Pico Technology 9404-16 PC USB Oscilloscope

Overview

The Pico Technology 9404-16 is a PC-based USB sampler-extended real-time oscilloscope (SXRTO) with 16 GHz bandwidth and 4 channels for simultaneous capture and analysis of high-speed signals. With 12-bit ADC resolution and 500 MS/s real-time sampling, it is the highest-bandwidth model in the 9400 Series, ideal for demanding RF, microwave, and gigabit digital system measurements.

The 9404-16 provides four identical channels for multi-channel signal comparison and synchronized measurements with 0.4 ps trigger placement resolution. The sampler-extended architecture enables pulse and step transition capture down to 22 ps and impulse capture down to 45 ps. The included PicoSample 4 software provides touch-compatible operation with advanced triggering options including optional 5 or 8 Gb/s clock recovery.

Key Features

• DC to 16 GHz bandwidth with 50 Ohm SMA(f) inputs
• 4 identical channels digitized simultaneously
• 12-bit ADC resolution with up to 250 kS shared memory
• Real-time sampling at 500 MS/s per channel, random sampling up to 2.5 TS/s
• 0.4 ps trigger placement resolution for precise timing capture
• Pulse and step transition capture down to 22 ps, impulse down to 45 ps
• Built-in trigger on every channel with 2.5 GHz direct trigger bandwidth
• External prescaled trigger input for signals up to 16 GHz bandwidth
• PicoSample 4 software with touch-compatible interface and 4K display support
• Four independent zoom channels for detailed signal analysis down to 0.4 ps resolution
• Optional 5 or 8 Gb/s clock recovery with recovered clock and data outputs
• Multi-channel synchronized measurements across all four channels

Applications

• Telecom and radar test, service, and manufacturing
• Optical fiber, transceiver, and laser testing
• RF, microwave, and gigabit digital system measurements
• Signal, eye, pulse, and impulse characterization
• Precision timing and phase analysis
• Digital system design and characterization
• Eye diagram, mask, and limits testing up to 8 Gb/s
• Clock and data recovery at up to 8 Gb/s
• High-speed interface testing (Ethernet, HDMI, PCI, SATA, USB 2.0)
• Semiconductor characterization and pre-compliance testing

Included Accessories

• PicoScope 9400 Series sampler-extended real-time oscilloscope (SXRTO)
• PicoSample 4 software (supplied on USB stick)
• 12 V power supply with IEC inlet
• 3 localized IEC mains leads
• USB cable, 1.8 m
• PicoWrench N/SMA/PC3.5/K combination wrench
• Storage and carry case
• LAN cable, 1 m