PicoScope 3000E Series — 500 MHz / 5 GS/s USB-C Oscilloscopes
High-performance portable PC oscilloscope family with four analog channels, optional 16-channel logic analyzer input on MSO models, up to 500 MHz bandwidth, up to 5 GS/s real-time sampling, 2 GS capture memory, 8/10-bit hardware resolution and high-resolution processing up to 14 bits.
| Model | Bandwidth | Analog Channels | Digital Channels | Max Sample Rate | Capture Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PicoScope 3415E / 3415E MSO | 100 MHz | 4 | 16 on MSO model | 5 GS/s | Up to 2 GS |
| PicoScope 3416E / 3416E MSO | 200 MHz | 4 | 16 on MSO model | 5 GS/s | Up to 2 GS |
| PicoScope 3417E / 3417E MSO | 350 MHz | 4 | 16 on MSO model | 5 GS/s | Up to 2 GS |
| PicoScope 3418E / 3418E MSO | 500 MHz | 4 | 16 on MSO model | 5 GS/s | Up to 2 GS |
Key Features
500 MHz Bandwidth and 5 GS/s Sampling
The top model reaches 500 MHz bandwidth with 5 GS/s real-time sampling, giving a 200 ps sampling interval for fast embedded, power, RF and signal-integrity debug.
Four Analog Channels plus MSO Option
All 3000E models provide four analog inputs, while MSO variants add 16 digital logic channels for timing-correlated analog and digital debugging.
2 GS Deep Capture Memory
Up to 2 GS capture memory enables long acquisitions at high sample rates, segmented capture, waveform-buffer review and detailed post-capture zooming.
8/10-bit Hardware Resolution with Enhancement
Hardware resolution is 8 or 10 bits depending on acquisition mode, with high-resolution processing adding up to four extra bits for low-noise and low-level signal analysis.
Built-in Generator and 14-bit AWG
The integrated function generator covers 100 μHz to 20 MHz, and the arbitrary waveform generator provides 200 MS/s update rate, 32 kS memory and 14-bit vertical resolution.
PicoScope 7 App and PicoSDK
Cross-platform operation supports 40 serial decoders, mask testing, DeepMeasure, FFT spectrum analysis, math channels and custom automation through PicoSDK.
Specifications
| Parameter | Unit | Value / Description |
|---|---|---|
| MODEL RANGE | ||
| Models | — | PicoScope 3415E, 3416E, 3417E, 3418E and matching MSO variants |
| Bandwidth | MHz | 100 / 200 / 350 / 500 |
| Analog channels | — | 4 |
| Digital channels | — | 16 on MSO models, 2 ports of 8 channels |
| ACQUISITION | ||
| Maximum sampling rate | GSa/s | 5 with one enabled channel in 8-bit mode |
| Sampling with 3 or 4 channels | GSa/s | 1.25 in 8-bit mode; 625 MS/s in 10-bit mode |
| Hardware vertical resolution | bit | 8 or 10 |
| Enhanced vertical resolution | bit | Hardware resolution + 4 bits, up to 14 bits |
| Capture memory | samples | Up to 2 GS; 512 MS per channel with 3 or 4 analog channels in 8-bit mode |
| Waveform update rate | wfm/s | Up to 300,000 in fast persistence mode |
| INPUTS / TRIGGER | ||
| Input coupling | — | AC/DC on 1 MΩ input; DC on 50 Ω input |
| Input ranges | — | 1 mV/div to 4 V/div on 1 MΩ input; 1 mV/div to 1 V/div on 50 Ω input |
| Digital input performance | — | 100 MHz, 200 Mbit/s, 5 ns minimum detectable pulse width |
| Advanced trigger types | — | Edge, window, pulse width, dropout, interval, runt, transition time, logic and digital-pattern trigger workflows |
| GENERATOR / ANALYSIS | ||
| Function generator | MHz | 100 μHz to 20 MHz output frequency range |
| AWG | — | 14-bit, 200 MS/s update rate, 32 kS buffer |
| Serial decoding | — | 40 supported protocols, subject to channel count and available bandwidth |
| FFT spectrum analyzer | — | DC to oscilloscope rated bandwidth with up to 1 million FFT points |
| CONNECTIVITY / PLATFORM | ||
| Host interface | — | USB-C SuperSpeed connection; USB-A to USB-C cable supplied |
| External power | — | Separate 5 V USB-C input available when host USB power is insufficient |
| Supported app platforms | — | Windows, macOS and Linux |
| Automation | — | PicoSDK with C, Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB and other development workflows |
Applications
Complex Embedded Debug
Four analog channels, optional 16 digital channels and 40 serial decoders support mixed-signal firmware and hardware troubleshooting.
High-speed PCB Validation
500 MHz bandwidth, 5 GS/s sampling and deep memory support edge-quality, ringing, timing and long-record analysis.
Ripple and Switching Analysis
10-bit mode, resolution enhancement, math channels and deep capture help analyze switching ripple, transients and control behavior.
Protocol Decode and Timing
Decode multiple protocols across analog and digital inputs while keeping waveform correlation and timing visibility.
Automated Validation
PicoSDK, mask testing, actions and segmented memory make the platform useful for repeatable validation and production-test workflows.
Portable Advanced Lab Scope
USB-C operation, small footprint and PC-based analysis make it suitable for university labs, mobile debugging and R&D benches.
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