PicoScope 4000A Series®

Crystal-clear waveform analysis

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®, PicoLog® and PicoSDK® software included

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Up to 8 channels of high resolution
With the PicoScope 4000A Series providing a choice of either 2, 4 or 8 highresolution analog channels you can easily view audio, ultrasonic, vibration andpower waveforms, analyze timing of complex systems, and perform a wide rangeof 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 highvertical resolution of 12 bits, 20 MHz bandwidth, 256 MS buffer memory, and afast sampling rate of 80 MS/s, the PicoScope 4000A Series has the power andfunctionality 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?

Suitable for a broad range of applications, including:

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 acompact USB 3 connected PC-based package, together with a proven user interface.

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This series of oscilloscopes is especially suited to engineers, scientists and techniciansworking on a wide range of electrical, mechanical, audio, lidar, radar, ultrasonic, NDT
and predictive maintenance systems who need to make precise measurements andanalysis 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:
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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 years warranty included as standard

Power supply start sequencing
7-channel audio systems
Multi-sensor systems
Multi-phase drives and controls
Predictive/preventive maintenanceComplex 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 and motor current signature analysis
Model-based voltage and current systems

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Power measurements
The PicoScope 4000A Series is ideal for making a range of power measurements on high voltages and currents and low-voltage control signals. For the best results, use a Pico
differential voltage probe (TA041 or TA057) in combination with a current clamp (TA167) or probes (TA167, TA325 or TA326). To improve the efficiency and reliability of power
designs, the scope can display and analyze standby power dissipation, inrush current, and steady-state power consumption. PicoScope’s built-in measurements and statistics ofparameters such as true RMS, frequency, peak‑to-peak voltage and THD allow accurate analysis of power quality.
Nonlinear loads and modern power-conversion equipment produce complex waveforms with significant harmonic content. These harmonics reduce efficiency by causing increased
heating in equipment and conductors, misfiring in variable speed drives, and torque pulsations in motors. The 12-bit PicoScope 4000A Series has the precision to measure
distortion typically up to the 100th harmonic. On the supply side, power quality issues such as sags and dips, swells and spikes, flicker, interruptions and long-term voltage andfrequency variations can also be checked for regulatory compliance.
In a 3-phase distribution system, it is important to characterize and balance loads across phases. With up to 8 channels, the PicoScope 4000A Series can monitor waveformsof current and voltage on all 4 conductors of a 3-phase-plus‑neutral system. This helps to identify mismatches that can cause breaker tripping, or transformer and conductor
overheating.

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DeepMeasure™
One waveform, millions of measurements.
Measurement of waveform pulses and cycles is key to verification of the performanceof electrical and electronic devices. DeepMeasure delivers automatic measurementsof important waveform parameters, such as pulse width, rise time and voltage. Up to amillion cycles can be displayed with each triggered acquisition. Results can be easily
sorted, analyzed and correlated with the waveform display.

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 cancope 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 otheranalog 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.

Split-screen display
The PicoScope 6 software can display up to 16 scope and spectrum
views at once, making comparisons and analysis even clearer. The
split-screen display can be customized to show whichever combinationof waveforms you need, to display multiple channels or different
variants of the same signal. Additionally, each waveform shown works
with individual zoom, pan, and filter settings for ultimate flexibility.
Alongside the facility to use monitors many times larger than a fixed
scope display, these are further reasons to choose a USB oscilloscopeover a traditional benchtop model.

PicoScope® 4000A Series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, andnew functionality is regularly delivered through free upgrades to ensure thatyour 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 bothaxes and reveal every last detail of the signal, whilst the undo zoom function
lets you return to the previous view.

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.

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Math channels
With PicoScope 6 you can perform a variety of mathematical calculations on
your input signals and reference waveforms.
Use the built-in list for simple functions such as addition and inversion,or open the equation editor and create complex functions involving
trigonometry, exponentials, logarithms, statistics, integrals and derivatives,filters, averaging and peak-detection.

Spectrum analyzer
With the click of a button, you can open a new window to display a spectrum
plot of selected channels up to the full bandwidth of the oscilloscope. A
comprehensive range of settings gives you control over the number ofspectrum bands, window types and display modes.
A comprehensive set of automatic frequency-domain measurements canbe added to the display, including THD, THD+N, SINAD, SNR, SFDR and IMD.
You can even use the AWG and spectrum mode together to perform swept
scalar network analysis, and you can apply mask testing to the spectrum
display to speed up fault-finding.

