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Crystal-clear waveform analysis

The PicoScope 4000A Series of PC oscilloscopes is a second-generation upgrade and expansion of our high-resolution, deep-memory product portfolio.

With 2-, 4- and 8-channel models available, the PicoScope 4000A Series boasts 12-bit hardware resolution (to 16 bits with Resolution Enhancement), 256 MS deep capture memory, 20 MHz bandwidth with 80 MS/s sampling speed, up to 70 dB SFDR and a built-in 14-bit triggerable signal generator and 80 MS/s AWG. A SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface powers the instrument and delivers up to 160 MS/s communications to the host PC. All models run with the popular PicoScope 6 user interface and benefit from the free PicoSDK software development kit, which gives users direct programming control of the hardware for custom applications. The scopes also work with PicoLog 6 data logging software for lower-speed long-duration captures.

The following features come as standard on all 4000A oscilloscopes:

2, 4 or 8 channels
20 MHz bandwidth
12-bit resolution
256 MS capture memory
80 MS/s sampling rate
1% DC accuracy
±10 mV to ±50 V input ranges
10 000 segment waveform buffer

80 MS/s AWG update rate
14-bit resolution AWG
Low-cost and portable
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface
Split-screen waveform viewing
Up to 70 dB SFDR
Advanced digital triggering
Serial bus decoding
PicoScope and PicoSDK®software included

Up to 8 channels of high resolution

With the PicoScope 4000A Series providing a choice of either 2, 4 or 8 high-resolution analog channels you can easily view audio, ultrasonic, vibration and power waveforms, analyze timing of complex systems, and perform a wide range of precision measurement tasks on multiple inputs at the same time. The scopes have a small, compact footprint, yet the BNC connectors with a minimum 20 mm spacing still accept all common probes and accessories. Despite their compact size, there is no compromise on performance. With a high vertical resolution of 12 bits, 20 MHz bandwidth, 256 MS buffer memory, and a fast sampling rate of 80 MS/s, the PicoScope 4000A Series has the power and functionality to deliver accurate results. With up to 8 channels, these oscilloscopes can analyze multiple serial buses such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN and LIN plus control and driver signals.

Why choose the PicoScope 4000A Series oscilloscopes?

The PicoScope 4000A Series provides 20 MHz bandwidth, low noise, 12-bit resolution, deep capture memory and an integrated function and arbitrary waveform generator in a compact USB 3 connected PC-based package, together with a proven user interface. This series of oscilloscopes is especially suited to engineers, scientists and technicians working on a wide range of electrical, mechanical, audio, lidar, radar, ultrasonic, NDT and predictive maintenance systems who need to make precise measurements and analysis of repetitive or single-shot long-duration waveforms.

The PicoScope 4000A Series is unlike conventional oscilloscopes with 8-bit resolution and limited capture memory or card-based digitizers that require an expensive mainframe and offers the following benefits:

PicoScope 6 user interface with time- and frequency-domain waveform views
Automatic measurements of important waveform parameters on up to a million waveform cycles with each triggered acquisition using DeepMeasure™
Decoding of 18 popular industry serial bus standards
An application programming interface that provides direct control of the hardware
Five-year warranty included as standard

PicoScope 4000A in use

Suitable for a broad range of applications, including:

Power supply start sequencing
7-channel audio systems
Multi-sensor systems
Multi-phase drives and controls
Predictive/preventive maintenance
Complex embedded system development
Power harmonics analysis
Vibration analysis and diagnostics
Long-duration waveform capture
Lubricant analysis
Acoustic emission analysis
Oil condition sensors
Machine monitoring
Motor condition monitoring overview and motor current signature analysis (MCSA)
Model-based voltage and current systems
Infrared thermography

Complex embedded systems

When debugging an embedded system with a scope, you can quickly run out of channels. You may need to look at an I2C or SPI bus at the same time as multiple power rails, DAC outputs and logic signals. With up to eight channels, the PicoScope 4000A Series can cope with all of this. Choose whether to decode up to eight serial buses, with analog waveforms and decoded data both visible, or a combination of serial buses and other analog or digital signals. PicoScope provides advanced triggering on all channels, so you can search for runt pulses, dropouts and noise as well as looking for data patterns using the 4-input Boolean logic trigger.

Pack contents

PicoScope 4000A Series 2-, 4- or 8-channel oscilloscope
Oscilloscope probes (if purchased)
USB 3.0 cable 1.8 m
Quick Start Guide

PicoScope 4000A Series features

Digital triggering

Most digital oscilloscopes still use an analog trigger architecture based on comparators. This can cause time and amplitude errors that cannot always be calibrated out. The use of comparators often limits the trigger sensitivity at high bandwidths and can also create a long trigger rearm delay.

