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We are pleased to announce an update to PicoLog Cloud. This release improves the performance and responsiveness of the Cloud service. All users should upgrade to the latest version.
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I3C serial decoder included with PicoScope
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The Pico Technology serial decoders team have been working overtime, adding yet another protocol to both PicoScope 6 (Stable) and PicoScope 7 (Early Access) implementations. MIPI I3C Basic Specification waveforms can now be decoded, displayed and analyzed on any PicoScope with sufficient bandwidth and memory depth.
I3C is a medium-speed control and data bus interface for connecting peripherals to an application processor in embedded systems and a range of mobile, IoT and automotive applications.
Implemented as a 2-wire serial interface, I3C provides the superset of features available with the established I²C standard, but with the addition of high data rate modes that previously required an SPI bus 4-wire architecture. Launched in 2016, MIPI I3C is an evolutionary standard that combines the advantages of I²C and SPI, while adding new features such as in-band interrupts, dynamic addressing and advanced power management. It is defined to maintain backward compatibility with I²C but at significantly lower cost, lower power and better scalability than either I²C or SPI.
As EDA tool vendors and silicon providers have delivered support for I3C, it has become widely adopted by system designers. When their projects reach the integration stage, engineers need the right tools to get their work done, and fast. Engineers who already have a PicoScope with bandwidth to capture the higher data rate signals can simply download and install the latest version of PicoScope software and get to work.
The PicoScope I3C decoder makes sense of mixed I²C / I3C traffic. PicoScope can simultaneously decode multiple bus traffic using any available analog and/or digital input channels. Over 30 protocol decoders are now included as standard with the software, and there are more coming down the line.
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Development board by NXP with I3C communications running on it
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Both our PicoScope 6 and PicoScope 7 Early Access software can be downloaded, free of charge, from our website. |
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16-19th November 2021 | Messe München
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We're very excited to inform you that we'll be exhibiting at this year's Productronica World Trade Fair! Our distributor, Meilhaus, have cordially invited us to join them at their stand, where we will be performing demonstrations featuring our Pico products.
This event will be taking place in München, Germany, at: Am Messeturm, 81829 München, Germany. We will be there doing demonstrations on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and our products will be there for the entire four day period; feel free to come say hello at Hall A1.175 Meilhaus Electronic GmbH.
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Virtual EM Industry Awards 2021: Pico brings home the trophy
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Our PicoScope 4000 Series PC-based oscilloscope has been awarded an accolade by Electronics Maker, at the 7th edition of their Virtual EM Industry Awards 2021. We're proud to announce that the 4000 Series oscilloscope has won the Oscilloscope Product of the Year!
Our PicoScope 4000 Series oscilloscopes are available in a variety of models, with multiple options for differential channels, up to 16-bit resolution, and up to 20 MHz bandwidth. Find more information (and confirm the hype!) on our website. |
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Thermal analysis testing with the TC-08 data logger
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Hardware Busters International have made a video in which they tinker with the PS5 gaming console. Our PicoScope TC-08 makes an appearance, and shows off some of its best features!
As part of the overall project of upgrading the PS5 power supply, they ran a thermal analysis test on the machine, using two of our PicoScope TC-08 temperature loggers to monitor the temperature of the device. They installed 12 sensors inside the new revision of Sony's PS5 gaming console, in order to find out everything about its thermal performance.
Check out the full report on the Tom's Hardware website, as well as their video here.
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Special offer on selected PicoScope models up to 500 MHz bandwidth
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Support for OEM and legacy applications
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We are currently running a promotional offer on selected PicoScope 6000 C & D Series oscilloscopes. These units are in stock and are available for immediate shipment meaning you could have your new scope within days! Be quick as this offer only applies while stock lasts. Terms and conditions apply to all purchases.
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Models and discounted prices are as follows:
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Trevor Smith – Worldwide Business Development Manager
With over 40 years’ experience Trevor was recently described as the “Peter Pan of the Test & Measurement industry”! Before joining Pico in 2013 he held roles in sales, marketing and distribution management at a well-known global T&M manufacturer. He has a solid reputation for working with end customers to solve technical measurement problems and working with distributors to address business related issues.
As Business Development Manager Trevor is responsible for Pico’s T&M sales and distribution strategy and for new product introduction (NPI) planning. He is closely involved with the PicoScope 7 Early Access program and reads every item of feedback sent in by users. He says “that feedback is helping the development team to refine the PicoScope user interface day-by-day and will enable us to offer the best oscilloscope UI on the market, bar none”.
Outside of business hours he plays squash and tennis and enjoys an active outdoor life. He has climbed four of the “Seven Summits” and in 2014 took a PicoScope 2204A in his backpack to the summit of Denali in Alaska – just to prove how portable the instrument is!
Trevor has compiled a bucket list of things he wants to do, both before and when he eventually retires from Pico, starting with an advanced freefall (AFF) skydiving course in the summer of 2022 and an ascent of Mt Triglav – the highest mountain in Slovenia. There are some other, less energetic items on his list too, including a cruise around the Norwegian Fjords.
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Fancy joining us? We are currently taking applications for these positions!
PCB Layout Engineer | St. Neots
As a PCB Layout Engineer you will get to work on various designs including high-speed, mixed signal and power circuits. Your task will be to provide support with PCB design for new products. You will be working in a team of 3, where everyone is happy to offer support and answer questions. To perform in the role, you will have HND/HNC or ONC with good practical experience in multi-layer PCB design.
Technical Compliance Engineer | St. Neots
As a Technical Compliance Engineer you will ensure that all Pico and third party ‘factored’ products meet relevant industry standards such as LVD, EMC, RoHS, WEEE, etc. You will be working closely with the Hardware Development and Compliance Managers, who will be happy to support you. To perform in the role, you will need a technical degree and experience within electronic product development/manufacture.
For full details of both roles, including information on how to apply, please visit pico.jobs! |
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