Oscilloscope Software Update Brings Advanced Tools and Enhanced Performance
The PicoScope 7.1.50 is Pico Technology's latest stable version of its Test & Measurement software, delivering greater measurement capabilities to all PicoScope users. It improves speed and responsiveness in multiple ways through code optimization and core technology enhancements.
Previously deployed functionality in Early Access versions of the software have now been advanced to “stable” status, with bug fixes made where required. This version also improves the demo mode for a realistic and risk-free way to evaluate PicoScope 7 Test & Measurement software without physical hardware. Offering a broad range of simulated real-world signals, engineers can practice adjusting triggers, capturing waveforms, and testing serial decoding tools.
Math channels parity with Automated Measurements let engineers visualize key waveform characteristics over time instead of using static values. Added functions include cycle time, pulse width, rise and fall times, rising and falling rates, and true DC-coupled RMS, simplifying correlation of measured values with time and/or other parameters. In conjunction with Masks and Actions, Math channels is a powerful tool for catching deviations from normal operation to identify and fix faults faster.
Tracking rulers provide real-time waveform values at specific points of interest, eliminating the need to review captured data afterwards, improving efficiency by showing critical waveform details at a glance. Advanced serial decoding filters can isolate and analyze the most relevant serial data packets, streamlining complex communications analysis. When working with UDS on CAN, users are able to set filters to display only specific control unit responses, making diagnostics more efficient.
Additional performance and connectivity upgrades include a color-coded Channel Options panel to match the selected channel color, with trigger icons that dynamically reflect trigger direction. Sample rate details are clearly displayed in the Timebase options panel and toolbar. A command-line batch converter allows for fast conversion of .psdata files to .CSV, .TXT, or MATLAB formats for advanced data analysis.
