PicoScope 5442D Flexible Resolution USB Oscilloscope
The PicoScope 5442D is a four channel 60 MHz PC based oscilloscope from Pico Technology 5000D Series. It connects by USB and runs from PicoScope software on a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer giving you a large display, deep memory, and flexible analysis at a lower cost than a traditional benchtop scope. Its standout feature is flexible resolution switching from 8 to 16 bits in the same instrument so you can trade speed for detail depending on the signal. The 5442D MSO version adds 16 digital channels.
Key Features PicoScope 5442D
- Flexible 8- to 16-bit resolution: choose 8, 10, 12, 14, or 15 bits (and 16 bits in some modes) with the hardware resolution enhancement available through a hi res mode that adds up to 4 more bits
- 4 analog channels: 60 MHz bandwidth with a minimum vertical sensitivity of 2 mV/div (the specs sheet lists up to 4 V/div full scale)
- Fast sampling: up to 1 GS/s real time sampling and a minimum timebase of 1 ns/div
- Very deep memory: 128 MS sample buffer with segmented memory capture for catching bursts of events
- Fast waveform capture: up to 10,000 waveforms per second
- Mixed-signal option (5442D MSO): adds 16 digital channels for debugging digital logic alongside analog signals
- Built-in signal generator: a function and arbitrary waveform generator built in
- Serial decoding and mask limit testing as standard: includes protocols such as CAN, LIN, RS-232 RS-422, RS-485, SPI, I²C, and UART
- USB 3.0 interface and power: connects and runs by USB with an AC adapter included for full performance and compact size at around 190 × 170 mm
- PicoScope software: a user interface with zoom, spectrum analysis, math channels, and measurements running on Windows, Linux, and Mac with free updates
- What’s in the box (typical): the scope four 10:1 probes, an AC adapter, and an installation guide with a carrying case sold as an accessory
Typical Applications
- Electronics design, debugging, and validation
- Embedded and automotive diagnostics (CAN, LIN)
- Science, medicine, and engineering research
- Laboratory work and telecom
- Service and field work with a laptop
Why Choose It
The PicoScope 5442D offers high resolution, deep memory, and extensive built-in analysis in a compact box that connects to the PC you already own. Choosing the resolution you need makes it a flexible tool for everything from fast digital signals to precise low-noise analog measurements.
