Test & Measurement
VNA test technology achieves improved antenna performance
The basic principles of, and methods for, measuring antenna performance were established decades ago. So it might appear reasonable for engineers developing or installing RF equipment to assume there is nothing new for them to learn in this field. By Jean-Pierre Guillemet Field Applications Engineer, Anritsu (France)
Low-cost accelerometer targets many applications
Measurement Specialties has unveiled the Model 8101, a compact, low-cost accelerometer designed for general purpose vibration measurement. The new plug-and-play piezoelectric linear accelerometer is available in two dynamic ranges, ±40 g and ±160 g, for use in a wide number of applications, as well as in two measurement directions, either an X- or Z-axis configuration.
High-speed digitiser samples up to 2GS/s
Agilent Technologies has extended its next generation of high-speed digitisers supporting custom on-board signal processing capability with the U5309A 8-bit PCIe digitiser sampling up to 2GS/s. The digitiser and the U5340A FPGA development kit were announced six months ago to address the needs of OEM applications such as mass spectrometry time-of-flight, lidar ranging, pulsed radar and ultrasonic imaging.
BeiDou/Compass capability added to vector signal generator
Rohde & Schwarz ‘s R&S SMBV100A vector signal generator now has BeiDou/Compass capability in its integrated GNSS simulator. With this option the simulator now covers the BeiDou standard as well as the GPS, Galileo and Glonass satellite navigation systems. With this option the simulator now covers the BeiDou standard as well as the GPS, Galileo and Glonass satellite navigation systems.
Peak, Simplicity AI supply test solutions on NI platforms
The Peak Group and Simplicity AI have formed a collaborative partnership to provide integrated test solutions based on National Instruments industry-standard platforms along with Peak’s test hardware and fixturing technology and Simplicity AI’s advanced test & measurement software. Both companies are NI Alliance Partners.
PIM analyser covers frequency bands from 698MHz to 2690MHz
The PIM S1L analyser from Link Microtek has been designed to provide R&D laboratories and quality assurance departments with a straightforward means of testing components for passive intermodulation (PIM), which is a particular concern to telecoms companies as it can cause signal degradation and loss of capacity in network infrastructure.
3-ph current transducer offers 18 current ratings options
The new RCTrms 3-ph current transducer from Power Electronic Measurements (PEM) delivers a convenient, safe and accurate solution for measuring current in three phases. It features a thin, clip-around, flexible sensor coil and provides accurate true rms measurement with 4-20mA or 0-5V output, enabling simple installation with PLC’s, SCADA systems or automation equipment.
Tabor Unveils End of Year price promotion
Tabor Electronics has announced the launch of a series of new promotional campaigns for the end of year. The new “Year End Sale” series of promotions will focus on specific products from Tabor’s leading WW,WX and WS series, including low and high speed, Arbitrary Function Generator and Arbitrary Waveform Generator products.
DSO family features 60MHz and 100MHz models
Four models make up the new 2510 series hand-held digitial storage oscilloscopes from B&K Precision. The new line of dual-channel oscilloscopes includes 60MHz and 100MHz bandwidth models in non-isolated and isolated designs. Suitable for general electronics, models 2511 and 2512 provide non-isolated 300 V CAT II rated inputs.
High sensitivity error detector enhances BERT analyser
Anritsu has announced a high-sensitivity error detector and other additions to its MP1800A BERT (Bit Error Rate Tester) signal quality analyser to support multi-channel BER measurements up to 32.1Gbit/s. The enhanced MP1800A is suitable for testing the backplanes, cables, and interconnects used in the next generation of ultra-high speed network equipment.