Test & Measurement
Portable device ushers in low cost signal generation
The SynthHD Dual-channel RF Signal Generator is a portable device that brings low cost to precision microwave signal generation. It is a compact software-tuneable, dual channel RF signal generator which can be controlled by a Windows or Linux PC via its USB port, or run as a standalone generator. Manufactured by Windfreak Technologies, it is available from Saelig.
Simultaneously evaluate a component from five sides
In addition to the software solution ChipControl, which contains a specialised command set for the inspection of various semiconductor parts, EVT now has developed the ready-to-use system ChipEye 5Side, which can be built into the machine to solve a large variety of applications with the already well proven commands. Users can inspect Pin 1, coplanarity, scratches and many more.
Fibre optic thermometer features a 4.3" LCD screen
Reliability and safety the most important attributes in generator and transformer technology. The Optocon AG developed for this purpose the fibre optic thermometer FOTEMPTrafo, that effectively support in these areas. To ensure a constant and guaranteed operational safety, the temperatures are monitored at critical points in transformers and generators permanently.
Sierra Wireless device-to-cloud technology selected by Arval
Sierra Wireless has announced that Arval, a leader in full service vehicle leasing, fleet management and usage-based insurance owned by BNP Paribas, has selected it's device-to-cloud technology to build its new global telematics solution.
One command set for visual control of electronic components
To meet the demands of automated visual inspections in the electronics assembly process, EVT has developed the ChipControl command set. This means that, in the well-proven EyeVision image processing software, there is the option to add the ChipControl command set.
Atomic force microscope boasts fast scan rates
An ultrafast-scanning 9500 atomic force microscope has been unveiled by Keysight Technologies. The Keysight 9500 AFM system integrates new software, a new high-bandwidth digital controller, and a state-of-the-art mechanical design to provide scan rates of up to 2s/frame (256x256 pixels).
Metrawatt buoyed by Seaward acquisition
UK electrical safety testing specialist, the Seaward Group has been acquired by Metrawatt International. Seward becomes part of Metrowatt’s GMC Instrumentation Division, a group of separate specialist T&M manufacturing businesses based in Germany, Switzerland and the USA and with a global international sales network.
Impedance analyser runs faster with speed option
An enhanced measurement speed option for its E4990 impedance analyser has been introduced by Keysight Technologies. With the added option, the low-frequency models of the analyser are now as fast as the flagship 120MHz E4990A model. Today’s passive component manufacturers face constant pressure to reduce cost, and speed overall test time; a difficult challenge given the realities of production.
Test set enhanced to support more IoT wireless devices
New WLAN 802.11ah and 802.11af capabilities have been added to Keysight Technologies’ EXM wireless test set. The EXM now supports more Internet-of-Things (IoT) wireless devices and formats in the design validation and manufacturing stages of product development. In addition, the technologies expand the test set’s existing broad multi-format coverage of wireless connectivity, cellular formats and development.
Options expand signal generator DAB test capabilities
New features have been added to IZT’s S1000 signal generator family as the company expands its comprehensive support for Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) applications. A DAB ContentServer Embedded Edition option integrates DAB, DAB+ and DMB multiplexing and makes the functionality of the DAB ContentServer directly available on the S1000 signal generator. This makes it easier to generate DAB test sequences and to test DAB receivers in real-time...