls, the signal generator can be triggered by any number of sources. The flexible configuration means the conditions can be an external trigger source, a mask test fail or a measurement being outside the limits.
Deep memory oscilloscopes
Pico oscilloscopes punch far above their weight in memory depth. Deep memory allows you to capture data for longer, but then zoom in and analyze the data with no loss of horizontal resolution. The zoom function lets you zoom into your waveform up to 100 million times! PicoScope 7 also allows multiple viewports to display the same signal at different zoom levels – see the details without losing sight of the bigger picture.
Deep memory combines perfectly with measurements and DeepMeasure™ so that you can analyze a huge amount of data at once, for the most accurate statistics. When viewing digital data, the deep memory allows you to record and decode longer periods of communication for more in-depth analysis.
The total memory is divided between all of the active channels, including digital channels if available. The memory can also be segmented in time, so you can set up a trigger and capture data only when it matters – skipping all the dead time in between. Using the PicoScope 7 software, you can have up to a huge 40 000 segments! Searching through that many captures would be incredibly time consuming, which is why the deep memory combines with the waveform buffer, masks, measurements and persistence modes to help you find glitches and errors quickly.
Oscilloscopes with more than 48 kS of on-board memory can also make use of rapid triggering mode, where data is not returned to the PC until all of the segments are full. Pausing communications hugely decreases the re-arm time – perfect for capturing packets of digital data in quick succession. All of the data is stored on the oscilloscope, ready to be retrieved at the end of the capture.
Pico Technology pioneered the use of digital triggers back in 1991 and they have only got more powerful since. The flexibility offered by digital triggers allows for a multitude of advanced digital trigger types – more than just edges, PicoScopes can trigger on runt pulses, different length pulses, or even logical combinations of multiple digital or analog signals. Every trigger is accurately timestamped for reference, displayed as either sample intervals or raw time.
PicoScope uses the actual digitized data to trigger. Time and amplitude errors are minimized through filtering and our digital triggers can trigger on even the smallest signals – there are no limits on slew rate. The trigger is just as accurate at full bandwidth. The trigger levels and hysteresis can be set with the highest precision and resolution.
Digital triggers really excel when it comes to advanced trigger types. PicoScope allows triggers based on signal edges (rising, falling or both) but also pulse characteristics (height, width), timing (rise/fall times, dropouts) and logic. The trigger setup can be a simple threshold, or complex windows so the scope only triggers on what you were actually wanting to see.
PicoScopes with MSOs can trigger when any or all of the 16 digital inputs match a user-defined pattern. You can specify a condition for each channel individually, or set up a pattern for all the channels together using a hex or binary value.
Logic triggers allows you to combine edges and windows on the analog inputs: for instance, trigger on the rising edge of A only if B is already high, or trigger if any channel exceeds a predefined voltage range.
Careful design for signal fidelity
PC oscilloscopes, done properly.
Pico has been making oscilloscopes for over 30 years. Rather than building down to a price, our experienced engineers will design up to a specification. Each front end is carefully crafted to reduce noise, crosstalk and distortion.
All our oscilloscopes are designed in our UK office. The lessons we learn from designing a 1 GHz oscilloscope can be applied to a 10 MHz oscilloscope – continuous improvement is at the heart of what we do.
We take pride in our oscilloscopes, which is why we publish the full specification of all our products.
The result is that when you buy a PicoScope, you can trust the waveform you see on the screen.
Custom probes in PicoScope 7
Custom probes let you correct for non-ideal characteristics in probes, sensors and transducers
Improve readability
Don’t make things more complicated than they need to be: adjust the scaling and units so that you don’t have to keep translating values in your head. With a custom probe you can see the right data at a glance.
Flexible setup
Custom probes can be used to setup a channel with just one click. Configure the coupling, voltage range and filtering to match your hardware.
Advanced lookup tables
Correct for non-linear inputs with a custom lookup table. For example, a non-linear temperature probe can be effectively calibrated so that the correct temperature is displayed on screen and converted to degrees, all in one go.
Configure once, use forever
All your custom probes are saved for reuse and can be saved as part of a .psdata file, so your settings can be shared.
