Press Release
Embargoed until 14
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November 2011
Pico Technology Releases New USB Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope
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The PicoScope 2205 MSO gives you a two-channel oscilloscope combined with a
16-channel logic analyzer, all in one compact, portable USB instrument. Now you can
view analog waveforms and digital data on the same screen with the efficient and easy-
to-use PicoScope software.
The analog bandwidth is 25 MHz and the digital channels can accept signals as fast as
100 MHz. Maximum sampling rate is 200 MS/s. The PicoScope 2205 MSO is suitable for
general-purpose analog and digital circuit design, testing and troubleshooting. As it’s
USB-powered, there is no AC adapter to carry: just plug it into your PC or laptop and
start the software. The 48k-sample buffer is large enough to store multiple captures in
rapid sequence as little as 2 microseconds apart.
The PicoScope software, included, delivers a high-resolution, uncluttered display and a
range of advanced signal processing features: spectrum analyzer, automatic
measurements with statistics, channel math, reference waveforms, multiple scope and
spectrum views, I
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C, UART, SPI and CAN bus serial decoding, XY mode, advanced
triggers, mask limit testing, and color persistence display modes.
The 16 digital inputs can be displayed individually or in arbitrary groups labeled with
binary, decimal or hexadecimal values. A separate logic threshold from -5 V to +5 V can
be defined for each 8-bit input port. The digital trigger can be activated by any bit
pattern combined with an optional transition on any input. Finally, analog and digital
triggers can be combined using Boolean logic to enable complex mixed-signal triggering.
The Software Development Kit (SDK), also included, allows you to control the new
scopes using your own software. The SDK and PicoScope are compatible with Microsoft
Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. Example programs in C, Excel and LabView are
included.
The new PicoScope 2205 MSO is available now, priced at only £349 for the oscilloscope
alone or £399 as a kit with two passive x1/x10 probes, a logic cable and test hooks. A
generous 5-year warranty is included.
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About Pico Technology
Established in 1991, Pico Technology is a worldwide leader in the design, development
and manufacture of high-performance PC Oscilloscopes and Data Loggers. Since then,
Pico has built up an impressive portfolio of products including the PicoScope PC
Oscilloscopes, covering a wide range of frequencies from DC to 12 GHz and including an
MSO; the ADC-24 High-Resolution Data Logger; and the multi-award-winning
Automotive Oscilloscope Kit.
Pico Technology prides itself on offering innovative, high-quality and affordable
alternatives to traditional bench-top test and measurement equipment, designed and
built under the ISO9001:2008 quality system. Pico Technology supports a network of
distributors in over 60 countries worldwide who are helping to build and maintain its
enviable reputation in the industry.
More information on Pico Technology can be found at www.picotech.com.
Pico Technology, PicoScope and PicoLog are internationally registered trademarks of
Pico Technology. Pico Technology is registered at the U.S. Patents and Trademarks
Office.
Please direct all editorial enquiries to:
April Wright
Pico Technology
James House
Colmworth Business Park
St. Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 8YP
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1480 396 395
Fax: +44 (0) 1480 396 296
Email: april@picotech.com