Pico Technologies on Bald Engineerhttps://www.baldengineer.com/tag/pico-technologiesRecent content in Pico Technologies on Bald EngineerHugoen-USFri, 26 Jul 2024 15:16:47 +0000Hands-on with PicoScope 7https://www.baldengineer.com/hands-on-with-picoscope-7.htmlFri, 26 Jul 2024 15:16:47 +0000https://www.baldengineer.com/?p=9037I 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 for years. (Here is my older review!) 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.

Hands-on with PicoScope 7

Instrument Basics: Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) with PicoVNA | Workbench Wednesdays #49https://www.baldengineer.com/instrument-basics-vector-network-analyzer-vna-with-picovna-workbench-wednesdays-49.htmlWed, 19 Jan 2022 00:15:00 +0000https://www.baldengineer.com/?p=8360Vector network analyzers (VNAs) measure how a “network” of components changes the amplitude and phase of signals. By measuring across a wide frequency range, VNAs can create S-Parameters that fully describe the behavior of a circuit. This video uses a PicoVNA 106 to show the basics of what a VNA measures, how they work, and a brief overview of how to use one. I made a mistake on the explainer graphic for S-parameters. The annoying thing is that I think it was a really good explanation!

Instrument Basics: Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) with PicoVNA | Workbench Wednesdays #49