Capture modes
PicoScopes can be configured in many ways so you can gather the data just how you need.
- Block capture
- Rapid trigger
- Streaming mode
In block capture mode, the PicoScope stores captured data in the internal buffer memory, before processing it and transferring it over USB. Once the data is transferred, the next block can begin capturing. The buffer memory is shared equally between each enabled channel.
Block capture mode unlocks the maximum real-time sample rates of your oscilloscope. In this mode, memory communications are half-duplex: the system is only ever reading or writing, never both.
Probes for all applications
Passive probes
Models 25 MHz and upwards come bundled with 100 MHz passive probes with switchable 1:1/10:1 divider ratios. Use them in 1:1 mode for low level signals, or in 10:1 mode to minimize the impact of probing the circuit under test or to probe signals outside the oscilloscope’s usual input range.
The 10 MHz PicoScope 2204A has optional 60 MHz probes, also with switchable gain.
With the PicoScope 2204A and 2205A models, opt not to include probes if they aren’t needed, saving you money.
MSO test leads
All MSO models include a 20-way digital input cable. Color-coded for simplicity and with four ground leads for improved signal integrity, the 25 cm leads are fitted with standard 2.54 mm pitch connectors to plug into standard headers.
For other types of connection, 12 test clips are also included. These simply plug onto the end of the test leads and let you grab onto any cables.
Standard interface = flexibility
Don’t just limit yourself to measuring voltages: Pico offers battery-powered current clamps with BNC outputs (such as the TA018 60 A AC/DC current probe), which are compatible out of the box with your PicoScope 2000 Series oscilloscope.
Create a custom probe in the PicoScope 7 software and you can automatically configure the display for the current clamp’s units, range and scale.
Pico: a solid investment
At Pico, we pride ourselves on making high-quality equipment that you can trust, for years to come. That’s why we offer an industry-leading five-year warranty on all our real-time oscilloscopes.
We also offer free support for the lifetime of all our products. Get individual help from our support team of engineers on the phone, by email or on our forum, no matter what you’re working on.
Unlike many other scope manufacturers, we don’t charge to unlock extras on your kit. Everything – all the hardware and software features, plus regular software updates – is included in the price.
Pico has been designing and building USB oscilloscopes here in the UK since 1991. Backed by over 30 years of experience and continuous innovation, Pico products can compete with any offering on the market.
| PicoScope model | |||||||
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| Bandwidth (−3 dB) | 10 MHz | 25 MHz | 50 MHz | 70 MHz | 100 MHz | ||
| 2-channel | 2204A | 2205A | 2206B | 2207B | 2208B | ||
| 4-channel | 2405A | 2406B | 2407B | 2408B | |||
| 2-channel MSO | 2205A MSO | 2206B MSO | 2207B MSO | 2208B MSO | |||
| Model number | 2204A | 2205A | 2405A 2205A MSO |
2206B | 2406B 2206B MSO |
2207B 2407B 2207B MSO |
2208B 2408B 2208B MSO |
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| Vertical (analog channels) | |||||||
| Bandwidth (−3 dB) | 10 MHz | 25 MHz | 50 MHz | 70 MHz | 100 MHz | ||
| Rise time (calculated) | 35 ns | 14 ns | 7 ns | 5 ns | 3.5 ns | ||
| Vertical resolution | 8 bits | ||||||
| Enhanced vertical resolution
Resolution enhancement can provide up to 4 bits of additional resolution (improving the ability to see small changes in the waveform). Resolution enhancement provides similar results to waveform averaging, but can be done with single shot-signals.
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Up to 12 bits | ||||||
| Input ranges | ±50 mV, ±100 mV, ±200 mV, ±500 mV, ±1 V, ±2 V, ±5 V, ±10 V, ±20 V | ±20 mV, ±50 mV, ±100 mV, ±200 mV, ±500 mV, ±1 V, ±2 V, ±5 V, ±10 V, ±20 V | |||||
| Input sensitivity | 10 mV/div to 4 V/div | 4 mV/div to 4 V/div | |||||
| Input coupling | AC/DC | ||||||
| Input connector | BNC (f) | ||||||
| Input characteristics | 1 MΩ ± 1% || 15 pF ± 2 pF | 1 MΩ ± 1% || 16 pF ± 1 pF | |||||
| Analog offset range
Vertical position adjustment.
