Test and Measurement
Agilent - 8990B Peak Power Analyzer with the Fastest Rise Time/Fall Time in the Peak Power-Measurement Market
Agilent announced the Agilent 8990B, a peak power analyzer that offers faster measurement speed and greater measurement accuracy in peak power-pulse analysis for the aerospace, defense and wireless markets.
Agilent Technologies Advances X-Parameters* Innovations
Agilent announced the latest wave of X-parameter innovations designed to further advance their use and support the industry's rapidly increasing interest in the technology.
Agilent Technologies' N6700 Modular Power System Family Adds Application-Specific Modules for Battery Test, Mobile Device Manufacturing
Agilent announced the addition of two new application-specific modules to the N6700 Modular Power System (MPS) family, the N6783A-MFG mobile communications DC power module and the N6783A-BAT battery charge/discharge module.
Agilent - Modular AXIe Embedded Controller
Agilent announced its first modular AXIe embedded controller - the Agilent M9536A, a powerful one-slot module that can be used to build compact AXIe systems.
Agilent to Feature InfiniiVision 2000 and 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes at 2011 ASEE
Agilent will feature the InfiniiVision 2000 and 3000 X-Series oscilloscopes at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 26-29, at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre (Booth 529) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Atmel Launches JTAGICE3 In-circuit Debugger and Programmer
Connecting seamlessly to Atmel AVR Studio 5 and all Atmel 8- and 32-bit AVR MCUs, JTAGICE3 offers a faster, smaller and more robust in-circuit debugger
Keithley Publishes Online Nanotechnology Seminars on CD
Keithley Instruments has assembled a new collection of its nanotechnology-focused web tutorials and seminars in a convenient CD format. "Characterizing Nano-Materials and Devices with Precision and Confidence" is available free upon request at: http://www.keithley.com/pr/089.
Multitest’s Mercury Contactor for WLSCP Test
Multitest, a designer and manufacturer of final test handlers, contactors and load boards used by integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and final test subcontractors worldwide, announces that its installed base of WLCSP contactors is steadily growing. The contactors are running high-volume production at subcontractors in China, Taiwan, Singapore and other locations. They show outstanding lifetime performance, contributing to unreached cost of test.
SolderLab.com Debuts PotWatch Service
Solderlab.com, an independent solder analysis lab, introduces PotWatch, an easy-to-use Web-based service that provides users with a scheduled method for testing, tracking and validating solder pot alloy purity. With PotWatch, solders within most tin/lead and SAC alloy matrixes are tested to the J-STD-006B standard. Solder collection kits automatically are mailed to SolderLab.com customers at the timing and frequency of their choice.
Free Keithley Web-Based Seminar Explores Electrical Characterization of Solar Cells
Keithley Instruments will broadcast a free, web-based seminar titled "Understanding Electrical Characterization of Solar Cells" on Thursday, June 30, 2011. This one-hour seminar will discuss the different measurement techniques that can be used to characterize solar cells and other photovoltaic devices. To register for this event, visit www.keithley.com/events/semconfs/webseminars.
Saelig's New Tiny Picoammeter Eliminates Voltage Transients
PocketPico Picoammeter is a new, USB-connected; very low current measurement device for DC current from 20pA to 2mA. Tiny (2.7 × 1.4 × 3.7), lightweight (8oz) PocketPico Picoammeter eliminates harmful switching spikes and reads at a rapid 15,000 samples per second. Perfect for lab test setups, PocketPico Picoammeter's high accuracy, fast speed, and single measurement range brings new features previously unavailable in other picoammeters, like small size, single 20pA - 2mA measurement range at 15,000 Sa/s, high accuracy (±0.5%) and resolution (4½ digits), protection against voltage transients, etc.
Lauterbach Leads The Way with High Speed Serial Trace Debug Technology
Lauterbach, a world leader in software debug tools, has announced that it has been working with microprocessor developers in the field of 'High Speed Serial' trace technology for several years; a serial transmission technology that could transmit the entire contents of a DVD in 3 seconds, making it ideal for the collecting of data for the debugging and development of very high speed embedded systems and systems requiring mission critical analysis.
CyberOptics to Showcase Its Latest Inspection Solutions at NEPCON Thailand 2011
CyberOptics announced that it will feature its multiple award-winning QX500 AOI system and robust SE350™ in-line SPI system at the upcoming NEPCON Thailand, scheduled to take place June 23-26, 2011 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok. CyberOptics' representative in Thailand and partner for the show, WKK, invites all attendees to visit Booth B501 for a firsthand demonstration of CyberOptics' latest inspection systems.
Rigel - Hand held electrical medical safety analyser for medical device testing and asset management
The versatile 62353 hand held electrical medical safety analyser now available from Rigel Medical http://www.rigelmedical.com/products/electrical-safety/rigel-62353 combines the benefits of an automatic and manual tester with advanced data logging to provide improved asset management capability.
