USB oscilloscope Handyscope HS3-AWG-50-W5

USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 compatible
2 analog input channels
100 MS/s maximum sample rate
Up to 16-bit vertical resolution
±80 V maximum input range
14-bit AWG with ±12 V output
Trigger modes: edge, window, peak, external
Export data in CSV for easy spreadsheet analysis
Free software and firmware updates
Supports multiple device synchronization via special cable

The TiePie Handyscope HS3 is a high-performance, multi-functional USB oscilloscope designed for engineers and technicians who demand precision and portability. Combining four essential instruments—oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, voltmeter, and transient recorder—into a compact, USB-powered device, the HS3 sets the benchmark for plug-and-play measurement solutions. With 100 MS/s sampling rate, up to 16-bit resolution, and a 128 Kbyte memory per channel, this powerful tool ensures accurate measurements across a wide range of applications from serial communication to industrial diagnostics.

Equipped with a 14-bit Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) featuring 256 Kbyte memory and ±12 V output, the HS3 allows users to create custom test signals or replicate recorded waveforms. The intuitive, object-oriented Windows software provides extensive visualization tools, advanced triggering (including window and peak modes), and seamless integration of all measuring functions for synchronized data analysis.

Whether used for field diagnostics or laboratory research, the HS3’s lightweight design (480g) and palm-sized dimensions (25 x 170 x 140 mm) make it exceptionally portable. Its USB 2.0 compatibility ensures high-speed data transfer, while included example software and DLLs allow for custom development and automation in environments like LabVIEW or Visual Studio.

The Handyscope HS3 is the ideal choice for professionals seeking reliability, versatility, and mobility in a single measurement instrument.

The tables below show detailed specifications of the Handyscope HS3.

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 (via libtiepie-hw SDK)
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
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, via website
Drivers	for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, via website
Software Development Kit	for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, and Linux, via website
Manuals	instrument manual and software user’s manuals color printed and digital, via website
Options
Optionally available	10 MHz generator output

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