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None | ±250 mV (20 mV to 200 mV ranges) ±2.5 V (500 mV to 2 V ranges) ±20 V (5 V to 20 V ranges) |
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| Analog offset accuracy
Can be improved by using the “zero offset” function in the PicoScope software.
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N/A | ±1% of offset setting, in addition to basic DC accuracy | |||||
| DC accuracy | ±3% of full scale ± 200 μV | ||||||
| Overvoltage protection | ±100 V (DC + AC peak) | ||||||
| Vertical (digital channels, MSO models only) | |
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| Input channels | 16 channels (two ports of eight channels each) |
| Input connectors | 2.54 mm pitch, 10 × 2-way connector |
| Maximum input frequency | 100 MHz (200 Mb/s) |
| Minimum detectable pulse width | 5 ns |
| Input characteristics | 200 kΩ ± 2% || 8 pF ± 2 pF |
| Input dynamic range | ±20 V |
| Digital threshold range | ±5 V |
| Overvoltage protection | ±50 V |
| Threshold grouping | Two independent threshold controls Port 0: D0 to D7; Port 1: D8 to D15 |
| Threshold range | ±5 V |
| Port threshold accuracy | ±350 mV (inclusive of hysteresis) |
| Hysteresis | < ±250 mV |
| Minimum input voltage swing | 500 mV pk-pk |
| Channel-to-channel skew | 2 ns, typical |
| Minimum input slew rate | 10 V/μs |
| Model number | 2204A | 2205A | 2405A 2205A MSO |
2206B | 2406B 2206B MSO |
2207B 2407B 2207B MSO |
2208B 2408B 2208B MSO |
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| Horizontal | |||||||
| Maximum sampling rate | |||||||
| Real-time (block mode)
The maximum sampling rate is shared between active channels. On MSO models, each group of eight inputs counts as a channel. The maximum sampling rate on MSO digital channels is 500 MS/s.
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100 MS/s | 200 MS/s | 500 MS/s | 1 GS/s | |||
| Equivalent sampling (ETS mode)
Equivalent Time Sampling (ETS) is a way of increasing the effective sampling rate of a scope. It builds a picture of a repetitive signal by overlaying successive captures. In this way, PicoScope is able to accurately capture signals even with frequencies higher than the maximum real-time sampling rate.
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2 G/s | 4 GS/s | 5 GS/s | 10 GS/s | |||
| USB streaming, PicoScope 7
In USB streaming mode, data is passed directly to the PC without being buffered in the PicoScope’s internal memory. Streaming mode allows long periods of slower data collection, which is ideal for chart recording and data logging applications.
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1 MS/s | 9.6 MS/s | |||||
| USB streaming, PicoSDK | 1 MS/s | 5 MS/s | 31 MS/s | ||||
| Shortest timebase | 10 ns/div | 5 ns/div | 2 ns/div | 1 ns/div | |||
| Longest timebase | 5000 s/div (approx. 14 hours per waveform) | ||||||
| Buffer memory
Buffer memory is shared between active channels. On MSO models, each group of eight inputs counts as a channel.
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| Block mode
In block mode, the oscilloscope captures data, stores it in the internal memory, then processes and transfers it to the display or PC before capturing the next block. Block capture mode lets you use the fastest sampling rates because it minimizes communications overhead.
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8 kS | 16 kS | 48 kS | 32 MS | 64 MS | 128 MS | |
| USB streaming mode, PicoScope 7
When oscilloscopes capture data, they can store it in internal memory, called a buffer. A bigger buffer allows longer continuous captures before the oscilloscope has to pause and send the data to the display or the PC.
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100 MS, shared between active channels | ||||||
| USB streaming mode, PicoSDK | Limited only by PC | ||||||
| Waveform buffers, PicoScope 7
PicoScope can adjust the number of chunks the memory is split into, letting you choose between longer recordings per trigger point, or more triggers captured. Recorded waveforms are useful for debugging.