Specialist Calibration Services available on-site or off-site
A new calibration service for electrical and electronic test and measurement equipment combines full technical compliance with the flexibility of mobile‚ on-site working. The Calibrationhouse has extensive experience in the calibration‚ service and repair of all types of electrical test instrumentation – including digital micro ohmmeters‚ PAT testers and specialist test equipment used in the electromedical and high voltage sectors.
New HAL Solar passes all the PV tests
Faster and more accurate testing. Advanced new instrumentation has been developed for the fast and accurate safety compliance testing of photo voltaic (PV) modules during development and production. PV systems can operate at 1,000V DC when installed, so require electrical safety testing at the production stage of panels and arrays to ensure safety and maximum production efficiency.
Practical Components Introduces New Kit for Test and Qualification of the Amkor TMV Component
Practical Components Inc., a leading supplier of dummy components, announces that the new Practical Components TMV (Through Mold Via) 14 mm Board Drop Test Lead-Free Kit is now available. The kit is designed for the 14 mm Amkor TMV component.
TRaC extends environmental test offering with new wide-range shaker
TRaC, the test and certification specialist, has further increased the range of environmental test services in its portfolio with the installation of a new vibration test system – or "shaker" - at the company's Warwick facility. This latest addition to its test offering will allow TRaC to deliver an even wider suite of specialist stress tests, especially to the aerospace and automotive industry sectors.
Optimizing for Test Cell Throughput: Multitest’s MT2168 Fully Leverages Advanced Tester Capabilities
Multitest, a designer and manufacturer of final test handlers, contactors and load boards used by integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and final test subcontractors worldwide, announces that its MT2168 is designed for best tester utilization. Short index time (DUT exchange time), fast loading and sorting, and a high soak capacity support the handler to keep pace with the new tester generation.
Keithley Whitepaper / Hall effect measurement
Looking in great detail at hall effect measurements in materials characterization.
GOEPEL electronic combines Boundary Scan with real time Test of GBit LAN Interfaces
GOEPEL electronic introduces BAC9305-LAN1G, the latest Bus Access Cable (BAC) as a new member of the industry leading JTAG/Boundary Scan hardware platform SCANFLEX. For the very first time, in connection with the SCANFLEX® multi port module SFX-9305 the new family member of Bus Access Cables enables the real time test of GBit LAN interfaces in combination with extended JTAG/Boundary Scan operations based on a unique platform. The protocol based functional test of the LAN interface with maximum transfer speed helps to detect production faults as well as dynamic problems.
Optimizing for Test Cell Throughput: Multitest’s MT2168 Fully Leverages Advanced Tester Capabilities
Multitest, a designer and manufacturer of final test handlers, contactors and load boards used by integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and final test subcontractors worldwide, announces that its MT2168 is designed for best tester utilization. Short index time (DUT exchange time), fast loading and sorting, and a high soak capacity support the handler to keep pace with the new tester generation.
Tektronix Component Solutions Increases ASIC and FPGA Test Capacity
Tektronix Component Solutions announced today the investment in five new Teradyne J750EX semiconductor test systems to allow screening of a wider variety of complex ASICs, increase test capacity and enable faster development of new test programs. Reducing development time will improve time-to-test for customers and reduce development cost.
Agilent Expands Mobile Calibration Teams to Deliver On-Site Service for Americas Electronic Measurement Instruments
Agilent announced the deployment of its 14th mobile calibration team, located in Colorado Spring, Colo. Customers in the Americas with Agilent electronic measurement instruments can get true OEM calibrations (measurements performed using Agilent procedures for every data-sheet specification) while minimizing instrument downtime.
Agilent Provides New Level of Realism in Testing and Evaluation of Advanced Radar and Electronic-Warfare Systems
Agilent announced a range of cutting-edge capabilities that enable economical testing and evaluation of advanced radar and electronic-warfare (EW) systems. Spanning signal-creation software, signal generators, measurement applications and signal analyzers, the additions enable test solutions that provide greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness than typical single-purpose EW threat simulators.
Agilent - Express Configurations for ENA Series Network Analyzer to Cut Delivery Time, Cost
Agilent introduced express configurations for the popular ENA series network analyzer. Express configuration products provide fast, off-the-shelf delivery of the most popular test and measurement configurations. This service ensures that test equipment is shipped as quickly as possible to customers' research and development labs and manufacturing lines, ready for immediate use, saving time, effort and expense.
Keithley Publishes E-Guide About High Performance Source-Measure Solutions
Keithley Instruments, Inc., world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, has published an informative e-guide titled "Cost-effective, high performance sourcing and measurement solutions."
National Instruments Digital Video Analyser Automates Wide Range of HDMI Tests
National Instruments introduced the new NI Digital Video Analyser, which automates a wide range of tests for the latest HDMI sources such as set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players and DVD players. The analyser features configuration-based test steps that automate measurements of HDMI features including 3-D video, HDMI 1.4 protocol and picture quality analysis. With hardware based on the NI PXI Express platform and software designed for multicore computing, engineers can use the NI Digital Video Analyser to achieve high-performance, high-precision measurements of HDMI content in a fraction of the time required by traditional video test solutions.
