

PicoScope 4262 — 16-bit High-resolution USB Oscilloscope
Precision two-channel USB oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer for analog measurements where resolution, noise and distortion matter more than high bandwidth. Suitable for audio, vibration, ultrasound, sensors, biomedical and low-level analog work.
| Model | Channels | Bandwidth | Resolution | Sample Rate | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PicoScope 4262 | 2 | 5 MHz | 16-bit | 10 MS/s | 16 MS |
Key Features
16-bit High-resolution Acquisition
65,536 vertical levels help resolve small analog details that are hidden on standard 8-bit oscilloscopes.
Low Noise and Low Distortion
Designed for analog signal quality work, with low noise and high SFDR for audio, sensors and precision measurements.
Oscilloscope and FFT Analyzer
Use time-domain and frequency-domain views for distortion, vibration, ultrasound and spectral analysis.
16 MS Deep Buffer
Capture longer records at high sampling rate, including 10 MS/s captures over extended timebases.
Built-in Generator and AWG
Includes a low-distortion signal generator and a 16-bit, 192 kS/s arbitrary waveform generator for stimulus-response testing.
USB-powered Portable Instrument
Compact USB operation makes it practical for lab benches, field diagnosis, education and custom automated measurement systems.
Specifications
| Parameter | Unit | Value / Description |
|---|---|---|
| OSCILLOSCOPE | ||
| Input channels | — | 2 analog |
| Bandwidth | MHz | 5 |
| Resolution | bit | 16 |
| Sampling rate | MS/s | 10 |
| Capture memory | MS | 16 |
| Noise | µV RMS | 8.5 |
| SFDR | dB | 96 |
| ANALYSIS / GENERATION | ||
| Instrument modes | — | Oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer |
| Signal generator | — | Low-distortion function output |
| Arbitrary waveform generator | — | 16-bit, 192 kS/s |
| USB streaming | — | Supported for longer captures into PC memory |
| Power / control | — | USB powered PC oscilloscope workflow |
Applications
Audio Engineering
Low-distortion waveform and spectrum measurement for audio amplifiers, filters and transducers.
Sensors
High-resolution capture of millivolt-level sensor outputs and bridge-type analog signals.
Vibration
Long captures and FFT analysis for vibration measurement and mechanical diagnostics.
Ultrasound
5 MHz bandwidth supports many ultrasonic and precision analog waveform measurements.
Biomedical
Low-level analog signal acquisition where noise and resolution are critical.
Education / Research
Teach ADC resolution, dynamic range, FFT analysis and low-noise analog measurement with one portable instrument.





