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title: "Hands-on with PicoScope 7"
description: "I dive into Pico Technology's latest PicoScope oscilloscope software, PicoScope 7. Using a PicoScope 2000A (from the element14 Community), James walks through key measurements…"
canonical: "https://www.baldengineer.com/hands-on-with-picoscope-7.html"
author: "James Lewis"
date: "2024-07-26T15:16:47Z"
lastmod: "2024-07-26T15:16:47Z"
categories: ["element14","test-equipment","workbench-wednesdays","videos"]
tags: ["awg","i2c","i3c","measurements","oscilloscope","pico-technologies","picoscope"]
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# Hands-on with PicoScope 7


I dive into Pico Technology's latest PicoScope oscilloscope software, PicoScope 7. Using a PicoScope 2000A (from the element14 Community), James walks through key measurements and demonstrations using the built-in arbitrary waveform generator. He explores new functionalities in PicoScope 7, such as the improved UI, a unique feature called DeepMeasure, and decoding I3C traffic.

I have been using the Pico Technology [PicoScope 2000A](https://www.picotech.com/oscilloscope/2000/picoscope-2000-overview) for years. (Here is my older [review](/picoscope-2204-review.html)!) It is an entry-level oscilloscope with 10 MHz bandwidth, 100 megasamples per second sample rate, and 8 kilosample of acquisition memory. Since it is USB-based, it has companion software running on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

[PicoScope 7](https://www.picotech.com/products/picoscope-7-software) introduces a significant visual overhaul. It features a highly flexible waveform display area, intuitive control boxes for timebase and trigger systems, and a left panel that holds channels and various functions. Users can customize the panel placement and quick-access buttons for enhanced workflow.

In this video, I demonstrate the software's features using the 2000A's built-in arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) to create a 1 kHz sine wave and other digital patterns. The DeepMeasure function, which provides detailed cycle-by-cycle analysis, stands out as a unique capability for in-depth measurement.

A highlight of the video demo is the I3C measurement, where I capture and decode I3C traffic using PicoScope's free serial decoders. I then use reference waveforms to explain the differences between I2C and I3C protocols.

PicoScope 7 also includes advanced features like history mode, a detailed math editor, and FFT/Spectrum view, making it a versatile tool for engineers. The software is [available for download](https://www.picotech.com/products/picoscope-7-software) even without hardware, allowing users to explore its features in demo mode.

[Learn more on the e14 community](https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/71842/hands-on-with-picoscope-7-pico-technology-s-latest-oscilloscope-software----workbench-wednesdays-86)