Test and Measurement
Agilent Technologies Introduces Enhanced-Performance Dynamic Contact Module II for Nanomechanical Testing
Agilent Technologies Inc today announced the availability of an enhanced version of its popular Dynamic Contact Module for nanomechanical testing of materials. The Agilent DCM II features 3x higher loading capability (30mN max load); easy tip exchange for quick removal and installation of application-specific tips; and a full 70m range of indenter travel.
NBS adds high speed flying probe to its evolving range of test services
Leading EMS provider NBS has announced the acquisition and installation of a SPEA high speed flying probe test system in its manufacturing facility located in Santa Clara, California. The addition of the SPEA Model 4040 extends the company's capabilities across the entire range of test and verification technologies. NBS employs a comprehensive test strategy that is a highly integrated part of its unique manufacturing system that successfully accommodates NPI and volume assembly side by side.
LeCroy - PCI Express Gen 1.x, 2.0 and 3.0 Decode Annotation on Oscilloscopes to Speed Validation and Debug
LeCroy Corporation's PCI Express Decode Annotation for LeCroy oscilloscopes provides new capability for hardware and system engineers to simultaneously understand the physical layer and protocol behavior of high-speed PCI Express serial data signals. The new capability provides a link layer protocol decode for up to four PCI Express signals annotated on the oscilloscope physical layer waveform. It is the first and only oscilloscope-based decode solution for the widely adopted PCI Express Gen 2.0 and the emerging PCI Express Gen 3.0 standards. Combined with LeCroy's 8b/10b decode annotation tool (a separate option), simultaneous symbol/primitive and protocol level understanding can be achieved. For faster time to insight, all the standard math, measure, cursor, zoom, and other analysis tools available in the oscilloscope may be used concurrently.
QualiPHY SAS-2 Compliance Testing Software
LeCroy today announced the launch of QualiPHY SAS-2, the first physical layer transmitter compliance test application for SAS-2, the latest generation of the Serial Attached SCSI standard. The release of this software expands LeCroy's portfolio of QualiPHY automated serial data compliance test solutions, providing automated control for the SDA 8 Zi series of oscilloscopes to test SAS initiators and targets running at 1.5 Gb/s, 3.0 Gb/s and 6.0 Gb/s. QualiPHY SAS-2 performs all transmitter physical layer tests in accordance with the UNH IOL Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Consortium SAS-2 6Gbps Physical Layer Test Suite from Group 1 (TX OOB Signaling and AC Coupling Requirements), Group 2 (TX Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) Requirements) and Group 3 (TX NRZ Data Signaling Requirements).
National Instruments Delivers Windows 7 Support for Engineers and Scientists
National Instruments has announced software and hardware compatibility with Windows 7, the latest operating system from Microsoft, to help engineers and scientists attain faster performance and higher throughput within their applications. Engineers and scientists who are considering upgrading to the latest computer hardware can take advantage of several new features in the new operating system. This release, which includes performance and usability enhancements, provides a smooth upgrade experience and improves the environment for hardware and software compatibility, making it ideal for measurement and workstation applications. Windows 7 contains features that provide increased USB data acquisition throughput and take full advantage of multicore processors to improve responsiveness and offer compatibility with the latest computer technologies, including support for PCI Express and 64-bit processors.
Agilent Technologies Introduces Monolithic Laser Combiner System for Confocal and Fluorescence Microscopy
Agilent Technologies today introduced its monolithic laser combiner system for confocal and fluorescence microscopy applications. The MLC400 monolithic laser combiner brings Agilent's patented complex monolithic optic (CMO) design technology and proprietary fiber coupling capability into a complete laser illumination solution. The integrated lasers and optics are permanently aligned offering customers optical system stability and ease-of-use. As a result, researchers are able to spend more time doing scientific experimentation and less time maintaining their illumination optics.