In 1991 Pico set an innovation milestone by pioneering the use of full digital triggering using the actual digitized data. This reduces trigger errors and allows our oscilloscopes to trigger on the smallest signals, even at the full bandwidth. All real-time triggering is digital, resulting in high threshold resolution with programmable hysteresis and optimal waveform stability.

The reduced rearm delay provided by digital triggering, together with segmented memory, allows the capture of events that happen in rapid sequence. At the fastest timebase, rapid triggering can capture a new waveform every 3 microseconds until the buffer is full.

Advanced triggers

As well as the standard range of triggers found on most oscilloscopes, the PicoScope 4000A Series has a comprehensive set of advanced triggers built in to help you capture the data you need. These include pulse width, windowed, and dropout triggers to help you find and capture your signal quickly.

More information on Triggers, advanced >>

DeepMeasure™

One waveform, millions of measurements.

Measurement of waveform pulses and cycles is key to verification of the performance of electrical and electronic devices.

DeepMeasure delivers automatic measurements of important waveform parameters, such as pulse width, rise time and voltage. Up to a million cycles can be displayed with each triggered acquisition. Results can be easily sorted, analyzed and correlated with the waveform display.

More information on DeepMeasure >>

oscilloscope persistence mode

100 000 waveforms per second

An important specification to understand when evaluating oscilloscope performance is the waveform update rate, which is expressed as waveforms per second. While the sample rate indicates how frequently the oscilloscope samples the input signal within one waveform, or cycle, the waveform capture rate refers to how quickly an oscilloscope acquires waveforms.

Oscilloscopes with high waveform capture rates provide better visual insight into signal behavior and dramatically increase the probability that the oscilloscope will quickly capture transient anomalies such as jitter, runt pulses and glitches – that you may not even know exist.

The PicoScope 4000A Series oscilloscopes use hardware acceleration to achieve up to 100 000 waveforms per second.

More information on Fast waveform update rates >>

Arbitrary waveform and function generators

All models in the PicoScope 4000A Series have a built-in low-distortion, 80 MS/s, 14-bit arbitrary waveform generator (AWG), which can be used to emulate missing sensor signals during product development, or to stress-test a design over the full intended operating range. Waveforms can be imported from data files or created and modified using the built-in graphical AWG editor.

A function generator is also included, with sine, square, and triangle waves up to 1 MHz, along with DC level, white noise, and many more standard waveforms. As well as level, offset and frequency controls, advanced options allow you to sweep over a range of frequencies. Combined with the spectrum peak hold option, this creates a powerful tool for testing amplifier and filter responses.

More information on Arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) >>

Color persistence modes

Advanced display modes allow you to see old and new data superimposed, with new data in a brighter color or shade. This makes it easy to see glitches and dropouts and to estimate their relative frequency. Choose between analog persistence, digital color, or custom display modes.

More information on Persistence modes >>

High-end features as standard

Buying a PicoScope is not like making a purchase from other oscilloscope companies, where optional extras considerably increase the price. With our scopes, high-end features such as resolution enhancement, mask limit testing, serial decoding, advanced triggering, automatic measurements, math channels, XY mode, segmented memory, and a signal generator are all included in the price.

To protect your investment, both the PC software and firmware inside the scope can be updated. Pico Technology has a long history of providing new features for free through software downloads. We deliver on our promises of future enhancements year after year, unlike many other companies in the field. Users of our products reward us by becoming lifelong customers and frequently recommending us to their colleagues.

PicoScope performance and reliability

With over 25 years’ experience in the test and measurement industry, we know what’s important in an oscilloscope. The PicoScope 4000A Series delivers value for money by including a wide range of high-end features as standard. The PicoScope 6 software includes serial decoding and mask limit testing, and new functionality is regularly delivered through free upgrades to ensure that your device does not quickly become outdated. All Pico Technology devices are optimized with the help of feedback from our customers.

Zoom in and capture every last detail

The PicoScope zoom function lets you take a closer look at the fine detail on your signals. Using simple point-and-click tools you can quickly zoom in on both axes and reveal every last detail of the signal, whilst the undo zoom function lets you return to the previous view.

USB connectivity

The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connection not only allows high-speed data acquisition and transfer, but also makes printing, copying, saving, and emailing your data from the field quick and easy. USB powering removes the need to carry around a bulky external power supply, making the kit even more portable for the engineer on the move.

The Software Development Kit (PicoSDK®) allows unlimited data collection and fast streaming.

