Using and Understanding Oscilloscopes

Signal Generator

A signal generator is an invaluable piece of test equipment. The output from a signal generator is a repeating waveform whose characteristics are set by the user. Signal generators can be used for research and development purposes, along with the servicing and repair of electronic equipment.

Various PicoScope PC Oscilloscopes include an integrated signal generator. The signal generator is controlled using the PicoScope software.

The following PicoScope oscilloscopes include either a signal generator or the more sophisticated arbitrary waveform generator:

PicoScope 2203 to 2208

These feature an arbitrary waveform generator that can generate standard waveforms from a library of stored waveforms. You can also define your own waveforms.

PicoScope 3204

Fixed–frequency 1 kHz, 5 V  square wave.

PicoScope 3205 and 3206

100 Hz  to 1 MHz  sine, square or triangle waveform which can be swept back and forth in frequency.

PicoScope 3204A, 3205A and 3206A

DC to 1 MHz  sine, square, triangle and DC voltage.

PicoScope 3204B, 3205B and 3206B

These feature an arbitrary waveform generator that can generate standard waveforms from a library of stored waveforms. You can also define your own waveforms.

PicoScope 4226 and 4227

These feature an arbitrary waveform generator that can generate standard waveforms from a library of stored waveforms. You can also define your own waveforms.

PicoScope 5000 Series

These feature an arbitrary waveform generator that can generate standard waveforms from a library of stored waveforms. You can also define your own waveforms.

PicoScope 6000 Series

These feature an arbitrary waveform generator that can generate standard waveforms from a library of stored waveforms. You can also define your own waveforms.