Saelig Introduces USB Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope

By DE Editors

Saelig Company Inc. has announced the availability of a new mixed-signal oscilloscope “the PicoScope 2205 MSO. This scope adapter provides a two-channel oscilloscope combined with a synchronous 16 channel logic analyzer, all in one USB instrument. Analog waveforms and digital data can now be displayed simultaneously on the same screen with PicoScope software.

PicoScope 2205 MSO’s analog bandwidth is 25 MHz and the digital channels can accept signals as fast as 100MHz with a maximum sampling rate of 200 MSa/s. PicoScope 2205 MSO is suitable for general-purpose analog and digital circuit design, testing and troubleshooting. A 48kSa buffer allows for storage of multiple captures in rapid sequence.

The free PicoScope software delivers a high-resolution, visual display, and it incorporates a range of signal processing features: spectrum analyzer, automatic measurements with statistics, channel math, reference waveforms, multiple scope and spectrum views, I2C, UART, SPI and CAN bus serial decoding, XY mode, advanced triggers, mask limit testing, and color persistence display modes, etc.

Sixteen digital inputs can be displayed individually or in arbitrary groups labeled with binary, decimal or hexadecimal values. A separate logic threshold from -5 V to +5 V can be defined for each 8-bit input port. The digital trigger can be activated by any bit pattern combined with an optional transition on any input. A valuable feature with this MSO is that analog and digital triggers can be combined using Boolean logic to enable complex mixed-signal triggering.

A software development kit (SDK) is also included, which allows scope control using custom or third-party software. The SDK and PicoScope are compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. Example programs in C, Excel and LabView are provided.

For more information, visit Saelig.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.