Cleverscope

What Cleverscope does

Cleverscope Ltd is a privately held New Zealand-based designer and manufacturer of PC-based mixed-signal oscilloscopes and acquisition units, headquartered in Auckland and operating as a small specialist (11-50 employees) founded in 2004-2005. Its core offering centers on the CS548 four-channel isolated oscilloscope, distinguished by 2kV DC Class III channel isolation combined with >100 dB CMRR at 50 MHz and 14-bit ADCs at 500 MSPS, alongside software-defined capabilities including Frequency Response Analysis, spectrum analysis, protocol decoding, and streaming capture to disk. The portfolio extends with the CS448 and legacy CS328A/CS320A acquisition units, fiber-linked remote voltage/current/quad channels (CS1200, CS1201, CS1202), the CS1133 Vsat probe for power electronics loss measurement, the CS1070 power amplifier, the CS701 signal generator, and the CS714 protocol decoder, all controlled by the CS302 64-bit Windows application and accessible via Python, Matlab, Excel, and LabVIEW integrations.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through hardware sales of these acquisition units and accessories, distributed via the company's own e-commerce store and a global network of regional distributors including Meilhaus Electronic (Germany) and Saelig Company (United States). Pricing is quote-based rather than list-published, and the company invests in demand generation through industry trade shows (APEC, PCIM, ElectroneX), a user forum, video tutorials, and downloadable technical resources. Customers are primarily professional electronics engineers working in power electronics, EMI/EMC testing, and embedded systems, with secondary use by electronics manufacturers for quality assurance and compliance testing; named reference use cases include Typhoon-HIL and The Engineering Shop. No external funding, M&A activity, or institutional investors are disclosed, and the company appears founder/owner-operated with Roger Carter and Bart Schroder identified as the principal operational contacts.

Name

Cleverscope

Legal name

Cleverscope Ltd

Website

https://cleverscope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cleverscope is a New Zealand-based specialist manufacturer of PC-based mixed-signal oscilloscopes with high-voltage isolated channels, serving power electronics and embedded systems engineers through direct online sales and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test and Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Isolated channel oscilloscopes
• Mixed signal acquisition
• Frequency response analysis
• Test and measurement equipment
• Power electronics testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of mixed signal oscilloscope acquisition units (CS548, CS448, CS328A) and accessories including probes (CS1133 Vsat, CS1200, CS1201, CS1202), signal generators (CS701, CS1070), and link cables

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cleverscope designs and manufactures PC-based mixed signal oscilloscope acquisition units featuring isolated-channel capture, high-resolution ADCs, and sophisticated signal processing software. Its flagship CS548 oscilloscope offers 2kV DC isolation, 14-bit ADCs at 500 MSPS, Frequency Response Analysis, MSPS streaming, and live Matlab/Excel integration for power electronics and EMI testing applications. The product portfolio includes remote fiber-linked channels, signal generators, probes, protocol decoders, and multi-unit synchronization accessories.

