User manual

Introduction2

Some of the benefits provided by the PicoScope 3000D Series oscilloscopes are:

Portability. Take the unit with you and simply plug it in to any Windows PC.

(Linux and Mac OS X are also supported in the Beta software).

Performance. Up to 200 MHz bandwidth, 512 MS buffer, and a 1 GS/s sampling

rate.

Mixed signal capability. Display analog and digital signals on the same timebase

with the MSO models.

Flexibility. Use the device as an oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator,

or high-speed data acquisition interface.

Programmability. The PicoScope 3000A SDK lets you write your own programs,

in your chosen programming language, to control all of the features of the scope.

Using the API functions, you can develop your own programs to collect and analyze

data from the oscilloscope. Refer to the PicoScope 3000 Series (A API)

Programmer's Guide for more information.

Long-term support. Software upgrades are available to download from

www.picotech.com. You can also call our technical specialists for support. These

services are available free of charge for the lifetime of the product.

Value for money. You don't have to pay twice for features already available on

your PC, as the PicoScope 3000 Series oscilloscope contains the specialized

hardware you need and nothing more.

Convenience. The software makes full use of the display, disk storage, user

interface, and networking built into your PC using a fast USB connection.

Five-year warranty. Your oscilloscope is covered against manufacturing faults for

five years from the day of purchase. We don't charge a penny extra for this.