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Strategic Test Company Details
Strategic Test announces low-cost i.MX283 Computer on Module for fanless applications
Strategic Test has announced a new low-cost addition to its line of Freescale-based i.MX Computer-on-Modules. Called the TX-28S, it measures just 68 x 25 mm (2.6 x 1) and contains a 454 MHz i.MX283 processor coupled with 64 MB DDR SDRAM, 128 MB NAND flash memory and a 200-pin SODIMM connector.
Strategic Test announces World's first Freescale i.MX53 processor DIMM module
Strategic Test is introducing the TX53 Computer on Module - a further addition to its CoM family based on Freescale's multimedia processors. The brand new module integrates the high-performance and energy-efficient ARM Cortex™ A8-based Freescale multimedia processor i.MX53 with 1 GHz clock speed and enhances Strategic's module family as its most powerful addition. Thanks to the i.MX53's support of multi-standard-video with up to 1080p, the module is ideal for deployment in embedded applications with high performance demands on graphic, video and visualization.
Strategic Test announces World's first Freescale i.MX51 processor DIMM module
Strategic Test has announced the World's first Freescale i.MX51 processor-based System on Module. Called the TX51, it measures just 67.6 x 26 x 4.2 mm (2.6" x 1" x 0.16") and contains an ARM8 Cortex 800 MHz i.MX51 processor coupled with 128 MB mobile DDR-SDRAM, 128 MB NAND Flash memory and a 200-pin SODIMM connector.
New 500 MS/s 12-bit digitizer PCI cards from Strategic Test record up to 5 seconds
Strategic Test Corp. has announced two new 500 MS/s 12-bit digitizer cards for the PCI bus. The UF3-3242 has 2 analog inputs and can sample at 500 MS/s on one channel or 250 MS/s on both channels simultaneously, while the UF3-3240 is a single-channel card that samples at up to 500 MS/s. Both cards are supplied with 128 MSamples (256 MByte) onboard memory which is unique at this speed/resolution segment. The memory can be expanded to 2 GSamples giving a measurement time of up to 5 seconds on one channel at 500 MS/s. PCI Express versions of the cards will be released later this year.
Strategic Test claims World's first Freescale i.MX25 SOM and Development Kit
Strategic Test has announced a Freescale i.MX25 processor-based System on Module (SOM) and Development Kit. Called the TX-STAR, it measures just 67.6 x 26 x 3.5 mm (2.6" x 1" x 0.09") and contains a 400 MHz i.MX25 processor coupled with 64 MB SDRAM, 128 MB NAND flash memory and a 200-pin SODIMM connector. The TX-STAR is targeted at embedded applications where an operating temperature range from -45 to +85 degrees C, low price, small size and low power consumption are critical factors.
400 MS/s 14-bit digitizer PCI cards from Strategic Test
Strategic Test has announced two 400 MS/s 14-bit digitizer cards for the PCI bus. The UF3-4142 has 2 analog inputs and can sample at 400 MS/s on one channel or 250 MS/s on both channels simultaneously, while the UF2-4140 is a single-channel card that samples up to 400 MS/s. Both cards are supplied with 128 MSamples (256 MByte) onboard memory which is unique at this speed/resolution segment. The memory can be expanded to 2 GSamples giving a measurement time of up to 5 seconds on one channel at 400 MS/s. PCI Express versions of the cards are due to be released in June.
Strategic Test's 16-channel 500 kS/s 16-bit data acquisition cards for PCI Express
Strategic Test Corp. has announced two new 500 kS/s 16-bit data acquisition cards for PCI Express. The UF2e-4731 has 16 analog inputs and the UF2e-4730 has 8 inputs. Unique features include the options for dual-timebase sampling, synchronous digital inputs, asynchronous digital I/O and the ability to synchronize hundreds of channels.
16-channel 250 kHz 16-bit data acquisition cards for PCI Express
Strategic Test has announced two new 250 kHz 16-bit data acquisition cards for PCI Express. The UF2e-4721 has 16 analog inputs and the UF2e-4020 has 8 channels. Unique features include the options for dual-timebase sampling, synchronous digital inputs, asynchronous digital I/O and the possibility to synchronize up to 4336 channels.
Strategic Test Debuts UF2e-7005 125 MHz 1 to 16 channel Digital Bit Stream PCIe card
Strategic Test has introduced the UF2e-7005 Digital Bit Stream card. This PCI Express card has 16 channels that can all be set to either input or output with a maximum clock rate of 125 MHz. What makes this card unique is that it is possible to use only 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 channels and use all of the available card memory. Also, when using fewer channels, it is possible to stream the data to or from a PC at higher rates than usual, allowing much longer signals to be recorded or generated.
