Pico Technology

Pico Technology

Pico Technology is a UK-based manufacturer best known for its PicoScope line of PC-based oscilloscopes and mixed-signal analyzers. Founded in 1991, the company pioneered USB-connected test instruments that leverage a host computer's display and processing power, delivering high-performance measurement capability at competitive price points. Pico Technology products span from entry-level educational oscilloscopes to advanced instruments used in professional R&D, automotive diagnostics, and telecommunications testing.

Beyond oscilloscopes, Pico Technology has expanded its portfolio to include vector network analyzers (PicoVNA series), signal generators, data loggers, and active differential probes. The PicoVNA instruments cover frequencies into the GHz range and are used for RF component characterization, antenna measurement, and filter design, making Pico Technology a versatile supplier of PC-based RF and general-purpose test instrumentation.

Key Product Lines

• PC-Based Oscilloscopes (PicoScope 2000/3000/4000/5000/6000 series): USB oscilloscopes ranging from 2-channel 10 MHz entry models to 8-channel 1 GHz high-resolution instruments
• Vector Network Analyzers (PicoVNA 106/108): 2-port VNAs covering up to 8.5 GHz for RF and microwave component characterization
• Signal Generators: Arbitrary waveform and function generators for stimulus and simulation tasks
• Active and Differential Probes: High-impedance and differential probes for precision signal acquisition
• Data Loggers: Multi-channel data acquisition systems for temperature, voltage, and process measurement

Industries Served

Pico Technology instruments are used across electronics R&D and design verification, automotive ECU and bus diagnostics (CAN, LIN, FlexRay), RF and antenna design, power electronics, education and training, and production test automation in electronics manufacturing.