Test & Measurement
Tool chain covers embedded software debug and test
LieberLieber Software and PLS Programmierbare Logik & Systeme will present their continuous tool chain for the testing and debugging of embedded software on the model level at the Embedded Software Engineering Congress 2014 in Sindelfingen, Germany (Dec 1-5). The tool enables developers using Enterprise Architect (EA) to develop model-based embedded software will also be able to test and debug their work directly in the model, saving time whe...
Additional modules enhance open switch and control platform
Seven new modules have been added to the R&S OSP open switch and control platform from Rohde & Schwarz. Users now have altogether 28 modules at their disposal for implementing a variety of RF wiring configurations between test instruments and DUTs. This allows them to reproducibly configure even automatic path switchovers in complex RF test systems and control them via Ethernet.
Digital IC measures temperature with 0.1°C accuracy
Linear introduces the LTC2983 high performance digital temperature measurement IC which directly digitises RTDs, thermocouples, thermistors and external diodes with 0.1°C accuracy and 0.001°C resolution. A high performance AFE combines low noise and low offset buffered ADCs with all the necessary excitation and control circuits for each sensor.
Test chips allow pre-production thermal engineering
Thermal Test Chips (TTCs) designed by JVD can be used to save time and money in the design and thermal management of ASICs and ASSPs, by allowing thermal engineering of components prior to investment in the expensive silicon required for production. With smaller, more powerful, faster devices thermal management is an ever-increasing concern for designers.
Impedance analyser shipments under way
Keysight Technologies is now shipping its E4991B impedance analyser, specifically designed for R&D, quality assurance and inspection engineers characterising and evaluating passive electronic components, semiconductor devices, dielectric materials and magnetic materials. The analyser offers unparalleled measurement accuracy (0.65 percent basic accuracy) for evaluating components over a wide impedance range, from 1 MHz to 3 GHz.
Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone drivers run data loggers, scopes
Pico Technology has released beta drivers for its oscilloscope and data logging devices to run on the ARM-based BeagleBone Black and Raspberry Pi development boards. The new drivers give programmers access to a wide range of compact, economical USB oscilloscopes and data loggers.
Wireless test set verified for end to end IP data throughput
Keysight Technologies has announced verification of three component carrier (3CC) end-to-end IP data throughput with the recently introduced E7515A UXM wireless test set. Utilising three 20 MHz component carriers in the downlink for a total aggregated bandwidth of 60 MHz, Keysight successfully demonstrated 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (category 9) data rates.
Compiler, debugger tools support factory automation solution
IAR Systems will support the new RZ/T1 factory automation solution from Renesas Electronics. Thanks to a close relationship between the two companies, IAR Systems supports RZ/T1 on an early stage through its C/C++ compiler and debugger toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench. IAR Systems says it is the only tools vendor to provide development tools for the entire line-up of Renesas MCUs.
Sophisticated X-ray ensures hassle-free PCBA inspection
Subcontract manufacturers of PCBAs generally use a number of different tools for quality control, such as flying probe testers, camera-based automated optical inspection and X-ray equipment. Very few UK manufacturers can boast such sophisticated X-ray inspection capability as Newbury Electronics, following the company’s purchase of a Nikon Metrology XT V160 in January 2014.
Debugging capability strengthened by new probe
IAR Systems’ I-jet Trace is a powerful probe providing extensive debugging and trace functionality. It delivers large trace memory capacities and high-speed communication via USB 3. It supports all ARM Cortex-M cores, including the new ARM Cortex-M7 core, with Embedded Trace Macrocell (ETM) capabilities.