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Automatic measurements
PicoScope allows you to display a table of automated measurements for troubleshooting and analysis: 15 scope and 11 spectrum mode measurements are available.
Using the built-in measurement statistics you can see the average, standard deviation, maximum and minimum of each measurement as well as the live value. You can add as
many measurements as you need on each view. Each measurement includes statistical parameters showing its variability. For information on the measurements available inscope and spectrum modes, see Automatic Measurements in the Specifications table.

Scope mode measurements

Spectrum mode measurements

Arbitrary waveform and function generators
In addition, all models in the PicoScope 4000A Series have a built-in lowdistortion, 80 MS/s, 14-bit arbitrary waveform generator (AWG), which can beused to emulate missing sensor signals during product development, or tostress-test a design over the full intended operating range. Waveforms can beimported 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.

PicoScope® 4000A Series

Serial decoding
The PicoScope 4000A Series includes serial decoding capability across all channels as standard. PicoScope software can decode 1-Wire, ARINC 429, CAN, DALI, DCC, DMX512,
Ethernet 10Base-T, FlexRay, I²C, I²S, LIN, Manchester, Modbus ASCII, Modbus RTU, PS/2, SENT, SPI, and UART protocol data as standard, with more protocols in development andavailable in the future with free-of-charge software upgrades.
The decoded data can be displayed in the format of your choice: in graph, in table, or both at once.
• Graph format shows the decoded data beneath the waveform on a common time axis, with error frames marked in red. These frames can be zoomed to investigate noise or
distortion.
• Table format shows a list of the decoded frames, including the data and all flags and identifiers. You can set up filtering conditions to display only the frames you are interestedin, search for frames with specified properties, or define a start pattern to signal when the program should list the data.
PicoScope can also import a spreadsheet to decode the hexadecimal data into user-defined text strings.

PicoScope® 4000A Series

High signal integrity
Careful front-end design and shielding reduce noise, crosstalk and harmonic distortion, meaning we are proud
to publish the specifications for our scopes in detail. Decades of oscilloscope design experience can be seen in
improved pulse response and bandwidth flatness, and low distortion. The scope features 12 input ranges from
±10 mV to ±50 V full scale and a huge spurious free dynamic range of up to 70 dB. The result is simple: when you
probe a circuit, you can trust in the waveform you see on the screen.

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 throughsoftware 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.

USB connectivity
The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connection not only allows high-speed data acquisition and transfer, butalso 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 evenmore portable for the engineer on the move.
The Software Development Kit (SDK) allows unlimited data collection and fast streaming.

PicoScope® 4000A Series

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 ofcomparators often limits the trigger sensitivity at high bandwidths and can also create along 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.

PicoScope® 4000A SeriesMask limit testing
PicoScope allows you to draw a mask around any signal, in either the scope view or the spectrum view, with user-defined tolerances. This has been designed specifically for
production and debugging environments, enabling you to compare signals. Simply capture a known good signal, draw a mask around it, and then attach the system under test.
PicoScope will capture any intermittent glitches and can show a failure count and other statistics in the Measurements window.
The numerical and graphical mask editors can be used separately or in combination, allowing you to enter accurate mask specifications, modify existing masks, and import andexport masks as files.

AlarmsPicoScope can be programmed to execute actions when certain events occur. The events
that can trigger an alarm include mask limit fails, trigger events and buffers full. The actions
that PicoScope can execute include saving a file, playing a sound, executing a program andtriggering the signal generator or the AWG. Alarms, coupled with mask limit testing, help
create a powerful and time-saving waveform monitoring tool. Capture a known good signal,
auto-generate a mask around it and then use the alarms to automatically save any waveform(complete with a time/date stamp) that does not meet specification.

PicoScope® 4000A Series

Digital low-pass filtering
Each input channel has its own digital low-pass filter with independently adjustable cutoff frequency from 1 Hz to the full bandwidth of the scope. This enables you to rejectnoise on selected channels while viewing high‑bandwidth signals on the others.

Custom probe settings
The custom probes menu allows you to correct for gain, attenuation, offsets and nonlinearities
of probes and transducers, or convert to different measurement units. Definitions for standard
Pico-supplied probes are built in, and you can also create your own using linear scaling or even aninterpolated data table, and save them to disk for later use.

PicoScope® 4000A SeriesPicoScope 6 software
The display can be as simple or as
advanced as you need. Begin witha single view of one channel, andthen expand the display to include
any number of live channels, mathchannels and reference waveforms.

Tools: Including
serial decoding,reference channels,
macro recorder,
alarms, mask limit
testing and mathchannels.

Triggermarker: Drag
the yellow
diamond toadjust trigger
level and pretrigger time.

