


PicoScope 4000A Series — High-resolution Deep-memory Oscilloscopes
High-resolution deep-memory USB oscilloscope family with 2, 4 or 8 analog channels, 12-bit hardware resolution, 20 MHz bandwidth, 256 MS capture memory, 80 MS/s sampling and a built-in 14-bit signal generator / AWG.
| Model | Channels | Bandwidth | Resolution | Memory | Sample Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PicoScope 4224A | 2 | 20 MHz | 12-bit | 256 MS | 80 MS/s |
| PicoScope 4424A | 4 | 20 MHz | 12-bit | 256 MS | 80 MS/s |
| PicoScope 4824A | 8 | 20 MHz | 12-bit | 256 MS | 80 MS/s |
Key Features
2, 4 or 8 Analog Channels
Choose the channel count that matches the application, from two-channel lab work to eight-channel multi-sensor and power measurements.
12-bit Hardware Resolution
Higher vertical resolution than basic 8-bit scopes helps reveal smaller waveform details in audio, ultrasonic, vibration, power and sensor work.
256 MS Deep Capture Memory
Long record length supports detailed analysis of extended events, serial-bus activity and low-speed mechanical or physical signals.
Built-in 14-bit Generator and AWG
Integrated stimulus output supports function generation and arbitrary waveform generation without adding a separate bench source.
USB 3.0 PC Oscilloscope Workflow
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 powers the instrument and transfers data to the host PC for waveform viewing, logging and automated control.
Advanced Analysis Tools
DeepMeasure, serial decoding, digital triggering, math functions, spectrum analysis and segmented capture support engineering debug.
Specifications
| Parameter | Unit | Value / Description |
|---|---|---|
| MODEL RANGE | ||
| PicoScope 4224A | channels | 2 analog |
| PicoScope 4424A | channels | 4 analog |
| PicoScope 4824A | channels | 8 analog |
| OSCILLOSCOPE | ||
| Bandwidth | MHz | 20 |
| Hardware resolution | bit | 12; resolution enhancement up to 16-bit |
| Capture memory | MS | 256 |
| Sampling rate | MS/s | 80 |
| DC accuracy | % | 1 |
| Input ranges | V | ±10 mV to ±50 V |
| Waveform buffer | segments | 10,000 |
| SFDR | dB | Up to 70 |
| GENERATION / INTERFACE | ||
| Signal generator / AWG | — | Built-in 14-bit triggerable generator and 80 MS/s AWG |
| Host interface | — | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 |
| Host communication | MS/s | Up to 160 to the host PC |
Applications
Education
High-resolution multi-channel oscilloscope for instrumentation, signals, sensors and measurement laboratories.
Mechanical / Vibration
Multi-channel low-frequency and vibration measurement with long records and high vertical resolution.
Power Electronics
Observe control, gate-drive, current-sense and low-voltage power signals with several analog channels.
NDT / Ultrasonic
Capture ultrasonic and non-destructive testing waveforms with 20 MHz bandwidth and deep memory.
Production Test
Use PicoSDK and USB control for compact multi-channel automated measurement stations.
Research
Multi-sensor scientific measurement where higher resolution and channel count matter more than GHz bandwidth.





