Test & Measurement
Test platform supports entire SCA life cycle
A market first for the SCA community – a fully-integrated SCA platform that supports the entire SCA lifecycle, from simulation through development, emulation, and production and field test has been announced by Cobham AvComm and NordiaSoft. Combining Cobham’s Modular AXIe hardware and NordiaSoft’s SCARI Software Suite now gives SCA developers a turnkey development system for implementing SCA Version 2.2.2 designs today and Versi...
Automated test solution meets NBASE-T specification
An automated compliance test solution for the NBASE-T specification and the emerging IEEE 802.3bz standard has been released by Tektronix. Based on the TekExpress framework for high-performance Tektronix oscilloscopes, the new application covers 2.5G, 5G and 10G data rates in a single solution making it easy to quickly test devices incorporating multiple speeds.
20GHz probes improve access to tight test locations
The P7700 series of TriModeprobes are for use with Tektronix performance oscilloscopes. Offering up to 20GHz bandwidth, the new probes ease the challenges designers face when debugging circuits found in the latest mobile and enterprise designs by minimizing probe loading, improving access to smaller, more-densely packed test locations and lowering overall cost of ownership.
Automated 3D Scanning System at APEX EXPO
CyberOptics has announced it will debut its CyberGage360, a high-precision automated 3D scanning system at IPC APEX EXPO. CyberGage360 greatly facilitates quality assurance of incoming parts and in process inspection of components on the manufacturing floor.
Test platform broadens LTE-A conformance process
The T4010S test platform leads the industry in the number of PTCRB RF 3CA certification test cases supported and bands covered, says Keysight Technologies. Beyond PTCRB RF 3CA certification following 3GPP specifications, Keysight is also in a leadership position in 3CA with carrier-specific supplementary RF test packages for a major US carrier and additionally provides a tool for design and verification.
Wideband amplifier enables continuous power output up to 10W
A bench-top dual-channel DC-coupled wideband amplifier from Tabor, designed for high-frequency and high-current signal amplification is available from Saelig. With a wide bandwidth of 45MHz, and delivering 34Vpk-pk output into 50 ohms with up to 10W output power, the 9260 is an ideal complimentary amplifier to any signal source that needs a supporting power boost for demanding applications.
Notebook-sized emulator simplifies design process
High performance hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators for testing power electronics control systems are now available from MDL Technologies following a distribution agreement with manufacturers Typhoon HIL. The new Typhoon HIL402 is a notebook sized HIL emulator offering ultra-high fidelity real-time simulation.
Flexible precision VNA test cables provide test results to 67GHz
Pasternack debuts a line of flexible precision VNA test cables rated to 50 and 67GHz depending on the series. Designed for use as VNA test port extenders, these highly durable and flexible test cables are able to withstand the rigors of test lab use where these cables are constantly flexed during common testing situations.
Software packages extend jitter tolerance testing
Two new software packages that expand the jitter load and tolerance testing capabilities of Anritsu’s MP1800A Signal Quality Analyser support the evaluation of Thunderbolt devices, and PCI Express and USB interfaces. The explosive increase in data communications traffic requires large increases in capacity and speed of digital communications systems.
Data logger enables remote monitoring
The ability to permanently record temperature, humidity and pressure at various measuring points, in inaccessible locations and at operating temperatures from -20 °C to +125 °C, and monitor them globally via the cloud are all options offered with the MSR385WD data logger from MSR Electronics.