Product Information
SKU:
PQ352
PicoScope 3417E MSO is a high-performance, portable mixed-signal oscilloscope (MSO) with USB-C/USB connectivity, designed for engineers, electronics designers, service professionals, and laboratory environments.
The instrument combines the functions of an analog oscilloscope, logic analyzer, arbitrary waveform generator (AWG), and serial bus decoder, enabling comprehensive analysis of both analog and digital signals in a single, compact device.
Key Features and Technical Specifications
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Analog channels: 4
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Digital channels: 16 (MSO model)
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Analog bandwidth: 350 MHz (model 3417E)
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Sampling rate: up to 5 GS/s (8-bit mode)
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Deep capture memory: up to 2 Gpts (8-bit mode)
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ADC resolution: 8–10 bit (with “Enhanced Resolution” up to 14 bit)
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Built-in function and arbitrary waveform generator (AWG)
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Standard serial bus decoding – supports multiple communication protocols
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USB / USB-C interface for power and data – convenient and portable
Functions and Capabilities
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Advanced triggering: analog and digital; logical trigger conditions and waveform masking.
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Logic analyzer and decoder: digital inputs can be viewed as individual lines or buses, with real-time protocol decoding.
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Segmented memory and waveform buffer: capture multiple short events sequentially without data loss.
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Spectral analysis (FFT), mask limit testing, math channels, filtering, integration/differentiation.
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Comprehensive software and SDK support: available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with integration options for MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, and others.
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Compact and portable design, ideal for both laboratory and field applications.
Typical Applications
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Design, testing, and debugging of hybrid analog-digital systems.
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Analysis and monitoring of embedded systems with mixed-signal interfaces.
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Education and laboratory environments requiring simultaneous observation of multiple signals.
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Diagnostics of complex electronic devices and communication systems.
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Investigation of high-frequency, transient, and serial communication signals.
Key Advantages
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High bandwidth and fast sampling – 350 MHz and up to 5 GS/s enable precise capture of fast and complex signals.
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Extremely deep memory – 2 Gpts allows detailed long-record analysis and diagnostics.
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Versatility – 4 analog + 16 digital channels in one instrument.
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Portability and flexibility – USB-powered, compact form factor ideal for mobile and lab use.
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Full functionality included – serial decoding, FFT analysis, AWG, and other features provided as standard with no extra licenses.