PCI Express series extended with 2-channel, 125 MS/s 8-bit Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Strategic Test has announced the UF2e-6110 two-channel 125 MS/s 8-bit Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) PCI Express card. With synchronous multi-channel capability, the AWG card is well suited for creating complex waveforms in applications that include I&Q signal generation, RADAR system development, communications testing, laser positioning, and HDTV signal generation.
PCI Express card family with 4-channel 50 MS/s 8-bit digitizer / oscilloscope
Strategic Test Corp has announced two new 8-bit digitizer / oscilloscope PCI Express cards. The UF2e-2020 has two 50 MS/s channels, while the UF2e-2021 has four 50 MS/s. Each channel has its own 8-bit ADC for simultaneous sampling, seven programmable input voltage ranges from ±50 mV to ± 5 V, offset adjustment to 400% and both 50 Ohm and 1 MOhm input impedances. Unique features of the UF2e-2020 and UF2e-2021 include the option for dual-timebase sampling, synchronous digital inputs, asynchronous digital I/O and the ability to synchronize up to 542 channels.
Freescale i.MX27 processor DIMM module from Strategic Test
Strategic Test has announced what it says is the World's smallest Freescale i.MX27 processor-based System on Module (SOM). Called the TX27, it measures just 67.6 x 26 x 4.2 mm (2.6 x 1 x 0.16in) and contains an 400 MHz i.MX27 processor coupled with 64 MB mobile DDR-SDRAM (expandable to 128 MByte), 128 MB NAND Flash memory, a wide operating temperature range of –20 degree C to +85 degree C and a 200 pin SODIMM connector.
12-bit digitizer / oscilloscope card for PCI Express from Stategic Test
Strategic Test Corp has announced the UF2e-3027 digitizer / oscilloscope PCI Express card. The card has two 100 MS/s 12-bit ADCs for simultaneous sampling and up to 2 GigaSamples of on-board memory so that signal lengths of up to 10 seconds can be recorded when both channels are operating at maximum rates. Unique features of the UF2e-3027 include the options for dual-timebase sampling, synchronous digital inputs, asynchronous digital I/O and the possibility to synchronize up to 542 channels.
4-channel 100 MS/s 8-bit A/D oscilloscope card for PCI Express
Strategic Test Corp has announced the UF2e-2031 oscilloscope PCI Express card. The UF2e-2031 has four 100 MS/s 8-bit ADC's that are also able to operate in an interpolated mode to acquire two channels at 200 MS/s for increased versatility. Drivers for Microsoft Windows Vista, XP64, XP and Linux (RedHat, Fedora, SuSe, Sarge) are supplied with the card, as well as the SBench 5.3 oscilloscope program.
Strategic Test extends PCI Express Series with first 8 channel 25MS/s 12-bit Oscilloscope / Digitizer card
Strategic Test has announced the availability of the UF2e-3132 oscilloscope / digitizer PCI Express card. The UF2e-3132 has eight 25 MegaSamples/s 12-bit ADC's for simultaneous sampling without time-skew errors and up to 2 GigaSamples onboard memory. Streaming to a host PC is supported to the maximum transfer rate of the PCI Express x1 bus.
Strategic Test cuts prices for XScale PXA320 and PXA270 Development Kits
Strategic Test, a world-leading supplier of Marvel XScale PXA320, PXA270 and PXA255 Development Kits and System-On-Modules has announced dramatic price reductions of up to 50% on its PXA320 and PXA270 Development Kits. In addition the Kits will be supplied with the in-house developed BSP's for Microsoft Windows CE and Linux at no extra cost. The special offer runs from October 1 until December 31, 2007.
High Speed Digital I/O Boards for PCI Express
Strategic Test has announced the industry's fastest Digital Input/Output boards for PCI Express. With up to 32 channels, recording or replay rates to 125 MHz and the possibility to synchronize up to 127 boards, including Digitizers and Arbitrary Waveform Generators, large mixed-mode Automated Test Systems for electronic sub-assemblies and digital semiconductor components can be created.
PCI Express Waveform Generators
Strategic Test, one of the world's leading suppliers of PC-based instrument boards, has announced the availability of what it says is the the world's first PCI Express based Arbitrary Waveform Generator boards. With synchronous multi-channel capability, the AWG boards are well suited for demanding signal processing applications that include I&Q signal generation, RADAR system development, communications testing, laser positioning, and HDTV signal generation.