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10 000 | 40 000 | |||||
| Segmented memory buffers, PicoScope 7
On oscilloscopes with a small amount of on-board memory, the waveform buffer is stored on the PC, which needs more communication. With more memory, rapid trigger mode is available. Rapid triggers store data in segmented memory buffers, which must be stored on the oscilloscope.
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N/A | 96 | 40 000 | ||||
| Segmented memory buffers, PicoSDK | N/A | 96 | 128 000 | 256 000 | 500 000 | ||
| Maximum waveforms per second
The waveform update rate is different to the sample rate. The waveform update rate tells you how quickly an oscilloscope can capture and process entire waveforms, taking into account dead time between captures.
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2000 | 80 000 | |||||
| Initial timebase accuracy | ±100 ppm | ±50 ppm | |||||
| Timebase drift | ±5 ppm per year | ||||||
| Sample jitter | 30 ps RMS, typical | 20 ps RMS, typical | 3 ps RMS, typical | ||||
| ADC sampling | Simultaneous | ||||||
| Model number | 2204A | 2205A | 2405A 2205A MSO |
2206B | 2406B 2206B MSO |
2207B 2407B 2207B MSO |
2208B 2408B 2208B MSO |
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| Dynamic performance (typical) | |||||||
| Crosstalk (full bandwidth, equal ranges) | Better than 200:1 | Better than 300:1 | |||||
| Harmonic distortion | < −50 dB at 100 kHz, full scale input | ||||||
| SFDR
Spurious free dynamic range
(100 kHz, full-scale input) |
> 52 dB | ±20 mV range: > 44 dB ±50 mV range and higher: > 52 dB |
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| Noise | < 150 μV RMS (±50 mV range) | < 220 μV RMS (±50 mV range) | < 300 μV RMS (±50 mV range) | ||||
| Bandwidth flatness | (+0.3 dB, −3 dB) from DC to full bandwidth | ||||||
| Triggering | ||
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| Trigger sources | ChA-D, MSO channels (if available) | |
| Trigger modes | None, auto, repeat, single, rapid (segmented memory)
Rapid triggers are not available on 2204A and 2205A models due to insufficient memory.
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| Advanced triggers | Edge (rising, falling, rising-or-falling), window (entering, exiting, entering-or-exiting), pulse width (positive, negative or either pulse), window pulse width (time inside, time outside or either), level dropout (high, low or either), window dropout (inside, outside or either), interval, logic, runt (positive or negative)
, Runt pulse triggers are not available on the 2204A and 2205A models.
transition time (rise, fall) Transition time triggers are available on B models only.
Logic trigger capabilities: |
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| ETS triggers | Rising or falling edge (Ch A – all models. Ch B – 2204A and 2205A only) | |
| Trigger sensitivity (real-time) | Digital triggering provides 1 LSB accuracy up to full bandwidth | |
| Trigger sensitivity (ETS) | 10 mV pk-pk, typical, at full bandwidth | |
| Maximum pre-trigger capture | 100% of capture size | |
| Maximum post-trigger delay | 4 ×109 samples | |
| Trigger rearm time | PC-dependent (2204A, 2205A) < 2 μs on fastest timebase (2405A, 2205A MSO, 2206B) < 1 μs on fastest timebase (all other models) |
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| Segmented memory buffers | See Horizontal specifications above | |
| Maximum trigger rate | PC-dependent (2204A, 2205A) 96 waveforms in a 192 μs burst, at 500 MS/s sampling rate, typical (2405A, 2205A MSO) 10 000 waveforms in a 12 ms burst, at 500 MS/s sampling rate, typical (all B models) |
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| Model number | 2204A | 2205A | 2405A 2205A MSO |
2206B | 2406B 2206B MSO |
2207B 2407B 2207B MSO |
2208B 2408B 2208B MSO |
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| Function generator
PicoScopes are equipped with a signal generator. The output frequency, voltage and shape can be configured. It is ideal for R&D but also validation and repair.
