Handyscope HS3-AWG-5 USB Oscilloscope

Key Features

Dual-channel USB oscilloscope and waveform generator
Maximum sampling speed of 5 MSa/s
Integrated 8-bit resolution for accurate measurements
Arbitrary waveform generation for custom signal output
Compact and portable design for field and lab use
USB-powered, no external power supply needed
Compatible with TiePie engineering software suite
Supports advanced triggering and signal analysis features

The Handyscope HS3-AWG-5 is a compact, USB-powered oscilloscope and arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) designed for high-precision signal analysis and waveform generation in laboratory, industrial, and educational environments. With a maximum sampling speed of 5 megasamples per second (5 MSa/s), it offers reliable performance for capturing low- to mid-frequency signals with clarity. This dual-channel instrument integrates both an oscilloscope and a powerful AWG into a single device, enabling users to simultaneously measure and simulate electronic signals. The 8-bit vertical resolution and deep memory buffer ensure accurate waveform representation and analysis. The arbitrary waveform generator is capable of producing custom waveforms with high fidelity, making it ideal for test signal simulation and circuit response testing. Its USB interface allows for seamless data acquisition and control via PC, and it is fully compatible with the powerful TiePie engineering software suite, which provides extensive features such as advanced triggering, spectrum analysis, signal logging, and more. The compact form factor makes the HS3-AWG-5 highly portable, ideal for use in the field or on crowded workbenches. Whether for troubleshooting, prototyping, or educational demonstration, the Handyscope HS3-AWG-5 delivers a reliable, versatile, and user-friendly solution for comprehensive electronic measurement and signal generation tasks.

Handyscope HS3 Specifications

Acquisition system
Number of input channels	2 analog
CH1, CH2	BNC, female
Type	Single ended
Resolution	User selectable in software
Native	8, 12 bit
Enhanced	14, 16 bit
Accuracy	0.2 % of full scale ± 1 LSB
Ranges (Full scale)	±200 mV ±400 mV ±800 mV	±2 V ±4 V ±8 V	±20 V ±40 V ±80 V
Coupling	AC/DC
Impedance	1 MΩ / 30 pF
Noise	210 µVrms (200 mV range, 12 bit, 50 MSa/s) 50 µVrms (200 mV range, 16 bit, 195 kSa/s)
Maximum input voltage (in all ranges)	200 V (DC + AC peak < 10 kHz)
Maximum input voltage 1:10 probe (in all ranges)	600 V (DC + AC peak < 10 kHz)
Bandwidth (-3dB)	DC to 50 MHz maximum
AC coupling cut off frequency (-3dB)	1.5 Hz

Maximum sampling rate	HS3-100	HS3-50	HS3-25	HS3-10	HS3-5
8 bit	100 MSa/s	50 MSa/s	25 MSa/s	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s
12 bit	50 MSa/s	50 MSa/s	25 MSa/s	10 MSa/s	5 MSa/s
14 bit	3.125 MSa/s	3.125 MSa/s	3.125 MSa/s	3.125 MSa/s	3.125 MSa/s
16 bit	195 kSa/s	195 kSa/s	195 kSa/s	195 kSa/s	195 kSa/s

Maximum streaming rate	10 kSa/s

Sampling clock source
Internal	Quartz
Accuracy	±0.01 %
Stability	±100 ppm over -40 °C to +85 °C
Time base aging	±5 ppm/year
External	Extension connector

Memory
8 bit	256 Kpts channel
12, 14, 16 bit	128 Kpts per channel

Trigger	Only available in scope/block mode, not in streaming mode
System	Digital, 2 levels
Source	CH1, CH2, OR, digital external Generator start, Generator new period, Generator stop
Trigger modes	Rising edge, Falling edge Inside window, Outside window
Level adjustment	0 to 100 % of full scale
Hysteresis adjustment	0 to 100 % of full scale
Resolution	0.025 % (12 bits)
Pre trigger	0 to 128 KSamples, 1 sample resolution
Post trigger	0 to 128 KSamples, 1 sample resolution
Digital external trigger
Input	Extension connector
Range	0 to 3.3 V (5 V max)
Coupling	DC
Arbitrary Waveform Generator (independent from acquisition system)
Waveforms	Sine, triangle, square, DC, noise and arbitrary
Number of output channels	1 analog, female BNC
DAC resolution	14 bit @ 50 MSa/s
Output range	-12 V to 12 V
Amplitude
Range	0.12 V	1.2 V	12 V
Resolution	13 bit
Accuracy	0.4 %
DC offset
Range	-12 V to 12 V
Resolution	13 bit
Coupling	DC
Impedance	50 Ω
Bandwidth	DC to 2 MHz
Noise level	0.12 V range 900 µV RMS	1.2 V range 1.3 mV RMS	12 V range 1.5 mV RMS
Sweep	–

System characteristics
System	DDS
Memory	256 KiSamples
Maximum Sampling rate	50 MHz
Sampling source	internal
Accuracy	±0.01 %
Stability	±100 ppm over -40 °C to +85 °C

Interface
Interface	USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s); (USB 1.1 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) and USB 3.0 compatible)
Power Requirements
Power from USB port	500 mA max (2.5 W max)
Power via external power input / extension connector	1500 mA max (7.5 W max)
Minimum voltage	4.5 V_DC
Maximum voltage (SN# <12941)	6 V_DC
Maximum voltage (SN# >12941)	12 V_DC
Physical
Instrument height	25 mm (1 inch)
Instrument length	170 mm (6.7 inch)
Instrument width	140 mm (5.2 inch)
Cord length	1.8 m (70 inch)
Weight	480 g (17 ounce)
I/O connectors
Channel 1, 2	BNC, female
Generator	BNC, female
USB	fixed cable with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 type A connector
Extension connector	D-sub 25 pins female
System requirements
PC I/O connection	USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s); (USB 1.1 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) and USB 3.0 compatible)
Operating System	Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits Linux
Operating environment
Ambient temperature	0 to 55°C
Relative humidity	10 to 90%, non condensing
Storage environment
Ambient temperature	-20 to 70°C
Relative humidity	5 to 95%, non condensing
Certifications and Compliances
CE mark compliance	yes
RoHS	yes

Accessories

Package
Instrument	Handyscope HS3
Oscilloscope probes	2 x Oscilloscope Probe 1:1-1:10 – HP-3250I
Accessories	external power cable for second USB port
Software	for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits
Drivers	for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits
Software Development Kit	for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, and Linux,
Manuals	instrument manual and software user’s manuals color printed and digital
Options
Optionally available	10 MHz generator output