Test & Measurement
New capabilities enhance emulators/analysers
Enhanced T1 E1 analyser products and software have been announced by GL Communications. CEO Vijay Kulkarni said, "Our T1 E1 Analysis suite of products continues 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, signalling, mobile, IP, VoIP, ATM, and more is addressed."
Connected cars get EMI protection solution
A new solution to reduce the time and cost needed to develop automotive Ethernet BroadR-Reach systems for connected cars and other vehicles has been announced by Spirent Communications. As automobiles adopt automotive Ethernet to provide advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication, infotainment and other ‘connected car’ features, manufacturers need to ensure these networks are unaffected by electromagne...
Software alleviates ADA test process
The latest release of VectorCAST/Ada is available from Vector Software. VectorCAST/Ada is a dynamic software test solution that automates Ada unit, integration, and system testing, necessary for validating safety-critical embedded systems. This newest release of VectorCAST/Adaincorporates many new features and enhancements. Stubbing of functions can now be dynamically controlled on a per-test-case basis in VectorCAST/Ada.
New RF interfaces upgrade video quality monitors
A series of enhancements to its Sentry video quality monitors tailored to the needs of broadcasters has been announced by Tektronix. Broadcasters have been challenged with the ever increasing competition from OTT providers, the FCC repack and having to meet even tighter compliance regulations. The enhancements to Sentry help Broadcasters remain competitive while reducing operational costs.
Oscilloscopes to the fore at SENSOR+TEST 2016
Following its debut in 2015, Rohde & Schwarz will be exhibiting again at the Sensor+Test exhibition in Nuremberg (May 10-12) with a stand featuring its oscilloscope families. The R&S Scope Rider is the first handheld oscilloscope for mobile use offering the functionality of a lab instrument.
Superhydrophobic surfaces to be tested for real-world applications
In their perspective article in the journal Science, researchers from Aalto University call for consistent and standardised testing of superhydrophobic, i.e. extremely water-repellent, materials. Agreeing on a unified testing method is needed to allow community-wide comparison between published results. This would significantly progress development of superhydrophobic materials and their transfer to commercial products in, for instance, self-clea...
PXI digital stimulus/response module boasts pattern editing software
An improved, high-speed, 16-channel, PXIe digital stimulus/response (DSR) module with pattern editing development software has been introduced by Keysight Technologies. The improved DSR synchronises up to 12 modules or 192 channels, a powerful and unique capability for applications in design validation and production test.
Software updates add to oscilloscope capabilities
Two software updates for its real-time oscilloscope products have been announced by Keysight Technologies. The software updates are currently available in the Infiniium oscilloscope firmware version 5.60. The N8827A PAM-4 analysis software update adds bit error ratio (BER) capabilities for 4-level pulse amplitude modulation (PAM-4) based signals.
One touch gesture control eases oscilloscope set-up
The WaveRunner 8000 oscilloscopes with bandwidths from 500 MHz to 4 GHz have been launched by Teledyne LeCroy. The instruments deliver an extensive toolbox coupled with a superior user experience to expedite solving debug problems. The WaveRunner 8000 marks the debut of the next-generation MAUI advanced user interface, bringing enhancements to the oscilloscope’s UI. The addition of OneTouch to MAUI makes measurement setup incredibly easy, s...
12-Bit PXIe wideband digital receiver runs at up to 3.2GS/s
The M9203A PXIe 12-bit high-speed digitiser/wideband digital receiver from Keysight Technologies runs at up to 3.2GS/s, with up to 2GHz instantaneous analogue bandwidth. The high-speed digitiser is ideal for applications in wireless communication, emerging communication standards, radar and satellite communication and semiconductor automated test.