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| Standard output signals | Sine, square, triangle, DC voltage, ramp, sinc, Gaussian, half-sine | ||||||
| Pseudorandom output signals | None | White noise, PRBS | |||||
| Output frequency | DC, 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz | DC, 0.03 Hz to 1 MHz | |||||
| Sweep modes | Up, down, up/down, down/up. With selectable start/stop frequencies and increments | ||||||
| Triggering | None | Free-run or up to 1 × 109 waveform cycles or frequency sweeps. Triggered from scope trigger or manually | |||||
| Output frequency accuracy | Oscilloscope timebase accuracy ± output frequency resolution | ||||||
| Output frequency resolution | < 0.02 Hz | < 0.01 Hz | |||||
| Output voltage range | ±2 V | ||||||
| Output adjustments | Any amplitude and offset within ±2 V range | ||||||
| Amplitude flatness (typical) | < 1 dB to 100 kHz | < 0.5 dB to 1 MHz | |||||
| DC accuracy | ±1% of full scale | ||||||
| SFDR (typical) | > 55 dB at 1 kHz full-scale sine wave | > 60 dB at 10 kHz full-scale sine wave | |||||
| Output characteristics | Front panel BNC, 600 Ω output impedance | ||||||
| Overvoltage protection | ±20 V | ||||||
| Model number | 2204A | 2205A | 2405A 2205A MSO |
2206B | 2406B 2206B MSO |
2207B 2407B 2207B MSO |
2208B 2408B 2208B MSO |
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| Arbitrary waveform generator
The arbitrary waveform generator uses the same output as the function generator. While the function generator uses predefined signals such as sine, square or PRBS, an arbitrary waveform generator can produce any waveform and supports import from .CSV files or live traces.
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| Update rate | 1.548 MHz | 20 MHz | |||||
| Buffer size | 4 kS | 8 kS | 32 kS | ||||
| Resolution | 12 bits | ||||||
| Bandwidth | > 100 kHz | > 1 MHz | |||||
| Rise time | < 2 μs | < 120 ns | |||||
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Spectrum analyzer The spectrum view plots amplitude vs. frequency and is ideal for finding noise, crosstalk or distortion. The spectrum analyzer in PicoScope uses an FFT which, unlike a traditional swept spectrum analyzer, can display the spectrum of a single, non-repeating waveform.
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| Frequency range | DC to oscilloscope’s rated bandwidth |
| Display modes | Magnitude, average, peak hold |
| Y axis | Logarithmic (dBV, dBu, dBm, arbitrary dB) or linear (volts) |
| X axis | Linear or logarithmic |
| Windowing functions | Rectangular, Gaussian, triangular, Blackman, Blackman-Harris, Hamming, Hann, flat-top |
| Number of FFT points | Selectable from 128 to 1 million in powers of 2 |
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Math channels PicoScope math channels can be used to apply a variety of software-based filter functions during or after capture. Filtered and unfiltered waveforms can be viewed at the same time.
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| Functions | −x, x+y, x−y, x*y, x/y, x^y, sqrt, exp, ln, log, abs, norm, sign, ceiling, floor, top, base, amplitude, derivative, integral, rise time, fall time, RMS, RMS ripple, phase, delay, deskew, true power, apparent power, reactive power, power factor, DC power, crest factor, area AC, positive area at AC, negative area at AC, absolute area at AC, area at DC, positive area at DC, negative area at DC, absolute area at DC |
| Trigonometric functions | sin, cos, tan, arcsin, arccos, arctan, sinh, cosh, tanh |
| Filter functions | Low pass, high pass, band pass, band stop |
| Graphing functions functions | Frequency, duty cycle (positive and negative) |
| Buffer functions | Min, max, average, peak |
| Operands | All analog channels, all digital channels if available, T (time), reference waveforms, pi, constants |
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Automatic measurements PicoScope’s automated measurements system makes a huge number of different measurements easy. Select which measurements you want to make and PicoScope will automatically track their values and related statistics.
