5000-PR-image-elektra The revolutionary architecture of the PicoScope 5000 Series oscilloscopes allows them to operate at a range of resolutions from 8 bits, like most standard digital oscilloscopes, all the way up to a very high-resolution 16 bit mode. Unlike software-enhanced resolution modes, these are true hardware resolutions achieved by combining multiple high-resolution ADCs to create minimal distortion and noise while maximizing bandwidth. The performance figures speak for themselves:
Resolution Bandwidth Max. sampling rate THD (100 kHz FS)
8 bits 60 to 200 MHz 1 GS/s < –60 dB
12 bits 60 to 200 MHz 500 MS/s < –70 dB
14 bits 60 to 200 MHz 125 MS/s < –70 dB
15 bits 60 to 200 MHz 125 MS/s < –70 dB
16 bits 60 MHz 62.5 MS/s < –70 dB
 

The PicoScope 5000 Series contains a variety of bandwidth, buffer size and signal generator options to suit your technical requirements and your budget. Every model has the same high-quality flexible resolution design that will give you outstanding performance from 8 bits to 16 bits. What's more, all this power fits in a unit small enough to carry around with your laptop!

Model Bandwidth Max. sampling rate Buffer size FG/AWG*
PicoScope 5242A 60 MHz 1 GS/s 16 MS Function Generator
… all the way up to …
PicoScope 5444B 200 MHz 1 GS/s 512 MS Arbitrary Waveform Generator
 

There isn't enough room here to discuss all the advanced features of these scopes, including channel math, spectrum analysis, serial decoding, measurements with statistics, mask testing and persistence display modes. All models include a function generator with 14-bit resolution and 200 MS/s sample rate, and in some models this is extended to a powerful arbitrary waveform generator. Watch the video below or download the data sheet and find out why a PicoScope 5000 Series Flexible Resolution Oscilloscope could be the only scope you need!

If you have further questions regarding the Picoscope range please contact Peter Davenport on 01582 764334  or click to email.