PicoScope 4000A Series specifications

Model	PicoScope 4224A	PicoScope 4424A	PicoScope 4824A

Oscilloscope – vertical
Input channels	2	4	8
Bandwidth (−3 dB)	20 MHz (50 mV to 50 V ranges) 10 MHz (10 mV and 20 mV ranges)
Rise time (calculated)	17.5 ns (50 mV to 50 V ranges) 35.0 ns (10 mV and 20 mV ranges)
Input type	BNC, at least 20 mm spacing
Vertical resolution	12 bits
Software-enhanced vertical resolution	Up to 16 bits
Input sensitivity	2 mV/div to 10 V/div (10 vertical divisions)
Input ranges	±10 mV to ±50 V full scale, in 12 ranges
Input coupling	Software-selectable AC / DC
Input characteristics	1 MΩ ∥ 19 pF
DC accuracy	±1% of full scale ±300 μV
Analog offset range (vertical position adjustment)	±250 mV (10 mV to 500 mV ranges) ±2.5 V (1 V to 5 V ranges) ±25 V (10 V to 50 V ranges)
Analog offset accuracy	±1% of offset setting additional to basic DC accuracy
Maximum input voltage	±50 V DC, 42.4 V peak AC
Overvoltage protection	±100 V (DC + AC peak)

Oscilloscope – horizontal
Maximum sampling rate (real-time)	80 MS/s (up to four channels in use) 40 MS/s (five or more channels in use)
Maximum sampling rate (USB 3.0, continuous streaming mode)	20 MS/s using PicoScope 6 software, shared between channels 80 MS/s max. for a single channel using PicoSDK. 160 MS/s total across all channels. (PC-dependent)
Timebase ranges	20 ns/div to 5000 s/div
Buffer memory	256 MS shared between active channels
Streaming buffer memory (PicoScope)	100 MS
Streaming buffer memory (SDK)	Up to available PC memory
Maximum buffer segments	10,000
Maximum waveforms per second	100,000 (PC-dependent)
Timebase accuracy	±20 ppm (+5 ppm/year)
Sample jitter	25 ps RMS typical

Dynamic performance (typical)
Crosstalk	−76 dB, DC to 20 MHz
Harmonic distortion	< −60 dB, 10 mV range < −70 dB, 20 mV and higher ranges
SFDR	> 60 dB, 20 mV and 10 mV ranges > 70 dB, 50 mV and higher ranges
Noise	45 μV RMS on 10 mV range
Bandwidth flatness	DC to full bandwidth (+0.2 dB, −3 dB)
Pulse response	< 1% overshoot

Triggering
Source	Channels A to B	Channels A to D	Channels A to H
Trigger modes	Free run, auto, repeat, single, rapid (segmented memory)
Trigger types	Edge with adjustable hysteresis, pulse width, window, window pulse width, dropout, window dropout, interval, logic level, runt pulse
Trigger sensitivity	Digital triggering provides 1 LSB accuracy up to full bandwidth
Maximum pre-trigger capture	100% of capture size
Maximum post-trigger delay	Zero to 4 billion samples (settable in 1 sample steps)
Trigger rearm time	< 3 μs on fastest timebase
Maximum trigger rate	Up to 10 000 waveforms in a 30 ms burst
Advanced digital trigger levels	All trigger levels, window levels and hysteresis values settable with 1 LSB resolution across input range
Advanced digital time intervals	Settable with 1 sample resolution from 1 sample (minimum 12.5 ns) up to 4 billion sample intervals

Function generator
Standard output signals	Sine, square, triangle, DC voltage, ramp, sinc, Gaussian, half-sine, white noise, PRBS
Standard signal frequency	0.03 Hz to 1 MHz
Sweep modes	Up, down, dual
Triggering	Can trigger a counted number of waveform cycles or sweeps (up to 1 billion) from the scope trigger or manually from software.
Frequency accuracy	±20 ppm
Frequency resolution	< 0.02 Hz
Voltage range	±2 V
Amplitude and offset adjustment	Signal amplitude and offset within ± 2V range. Adjustable in approx 300 μV steps.
Amplitude flatness	< 0.5 dB to 1 MHz typical
DC accuracy	±1% of full scale
SFDR	87 dB typical
Output characteristics	Rear-panel BNC, 600 Ω output impedance
Overvoltage protection	±10 V

Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Update rate	80 MS/s
Buffer size	16 kS
Resolution	14 bits (output step size approximately 300 μV)
Bandwidth	1 MHz
Rise time (10% to 90%)	150 ns
Sweep modes, triggering, frequency accuracy and resolution, voltage range and accuracy and output characteristics as for function generator.