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| Scope mode | Absolute area at AC/DC, AC RMS, amplitude, apparent power, area at AC/DC, base, crest factor, cycle time, DC average, DC power, duty cycle, edge count, fall time, falling edge count, falling rate, frequency, high pulse width, low pulse width, maximum, minimum, negative area at AC, negative area at DC, negative duty cycle, negative overshoot, peak to peak, phase, positive area at AC, positive area at DC, positive overshoot, power factor, reactive power, rise time, rising edge count, rising rate, top, true power, true RMS | |
| Spectrum mode | Frequency at peak, amplitude at peak, average amplitude at peak, total power, THD%, THD dB, THD+N, SINAD, SNR, IMD | |
| Statistics | Minimum, maximum, average, standard deviation | |
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DeepMeasure™ DeepMeasure delivers automatic measurements of important waveform parameters on up to a million waveform cycles with each triggered acquisition. Results can be easily sorted, analyzed and correlated with the waveform display.
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| Parameters | Cycle number, cycle time, frequency, low pulse width, high pulse width, duty cycle (high), duty cycle (low), rise time, fall time, undershoot, overshoot, max voltage, min voltage, voltage peak to peak, start time, end time |
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Serial decoding Serial decoders take a bitstream that uses a known protocol and translate it into a series of packets or messages. Use a link table to convert it into human-readable strings to really speed up your debugging and testing.
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| Protocols | 1-Wire, 10BASE-T1S, ARINC 429, BroadR-Reach, CAN, CAN FD, CAN J1939, CAN XL, DALI, DCC, DMX512, Ethernet (10Base-T), Fast Ethernet (100Base-TX), FlexRay, I²C, I²S, I³C BASIC v1.0, LIN, Manchester (single ended and differential), MIL-STD-1553, MODBUS (ASCII and RTU), NMEA-0183, Parallel bus, PMBUS, PS/2, PSI5 (Sensor), Quadrature, SBS Data, SENT (Fast, SPC, Slow), SMBUS, SPI (SDIO and MISO/MOSI), UART/RS-232, Extended UART, USB (1.0/1.1), Wind sensor. Subject to number of channels and bandwidth available. |
| Inputs | All input channels (analog and digital) with any mixture of protocols |
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Mask limit testing Mask limit testing lets you compare live signals against a known good mask: ideal for production and debugging environments. Masks can be combined with the waveform buffer or actions to increase your efficiency.
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| Statistics | Pass/fail, failure count, total count |
| Mask creation | Auto-generated from waveform or imported from file |
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Actions The PicoScope software allows you to carry out actions when a condition is met. Automate alerts or test sequences without having to write any code.
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| Available actions | Stop capture, restart capture, save data, play sound, trigger signal generator, run .exe, export serial decoding data |
| Triggers | Every capture, buffer full, mask fail, mask pass, measurement limit fail, measurement limit pass |
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| Display modes | Scope, XY scope, persistence, spectrum |
| Interpolation | Linear or sin(x)/x |
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Persistence modes In persistence mode you can display multiple waveforms, stacked up. Newer or more frequent data can be displayed brighter, helping you spot glitches and to estimate how long they happen.
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Time, frequency, fast |
| Output file formats | csv, mat, pdf, png, psdata, pssettings, txt |
| Output functions | Copy to clipboard, print |
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| Windows | Windows 11, Windows 10 (64-bit only) | PicoScope 7, PicoLog 6, PicoSDK (Users writing their own apps can find example programs for all platforms on the Pico Technology organization page on GitHub). |
| macOS | macOS 15 (Sequoia) and 14 (Sonoma) | PicoScope 7, PicoLog 6 and PicoSDK. |
| Linux | Ubuntu (24.04 LTS and 22.04 LTS), openSUSE (15.5 and 15.4) | PicoScope 7 software and drivers, PicoLog 6 (including drivers). See Linux Software and Drivers to install drivers only. |
| Raspberry Pi 4B and 5 | 32-bit Raspberry Pi OS | Picolog 6 (including drivers). See Linux Software and Drivers to install drivers only. |
| Languages | PicoScope 7 | English (UK), English (US), Bulgarian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Netherlands Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese-Brazilian, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovene, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish |
| PicoLog 6 | English (UK), English (US), Simplified Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish | |
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| PC connectivity | USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0/3.1) |
| Power requirements | Powered from USB port |
| Dimensions | 142 × 92 × 18.8 mm (2204A, 2205A) 130 × 104 × 18.8 mm (all other models) |
| Weight | < 0.2 kg (7 oz) |
| Temperature range | 0 to 50 °C (operating) 15 to 30 °C (operating, for stated accuracy) −20 to +60 °C (storage) |
| Humidity range | 5 to 80 %RH, non-condensing (operating) 5 to 95 %RH, non-condensing (storage) |
| Altitude | Up to 2000 m |
| Pollution degree | EN 61010 pollution degree 2: “Only nonconductive pollution occurs except that occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by condensation is expected.” |
| Safety compliance | Designed to EN 61010-1 |
| EMC compliance | Tested to EN 61326-1 and FCC Part 15 Subpart B |
| Environmental compliance | RoHS, REACH, WEEE |
| Warranty | 5 years |
PASSIVE OSCILLOSCOPE PROBES
Our ergonomically designed passive oscilloscope probes are suitable for use with all major brands of oscilloscopes as well as the PicoScope range of USB Oscilloscopes. Passive probes don’t require a power supply or batteries so are lightweight and easily portable.