Waveform replay tools:
PicoScope 6 automaticallyrecords up to 10 000 of themost recent waveforms.
You can quickly scanthrough to look forintermittent events, or use
the Buffer Navigator tosearch visually.

Zoom and pan tools:
PicoScope 6 allows a zoom
factor of several million,
which is necessary whenworking with the deep
memory of the PicoScope
4000A Series oscilloscopes.

Rulers: Each axis has two rulers
that can be dragged acrossthe screen to make quick
measurements of amplitude,
time and frequency.

Signal generator:
Generates standard
signals or arbitrary
waveforms.
Includes frequency
sweep mode.

Auto setup button:
Configures the collection
time and voltage range forclear display of signals.

Properties sheet:Shows a summaryof the settings that
PicoScope is using.

Channel options:
Filtering, offset, resolution
enhancement, custom
probes and more.

Ruler legend:
Absolute anddifferential ruler
measurements arelisted here.

Oscilloscope controls:
Controls such as voltage
range, scope resolution,
channel enable, timebase
and memory depth.

Views: PicoScope
6 is carefully
designed to makethe best use of
the display area.
You can add newscope, spectrum
and XY views
with automatic orcustom layouts.

Movable axes: The
vertical axes can bescaled and dragged up
or down. This feature
is particularly usefulwhen one waveformis obscuring another.
There’s also an Auto
Arrange Axes command.

Trigger toolbar: Quick
access to main controls,with advanced triggers in a
pop-up window.

Automatic measurements: Display calculated
measurements for troubleshooting
and analysis. You can add as manymeasurements as you need on each view.
Each measurement includes statisticalparameters showing its variability.

Zoom overview: Click anddrag for quick navigationin zoomed views.

PicoScope® 4000A SeriesPicoSDK - write your own apps
Our free software development kit, PicoSDK, allows you to write your own software and includes drivers for Windows, macOS and Linux. Example code supplied on our GitHub
organization page shows how to interface to third-party software packages such as National Instruments LabVIEW and MathWorks MATLAB.
PicoSDK supports data streaming, a mode that captures gap-free continuous data over USB 3.0 direct to the PC’s RAM or hard disk, at a rate of up to 80 MS/s on one channel (up to
160 MS/s split between multiple channels), so you are not limited by the size of the scope’s buffer memory. Sampling rates in streaming mode are subject to PC specifications andapplication loading.
There is also an active community of PicoScope users who share both code and whole applications on our Test and Measurement Forum and the PicoApps section of the website.
The Frequency Response Analyzer shown here is a popular application on the forum.

Copyright © 2014-2021 Aaron Hexamer. Distributed under GNU GPL3.

PicoScope® 4000A SeriesPicoLog 6 software
The PicoScope 4000A Series oscilloscopes are also
supported by the PicoLog 6 data logging software, allowing
you to view and record signals on multiple units in one
capture.
PicoLog 6 allows sample rates of up to 1 kS/s perchannel, and is ideal for long-term observation of generalparameters, such as voltage or current levels, on several
channels at the same time, whereas the PicoScope 6
software is more suitable for waveshape or harmonic
analysis.
You can also use PicoLog 6 to view data from youroscilloscope alongside a data logger or other device. For
example, you could measure voltage and current with your
PicoScope and plot both against temperature using a
TC-08 thermocouple data logger, or humidity with a DrDAQ
multipurpose data logger.
PicoLog 6 is available for Windows, macOS, Linux and
Raspberry Pi OS.

Pack contents• PicoScope 4000A Series 2-, 4- or 8-channel oscilloscope• Oscilloscope probes• USB 3.0 cable 1.8 m• Quick Start Guide

PicoScope® 4000A SeriesPicoScope 4000A Series specifications
PicoScope 4224A
Vertical
Input channels
Connector type
Bandwidth (−3 dB)
Rise time (calculated)
Vertical resolution
Software-enhanced vertical resolution
Input type
Input ranges
Input sensitivity
Input coupling
Maximum input voltage
Input characteristics
DC accuracy
Analog offset range(vertical position adjustment)
Analog offset control accuracy
Overvoltage protection
Horizontal timebase
Maximum sampling rate (real-time)
Maximum sampling rate (USB 3.0 streaming)
Timebase ranges (real-time)
Buffer memory (shared between active channels)
Buffer memory (streaming mode)
Waveform buffer
Timebase accuracy
Sampling jitter

