Test & Measurement
USB-2001-TC - Single-channel thermocouple device
The USB-2001-TC is a single-channel, 20-bit, thermocouple data acquisition device for measuring temperatures over the ranges defined by NIST J, K, R, S, T, N, E, and B thermocouple types. Under the new DAQFlex framework, the USB-2001-TC is supported under both Windows and Linux.
Free Keithley Web-Based Seminar Illustrates Best Practices for On-Wafer Probing
Keithley Instruments will broadcast a free, web-based seminar titled “Tips, Tricks, and Traps for On-Wafer Probing” on Thursday, January 28, 2010. This one-hour seminar will demonstrate the best practices for on-wafer probing and how to identify and solve common problems. To register for this event, which will be broadcast at 15:00 CET for the European audience, visit http://www.keithley.info/probingtips.
Agilent Technologies Introduces 28 Gb/s Multiplexer for J-BERT, ParBERT
Agilent Technologies announced the N4876A 2:1 Multiplexer, extending the generator data rate of the J-BERT N4903B and ParBERT 81250A up to 28 Gb/s. Design and test engineers in the semiconductor, communications, storage, and computing industries now can accurately characterize the next generation of serial interfaces to optimize their design margins. The first public showing of the N4876A is January 20 at the Fiber Optics Expo 2010, Agilent Boot...
PXI Programmable Amplifier and Attenuator Expand National Instruments RF and Microwave Test Portfolio
National Instruments has expanded its automated test product line with two new RF signal conditioning modules that enhance the measurement accuracy and flexibility of PXI-based RF and microwave test systems. In applications such as RF signal path degradation modeling, field strength metering and receiver testing, engineers can combine the new NI PXI-5695 8 GHz programmable RF attenuator with a vector signal generator (VSG) to improve RF signal qu...
Agilent Technologies Introduces 12-GHz Differential Wafer Probing Solution for Better Signal Integrity
Agilent today introduced a 12-GHz differential wafer probing solution. The fine-wire probe tip is a high-fidelity, high-bandwidth solution that allows R&D and test engineers to debug and test high-speed active ICs using an oscilloscope.
Optical Multi-Meter Operates in Three Modes
GAO Fiber Optics, a leading supplier of fiber optic equipment, launched its upgraded, highly accurateoptical multi-meter .which can act as an optical power meter and a stable light source or be used as a loss measurement system. It is intended to measure optical loss and check the performance of optical parts. The optical meter is specifically designed for single mode fiber measurement. It has a high definition backlit LCD screen and an AC-DC ada...
Tektronix Communications Introduces New Platform for More Efficient Core Network Testing
Tektronix Communications today unveiled the Spectra2u Core Network test platform for the Spectra2 protocol test product line. Built on an Intel Dual Quad Core processing architecture, Spectra2u allows network equipment manufacturers and telecom operators to test NGN, VoIP and converged networks for functionality, conformance, performance and media quality – all from a single, high capacity, multi-user test platform. The Spectra2u offers a low-...
Ultrasonic Wind Sensors Displayed at AMS 2010
Gill Instruments Ltd, a leader in ultrasonic wind measurement technology, will exhibit their extensive product range at the AMS Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA, USA on 17 – 21 January 2010. The product range on display will include Gill’s popular 2-axis and 3-axis ultrasonic anemometers and weather station, with a live demonstration of the low-cost WindSonic anemometer.
Tektronix Named Finalist for Best in Test 2010 Awards
Tektronix announced that its MSO70000 mixed signal oscilloscope was selected by the editors of Test & Measurement World magazine for its Best in Test 2010 industry awards. The MSO70000 mixed signal oscilloscope is one of 6 products receiving the nomination in the oscilloscope category putting it in the running for 2010 Test Product of the Year. The awards honor products that have brought significant technological advancement to the test industr...
GL Releases Enhanced Voice-Band Analyzer
GL Communications Inc. announced today the release of enhanced Voice-Band Analyzer (VBA) - An analysis tool for monitoring voice band traffic over VoIP, TDM, and Wireless networks. Speaking to press, Mr. Jagdish Vadalia Senior Manager said, Voice-Band Analyzer (VBA) is an analysis tool for monitoring voice band traffic over VoIP, TDM, and Wireless networks. It can host a variety of analysis algorithms. Built-in algorithms include ITU-T P.56 Activ...