Driver for UltraFast Digitizer and Waveform Generator PCI boards
Strategic Test Corp has announced the availability of a LabVIEW driver for their UltraFast range of Digitizer, Arbitrary Waveform Generator and high-speed Digital I/O PCI cards. The driver supports all of the card's features including the ability to stream signal data at up to 200 MBytes per second enabling long signals to be recorded or generated at high-speed.
PCI Express Waveform Digitizers are industry first says Strategic Test
Strategic Test has announced the availability of the world's first PCI Express based Waveform Digitizer boards. "Strategic Test has always provided our customers with the highest performance and most versatile PC-based instruments available" says Bob Giblett, President of Strategic Test. "We are committed to immediately adopting new standards and giving our customers the widest choice. Today we offer more than 150 PCI, PXI and CompactPCI boards and this will increase with our new PCI Express products to more than 230 by the end of 2007."
Digital I/O option allows Oscilloscope and AWG cards to control external equipment
Strategic Test has announced the BaseXIO option for the company's series of UltraFast Oscilloscope and Arbitrary Wafeform Generator (AWG) cards. The new low-cost option adds eight asynchronous TTL channels to the PCI card. While an additional PC connector panel is provided, OEM's that integrate the UltraFast card within a larger system can route the digital cables internally for maximum convenience.
Ultrafast Digital Pattern Generator PCI boards with up to 32 Gigabit on-board memory
Strategic Test has released four new Digital Pattern Generator boards for PC's with up to 32 Gigabit memory, maximum clock rates of 40 MHz, 10 MHz or 5 MHz, and a choice of 16- or 32-bit widths. Uniquely, each 4-bit can be programmed with a different HIGH and LOW output level from –2 V to +10 V in 10 mV increments. This output range can generate signals compatible with ECL, PECL, TTL, LVDS, LVTTL, CMOS and LVCMOS. Compared to traditional instruments, the UF2-7200 series is less expensive, easier to use and eliminates the need for multiple instruments to produce different signal levels.
Linux drivers for PC Instrument Boards from Strategic Test
Strategic Test Corp. has announced new and updated Linux drivers for its range of UltraFast Waveform Digitizer, Arbitrary Waveform Generator and fast Digital I/O boards. The new drivers include 64-bit versions for the RedHat, SuSe and Fedora distributions, together with updates for their 32-bit drivers that support kernels 2.4 and 2.6.
Dual Time Base Mode for PCI Waveform Digitizers from Strategic Test
Strategic Test has introduced a new dual time base option for its line of UltraFast Oscilloscope/Digitizer PCI cards. Called the ABA Mode, this allows the cards to be configured for slow continuous recording, similar to a data logger, switch to high-speed sampling on detection of the trigger event, and then return to slow recording until the next trigger event.
Strategic Test Enables up to 270 Oscilloscope PCI cards to be synchronized across multiple PC's
Strategic Test has introduced the System Star Hub option for the UltraFast Oscilloscope/Digitizer, AWG and Digital I/O and Digital Pattern Generator PCI cards. For the first time, this allows up to 270 cards installed in multiple PC's to be synchronized allowing systems with up to 4336 analog channels or 8672 digital channels.
Oscilloscope, AWG and fast Digital I/O cards stream to hard disks at 200 MBytes/s
Strategic Test has just published an Application Note that describes how to optimize the configuration of a host PC to obtain the fastest streaming to or from hard disks when using Digitizer or Arbitrary Waveform Generator PCI cards. Continous gap-free streaming of up to 200 MBytes per second is possible using COTS motherboards, RAID controller and fast S-ATA hard disks.
Windows Vista drivers for Oscilloscope, AWG and fast Digital I/O cards
Strategic Test Corporation has announced Windows Vista 64-bit and 32-bit drivers for their range of Digitizer, AWG, fast Digital I/O and Digital Pattern Generator cards. The drivers are compatible with all of the 150 PCI, PXI and CompactPCI cards in the UltraFast series. The Windows Vista drivers are supplied at no cost and can be downloaded by existing customers from the company website. The same simple programming concept found in the other Windows and Linux drivers has been employed, allowing customers to upgrade their OS without modifying their application code.