Technical Web Seminar: Keithley Shares Free Advice on How to Perform Photovoltaic Measurements
Keithley Instruments will broadcast a free web-based seminar titled "Photovoltaic Measurements: Testing the Electrical Properties of Today's Solar Cells" on Wednesday, December 10, at 15:00 Central European Time (CET). For detailed seminar information and to register, visit http://www.keithley.info/solarcelltest-webseminar.
Portable Platforms for GL's VQT, IP, and VoIP Products
GL Communications Inc. announced today the release of portable platform solutions for Voice Quality Testing (VQT), IP, and VoIP Products. In a statement released to the press Mr. Rob Bichefsky, Senior Manager, at the company said, VQuad™ with the Dual UTA can be purchased with a NetBook PC for a truly lightweight portable solution. The Dual UTA is fully compatible with the miniature NetBooks and allows the VQuad™ software to be installed for full testing without any performance issues. He added, NetBook PCs are smaller and less expensive than traditional notebook computers, and they have a smaller screen, are lighter, and normally have a longer battery life.
GL's Fax, Modem, and Voice Testing Solutions
GL Communications Inc. announced today the release of an enhanced portfolio of its Fax, Modem, and Voice Testing solutions. In a statement released to the press Mr. Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of the company said, GL's s voice, fax, and modem testing portfolio of solutions has been enhanced with an inclusion of T1 E1 Call Capture and Analysis, 2 Wire voice data/recorder, and PacketScan™ applications.
IEC 61000-4-2:2008 compliant testing devices available at Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials caused by direct contact or induced by an electrostatic field. The IEC 61000-4-2:2008 standard relates to the immunity requirements and test methods for electrical and electronic equipment subjected to static electricity discharges, from operators directly, and from personnel to adjacent objects. Such electronics vary anywhere from your kitchen blender to your home computer, basically anything containing a microchip.
InterLab Bluetooth RF Test Solution first conformance RF test platform with validated test coverage for Enhanced Power Control
7 layers has announced that the InterLab Bluetooth RF Test Solution is the first conformance RF test platform to offer validated test coverage for Enhanced Power Control. This is a new feature which has been added to the Bluetooth technology in the Bluetooth 3.0 + HS specification version.
Panasonic Selects National Instruments Products to Test Toughbook Laptop PCBs
National Instruments today announced that Panasonic engineers are using NI hardware and software products for the automated testing of new computer PCBs, including those in the new Toughbook rugged laptops. Panasonic has combined NI PXI modular hardware instrumentation with NI LabVIEW graphical development software and NI TestStand test management software to create a streamlined automated test system that has decreased the cost of system development and maintenance. By using this combination of NI hardware and software, Panasonic integrated multiple measurement functions into a single PXI test system that reduces physical footprint by more than 50 percent and significantly decreases power consumption.
Spirent Enhances Data Center Performance Benchmarking with New Fibre Channel Test Module
Responding to the performance demands of dynamic, terabit-capacity data centers, Spirent Communications plc (LSE: SPT), the global leader in enterprise network testing, today introduced the Spirent HyperMetrics 2/4/8Gb Fibre Channel test module. By leveraging a holistic, unified test system, data center operators, network equipment vendors and system integrators can test every aspect of tomorrow's converged networks pre and post deployment.
Fibre management firmware speeds OTDR tests on multicore cables
New firmware for the Yokogawa family of OTDRs (optical time-domain reflectometers) offers powerful new capabilities for measurements on multicore fibre cables. The new fibre management firmware allows users to keep track of which individual fibres have been tested, thereby eliminating the potential confusion between tested and untested fibres. As a result, the risk of errors in field operation is significantly reduced.
Manncorp's SMD Counter In Aluminum Carry Case Does On-the-spot Inventory Taking
A newly designed high-speed surface mount component counter that is smartly housed inside an aluminum carrying case is now offered by Manncorp. Once the MegaXP is unlocked and its chrome latches snapped open, the true and exceptionally functional purpose of this equipment becomes clear, claims CEO Henry Mann. This is a truly portable surface-mount component counter – easily carried from stock room to shipping area for incoming or outgoing order verification, or off-premises inventory taking.
