Test & Measurement
Cable introduction speeds flow meter installation
McCrometer has a new rugged Quick Connect Cable that eases installation and set up of its advanced FPI Magelectromagnetic flow meter. The easily detachable Quick Connect Cable can be sent to the plant ahead of the sensor to allow for advance completion of wiring assembly work prior to sensor installation.
Power spectral, oscilloscope applications enhanced
GL Communications has enhanced its Oscilloscope and Power Spectral for T1 E1 Audio Applications. Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of GL said, “Oscilloscope and Power Spectral visuals of analogue signals within timeslots is a great way to gain an intuitive understanding of the signals being carried by the timeslots. “
Know your network
An investigation of in-vehicle communication protocols and their future possibilities. By Michael Bender, Product Marketing Manager for the LIN and power control product lines at Melexis.
100G testers support CFP and CFP2 interfaces
EXFO is extending its FTB/IQS-88100NGE Power Blazer and FTB/IQS-85100G Packet Blazer offerings to cover 100G testing capabilities, including 100G Ethernet (as per IEEE 802.3ba) and OTN (as per ITU-T G.709) on second-generation CFP2 high-speed optics, making EXFO's 100G transport solution the only one on the market supporting both CFP and CFP2 interfaces on the same hardware.
CO2 probe for demanding OEM applications
E+E Elektronik have introduced a new CO2 probe for maintenance-free use in demanding OEM applications. Designated the EE871, E+E Elektronik's new carbon dioxide probe suits harsh environmental conditions such as: battery-powered devices such as data loggers, handhelds and wireless sensors; greenhouses; stables; fruit and vegetable storage facilities; hatchers; incubators; and other agriculture and outdoor applications.
Power source units have generation and measurement functions
Two new instruments have been added to the Yokogawa GS610 and GS820 family of source measure units: the GS610 Model 7655 is a battery simulator unit which simulates the internal resistance changes of batteries as an aid to failure analysis, while the GS820 Models 765601/Z and 765602/Z are 50 V output versions for testing higher-voltage components such as LEDs and power transistors.
Microwave signal generators balance price/performance
Agilent Technologies has expanded its range of signal generators with two new models the N5183B MXG and N5173B EXG that complement Agilent’s flagship E8267D vector PSG and E8257D analogue PSG. The N5183B MXG analogue is an alternative to the high-performance PSG. It offers accuracy, efficiency and near-PSG performance in just two rack units
Mid-range oscilloscopes boast 2GHz bandwidth, 10GS/s sample rate
Tektronix has introduced oscilloscopes offering bandwidth up to 2GHz with 10GS/s sample rate and 50M standard record length. The MSO/DPO5000B Series also feature, up to 250M record length, 250,000 waveform per second capture rate, and >11 bits resolution with HiRes acquisition.
Socket & test DFN6 devices using extreme temperature socket
A new stamped spring pin, addressing high performance requirements for testing electronic filters 6 lead DFN - CBT-QFN-7033, has been unveiled by Ironwood Electronics.
Toyota installs IPS to test power ICs for hybrid cars
Advantest has installed its T2000 Integrated Power Device Test Solution at Toyota for evaluating and mass-producing integrated power ICs used in next-generation hybrid cars. Toyota selected the T2000 IPS unit as an essential test system to enhance the safety and reliability of vehicle-mounted devices.