Introduction

Each picoSDK class is built from a common class (PicoScopeBase) and a specific sub-class (ps####a). This allows each PicoScope to have shared, common functions such as opening the unit, while certain models have additional, hardware-specific functions.

C PicoSDK (ctypes)

This wrapper is built over the C DLL drivers from Pico Technology. Therefore most basic python functions (such as run_block()) have a counterpart in the C library (e.g. ps6000aRunBlockMode()). These python functions parse the variables through the DLL's using the ctypes package to talk directly to the unit. For reference on these DLL's and their C implementation, go to https://www.picotech.com/downloads/documentation and look for your PicoScope Programmer's Guide.

FAQ's

Does my PicoScope use ps6000a() or ps6000()?

The PicoScope (A) drivers are the latest generation of drivers from Pico Technology. If you have a PicoScope with a letter designation higher than the following, you will need to use the (A) class and drivers:

• PicoScope 6000E