PicoScope 3000E Series

350 MHz & 500 MHz USB Oscilloscope

PicoScope 3000E Series 500 MHz 5 GS/s digital
USB oscilloscope

Up-to 500 MHz

4 channels

2 GS Memory

10-bit resolution

5 GS/s Sample rate

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The ground-breaking PicoScope 3000E Series

The PicoScope 3000E Series achieves several “firsts” for USB powered scopes: first to 500 MHz, first to 5 GS/s sampling, first with over 1 GS of buffer memory.

Weight < 0.7 kg only

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.

350 MHz & 500 MHz bandwidth

High bandwidth, high sampling rate, deep memory

The PicoScope 3000E Series boasts low noise, minimal crosstalk, and low harmonic distortion. High-resolution processing ensures detailed and accurate waveform representation, even at high zoom levels.

To ensure precision, high accuracy and repeatability, all processing of sampled data is carried out at a higher resolution than the original ADC samples, and a minimum of 16 bits. This means that when using functions like math channels, interpolation, filtering or resolution enhancement, you can really see the extra detail revealed in your signal.

We are proud of the dynamic performance of our products and publish our specifications in detail. The result is simple: when you probe a circuit, you can trust in the waveform you see on the screen.

Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux,

PicoScope 7 - the best keeps getting better

Comprehensive features at no extra cost: PicoScope 7 includes all essential features as standard, eliminating the need for costly upgrades. Unlike benchtop oscilloscopes that charge extra for options like serial decoders, PicoScope 7 offers 40 decoders included right from the start. Often, it’s more cost-effective to purchase a new PicoScope than to buy just a single serial protocol upgrade for an old benchtop.

Superior display and processing power: leverage the power of your existing computer’s high-resolution display to view up to 10x more detail than a typical benchtop scope. The advanced processing capabilities of your PC allow PicoScope 7 to deliver sophisticated mathematics, measurement, and analysis tools that surpass the capabilities of traditional oscilloscopes.

Seamless connectivity and data management: connecting PicoScope to your PC simplifies saving, sharing, and manipulating data. Effortlessly integrate results into reports, work offline, and share data with colleagues—even those without a PicoScope. This convenience streamlines your workflow and enhances collaboration.

Intuitive and customizable user interface: PicoScope 7 features a user-friendly interface that works seamlessly with both mouse and touchscreen inputs. Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, you can personalize your workspace by naming channels, choosing color schemes and themes, defining custom probes, pinning frequently used tools for quick access, and selecting from 27 languages.

Future-proof investment: with over 30 years of providing free software updates and feature enhancements, PicoScope ensures your investment remains valuable. Buy the hardware once, and enjoy continuous improvements and new features year after year.

Choose PicoScope 7 for a comprehensive, powerful, and future-proof oscilloscope solution that enhances your productivity and ensures you stay ahead of the curve. More information on PicoScope 7

Capability to decode 40 different protocols

THE oscilloscope for serial decoding

Experience unparalleled serial data analysis with PicoScope USB oscilloscope software, now featuring the capability to decode 40 different protocols, including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and many more (see the image for full details). The PicoScope 3000E Series, with its deep memory and high sampling rates, is perfect for complex serial data analysis, enabling simultaneous decoding of multiple protocols.

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.

Discover why PicoScope is the preferred choice for professionals demanding precision and efficiency in serial decoding. More information on Serial decoding

Small and Portable

Carry your electronics lab with you

Say goodbye to bulky oscilloscopes. The PicoScope 3000E Series offers high-performance in a sleek, lightweight, portable design.

In the lab it takes up less space than a benchtop while offering all the advantages of using the high-resolution display, processing power, storage and connectivity of your PC.

For the engineer on the move you can now carry your scope in your laptop bag ready for use on-site. No need to travel to the lab, the lab travels with you.

Built-in as standard

Arbitrary waveform and function generator

The PicoScope 3000E models come with a sophisticated built-in function generator. This generator is not limited to standard waveforms like sine and square but also supports a wide range of additional waveforms, including Gaussian and PRBS. With a frequency range from 100 μHz to 20 MHz and frequency sweeping capabilities, it is ideal for use with the spectrum analyzer function to test amplifier and filter responses.

All models also include a 14-bit 200 MS/s arbitrary waveform generator (AWG). AWG waveforms can be created or edited using the built-in editor, imported from oscilloscope traces or imported from a CSV file.

Advanced tools allow one or more cycles of a waveform to be output when various conditions are met, such as the scope triggering, an event on the aux input, a mask test failing or a measurement being outside set limits. More information on AWG

Low noise, minimal crosstalk & low harmonic distortion

Signal fidelity & quality

Integrated FFT spectrum analyzer

FFT spectrum analyzer

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.

PicoScope 3417E & 3418E

Key Features

Pico Technology Ltd launches advanced PicoScope 3000E Series PC-based Oscilloscopes; a leader in PC-based test & measurement products, is proud to announce the expansion of its acclaimed PicoScope 3000 series with the introduction of the World’s first USB-powered 5 GS/s oscilloscopes. Two models, with 350 MHz and 500 MHz bandwidth respectively, have 5 GS/s sampling rate and 10 bits resolution (up to 14 bits with Enhanced Resolution). They set the standard for next generation waveform measurement and analysis with power, performance and portability in the field of test and measurement equipment.

The latest additions to the PicoScope 3000 series combine cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design to meet the diverse needs of engineers, technicians and researchers worldwide. Key features of the new models include:

500 MHz bandwidth, 5 GS/s sampling rate and 10 bits resolution
2 GS Ultra-deep capture memory: Enables capture of long-duration signals at maximum sampling rate and is complemented with the PicoScope DeepMeasure™ tool that delivers automatic measurements of waveform parameters on up to a million waveform cycles with each triggered acquisition.
200 MS/s 14-bit AWG / Function generator: Offers real-world waveform generation capabilities for a wide range of applications, eliminating the need for additional external equipment.
USB 3.0 Type-C^® connected and powered: Ensures high-speed data transfer and compatibility with the latest generation of PCs, simplifying connectivity and setup. An adaptor for earlier USB port types is provided.
PicoScope 7 User Interface for Windows, Mac & Linux with free updates: Offers a modern, intuitive interface that enhances productivity and workflow efficiency across multiple operating systems.
38 Serial Decoders Included as standard: Facilitates the analysis of serial bus communications, simplifying debugging and troubleshooting processes.
Segmented Memory, Persistence and Fast waveform updates: Enhances waveform visualization and analysis capabilities, enabling users to extract valuable insights efficiently.
Advanced Maths, Measurements, Masks and Digital Triggering: Empowers users with advanced analysis tools for in-depth waveform characterization and interpretation.
Customizable Actions that users can set up to automatically perform in response to events in long-duration unattended soak tests.
SDK (Software Development Kit) that allows users to write bespoke applications with the provided drivers for Windows, macOS and Linux.