PicoScope 4424A

24BNC
20 MHz (50 mV to 50 V ranges)
10 MHz (10 mV and 20 mV ranges)
17.5 ns (50 mV to 50 V ranges)
35.0 ns (10 mV and 20 mV ranges)
12 bits
Up to 16 bits
Single-ended±10 mV to ±50 V full scale, in 12 ranges
2 mV/div to 10 V/div (10 vertical divisions)
AC / DC±50 V DC / 42.4 V pk max AC
1 MΩ ∥ 19 pF±(1% of full scale + 300 µV)±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)±1% of offset setting additional to basic DC accuracy±100 V (DC + AC peak)

PicoScope 4824A
880 MS/s (up to four channels in use)
40 MS/s (five or more channels in use)
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)
20 ns/div to 5000 s/div
256 MS
100 MS in PicoScope software. Up to available PC memory when using PicoSDK
10 000 segments (rapid block mode)
10 000 waveforms (PicoScope 6 circular buffer)±20 ppm (+5 ppm/year)
25 ps RMS typical

PicoScope® 4000A SeriesPicoScope 4224A
Dynamic performance (typical)
Crosstalk (full bandwidth)
Harmonic distortion
SFDR
Noise
Pulse response
Bandwidth flatness
Triggering
SourceTrigger modes
Trigger types
Advanced trigger types
Trigger sensitivity
Pre-trigger capture
Post-trigger delay
Trigger rearm time
Maximum trigger rate
Advanced digital trigger levels
Advanced digital trigger time intervals
Function generator
Standard output signals
Pseudorandom output signals
Standard signal frequency
Output frequency accuracy
Output frequency resolution
Sweep modes
Triggering
Output voltage range
Output voltage adjustment
DC accuracy
Amplitude flatness
SFDR
Output resistanceConnector type
Overvoltage protection

PicoScope 4424A

PicoScope 4824A−76 dB< −60 dB, 10 mV range< −70 dB, 20 mV and higher ranges> 60 dB, 20 mV and 10 mV ranges> 70 dB, 50 mV and higher ranges
45 μV RMS on 10 mV range< 1% overshootDC to full bandwidth (+0.2 dB, −3 dB)
All channels
None, auto, repeat, single, rapid (segmented memory)
Rising or falling edge
Simple edge, advanced edge, window, pulse width, interval, window pulse width, level dropout, window dropout, runt
Digital triggering provides 1 LSB accuracy up to full bandwidth
Up to 100% of capture size
Zero to 4 billion samples (settable in 1 sample steps)< 3 μs on fastest timebase
Up to 10 000 waveforms in a 30 ms burst
All trigger levels, window levels and hysteresis values settable with 1 LSB resolution across input range
All time intervals settable with 1 sample resolution from 1 sample (minimum 12.5 ns) up to 4 billion sample intervals
Sine, square, triangle, DC voltage, ramp up, ramp down, sinc, Gaussian, half-sine.
White noise, selectable amplitude and offset within output voltage range
Pseudorandom binary sequence (PRBS), selectable high and low levels within output voltage range, selectable bit rate up to
1 Mb/s0.03 Hz to 1 MHz±20 ppm< 0.02 Hz
Up, down, dual with selectable start/stop frequencies and increments
You can trigger a counted number of waveform cycles or sweeps (from 1 to 1 billion) from the scope trigger or manually fromsoftware.
±2 V
Signal amplitude and offset are adjustable in approximately 300 µV steps, within an overall ±2 V range.
±1% of full scale< 0.5 dB to 1 MHz, typical
87 dB typical
600 Ω
Rear-panel BNC±10 V

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PicoScope 4424A

PicoScope 4824A

Arbitrary waveform generator
Update rate
80 MS/s
Buffer size
16 k samples
Vertical 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 holdY axisLogarithmic (dbV, dBu, dBm, arbitrary dB) or linear (volts)
X axisLinear 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
Math channels−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, delay, average,
Functionsfrequency, derivative, integral, min, max, peak, duty, highpass, lowpass, bandpass, bandstop
Operands
A to B, D or H (input channels), T (time), reference waveforms, pi, constants
Automatic measurements
AC RMS, cycle time, DC average, duty cycle, edge count, fall time, falling edge count, falling rate, frequency, high pulse width,
Scope mode
low pulse width, maximum, minimum, negative duty cycle, peak-to-peak, rise time, rising edge count , rising rate, true RMS
Frequency at peak, amplitude at peak, average amplitude at peak, total power, THD %, THD dB, THD+N, SFDR, SINAD, SNR,
Spectrum mode
IMD
Statistics
Minimum, maximum, average, standard deviation
DeepMeasure™
Cycle number, cycle time, frequency, low pulse width, high pulse width, duty cycle (high), duty cycle (low), rise time, fall time,
Parameters
undershoot, overshoot, max. voltage, min. voltage, voltage peak to peak, start time, end time
Serial decoding
1-Wire, ARINC 429, CAN, DALI, DCC, DMX512, Ethernet 10Base-T, FlexRay, I²C, I²S, LIN, Manchester, Modbus ASCII, Modbus
Protocols
RTU, PS/2, SENT, SPI, UART (subject to number of channels available)
Mask limit testingStatistics
Pass/fail, failure count, total count
Mask creation
User-drawn, table entry, auto-generated from waveform or imported from file
DisplayInterpolation
Linear or sin(x)/x
Persistence modes
Digital color, analog intensity, custom, fast
OutputFile formats
bmp, csv, gif, animated gif, jpg, mat, pdf, png, psdata, pssettings, txt
Functions
Save, copy to clipboard, print

