PicoScope 4262 - any replacement coming?

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anwar
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PicoScope 4262 - any replacement coming?

Post by anwar »

Hi, my first post here.

Based on the posts in this forum and the published specs, the 4262 seems to be the lowest-noise scope available under Pico brand, but a bit slow at 5MHz. The 4262 was launched 10 years ago. The 4262 is still using USB 2.0 if purchased new today. I am not sure if any revisions were made to 4262 over the 10-year period.

Is there any plan to have the 4262 replaced by a better, newer model? Same 16-bit and low noise, but higher speed and with USB 3.0.

I am considering to buy the 4262 but worried
- if a replacement model is coming out soon
- it's a 10-year old product

Thanks,
Anwar

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Re: PicoScope 4262 - any replacement coming?

Post by Gerry »

Hi anwarc,

The intention is to replace it eventually, just not in the immediate future.

So my advice would be, if you want a Scope, with a large dynamic range, for up and coming measurement applications, then go ahead and get a PS4262 (you should get plenty of use out of it, and then when a replacement is finally released, you may be able to use it to discount the purchase price of the replacement).

Regards,

Gerry
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Re: PicoScope 4262 - any replacement coming?

Post by gstanley »

In addition to USB 3.0, I would also like to see an external clock reference input @10MHz or subharmonics thereof. Digital signal processing requires synchronization of all signals. The ability to synchronize sampling with additional channels would also be very useful. The latter feature would subdue the need to have a 4264 or 4268.

Gerald

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