Spectrum analyzer
Frequency range	DC to 20 MHz
Display modes	Magnitude, average, peak hold
Windowing functions	Rectangular, Gaussian, triangular, Blackman, Blackman-Harris, Hamming, Hann, flat-top
Number of FFT points	Selectable from 128 up to 1 million in powers of 2
Scale / units	X axis : linear or log 10 Y axis : logarithmic (dbV, dBu, dBm, arbitrary) or linear (volts)

Math channels
General functions	−x, x+y, x−y, x*y, x/y, x^y, sqrt, exp, ln, log, abs, norm, sign, sin, cos, tan, arcsin, arccos, arctan, sinh, cosh, tanh, derivative, integral, delay
Filter functions	Lowpass, highpass, bandstop, bandpass
Graphing functions	Frequency, duty cycle
Multi-waveform functions	Min, max, average, peak
Operands	Input channels, reference waveforms, time, constants, pi

Automatic measurements
Scope mode	AC RMS, true RMS, cycle time, DC average, duty cycle, falling rate, fall time, frequency, high pulse width, low pulse width, maximum, minimum, peak to peak, rise time, rising rate.
Spectrum mode	Frequency at peak, amplitude at peak, average amplitude at peak, total power, THD %, THD dB, THD+N, SFDR, SINAD, SNR, IMD
Statistics	Minimum, maximum, average and standard deviation

DeepMeasure™
Scope mode	AC RMS, true RMS, cycle time, DC average, duty cycle, falling rate, fall time, frequency, high pulse width, low pulse width, maximum, minimum, peak to peak, rise time, rising rate.
Spectrum mode	Frequency at peak, amplitude at peak, average amplitude at peak, total power, THD %, THD dB, THD+N, SFDR, SINAD, SNR, IMD
Statistics	Minimum, maximum, average and standard deviation

Serial decoding
Protocols	1-Wire, ARINC 429, CAN, CAN FD, DALI, DCC, DMX512, Ethernet (10Base-T), FlexRay, I²C, I²S, LIN, Manchester, MODBUS (ASCII and RTU), PS/2, SENT, SPI, UART/RS-232. Subject to number of channels available.
Inputs	All input channels with any mixture of protocols

Mask limit testing
Mask creation	User-drawn, table entry, auto-generated from waveform or imported from file
Actions	Highlight on screen, select in buffer overview, activate alarm
Statistics	Pass/fail, failure count, total count

Alarms
Initiating events	Capture, buffer full, mask fail
Alarm actions	Beep, play sound, stop/restart capture, run executable, save current buffer/all buffers, trigger signal generator

Display
Interpolation	Linear or sin(x)/x
Persistence modes	Digital color, analog intensity, fast, custom

Data export
Output file formats	BMP, CSV, GIF, JPG, MATLAB 4, PDF, PNG, PicoScope data, PicoScope settings, TXT
Output functions	Copy to clipboard, print

Environmental
Temperature range (operating)	0 °C to 45 °C
Temperature range (stated accuracy)	20 °C to 30 °C
Temperature range (storage)	–20 °C to +60 °C
Humidity range (operating)	5% to 80% RH non-condensing
Humidity range (storage)	5% to 95% RH non-condensing
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”

Physical properties
Dimensions	190 x 170 x 40 mm (7.5" x 6.7" x 1.6")
Weight	< 0.55 kg (19.4 oz)

Software
Windows software	PicoScope 6 PicoLog 6 PicoSDK software development kit Windows 7, 8 or 10 recommended (read more)
macOS software	PicoScope 6 Beta (feature list) PicoLog 6 Software development kit (SDK) OS versions: see release notes
Linux software	PicoScope 6 Beta (feature list) Software development kit (SDK) See Linux Software & Drivers for details of supported distributions
Raspberry Pi software	PicoLog 6 for Raspberry Pi 3B and 4B (Raspberry Pi OS)
Languages	PicoScope 6: English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish PicoLog 6: English (UK), English (US), Simplified Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish

General
What's in the box?	PicoScope 4000A Series high-resolution oscilloscope USB 3.0 cable USB Oscilloscope Quick Start Guide 10:1/1:1 switched probes (quantity shown below)
Number of probes included	2	4	4
PC connectivity	SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
Power requirements	Powered from USB
Ground terminal	M4 screw on rear panel
Safety compliance	Designed to EN 61010-1; LVD compliant
EMC compliance	Tested to meet EN61326-1 and FCC Part 15 Subpart B
Environmental compliance	RoHS and WEEE
Total satisfaction guarantee	In the event that this product does not fully meet your requirements you can return it for an exchange or refund. To claim, the product must be returned in good condition within 14 days.
Warranty	5 years

Models avaliable:

PIC-4224A	PicoScope 4224A 2-channel 20 MHz oscilloscope kit with 2 TA375 probes
PIC-4424A	PicoScope 4424A 4-channel 20 MHz oscilloscope kit with 4 TA375 probes
PIC-48824A	PicoScope 4824A 8-channel 20 MHz oscilloscope kit with 4 TA375 probes

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Resource	Language	Version	Size	Updated
Data Sheets:
PicoScope 4000A Series Data Sheet	English	4	6 MB	January 11 2021

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