Test & Measurement
High-frequency differential probe for vehicle serial buses
The new Yokogawa PBDH1000 is a high-frequency differential probe designed to meet the challenges involved in the development and testing of in-vehicle buses such as CAN and FlexRay. The new probe, which is intended for use with the Yokogawa DL9000 Series of oscilloscopes or the SB5000 range of serial bus analysers, has a frequency bandwidth of DC to 1 GHz (-3dB or more), an attenuation ratio of 50:1 and a DC accuracy within ±2%.
Sensor Modules for direct measurement of current, voltage and temperature
Isabellenhütte’s IMC and IMS sensor modules have been developed for all areas of use in which large currents, voltages and temperatures have to be measured with high precision.
ACS Test System Now Completes Wafer Level Reliability Testing up to Five Times Faster
Keithley Instruments has enhanced its Automated Characterization Suite (ACS) software to include optional wafer level reliability (WLR) test tools for semiconductor reliability and lifetime prediction testing applications. Version 4.0 builds on the ACS software’s existing single- and multi-site parallel test capabilities, adding a database capability, as well as software tools and optional licenses for the new Reliability Test Module (RTM) and ...
SysNucleus releases new version of USBTrace with Wireless USB support
SysNucleus USBTrace is a software-based USB protocol analyzing tool. The tool helps USB firmware, device driver developers and test engineers to sniff the USB bus during the device development stage. USB requests passing through various layers of the USB device stack are captured and displayed in easily readable format.
Aeroflex announces early availability of its test suite for the C.S0044-A specification
Aeroflex has further enhanced its comprehensive support for CDG Stage II interoperability and CDG Stage I signalling conformance testing with the early availability of a test suite for the C.S0044-A specification.
12 GHZ USB Sampling Oscilloscope from Pico Technology
Pico Technology has unveiled the PicoScope 9201, a dual-channel PC Sampling Oscilloscope with a bandwidth of 12 GHz that redefines the performance of sampling oscilloscopes at this price level. The dual-channel PicoScope 9201 uses sequential equivalent-time sampling to achieve a sampling rate of 5 TS/s. The wide bandwidth allows acquisition and measurement of fast signals with a transient response of 50 ps or faster.
NI LabVIEW SignalExpress Tektronix Edition 2.5 Adds Support for New DPO3000 Oscilloscopes
National Instruments has announced support for new Tektronix value line oscilloscopes in the latest version of LabVIEW SignalExpress Tektronix Edition, an interactive PC-based measurement software for quickly acquiring, analysing and presenting data without programming.
Low-Cost PXI Embedded Controllers for Test, Measurement and Control Applications from NI
National Instruments has announced two new low-cost embedded controllers – the PXI-8104 and PXI-8183 – that deliver exceptional performance for value-based test, measurement and control applications. With these new controllers, engineers and scientists can apply PXI in a variety of new applications across many industries including consumer electronics, automotive, semiconductor, telecommunications and aerospace and defense.
Universal Cable Test Kit for Wi-Fi and Broadband Applications
Wireless, Wi-Fi and Broadband infrastructure installation requires cables for RF and data throughput. Testing these cable assemblies in the field can be difficult with the variety of unique connectors available today as well as the popular reverse polarity styles. The RFA-4028-WIFI kit by RF Connectors, a division of RF Industries, simplifies the task.
PC-based data-acquisition system is easy to use
The Yokogawa SL1000 is a PC-based data-acquisition unit designed to provide high-speed data logging and fast data transfer in electro-mechanical and power measurement applications. Featuring 100 MS/s sampling on 16 channels and isolated inputs for high-voltage measurements, the SL1000 is also equipped as standard with intuitive, easy-to-use logging and control software for quick start and set-up.