PicoScope 3000 Series

Function generator

PicoScope 3000 Series oscilloscopes all

include both a built-in function generator

and an arbitrary waveform generator

(AWG), allowing you to create standard

and custom-defined waveform outputs.

The function generator includes sine,

square, triangle, DC voltage, and a

number of other common modes as

standard. The capability to generate

white noise and pseudo-random binary

sequence (PRBS) outputs is also included.

In addition to basic controls to set level,

offset and frequency, more advanced

controls allow you to sweep over a range

of frequencies and trigger the generator

from a specified event. Combined with the

spectrum peak hold option, this becomes

a powerful tool for testing amplifier and

filter responses.

Arbitrary waveform generator

All PicoScope 3000 Series oscilloscopes also include a built-in arbitrary waveform generator (AWG). With most competing oscilloscopes,

you would need to purchase separate hardware to gain this functionality, taking up extra space on your workbench.

The AWG can be used to emulate missing sensor signals during product development, or to stress test a design over the full intended

operating range.

Waveforms can be created or modified using the AWG editor, imported from oscilloscope traces, or loaded from a spreadsheet; with the

PicoScope’s integrated hardware, these tasks can be performed instantly and easily.