The USB PocketScope 50 is a portable electronic instrument with multiple input ranges and trigger modes, suitable for Windows operating systems.
The USB PocketScope 50 is a single‑channel digital storage oscilloscope with a BNC input and USB host interface. It can be stacked with up to three additional units to create a multi‑channel instrument, sharing a common ground and synchronized timing.
The guide explains hardware installation, software setup for Windows, stacking procedures, safety precautions, and provides detailed hardware specifications such as power requirements, isolation ratings, sample rates and bandwidth.
| Supply Voltage | 5.0 V ±10 % from host USB bus |
|---|---|
| Supply Current | 200 mA avg |
| Mass | 42 g typ. |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate (UL94V rated) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 99.620 × 30.6 × 17.521 |
| Isolation Rating | 300 V CAT II, 500 V CAT I between BNC ground and USB ground |
| Maximum Sample Rate (single‑shot) | 50 MS/s |
| Analog Bandwidth | 75 MHz (3 dB) |
| ADC Resolution | 8 bit |
| Buffer Depth | 3000 points |
| USB Transfer Rate | 12 Mbit/s (Full Speed) |
The isolation rating is 300 V CAT II and 500 V CAT I between BNC ground and USB ground.
It draws about 200 mA from the USB host (5 V supply).