Test & Measurement
Model libraries simplfy MCU test process
Specific VarioTAP model libraries for universal processor emulation for the XMC family of Infineon have been announced by Goepel electronics. The processor is reconfigured to provide design-integrated test and programming instruments via the native debug port. A respective VarioTAP model, as part of an extensive IP library, contains all relevant access information for the respective target processor.
STI plug-in enhances audio test software
A Speech Transmission Index (STI) plug-in for Audio Precision’s APx500 audio test software has been released. Created for engineers developing public safety (police, fire, emergency) communications and public address systems, as well as flight recorder devices, the APx STI plug-in provides measurement capabilities conforming to international standard IEC 60268-16 (2011).
Testing time for Marvin at productronica
Marvin Test Solutions is co-exhibiting with its distributor LXinstruments at Productronica 2015 held in Munich on November 10-13.
PXIe vector signal analyser moves to 50GHz frequency
A 50GHz frequency extension has been added to Keysight's M9393A PXIe performance Vector Signal Analyser (VSA), providing frequency coverage previously unseen in modular instrumentation with coverage of Ka-band frequencies and beyond. It delivers mmW measurement technology in a PXI form factor for manufacturing and design validation of modems, transponders and sub-components for commercial and military satcomms.
DC electronic loads offer high power ratings
Designed for the automated testing of a wide range of power supplies and batteries, the new Chroma 63200A series DC electronic loads provide ultra-high precision voltage and current measurement. They also offer high power ratings from 4 kW to 24 kW and up to 2000 A in a single unit.
Precision DC calibrator eases testing at high currents and voltages
The Yokogawa 2560A precision DC calibrator offers a simple, stand-alone solution for the testing and calibrating DC measuring instruments such as analogue meters, clamp meters, thermometers, temperature transmitters and data loggers. The 2560A generates signals over a wide output range to enable the testing of products over their full operating ranges.
Software option eases design of MIPI D-PHY interfaces
A new option from Rohde & Schwarz permits R&S RTO oscilloscopes to trigger on DSI- and CSI-2 specific protocol data (display and camera) and to decode the acquired waveforms into readable protocol content. The R&S RTO-K42 software option supports developers during the design, verification and debugging of modules with MIPI D-PHY based interfaces.
Software extension ushers in new approach to signal recording
The R3000 Signal Archive is a software-defined extension to the IZT R3000 receiver family. It receives the data from the actual receiver and buffers it in the memory. This approach allows users to visualise and extract any signal in the entire memory depth without having to interrupt recording.
Compact test system does it all
JOT Automation has introduced the modular JOT M10 which is claimed to offer the highest test capacity in a tiny footprint. The compact JOT M10 provides reliable testing of the full range of applications with a single platform on the factory floor.
Rework System for mobile and small format boards
VJ Electronix Inc, well known for its advanced X-ray inspection systems, has introduced a new and improved Micra Rework System for mobile and small format boards. The Micra is designed for rework of smaller, high performance components, such as Chip Scale Packages (CSP), Package on Package (PoP), and Micro Passives (01005).