Prototyping Platform Gives Students Hands-On Experience
June 19, 2008 11:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsBased on LabVIEW graphical system design software, the Elvis II design and prototyping platform allows educators worldwide to provide hands-on, project-based learning with USB plug-and-play instruments and complete integration with Multisim 10.1 software for SPICE simulation. In addition, educators can use NI ELVIS II with a suite of third-party boards and curriculum resources to teach control design
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | Test & MeasurementSoftware Provides Multicore Processor Support
June 19, 2008 11:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsGiving multicore processor support, National Instruments’ TestStand 4.1 test management software comes with Switch Executive 3.0, which graphically specifies switch signal routes in parallel test systems. The program includes an instrument resource profile that provides graphical representation of
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementSoftware Features 'object oriented' GUI to create Waveforms
June 18, 2008 8:22 am | Keithley Instruments | Product Releases | CommentsFeaturing an "object-oriented" graphical user interface (GUI), the SignalMeister 2.0 from Keithley Instruments, is a development tool that uses a click-and-drag objects-based approach, allowing RF engineers to create basic and complex waveforms using graphical objects. The GUI is optimized for
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementMeasuring Software Supports Multiple .NET Frameworks
June 13, 2008 8:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsCapable of running in many .NET frameworks, National Instruments’ Measurement Studio 8.5 software includes user interface controls, such as ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET scientific, and ASP.NET AJAX server. The ASP.NET AJAX-compatible programming comes with NI-DAQmx and NI-SCOPE .NET driver support, as well as advanced network variable communication functions and memory-optimized analog waveform read operations. The Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementSignal Analyzer Add-on Aids Optical Modulator Testing
June 11, 2008 5:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsGenerating 0.5 to 3.5 Vp-p high amplitude waveforms, the MU181020A-013 Variable Data Output option from Anritsu Company configures with the MP1800A/MT1810A Signal Quality Analyzer/PPG to eliminate the need for an external amplifier
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementSignal Conditioners Offer I/O Isolation
June 5, 2008 10:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsIntended for applications where ground-loop noise is a concern, a family of rack-mounted signal conditioners provide galvanic isolation for each input to output with a choice of Integrated circuit piezoelectric sensor (ICP), multiple charge input sensitivities (0.1, 1, 10 mV/pC)
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementSignal Generators Target Production Environments
June 3, 2008 7:58 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned for production environments, Agilent Technologies’ N5161A and N5162A MXG ATE analog and vector RF signal generators support digital modulation types up to 6 GHz, deliver up to +23 dBm output power
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementBenchtop Supplies Deliver Fixed Current or Voltage
June 3, 2008 5:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith features such as a 0.01% line/load regulation, a remote sensing input, and an efficiency of better than 70%, the S Series of benchtop switchmode power supplies from Protek can be operated in either constant-current or constant-voltage mode. Ripple and noise in voltage mode is less than or equal to 5 mV(rms), and in current mode less than or equal to 10 mA(rms).
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementUSB Modular Instruments Enable Flexible Configurations for Electronic Functional Test
May 29, 2008 6:34 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies introduced a family of USB-based instruments designed for flexible configurations and quick setupin electronic functional test and troubleshooting applications. The Agilent U2700A family includes oscilloscopes, function generator, source/measure unit and switch matrix in a versatile, space-saving form factor. Each device can be
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementHandheld Meter Measures Magnetic Fields
May 15, 2008 11:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsCreated to measure the electromagnetic fields of extremely low frequency (30 to 300Hz) devices such as electric transmission equipment, microwave ovens, air conditioners, computer monitors, and video/audio devices, the HHG191 Gauss meter from Omega Engineering represents allows measurements up to 2,000 mG to 200 micro-tesla with a basic accuracy of 2.5% + 6-digit.
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementTest Points Offered in 10 Colors
May 13, 2008 4:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsIntended to replace wire-wrap posts and turret terminals, a family of test points are available in 10 colors for use on 0.062 and 0.093 PCBs. Made of phosphor bronze with silver plating, the points are designed to keep onboard terminals perpendicular to the PCB and are available in 0.010" diameter miniature versions and 0.015" compact and multi-purpose versions.
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementHandheld, 1g Shaker Performs On-site Troubleshooting, Sensor Calibration and Performance Verification
May 7, 2008 9:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe IMI Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB) has released the Model 699A02 portable, lightweight, battery powered industrial handheld shaker. It is designed to verify accelerometer and vibration system performance, as well as confirm the operation of interconnecting cables, switching devices and monitoring systems. The unit operates at 159.2 Hz and delivers a controlled, 1g rms or 1g peak acceleration to
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & Actuators | Test & MeasurementTester Evaluates Embedded USB Host Devices
May 2, 2008 9:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsEnsuring compliance with USB-IF host certification standards, the USBHost Tester from Jungo tests embedded USB host stacks against the profiles of the thousands of commonly used USB devices in its database. Able to simulate entire class descriptors, the device also has a reporting facility. The tester can be used in a project along with the company's WinDriver development toolkit for custom device drivers to run on a variety of operating systems and
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementPortable High-Speed Data Recorder Boasts 20 Channel Recording System
April 30, 2008 5:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsAstro-Med’s Test & Measurement Product Group introduced the Dash 20HF high frequency data recorder family. . The unit supports recording up to 20 analog channels to an internal hard drive at sample rates of up to 500 kHz and a bandwidth of 100 kHz per channel. The system is built into a 16” × 12.125” × 6.628” case and equipped with a 15” diagonal monitor for intuitive touch-screen control and real-time data viewing and analysis.
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementLabVIEW Module Supports ARM Microcontrollers
April 25, 2008 6:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsPresented as an extension of the LabVIEW graphical system design platform, the NI LabVIEW Embedded Module for ARM Microcontrollers directly supports the ARM 7, ARM 9 and Cortex-M3 microcontroller families. The module can create embedded applications and deploy them with drivers that enable domain experts to graphically program all components of the ARM microcontroller including the analog and digital I/O.
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