Test & Measurement
Test modules meet wide-range modulation challenges
Advantest has introduced two new test modules for high-speed, cost-efficient testing of radio-frequency (RF) ICs used in cell phones and wireless LAN devices built to meet 802.11ac and LTE-Advanced mobile communication standards. Both the 32-port WLS32-A module and the 16-port WLS16-A module are fully compatible with Advantest’s T2000 platform.
Mid-speed 16-bit digitisers cover PCI, PCI Express
Spectrum GmbH has released two new models of its mid-speed 16 bit digitiser line. The new versions M2i.4960 and M2i.4961 are available for PCI/PCI-X and PCI Express and offer two or four synchronous channels with 60 MS/s sampling speed and a bandwidth of 30 MHz. Each channel can be individually switched between single-ended and true differential input mode.
Probe microphone fits into tight spaces
PCB Piezotronics has launched its new probe microphone for R&D engineers who need to measure sound pressure in confined areas. The probe tip diameter is extremely small measuring 0.050in. (1.3mm) which enables white goods, telephone, headphone, loudspeaker and musical instrument manufacturers to make measurements in small, confined and difficult-to-access areas that cannot be accessed using traditional microphones, which are typically larger.
Ethernet interface testing extends oscilloscope applications
Rohde & Schwarz has expanded the application field of its R&S RTO oscilloscopes to include Ethernet interface testing. The new R&S RTO-K22 and R&S RTO-K23 Ethernet compliance options allow users to perform standard-compliant automated tests on 10/100/1000BASE-T and 10GBASE-T Ethernet interfaces. All compliance tests meet IEEE and ANSI Ethernet test specifications.
Custom IQ modulation analysis enhances VSA software
Agilent Technologies has enhanced its 89600 VSA software with custom IQ modulation analysis. The analysis capability speeds time to insight by allowing R&D engineers to more easily test proprietary signals for satellite and military communication applications. Due to security concerns, engineers developing SATCOM and MILCOM applications typically use proprietary and non-standardised signals.
EMC and safety on the agenda at free seminar
UKAS accreditedTRaC Global, a leading testing and certification group, will be heading to Manchester to kick off its 2014 spring road show. As more companies look to overseas sales to stimulate growth, the focus will be on the challenges of meeting the different regulations to export products.
Digitisers sample signals at 50MS/s and 250MS/s
Spectrum has expanded its range of digitizerNETBOX products by adding nine new models. Featuring state-of-the-art ADC technology the new units are capable of sampling signals at rates of up to 500 MS/s with 14 bit resolution and 250 MS/s with 16 bit resolution. Controlling and accessing the data collected by the digitizerNETBOX is done by simply connecting it via GBit Ethernet to a host computer (e.g. laptop or workstation) or anywhere on the cor...
Source measure unit cuts test costs
National Instruments NI PXIe-4139 system source measure unit (SMU) is a high-performance addition to the company’s SMU portfolio. This SMU can reduce overall cost of test and accelerate time to market for test engineers in a broad range of industries, from semiconductor to automotive and consumer electronics.
Liquid cooling quietens 10kW amplifier family
Rohde & Schwarz now offers up to 10 kW of power in a frequency range from 9 kHz to 225 MHz with its R&S BBL200 amplifier family. Thanks to a new liquid cooling system, these models are quieter and more compact than ever before. The high output power of the amplifier family makes the models ideal for EMS tests where high field strengths are required.
PXIe controller speeds in with 12 GB/s maximum bandwidth
Agilent Technologies says its M9037A is the fastest, highest-performance PXIe controller available. The controller’s 12 GB/s maximum data bandwidth offers unique capability for complex or multi-chassis systems and secure environments. The CPU processing speed and a front-panel removable 240 GB solid-state drive provides the performance, reliability and security required for aerospace/defence, RF, semiconductor, wireless communications, gene...