Agilent Infiniium 90000 Series Oscilloscope Hardware Yields Waveform Update Rates More than 20 Times Faster than Other High-Performance Scopes
Agilent Technologies today announced the inclusion of faster PC hardware in the Infiniium 90000 Series oscilloscope family. These award-winning, high-performance, real-time oscilloscopes are the most responsive in their class with waveform update rates more than 20 times faster than comparable scopes.
External Output Amplifier Extends Voltage Range of Existing Function Generators to 50Vpp
Agilent Technologies has introduced an economically priced 2-channel external output amplifier that provides up to 50 Vpp (Volts peak-to-peak) amplification of function/arbitrary waveforms. The instrument is designed to work in conjunction with engineers' existing function generators to extend the voltage range and offer low-distortion outputs.
Vintage Technology Tested By Prism Sound Cutting Edge Test Gear
With sales of its valve audio equipment on the increase, UK manufacturer Thermionic Culture has invested in a Prism Sound dScope Series III Audio Analyzer to help speed up the flow of new products moving through its testing and quality control department. The company is so delighted with its dScope Series III unit – and with the level of support it has received from Prism Sound's technical staff – that it has now ordered a second instrument, which will be delivered shortly.
Lantronix Releases ManageLinx 2.0 for Enhanced Remote Product Servicing and Device Management
Lantronix, Inc. today announced ManageLinx 2.0, the latest version of the company's secure, remote access solution. ManageLinx provides access to firewall-protected devices via the Internet.
Wireless sensor kit tracks down the hot spots
The TempTrackr multipoint wireless temperature measurement kit from Aspen Electronics is ideal for monitoring the temperature on equipment and installations in remote locations or where power and communication to the sensor is restricted. Designed for systems integrators and OEMs, the system is easy to install and use, highly portable and robust, with superior performance for real-time in-process temperature sensing.
Differential pH sensor features sealed reference cell for long life and stability
The new Yokogawa SC24 is a differential combined pH sensor intended for inline process control in applications involving aggressive and dirty solutions: for example, brine in chlorine manufacturing. The new sensor features a sealed glass reference cell which prevents fouling and ensures measurement stability as well as being virtually maintenance free.
National Instruments Expands PXI Capabilities for Semiconductor Test With New Suite of Modular Instruments
National Instruments today introduced 10 new PXI products that expand the capabilities of PXI for mixed-signal semiconductor test. The suite of new software-defined products, which are optimized for use with NI LabVIEW graphical system design software, includes four high-speed digital I/O (HSDIO) instruments, two digital switches, two enhanced RF instruments, a high-precision source measure unit (SMU) and specialized digital vector file importing software. The new NI PXI Semiconductor Suite incorporates numerous new features including 200 MHz single-ended digital I/O, 10 pA current resolution, rapid multiband RF measurements, DC/digital switching and Waveform Generation Language (WGL) and IEEE 1450 Standard Test Interface Language (STIL) file importing capability.
Key enhancement for TD-SCDMA handset testing focused towards China mobile phone market, including GSM handover capability
Anritsu Corporation has further enhanced the functions of its MD8470A Signalling Tester to support R&D and verification of TD-SCDMA mobile terminals. The October 19 rollout of its TD-SCDMA/HSPA Signalling Unit along with the new TD-SCDMA/GSM Simulation Kit and TD-HSPA Software options has enabled this new capability. These test equipment options are supporting the 3.5G TD-SCDMA/HSDPA*1 high-speed data communications standard that is spreading rapidly in China.
Anritsu - Next-Generation Field OTDRs Generation
Anritsu Company, a global provider of test and measurement solutions for advanced and converged networks, introduces its ACCESS Master MT9083C high-performance OTDR Series. The MT9083C series delivers the best optical performance in the 45 dB mini-OTDR class with industry-leading resolution and the fastest measurement distance acquisition for mid- to long-range (>40 km) networks, providing field personnel with a test solution to accurately and quickly test traditional and PON-based FTTx networks.
