Test & Measurement
Option upgrades real-time spectrum analyser capabilities
Agilent Technologies now has available option RTR, a real-time spectrum recorder and analyser application example for real-time spectrum analysers (RTSAs). It enhances the RTSA capabilities currently available for the Agilent PXA and MXA signal analysers. The option enables engineers to record, analyse and play back signal spectrum density data for detecting and analysing signal anomalies, and for viewing the evolution of signals and spectrum den...
Broadband VNA system covers 70kHz to 145GHz in single sweep
Anritsu has unveiled the VectorStar ME7838D broadband Vector Network Analyser (VNA) system that provides industry-best frequency coverage of 70 kHz to 145 GHz in a single sweep using a coaxial test port. The dynamic range, calibration and measurement stability, and measurement speed gives design engineers greater confidence when performing on-wafer device characterization at 70 GHz and beyond.
On your e-bike: Instrument tests rechargeable batteries
The ATGF 1500 multifunction battery test equipment for rechargeable batteries and battery chargers, which is tailored to meet the needs of electric bicycle (e bike) specialised dealers will be available from batteryuniversity.eu in May.The tester is suitable for almost all e bike rechargeable battery systems used by the e bike manufacturers Derby Cycle, Gazelle, Simplon and ZEG.
Size not such an issue with single-slot PCIe digitiser
Agilent Technologies has introduced an eight-channel version of its U5309A 8-bit single slot PCIe Gen 2 digitiser with on-board processing, providing unprecedented channel density and minimum footprint at this level of performance. Until now, users requiring an eight-channel data acquisition system had to order a three-slot cPCI chassis, including two digitiser modules and an interface card to the computer.
SoC electricity meter puts emphasis on accuracy
The ZON M3 (MAX71315) single-phase electricity meter SoC from Maxim Integrated Products offers engineers a highly accurate, low-cost design system for e-meters and solid-state meters. Automotive Superior metering metrology is essential for accurate monitoring and billing. Additionally, meter manufacturers must consider cost in their designs, as millions of meters are being deployed throughout the globe.
USB data acquisition modules eliminate phase shifts
With the DT9816 series Data Translation offers a range of low-cost USB data acquisition modules for simultaneous sampling of up to six analogue signals. Unlike comparable measurement instruments in the same price range, these modules feature separate 16-bit A/D converters per input channel instead of multiplexed inputs.
E-book opens way to FPGA in-line, in-system programming
Programming memory on the manufacturing line after the devices have been soldered to a circuit board must be accomplished quickly to keep pace with the assembly process. Unfortunately, the capacity of flash has got so large and the amount of data being programmed into them so extensive that the process has slowed considerably.
High-speed digital design topic for European symposia
Agilent Technologies is to stage a European symposium tour focused on high-speed digital design and test topics. The complimentary full-day technology symposium for engineers and project managers will feature presentations from some of the leading providers of FPGA and memory devices. The symposia will be conducted in 12 cities across Europe, from May 20 to July 3.
Strain gauges take centre stage at Sensor & Test
At the Sensor & Test in June VPG Micro-Measurments and Transducers will be showing the next generation strain gauges and the System 8000 StrainSmart data acquisition system. The strain gauges are produced on an advanced manufacturing technology line at its Micro-Measurements Advanced Sensors facility. This facility has the latest processing equipment, which is now providing replacement gages for many of M-M's existing transducer class product...
Contactless card/mobile device tester makes market debut
Agilent Technologies and FIME, a secure-chip consulting and testing provider, today announced the availability of test systems based on the EMV Contactless Level 1 Specification for mobile payments. The test systems enable users to validate that a contactless payment card or mobile device achieves the required functionality and will perform as specified by EMV industry standards. This initial release is now available to purchase as an off-the-she...