Test & Measurement
Test and debug solution meets HDMI 2.0 spec
Tektronix has unveiled a fully automated compliance test and debug solution for the recently released HDMI 2.0 specification. The solution covers the HDMI 2.0 transmitter tests and Direct Synthesis based receiver tests, and cable test requirements for fast, consistent and accurate test results.
LTE protocol test platform saves time,money
NextG-Com has developed a low-cost LTE protocol test platform on host compliant to 3GPP Release 11 specification. NextG-Com XANTHUS 203 tests the integrated LTE software stack for user equipment (UE) before it is ported onto a hardware platform. Incorporating an easy debugging environment, it will reduce the time and effort that would otherwise be spent on investigating and solving complex issues on a hardware platform
SSIC/CSI-3 support enhances protocol analyser
SSIC and CSI-3 support has been introduced to Agilent Technologies' U4431A MIPI M-PHY protocol analyser for next-generation mobile computing applications. This support gives engineers in R&D and manufacturing deep insight into their MIPI M-PHY-based designs. CSI-3 (Camera Serial Interface) leverages the CSI-2 protocol of the D-PHY physical layer to the higher-performance M-PHY.
Embedded development kit supports Xilinx processor core
Lauterbach has announced its support for the latest version of MicroBlaze 8.50.c introduced by Xilinx with EDK 14.7. MicroBlaze is a soft processor core designed for Xilinx FPGAs from Xilinx. It is a 32-bit RISC Harvard architecture soft processor core that is included free with both Vivado Design Edition and IDS Embedded Edition.
S-parameter measurements added to scope platform
Agilent Technologies has introduced the N1055A 35/50GHz (8ps) time-domain reflectometry and transmission module for the Agilent 86100D DCA-X platform. The module provides fast, accurate impedance and S-parameter measurements on high-speed designs that have up to 16 ports. On next-generation digital communication systems such as IEEE 802.3ba/bj/bm (40-Gb/100-Gb Ethernet), engineers face significant challenges, such as assessing crosstalk across ma...
Handheld cable/antenna analyser hits 40GHz frequency coverage
Anritsu’s Microwave Site Master S820E is claimed to be the world’s first handheld cable and antenna analyser with frequency coverage up to 40 GHz. In addition to providing the widest frequency coverage of 1MHz to 40GHz, the analyser offers field technicians, engineers and wireless network installers excellent dynamic range, directivity, and durability so they can conduct highly accurate measurements during the installation, maintenanc...
32-bit multicore SoC debugger set for Embedded World show
PLS Programmierbare Logik & Systeme is exhibiting the Universal Debug Engine (UDE) 4.2 at embedded world 2014 (Feb 25-27) in Nuremberg. The UDE 4.2 features enhanced control and test methods for multicore targets, optimised visualisation options during system level testing as well as dedicated support for a wide range of the latest 32-bit multicore SoCs from various manufacturers.
OSNR capabilties upgrade optical spectrum analysers
EXFO has added a coherent Pol-Mux 40G/100G optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) testing capabilities, called WDM-Aware Pol-Mux, to its FTB/IQS-5240S-P and FTB/IQS-5240BP Optical Spectrum Analysers (OSAs). Among the key features are an OSNR measurement of coherent channels based on ASE noise.
Power monitor logs, stores, analyses consumption
Test sourcing specialist Livingston has added a new product to its expansive range of power quality analysis equipment. The advanced Dent ELITEpro XC - a complete solution for accurately monitoring electric energy usage and recording key performance metrics, so that datacentres managers can maximise the effectiveness of their outfit.
Plug-and-play features on multi-sensor measurement module
A multi-sensor measurement module with USB port and plug-and-play connectivity has been unveiled by Data Translation. The module supports the direct connection of an array of different sensor types, from NTCs, thermocouples and RTDs to strain gauge sensors and load cells. The DT9829 is available with two, four or eight inputs, featuring separately programmable gain and sensor settings for each differential input channel. Voltage, current and resi...