Test & Measurement
RF conformance test system obtains PTCRB Certification
The LTE-Advanced RF Conformance Test System ME7873LA from Anritsu has obtained the world's first PTCRB certification as a RF conformance test system for the Three Downlink Carrier Aggregation (3DL CA) technology used mainly by the LTE-Advanced standard. The ME7873L, the world’s first GCF-validated RF test platform, is used for testing the RF TRX characteristics and performance of LTE/LTE-Advanced terminals to satisfy the 3GPP requirem...
Optical inspection solutions on view at productronica
This year’s productronica in Munich will see Goepel electronics demonstrate new and enhanced solutions for Optical Inspection (AOI/AXI/SPI) and electrical test via JTAG/Boundary Scan. Visitors will see the latest technological highlights for PCB quality assurance and learn how effective combination of test technologies allows complete test coverage – resulting in savings of money and time.
Dedicated telematics processors enhance safety & fuel efficiency
STMicroelectronics has introduced a family of application-specific processors for automotive telematics and connectivity applications. Called Telemaco2, the family offers a set of scalable, small-footprint, automotive-grade, Linux-programmable MCUs that are dedicated to in-car systems that enhance safety, comfort, and fuel efficiency.
Non contact vibrometer tests small, lightweight systems
Vibration measurement and analysis of extremely small and lightweight systems that would be impossible with traditional accelerometer based techniques can be handled by the non-contact Laser Doppler Vibrometers at ASDEC (Advanced Structural Dynamics Evaluation Centre), as demonstrated in a recent piece of work with the Space Research Centre at the University of Leicester.
Data mining tool streamlines serdes validation
The HSIO Validation Assistant (HVA), a new data mining tool for ASSET InterTech’s ScanWorks platform, automatically analyses a database of signal integrity test data and quantifies the risk associated with potential design flaws or poorly performing devices on a system’s high-speed input/output (HSIO) buses.
RF signal generators offer bandwidths of 1.5GHz or 3GHz
The new RF Signal Generator Series DSG800 enhances Rigol’s presence in the RF Measurement domain. The new source is available with bandwidths of 1.5GHz or 3GHz and addresses customers in Wireless Communication, Radar Test, Audio/Video Broadcasting, Education and Consumer Electronics.
Programmable power supplies offer up to 1080W output
The drive toward versatility at Tektronix is continuing with the introduction of eight new programmable DC power supplies. These additions to the Keithley Series 2260B power supply family include six new 250V and 800V high voltage models, a new 108A high current model and a new 80V/40A 1080W high power model.
Arbitrary function generator provides 300MS/s sample rate
The AFG1062 arbitrary function generator is claimed by Tektronix to feature Best-in-Class Price Performance. It expands the AFG1000 series and the price includes two equally capable channels, 60MHz bandwidth with 1mVpp to 10Vpp output amplitude, 14-bit vertical resolution and 1µHz frequency resolution.
High-performance oscilloscopes offer 16-bit vertical resolution
Now available from Link Microtek are the latest Rohde & Schwarz RTO-series high-performance digital oscilloscopes, which offer high-definition signal analysis with a vertical resolution of up to 16 bits, clear and simple touchscreen operation, and the world’s first real-time digital trigger system.
IJTAG interoperability demos at ITC in Anaheim
At the International Test Conference (ITC) in Anaheim, ASSET InterTech and Cadence Design Systems are demonstrating the interoperability of their IEEE 1687 Internal JTAG (IJTAG) tools, which enable the re-use of embedded intellectual property (IP) both internally on chips and externally onto system boards.