Agilent Technologies Expands Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Portfolio with New High- Throughput Injectors
Agilent Technologies today introduced the 1290 Infinity LC Injector HTS/HTC sample injection system offering superior performance in speed, ultra-low carryover, and robustness for customers requiring high throughput.
Free-for-Life Tool Cracks PCB Debug Challenge
With the breakthrough product family, JTAG Live, debugging boards too crowded for traditional probing becomes a whole lot easier. JTAG Live is ideal for electronics engineers and technicians to use in checking PCBs for basic continuity and correct operation.
Technical Web Seminar from Keithley Teaches the Basics of Low Current Electrical Measurements
Keithley Instruments is hosting a free online seminar in which the company will explore the basics of electrical measurements from nA to fA . The webcast, which will be broadcast on Thursday, 19 November, at 15:00 CET, is free to attend, but registration is required. For detailed seminar information and to register, visit http://www.keithley.info/low-current-webinar.
Agilent Technologies, Nexus Technology Deliver DDR3 Memory Bus Debug Solutions
Agilent Technologies Inc. and Nexus Technology Inc. today made available DDR3-1867 DIMM and DDR3-1600 SODIMM slot interposer test solutions. These test solutions are the ideal tools for designers performing DDR3 DIMM or SODIMM validation, failure analysis, and bus functional-parametric validation in servers, supercomputing, desktops, laptops and computing applications.
Agilent Technologies' Expanded HDMI Test Solution Portfolio on Display at CEA 861/HDCP PlugFest13
Agilent Technologies today announced that its enhanced High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) test solution portfolio is being demonstrated at the CEA 861/HDCP PlugFest13, Nov. 8-13, in Burlingame, Calif. The expanded solution enables engineers to test the new features introduced by the HDMI Specification 1.4 such as HEAC (HDMI Ethernet and Audio Return Channel) support or 4K x 2K and 3-D video format support. The test solution also increases efficiencies, reduces development costs and provides highly accurate test results.
Aeroflex launches complete solution for RF parametric test of wireless subsystems, including LTE
Aeroflex announced today the launch of the 7000 Series Vector Analyzer Generator (VAG), a single, fully integrated RF parametric test system for RF test of wireless components and subsystems. The 7000 Series combines both vector signal generation and vector signal analysis in a single box, providing an integrated approach to measurements for complex wireless standards, including LTE. The instrument features an intuitive touch-screen user interface that simplifies wireless testing. Its modular, software-defined functionality provides a flexible, 'future-proof' platform for advanced wireless technologies, including LTE, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G/HSPA, and WLAN.
Tektronix Communications Announces Suite of Network Intelligence Products for Enhanced Performance Monitoring of Next Generation IP Networks
Tektronix Communications, a leading worldwide provider of Network Intelligence and Communications Test Solutions, today unveiled a suite of new Network Intelligence products that effectively collect, correlate and analyze media and signaling data from next-generation IP telecommunication networks, turning data into actionable information that drives better operational and business results. Designed to meet the needs of both legacy and next-generation converged IP networks, the Iris suite of products consists of the GeoProbe G10, a new high-speed 10GE probe; three new analyzer applications; and a common platform that provides a single, integrated framework for current and future applications.
LeCroy introduces first oscilloscope-based decode solution for PCI Express 2.0 and 3.0
LeCroy Corporation's PCI Express Decode Annotation for LeCroy oscilloscopes provides new capability for hardware and system engineers to simultaneously understand the physical layer and protocol behavior of high-speed PCI Express serial data signals. The new capability provides a link layer protocol decode for up to four PCI Express signals annotated on the oscilloscope physical layer waveform. It is the first and only oscilloscope-based decode solution for the widely adopted PCI Express Gen 2.0 and the emerging PCI Express Gen 3.0 standards. Combined with LeCroy's 8b/10b decode annotation tool (a separate option), simultaneous symbol/primitive and protocol level understanding can be achieved. For faster time to insight, all the standard math, measure, cursor, zoom, and other analysis tools available in the oscilloscope may be used concurrently.