MAZeT demonstrates Truecolormeter for Color Measurement in Business, Industry, and Service
MAZeT GmbH, the provider of development and manufacturing services for embedded computing solutions and optoelectronics in Jena, will present the new Truecolormeter colorStriker from Mathai at SENSOR+TEST from June 7-9, 2011, at Booth 322 in Hall 12 of the Nuremburg Exhibition Center. With this, MAZeT clearly and practically demonstrates exact color measurement with the JENCOLOR color sensors in use on a product, explains Frank Krumbein, product manager at MAZeT. We offer interested visitors the opportunity to take selected sample measurements themselves and form their own personal view of the precision and user-friendliness of the colorStriker.
Microfluidic measuring station from MAZeT measures the smallest differences in color and transmission changes
MAZeT GmbH, the provider of development and manufacturing services for embedded computing solutions in Jena, Germany, will introduce for the first time a portable fluidic measuring station at Booth 12-322 at SENSOR+TEST from June 7-9, 2011. This new device uncovers the smallest differences in color and transmission changes.
Aeroflex Adds Avionics Waveforms to S-Series Signal Generators
Following in the footsteps of the Aeroflex industry-standard 2030 Series avionics signal generator, Aeroflex announced the addition of popular avionics waveforms to its S-Series signal generator family. All avionics authorities (civil or military), airfields, airframe manufacturers, aircraft systems manufacturers, and military sub-contractors use avionics-specific signal generators to test important navigation functions.
SoundChecker – New cost-efficient Acoustic Analysis System
GOEPEL electronic introduced SoundChecker, a new, cost-efficient complete system for acoustic and impact sound analyses. The system concept provides an ideal compromise to highly complex acoustic test systems, being a simple introduction and entree to sound analysis.
GL Enhances T1 E1 Analyzer Products and Software
GL Communications Inc. announced today the release of T1 E1 Analyzer Software Version 6.07. Addressing the media, Mr. Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of the company said, Our T1 E1 Analysis suite of products continue to provide the most comprehensive analysis and emulation capability of any product on the market. Any traffic over T1 E1 lines including voice, fax, modem, signaling, mobile, IP, VoIP, ATM, and more is addressed. We continue to satisfy the requests of each and every customer."
New USB Interface on All Teseq RF Amplifiers Simplifies Operation
Teseq, a leading developer and provider of instrumentation and systems for EMC emission and immunity testing, now offers an integrated USB port on its complete range of CBA series, solid-state, class-A power amplifiers that offer frequency and power ratings specifically for EMC immunity test applications.
NI Expands FPGA-Enabled NI FlexRIO Family for PXI With Six New I/O Modules
National Instruments has introduced the expansion of its NI FlexRIO product line with six new adapter modules featuring FPGA-based reconfigurable I/O to deliver enhanced functionality for general-purpose automated test and high-speed digital communication. The NI FlexRIO family is the industry's first commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution to provide engineers the flexibility of NI LabVIEW FPGA technology with high-speed, user-configurable I/O on the PXI platform. The new group of adapter modules includes four general-purpose digitisers, a module for high-speed digital I/O and the industry's fastest 16-bit analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) from Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), which is optimised for modulated communications.
Test in Carriers: New Customer for the Multitest InCarrier
Multitest, a designer and manufacturer of final test handlers, contactors and load boards used by integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and final test subcontractors worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has received another order for unique InCarrier® test equipment from a major test house in Asia. The InCarrier® was preferred against standard singulated package test as well as other methods of high parallel test.
Multitest to Hold Open House during SEMICON West 2011
Multitest, a designer and manufacturer of final test handlers, contactors and load boards used by integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and final test subcontractors worldwide, announces that it will hold an Open House during the upcoming SEMICON West exhibition at its Santa Clara, CA facility located at 3021 Kenneth Street. The Open House will be open daily July 12-14, 2011 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Aeroflex Shows New Auto-Test II TETRA Test Technology at TETRA World Congress
Aeroflex Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aeroflex Holding Corp. (NYSE:ARX) and the leading supplier of test instruments for the TETRA market, presented its new Auto-Test II technology for testing TETRA mobile stations on the 3920 Digital Radio Test Set to the visitors of TETRA World Congress in Budapest. The new test option allows testing of TETRA terminals—independent of the network and encryption settings—by just pushing a button. Performing regular maintenance testing is an important issue for users of TETRA terminals.
Aeroflex and fjord e-design Announce First Implementation of TETRA II Test System on 3920 Digital Radio Test Set
Aeroflex Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aeroflex Holding Corp. (NYSE:ARX), and fjord-e-design GmbH announced the first implementation of a TETRA II test system on a portable radio tester, the Aeroflex 3920 Digital Radio Test Set. The test solution allows transmitter and receiver testing of base stations and mobile stations supporting the TETRA Enhanced Data Service (TEDS).
Agilent Publishes Industry's First Compendium to Test for Synthetic Marijuana Compounds
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced availability of the industry's first GC/MS compendium to test for synthetic cannabinoids, recently declared controlled substances by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. They are most commonly found in herbal incense blends.