Product overview

Cleverscope manufactures high-accuracy mixed signal acquisition units and oscilloscopes. The product lineup centers on the CS548 flagship (4-channel, 2kV isolated, 14-bit/500 MSPS) and includes the CS448 for power electronics applications. Remote channel extensions (CS1200 voltage, CS1201 current, CS1202 quad) enable fiber-isolated measurements. Accessories include the CS1070 power amplifier, CS1133 Vsat probe, CS701 signal generator, and CS714 protocol decoder. The CS302 64-bit software application enables 16-channel capture by linking up to 4 units via CS1020 cables. Connectivity options include USB and Ethernet interfaces. The company offers over ten years of software development focused on making oscilloscope operation intuitive, with built-in FRA, spectrum analysis, protocol decoding, and maths capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CS548 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Flagship 4-channel isolated-channel oscilloscope with 2kV DC Class III isolation, 100 dB CMRR at 50 MHz, 14-bit ADCs at 500 MSPS, Frequency Response Analysis, Component LCR measurement, MSPS streaming to disk, high resolution spectra, sophisticated maths, isolated signal generator, and mixed signal capture capabilities for power electronics engineers.
• CS448 Oscilloscope High accuracy mixed signal acquisition unit with isolated channels, sophisticated software, and capabilities for power electronics measurements.
• CS328A Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Previous generation mixed signal oscilloscope with 12-bit resolution, available in USB and Ethernet variants. Features lower electrical noise, more memory options, higher bit resolution capability, and 20K logic elements.
• CS320A Oscilloscope Legacy model oscilloscope available with USB or Ethernet interface, with 10-bit or 12-bit resolution depending on configuration.
• CS1200 Remote Voltage Channel Fiber-linked remote voltage channel for measuring signals in electrically isolated environments. Features 200 MHz bandwidth and high CMRR for EMI immunity testing applications.
• CS1201 Remote Current Channel Fiber-linked remote current channel for isolated current measurements, complementing the CS1200 voltage channel.
• CS1202 Remote Quad Channel Remote quad channel unit that can be fiber-linked to extend measurement capabilities beyond the base unit's channel count.
• CS1070 Power Amplifier Power amplifier accessory that delivers 32.5Vp-p output, extending the signal generator capability beyond the built-in 6.5Vp-p maximum.
• CS1133 Vsat Probe Specialized voltage probe for power electronics applications, used with the CS548 to measure switching losses and efficiency.
• CS701 Signal Generator Signal generator accessory. Documentation states it generates only sinusoidal signals; square wave option exists but frequency accuracy is not guaranteed.
• CS714 Protocol Decoder Protocol decoder accessory supporting UART, I2C, and other protocol decoding for embedded systems debugging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Update rate: 16 frames per second on modern PC
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• Meilhaus ElectronicregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor (meilhaus.de) handling Cleverscope products in Europe. Facilitated trial kit arrangements for customers in Germany requiring hands-on evaluation of CS1200 remote voltage channels for EMI immunity testing applications.
• Saelig CompanyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based distributor for Cleverscope products. Mentioned in context of CS320AE model clarification and fulfillment of replacement parts like Ethernet cables.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Siglent Technologies: Siglent manufactures oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators, overlapping with Cleverscope's benchtop and PC-based test equipment offerings for electronics engineers.
• Rigol Technologies: Rigol is a leading oscilloscope manufacturer offering benchtop and PC-connected scopes across entry-level to high-performance tiers, directly competing with Cleverscope in price-sensitive and mid-range test-and-measurement segments.
• Pico Technology: Pico Technology manufactures PC-based oscilloscopes and data loggers with USB connectivity, competing directly with Cleverscope in the compact, PC-tethered mixed-signal oscilloscope category serving electronics engineers.
• GW Instek (Good Will Instrument): GW Instek produces oscilloscopes and general test & measurement instruments, with a similar profile to Cleverscope in serving electronics engineering labs and production test environments.

Broad incumbents

• Yokogawa Electric: Yokogawa's test & measurement division offers oscilloscoscopes and power analyzers, with overlap to Cleverscope's power-electronics measurement positioning at the higher end of the market.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz offers a broad test & measurement portfolio including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators, competing in the high-end segments where Cleverscope also positions.
• Teledyne LeCroy: Teledyne LeCroy specializes in high-performance oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers, with strong positioning in power electronics test that competes with Cleverscope's CS548/CS448 portfolio.
• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is the dominant incumbent in oscilloscopes and broader electronic test & measurement, with extensive R&D resources and a much wider product portfolio than Cleverscope's specialist focus.
• Tektronix: Tektronix is a foundational oscilloscope brand with a comprehensive test & measurement portfolio, including isolated-channel products that overlap with Cleverscope's power-electronics value proposition.

Emerging players

• Hantek: Hantek is a lower-cost oscilloscope manufacturer primarily competing on price in the entry-level PC-based and benchtop scope market, an adjacent but more budget-focused alternative to Cleverscope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=I7ppDNLlEL4
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cleverscope-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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