Small, light and portable
Pico is once again redefining PC-based oscilloscopes with up to 500 MHz bandwidth and 5 GS/s in a compact, lightweight and portable USB powered package. The PicoScope 3000E range are ideal for engineers working on analog, digital, embedded or power electronics, either in the laboratory or on the move.
The advanced PicoScope 7 software (Windows, Mac or Linux) is easy to use while offering high-end features including 40 serial decoders, mask limit testing and an array of advanced measurements and maths functions.
A software development kit (SDK) is also available for customers wanting to write their own software or use 3rd party applications such as LabVIEW and MATLAB.
High bandwidth, high sampling rate, deep memory
The 500 MHz bandwidth is matched by a real-time sampling rate of 5 GS/s, enabling a detailed display of high-frequency signal detail.
The PicoScope 3000E Series offers an industry-leading 2 GS of capture memory which can be used to sample at 5 GS/s all the way down to 20 ms/div (200 ms total capture time). Alternatively, the memory can be split into segments to capture thousands of waveforms in quick succession into the waveform buffer.
A range of powerful tools allow you to make the most of this deep buffer memory. Easy-to-use zoom functions let you zoom and reposition the display by simply dragging with the mouse or touchscreen, mask tests can scan through 1000s of waveforms and DeepMeasureTM can make millions of measurements on a waveform to quickly identify areas to investigate.
PicoScope 3417E/3418E inputs, outputs and indicators
Front panel
The front panel of the oscilloscope brings together the indicators for the four channels, the BNC connectors for those channels, and the LEDs that show power and status. It also includes BNCs for AUX I/O which can be used as an external trigger input or output and an AWG (arbitrary waveform generator / signal generator) output.
Channel trace color indicators
The colored indicators next to each BNC input channel automatically adapt when you customize trace colors displayed on the screen — aiding channel identification for error-free waveform interpretation.
Rear panel
On the back of the oscilloscope, you'll find several ports: a Kensington NanoSaver® security slot, a USB-C port with a locking screw, and a separate 5 V USB-C port for external power (in case you need it).
SuperSpeed® USB-C® connection
On the back of the oscilloscope, you'll find several ports: a Kensington NanoSaver® security slot, a USB-C port with a locking screw, and a separate 5 V USB-C port for external power (in case you need it).
Key Features
- Comprehensive protocol support: Decode multiple different protocols currently using all the channels of your oscilloscope, providing extensive versatility for complex applications.
- High-resolution data visualization: View decoded data in hex, binary, decimal, or ASCII directly beneath the waveform on a common time axis. Error frames are highlighted in red for quick identification and can be zoomed in for a detailed investigation of noise or signal integrity issues.
- Detailed table format: See a comprehensive list of decoded frames, including all data, flags, and identifiers. Use filtering to focus on specific frames or search for frames with particular properties. The statistics option gives deeper insight into the physical layer, revealing frame times and voltage levels. Click any frame in the table to zoom into its corresponding waveform.
- Export and offline analysis: Easily export table view data for offline viewing and analysis, ensuring you can work with your data whenever and wherever you need.
- Link file feature: Accelerate your analysis by cross-referencing values to human-readable text.