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| Model | Bandwidth (MHz) | Channels | Probes Included | Memory | Sample Rate |
| PIC-2204A | 10 | 2 | Yes | 8kS | 100MS/s |
| PIC-2205A | 25 | 2 | Yes | 16KS | 200MS/S |
| PIC-2206B | 50 | 2 | No | 32MS | 500MS/s |
| PIC-2207B | 70 | 2 | No | 64MS | 1GS/s |
| PIC-2208B | 100 | 2 | No | 128MS | 1gs/S |
| PIC-2405A | 24 | 4 | No | 48KS | 500MS/s |
| PIC-2406B | 50 | 4 | No | 32MS | 1GS/s |
| PIC-2407B | 70 | 4 | No | 64MS | 1GS/s |
| PIC-2408B | 100 | 4 | No | 128MS | 1GS/s |
| PIC2205A MSO | 25 | 2+MSO | No | 48kS | 500MS/S |
| PIC2206B MSO | 50 | 2+MSO | No | 32MS | 1GS/s |
| PIC-2207B MSO | 70 | 2+MSO | No | 64MS | 1GS/s |
| PIC-2208B MSO | 100 | 2+MSO | No | 128MS | 1GS/s |
Accessories
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Passive oscilloscope probe: 100 MHz bandwidth 1:1/10:1 switchable, BNC |
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Replacement spring probe tips, 5 pack |
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Replacement rigid probe tips, 5 pack |
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20-way digital input cable for MSOs |
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Logic test clips, pack of 10 |
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25 MHz 700 V differential oscilloscope probe 10:1/100:1 |
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25 MHz 1400 V differential oscilloscope probe 20:1/200:1 |
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50 MHz 70 V differential oscilloscope probe 10:1 |
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100 MHz 700 V differential oscilloscope probe 10:1/100:1 |
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100 MHz 1400 V differential oscilloscope probe 100:1/1000:1 |
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200 MHz 20 V differential oscilloscope probe 10:1 |
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30 A AC/DC precision current probe, BNC connector |
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60 A AC/DC current probe, BNC connector |
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200 A / 2000 A AC/DC current probe, BNC connector |
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600 A AC/DC current probe, BNC connector |
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Terminator: feed-through, 1 GHz 50 Ω 1 W BNC (m-f) |
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Attenuator set: 3-6-10-20 dB, 1 GHz 50 Ω 1 W BNC (m-f) |
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BNC plug to 4 mm (banana) plug cable, 1.2 m |
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BNC to BNC cable, 1.1 m |
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BNC plug to BNC plug cable, insulated, 5 m |
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BNC plug to crocodile clips cable, 1.35 m |
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BNC plug to 4 mm adaptor |
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Large dolphin clip, 1000 V CAT III, black |
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Large dolphin clip, 1000 V CAT III, red |
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Multimeter probe, 1000 V CAT II, black |
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Multimeter probe, 1000 V CAT II, red |
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Small crocodile clip, black |
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Small crocodile clip, red |
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Sprung hook probe 1000 V CAT III, black |
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Sprung hook probe 1000 V CAT III, red |
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