Test & Measurement
iPhone app launched for source measurment instruments
The Keithley IVy app from Tektronix is for working more efficiently and conveniently with 2600B source measure unit (SMU) instruments is available now for iPhone and iPad devices from the App Store. An updated version of the app with support for wireless instrument connection has also been released for Android devices on Google Play.
High Res 2D and 3D AOI Systems at NEPCON China
Saki Corp is set to present its 2D and new 3rd generation 3D automated optical inspection (AOI) systems at NEPCON China 2016. The company will make available experts to discuss the factors to consider to determine the correct AOI system for specific inspection and measurement needs.
Invites are out for Viscom's Technology Forum and User Meeting
The dates for this year's Viscom Technology Forum and User Meeting will be June 8 and 9. Like earlier years the event offers many opportunities for exchanging knowledge and experience since the content is tailored not only to those delegates who already use Viscom systems, but also to participants who are interested in inspection solutions from the company and would like to learn more about them.
Trust in measurement results
Omicron Lab’s vector network analyser, Bode 100, offers precision and reliability, claims the company. The analyser can be seen at PCIM Europe 2016, in Nuremberg, Germany (9 to 12 May).
USB-based spectrum analysers raise price/performance bar
The new RSA500 and RSA600 series of analysers from Tektronix, available at Ttid, offer frequency coverage from 9 kHz up to 7.5 GHz with 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth, a measurement dynamic range from -161 dBm/Hz Displayed Average Noise Level, and up to +30 dBm maximum input.
Ethernet analyser supports Internet exchange test regime
The new MT1100A 100G/OTU4 Network Master Flex Analyser from Anritsu has been selected by Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX). This increases the test and measuring investment that AMS-IX has made with Anritsu following on from the two MD1260A 100G IP/Ethernet Analysers that were implemented in 2011.
Power analyser tests to latest standards
The PA3000, a 1- to 4-channel AC/DC power analyser from Tektronix optimised for testing single- and multi-phase, high efficiency AC-DC and DC-AC power supply designs is available from TTid. The analyser offers 10 milliwatt standby power measurement capabilities and a 1MHz bandwidth with mid-range pricing.
End-to-end ABR monitoring debuts at NAB
A decryption and decode functionality for the Sentry ABR video quality monitoring platform unveiled by Tektronix can unlock end-to-end ABR monitoring. The new Sentry ABR capabilities will be demonstrated at NAB Show (April 18-21) in Las Vegas. Adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR) is the underlying technology used with multiscreen, on-demand streaming services for PCs, laptops, smartphones, tablets and TVs.
Mirtec to show at SMT/Hybrid/Packaging
MIRTEC plans display its 3D AOI and SPI Inspection Systems in pc tec’s booth at the SMT/Hybrid/Packaging show. The MV-6 OMNI 3D AOI Machine is configured with MIRTEC’s OMNI-VISION 3D Inspection Technology which combines 15 Mega Pixel CoaXPress Camera Technology with MIRTEC’s Digital Multi-Frequency Quad Moiré 3D system and 8 Phase colour lightingin a newly designed cost effective platform (Full 3D for less than $100K...
Differential probes take on high voltage applications
A new line of High Voltage Differential Probes has been launched by CalTest Electronics. The series is marketed under the Cal Test Electronics licensed brand of Elditest, known in both North America and the European Union. The line includes the following models CT4068, CT4076, and CT4079.