Oscilloscope - Spectrum Analyzer - Signal Generator -XY Scope -Data Logger
PicoScopes 3206 range features a 100MHz bandwidths and 200MHz sampling rate. Using Equivalent Time Sampling (ETS) for repetitive signals, the sampling rate is increased to a staggering 10 GS/s.
PicoScope PC oscilloscopes have the following advantages over traditional bench top instruments:
All digital oscilloscopes collect data into a waveform buffer, the bigger the buffer memory the longer the scope can collect data without reducing its sampling rate. PicoScope 3206 features large 1MB buffer memory (Most oscilloscopes in the same price bracket have buffer memories of below 32 kB). Once the signal is captured, PicoScope oscilloscope software allows you to zoom in on your signal at up to 2000 times magnification — allowing you to examine every last detail of the signal.
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PicoScope 3206 PC oscilloscopes are connected to the USB port on any modern laptop or desktop PC. The fast USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s) interface ensures a quick screen update rate, even when collecting large amounts of data, while still retaining backward compatibility with PC's using USB 1.1
PicoScope 3206 is powered directly by the USB bus, eliminating the need for an external power supply in most applications, eliminating the need for an external power supply, and making the PicoScope 3000 series ideal for use both in the lab and in the field.
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The signal generators built into the PicoScope 3206 can output sine, square and triangle waves up to 1 MHz in frequency. A useful feature is the sweep function that can be combined with the spectrum analyzer peak hold function to quickly test the bandwidth response of filters and amplifiers.
PicoScope 3204 Specifications
| PicoScope | 3206 |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 200 MHz |
| Sampling rate (repetitive signals) |
10 GS/s |
| Sampling rate (single shot) |
200 MS/s (Single Channel) 100 MS/s (Dual Channel) |
| Channels | 2 + Ext trigger |
| Oscilloscope timebases | 1 ns/div to 50 s/div |
| Timebase accuracy | 50 ppm |
| Spectrum ranges | 0 to 100 MHz |
| Dynamic range | 50 dB |
| Signal generator | Fixed amplitude, Variable frequency sine/square/triangle wave with single/dual slope sweep options. Maximum frequency 1 MHz |
| Trigger modes | free run, Auto, Repeat,, Single and Save to Disk on Trigger |
| Pre/post trigger | -100% to +100% |
| Buffer size | 1 MB |
| Resolution | 8 bits |
| Accuracy | ±3% |
| Ranges | ±100 mV to ±20 V |
| Inputs | 1 MΩ resistance 20 pF capacitance |
| Overload protection | ±100 V (signal input) ±30 V (signal generator / external trigger) ±50 V (between grounds) |
| PC connection | USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible) - cable supplied |
| Power supply | From USB port* |
| Dimensions | 140 x 190 x 45 mm (5.51 x 7.48 x 1.77 in) |
| Supplied software | PicoScope (oscilloscope,
spectrum analyser, meter), PicoLog (data logger), Drivers and examples (C,
Delphi and Visual Basic, LabVIEW, Agilent VEE and Excel) Software is supplied on CD. |
| PC requirements | Processor:
Pentium class processor or equivalent. Memory: 32 MB minimum Disk space: 10 MB minimum Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP Ports: USB 1.1 compliant port minimum. USB 2.0 compliant port recommended. Must be connected direct to the port or a powered USB hub |
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Recommended Oscilloscope Probe -
MI103or SI103 250MHz 1x10x Probe.
* In normal operation the PicoScope 3206 is powered either from a USB port on your computer or from a powered hub. It is not possible to power this device from an un-powered USB hub. If both the PC and the device under test are referenced to the same ground (earth) then noise/offset problems may occur. This problem is only likely to occur when using a mains powered desktop PC while measuring DC coupled (referenced to ground) signals of a small amplitude. If this situation occurs a mains power adaptor (supplied) should be used to power the unit.