PicoScope 9400A Series — Wideband SXRTO Sampling Oscilloscopes
Wideband USB sampling oscilloscope family for signal-integrity, telecom and high-speed digital validation. The 9400A Series provides 4 analog channels, 12-bit vertical resolution, model bandwidths up to 33 GHz and up to 5 TS/s random equivalent sampling.
| Model | Bandwidth | Channels | Max equivalent sampling | CDR option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PicoScope 9404A-06 | 6 GHz | 4 | 1 TS/s | 6.5 Mb/s to 5 Gb/s |
| PicoScope 9404A-16 | 16 GHz | 4 | 2.5 TS/s | 6.5 Mb/s to 8 Gb/s |
| PicoScope 9404A-25 | 25 GHz | 4 | 5 TS/s | 6.5 Mb/s to 11.3 Gb/s |
| PicoScope 9404A-33 | 33 GHz | 4 | 5 TS/s | 6.5 Mb/s to 11.3 Gb/s |
Key Features
Up to 33 GHz Bandwidth
Covers 6, 16, 25 and 33 GHz bandwidth classes for high-speed serial and telecom validation.
Four Channels on Every Model
Four simultaneously digitized channels support multi-lane measurements and differential comparisons.
12-bit Resolution Across Bandwidth
Maintains 12-bit vertical resolution across the model range for detailed eye and pulse analysis.
Up to 5 TS/s Equivalent Sampling
Random equivalent-time sampling gives up to 0.2 ps timing resolution on high-bandwidth models.
PicoSample 4 Analysis Interface
Includes eye diagrams, more than 200 masks, PAM4/RZ/NRZ measurements, trends and automatic measurements.
USB and LAN Control
Supports compact bench use and automated validation using USB or LAN control workflows.
Specifications
| Parameter | Unit | Value / Description |
|---|---|---|
| MODEL RANGE | ||
| Analog bandwidth | GHz | 6 / 16 / 25 / 33 |
| Analog channels | — | 4 identical channels |
| Vertical resolution | bit | 12 |
| Random equivalent sampling | TS/s | Up to 5 |
| Real-time sampling | MS/s | 500 |
| TRIGGER / CDR | ||
| Direct triggering | GHz | Up to 6 direct; higher bandwidth uses splitter/external trigger workflow |
| Trigger jitter | — | As low as 1.2 ps + 0.1 ppm RMS typical |
| Clock and data recovery | Gb/s | Optional, up to 11.3 depending on model |
| Mask testing | Gb/s | Up to 16 |
| GENERAL | ||
| PC connection | — | USB 2.0 high speed, compatible with USB 3.0; Ethernet LAN |
| Power | — | +12 V DC universal adapter supplied |
| Form factor | — | 244 × 54 × 233 mm, approximately 1.52 kg |
Applications
PAM4 / NRZ / RZ Eye Analysis
Validate high-speed serial links with eye diagrams, masks and statistical measurements.
Transceiver and Module Test
Use high bandwidth and optional CDR for telecom and optical/electrical module validation.
Multi-lane Debug
Four channels help compare lanes, clocks, differential paths and reference timing.
Mask and Limit Testing
Use built-in masks and custom masks for repeatable pass/fail validation workflows.
Wideband Sampling
Analyze repetitive signals, fast edges, impulses and high-frequency experimental waveforms.
Validation Rack Integration
USB/LAN control supports automated test setups for engineering and QA teams.
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