16-channel 16-bit A/D Transient Recorder PCI cards from less than €190/channel
Strategic Test Corp has released six new Transient Recorder cards in the UF2-4700 series. Using multiple 16-bit ADC's for true simultaneous sampling, the cards are available with a choice of maximum sampling rates of 100 kS/s, 250 kS/s and 500 kS/s. The cards are available in 8- or 16-channel configurations enabling the user to select the most cost-effective solution with prices from only $160 per channel. Drivers for Microsoft Windows XP and XP64 (64 bit) and Linux (32-bit and 64-bit) are supplied together with free downloads of future OS version drivers such as Windows Vista. Drivers for MATLAB, LabVIEW, VEE, DASYLab and LabWindows/CVI are available as cost-options.
PXA320 Hardware Reference Platform from Strategic Test
Strategic Test has announced availability of the TRITON Development Kit-4 (TDK-4) based on the Marvell XScale PXA320 processor. The TDK-4 is supplied with both Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 and Linux 2.6.17 at a competitive price of only 2900 Euros.
System on Module uses just 2mW in sleep mode
Strategic Test has has announced what it says is the World's smallest Intel/Marvel 'Monahans P' System on Module. Called the TRITON-290, it measures just 67.6 x 26 x 4.2 mm (2.6 x 1 x 0.16in) and contains an 806 MHz PXA290 processor coupled with 64 MB SDRAM and 128 MB Flash. The module uses a 200 pin SODIMM connector and as standard has an extended temperature range of –25 degC to +85 degC. First shipments should start in November, together with a complete Development Kit running Linux 2.6.17 and Microsoft Windows CE 5.0.
Low-cost embedded System On Module
Strategic Test has extended its range of PXA270 SOMs with the release of the low-cost TRITON-270. Priced at 112 Euros, the module includes a 312 MHz PXA270 processor, 32 MB SDRAM, 32 MB NOR Flash and a 200-pin SODIMM connector.
64-bit Windows XP driver for Digitizer, AWG and fast Digital I/O cards
Strategic Test Corporation has announced a new Windows XP Pro 64-bit driver for its range of Digitizer, AWG, fast Digital I/O and Digital Pattern Generator cards. The driver is compatible with all of the 150 different PCI/PCI-X, PXI and CompactPCI products in the UltraFast range.
8 channel 3 MS/s 16-bit A/D Digitizer cards for PC's
Strategic Test Corp has released twelve new Digitizer cards in its UF2-4600 series. Using multiple 16-bit ADC's for true simultaneous sampling, the cards are available with a choice of maximum sampling rates from 200 kS/s to 3 MS/s and 2, 4 or 8 channel configurations - enabling the user to select the most cost-effective solution.
New UltraFast 25 MS/s 12-bit A/D Digitizer cards have 4 GByte memory
Strategic Test Corp has released three new Digitizer cards. Based on the new UF2 series PCI-X (66 MHz/32-bit PCI) carrier card, the three models are available in 2, 4 or 8 input channel configurations. 64 MByte signal memory is standard but this can be expanded to 4 GBytes allowing long recordings at the high sample rates. The cards are supplied with drivers for Microsoft Windows and Linux, with free downloads of future OS version drivers such as Windows Vista. Drivers for MATLAB, LabVIEW, VEE, DASYLab and LabWindows/CVI are available as cost-options.
New Digitizer PCI cards stream gap-free at 200 MS/s to PC
Strategic Test Corp has released two new Digitizer cards using multiple 8-bit ADC's with maximum sampling rates of 100 MS/s or 200 MS/s in interleave mode. Based on the new UF2 series carrier card, it uses a PCI-X (66 MHz/32-bit PCI) bus that can continuously transfer data to the host PC at up to 225 MSamples per second. The advantage being that the user can record longer signals at high-speed to cheap PC RAM instead of buying additonal digitizer card memory. It is also possible to continuously record for hours to hard disks setup in a RAID configuration at up to 105 MSamples per second (i.e. one hour recording at 200 MSamples/s would occupy 37.8 Gbyte disk space).
New Linux drivers for Digitizer, AWG and fast Digital PCI, PXI and CompactPCI cards
Strategic Test Corp has announced the release of new Linux drivers for kernel 2.6 versions of RedHat, SuSe and Fedora distributions. The kernel 2.4 drivers have also been updated. Linux kernel 2.6 gives increased stability and near to real-time operating system performance, useful for measurement and signal generation applications.
Strategic Test eliminates the need for software and support maintenance contracts on its Ultrafast range
Strategic Test Corp has announced that free software updates and technical support will be provided on all future purchases of its UltraFast range of Digitizer, AWG, fast Digital I/O and Digital Pattern Generator cards. The decision also applies retrospectively to all UltraFast products supplied during the previous five years.