National Instruments Introduces Video Test Solution for Multimedia Device Testing
National Instruments today introduced NI VideoMASTER 3.0, a new PXI Express-based digital video analyzer for validation and production test of multimedia devices. VideoMASTER simplifies the testing of multimedia devices by using configurable measurement steps within NI TestStand test management software to automate a full suite of video measurements. By taking advantage of the efficient, configurable performance of VideoMASTER 3.0, multimedia test engineers can significantly reduce development costs and decrease overall test time.
Agilent Technologies Introduces Network Analyzer with Wide Frequency Range
Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced a compact network analyzer, the Agilent E5061B, that analyzes a frequency range as low as 5 Hz up to the RF (radio frequency) range of 3 GHz. This network analyzer's broad range and versatility eliminates the need for additional low-frequency-dedicated instruments.
Agilent Technologies Introduces Compact USB 3.0 Test Setup
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced it significantly enhanced its SuperSpeed USB test solution portfolio with the introduction of new test fixtures and the support of automated compliance tests and characterization with the new J-BERT N4903B. The new, compact setup will be unveiled at the USB-IF Compliance Workshop in Portland, Ore., Nov. 2-4.
Synopsys extends DFTMAX compression to reduce the cost of pin-limited test
Synopsys has announced a new capability in DFTMAX compression that significantly reduces the cost of test for designs and methodologies that mandate very few test pins. Extending Synopsys' patented adaptive scan technology with a high-performance, low-pin interface to the tester allows designers to achieve predictable compression of up to 100X or more with only one pair of test data pins. As designers must maintain test quality and reduce test cost while design complexity is growing, they increasingly adopt core-based design and test methodologies as well as multi-site testing techniques, significantly limiting the number of pins allocated for test. Widely deployed, DFTMAX compression now delivers even greater test time and cost savings for today's challenging designs.
Teseq Fully CISPR-Compliant Digital EMC/EMI Receivers
TESEQ has announced the introduction of the Narda PMM 9010, a fully digital receiver covering the frequency range 10 Hz to 6 GHz. The PMM 9010 is the cornerstone of a system which grows together with the users' needs. All EMC conducted measurements are be possible by simply upgrading the PMM 9010 with specific options, e.g. Click Meter, and accessories such as LISNs and probes This will allow the PMM 9010 to provide full compliance testing to any known international standard or proprietary specifications.
Haefely PEFT 4010 burst test system available for immediate rental from Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Electrical fast transients (EFT) are the most popular sources of disturbances in modern electronic circuits. The Haefely PEFT 4010 instrument contains all the features expected from a top quality EFT generator. Unbeaten performance paired with a high end assembly guarantees a cost effective, long-lasting investment and valuable test results.
Tektronix Adds MIPI Support to DPO7000 Series Oscilloscopes
Tektronix has announced a series of enhancements to its popular DPO7000 Series Oscilloscopes, including support for the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) D-PHY standard and new UART/RS-232 protocol analysis software. Additionally, the DPO7000 Series now includes four passive probes and three analysis tools as part of standard configurations.
Agilent Offers 4-Tap De-Emphasis Converter, Highest Flexible SSC Injection
Agilent Technologies has announced the addition of a 4-tap de-emphasis signal converter N4916B, an ultraflexible SSC injection and a SATA ISI channel to its J-BERT N4903B high-performance serial BERT. The new capabilities enable R&D and test engineers to accurately characterize receiver ports and channels of multigigabit serial bus interfaces, such as Quickpath Interconnect (QPI), Hypertransport, PCI Express, DisplayPort, SerialATA, USB3, CEI, 10GBASE-KR, 40GBASE-KR and memory interfaces.