PicoScope® 4000A SeriesPicoScope 4224A
General
PC connectivity
PC connector typePC requirements
Power requirements
Ground terminal
Dimensions
WeightTemperature range
Humidity range
Altitude range
Pollution degree
Safety compliance
EMC compliance
Environmental compliance
Warranty
Software
Windows software (32-bit or 64-bit)*

PicoScope 4424A

PicoScope 4824A

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible
USB 3.0 type B
Processor, memory and disk space: as required by the operating system
Ports: USB 3.0 (recommended) or 2.0 (compatible)
Powered from USB
M4 screw terminal, rear panel.
190 x 170 x 40 mm (including connectors)
0.55 kg
Operating: 0 °C to 45 °C (20 °C to 30 °C for stated accuracy)
Storage: −20 °C to +60 °C.
Operating: 5% to 80% RH non-condensing
Storage: 5% to 95% RH non-condensing.
Up to 2000 m
EN 61010 pollution degree 2: “only nonconductive pollution occurs except that occasionally a temporary conductivity causedby condensation is expected”
Designed to EN 61010-1; LVD compliant
Tested to meet EN 61326-1 and FCC Part 15 Subpart B.
RoHS and WEEE
5 years
PicoScope 6, PicoLog 6, PicoSDKmacOS software (64-bit)*

PicoScope 6 Beta (including drivers), PicoLog 6 (including drivers)
PicoScope 6 Beta software and drivers, PicoLog 6 (including drivers)
Linux software (64-bit)*
See Linux Software and Drivers to install drivers only
PicoLog 6 (including drivers)
Raspberry Pi 4B (Raspberry Pi OS)*
See Linux Software and Drivers to install drivers only
* See the picotech.com/downloads page for more information.
Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian,
Languages supported, PicoScope 6
Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Languages supported, PicoLog 6
Simplified Chinese, Dutch, English (UK), English (US), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish

PicoScope® 4000A SeriesPicoScope 4000A Series inputs and outputs

PicoScope 4224A

Input channels A and B

PicoScope 4424A

Input channels A to D

PicoScope 4824A

Input channels A to H

Rear panel

Function generator andarbitrary waveform generator output

USB port
Ground terminal

PicoScope® 4000A SeriesOrdering information
Order code Description
PQ288
PicoScope 4224A 2-channel 20 MHz oscilloscope kit with 2 TA375 probes
PQ289
PicoScope 4424A 4-channel 20 MHz oscilloscope kit with 4 TA375 probes
PQ290
PicoScope 4824A 8-channel 20 MHz oscilloscope kit with 4 TA375 probes
Optional accessories
TA375
100 MHz 1:1/10:1 passive switchable probe
TA041
25 MHz 10:1/100:1 active differential probe, ±700 V CAT III
TA057
25 MHz 20:1/200:1 active differential probe, ±1400 V CAT III
TA044
70 MHz 100:1/1000:1 differential probe, ±7000 V
PS008
Optional power supply for TA041 and TA057 probes
TA167
2000 A AC/DC current clamp
PP877
Three-axis accelerometer and oscilloscope interface
PP969
Carry case

Calibration service
Order code
CC028

Description
Calibration certificate for the PicoScope 4000A Series oscilloscopes

USD*
899
1425
2585

EUR*
759
1205
2195

GBP*
629
999
1815

25
379
379
919
25
259
409
81

21
319
319
779
21
219
349
69

17
269
269
639
18
185
289
56

USD*
129

EUR*
109

GBP*
95

* Prices correct at time of publication. Sales taxes not included. Please contact Pico Technology for the latest prices before ordering.

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