TA369 MSO Pod

MSO pod for PicoScope 6000E

The PicoScope 6000E Series MSO capability consists of a detachable active MSO pod, powered by the scope, with eight permanently attached flying leads terminating in MSO probes for connection to the circuit under test. The MSO pod connects to either of two digital interface ports on the scope front panel using a 0.5 m digital interface cable. All PicoScope 6000E Series models support the MSO pod.

Ground leads and clips

The TA369 MSO pod includes a range of ground clips and leads. To achieve the highest performance with high-speed signals, connect the ground terminal of each probe to the circuit ground as close as possible to the signal under test. The ground clips enable the probe to fit on a pair of 0.1“-pitch header pins and are supplied as 1-way, 4-way and 8-way blocks. The ground leads fit on standard header pins. Any ungrounded MSO probes will share the ground path with grounded probes, lowering performance and causing crosstalk between digital channels.

TA369 MSO pod kit contents

TA369 8-channel MSO pod
Sprung test hooks (pack of 12)
Ground leads, 94 mm (8)
1-way ground clip, converts flying lead to 2 x 1 2.54 mm pitch header (8 pieces)
4-way ground clip, converts flying leads to 2 x 4 2.54 mm pitch header (1 piece)
8-way ground clip, converts flying leads to 2 x 8 2.54 mm pitch header (1 piece)
MSO pod to oscilloscope interface cable
MSO pod carry case

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Specifications

TA369 MSO pod for PicoScope 6000E Series specifications
Input channels	Up to 16 channels (2 ports of 8 channels)
Maximum detectable input frequency	500 MHz (1 Gb/s)
Minimum detectable pulse width	1 ns
Input connector (probe tip)	Staggered signal and ground pin sockets for each channel, to accept 0.64 to 0.89 mm round or 0.64 mm square pin, 2.54 mm pitch
Input impedance	101 kΩ ±1% in parallel with 3.5 pF ±0.5 pF
Threshold range and resolution	±8 V in 5 mV steps
Threshold accuracy	±(100 mV + 3% of threshold setting)
Threshold grouping	PicoScope 6: Two independent threshold controls, one per 8-channel port PicoSDK: Individual threshold for each channel
Threshold selection	TTL, CMOS, ECL, PECL, user-defined
Maximum input voltage at probe tip	±40 V up to 10 MHz, derated linearly to ±5 V at 500 MHz
Minimum input voltage swing (at 500 MHz)	400 mV peak-to-peak
Hysteresis (at DC)	PicoScope 6: Fixed hysteresis ~100 mV PicoSDK: Selectable hysteresis per port ~50 mV, ~100 mV, ~200 mV, ~400 mV
Minimum input slew rate	No minimum slew rate requirement
MSO digital interface cable length	500 mm (scope to pod)
MSO probe flying lead length	225 mm (pod to probe tip)
MSO pod size	75 x 55 x 18.2 mm
MSO probe size	34.5 x 2.5 x 6.7 mm (including ground pin)
Signal voltage limits of EN61010-1:2010	±70 V DC, 33 V AC RMS, ±46.7 V pk max
Temperature	Storage: –20 °C to +60 °C Operating: 0 °C to +40 °C For quoted accuracy: 15 °C to 30 °C
Max. humidity (non-condensing)	Storage: 5 to 95 %RH Operating: 5 to 80 %RH For quoted accuracy: 5 to 80 %RH
Max. altitude	2000 m
Pollution degree	2 (As defined in IEC 61010-031. Non-conductive pollution with occasional temporary conductivity due to condensation.)
Compliance	EN 61010‑1: 2010 (Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use).

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