Test and Measurement Product Guide
March 7, 2008 11:21 am | Keithley Instruments | Product Releases | CommentsKeithley Instruments, Inc. released its 2008 Test and Measurement Product Guide that offers details and specifications on proprietary general-purpose and sensitive sourcing and measurement products, DC switching, RF switching and measurement, data acquisition solutions, semiconductor test systems and optoelectronics test hardware.
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementMeter Features Two-Button English Programming
March 7, 2008 11:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsTransducers Direct announced its TDRO-10 programmable meter for analog sensors/transducers with integrated diagnostics for both input and output. It features two-button English programming and a fast 67 msec. update rate. Measuring 3.78" × 1.89" ×1.0", it fits into a standard 1/8 DIN cutout. This meter provides a six-digit LED display with large ½" numbers and a 6 msec refresh rate. English prompts step the user through programming sequences.
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementMulti-Sheet Workbook Facilitates Data Management
March 7, 2008 11:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsOriginLab Corp. released its Origin 8 Windows-based analysis and graphing software which offers a workbook that forms the centerpiece of the Origin workspace. With the multi-sheet workbook, users can organize and manage data, analysis reports, graphs and images using an intuitive and flexible interface. To provide full control over workbook content, sheets can be moved, added, inserted or deleted.
LISTED UNDER: Test & Measurement16-Bit Data Acquisition Cards for PCI Express
March 7, 2008 11:05 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsStrategic Test Corp. announced two 250 kHz 16-bit data acquisition cards for PCI Express. The UF2e-4721 has 16 analog inputs and the UF2e-4020 has eight channels. Features include the options for dual-timebase sampling, synchronous digital inputs, asynchronous digital I/O and the possibility to synchronize up to 4,336 channels. Drivers and programming examples for Microsoft Windows Vista, XP64, XP and Linux (RedHat, Fedora, SuSe, Sarge) are supplied with the card, as well as the SBench 5.3 oscilloscope program
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementUniform Source Systems Provide Flexible Calibration
March 7, 2008 10:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsLabsphere, Inc. announced its USS-800 series uniform source systems for calibration of cameras, displays, remote sensing devices, telespectroradiometers and imaging radiometers. Providing application flexibility and upgrade potential, the systems are available in continuous (USS-800C) or stepped (USS-800S) output models for responsivity characterization in research, quality control and process engineering settings.
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementLow-power, 8-bit Digitizers Add Options for 2 GS/s Rates
February 20, 2008 8:42 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies introduced two options for its compact, low-power (<15 W), high-speed Acqiris 8-bit PCI digitizer. The U1071A-002 model option is an entirely new version of the PCI digitizer product introduced in 2007. It provides the 8-bit, dual-channel data conversion operation of its original, with up to 2 GS/s sampling rates and a reduced analog bandwidth of 500 MHz. Designed for applications with intense data-acquisition requirements, the memory options provide up to 256 Msample of acquisition memory, or 128 Msample per channel in two-channel mode.
LISTED UNDER: Test & Measurement3-Phase Power Measurement Module Assists in Managing Energy-Related Costs
February 14, 2008 6:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsWAGO Corporation announced the 750-493 3-Phase Power Measurement Module that integrates comprehensive monitoring of a power supply network with the connectivity of an I/O system. At just 12 mm wide, the high-density, 6-channel 750-493 represents a cost- and space-effective solution to power system supply management. It is compatible with 16 different fieldbus networks (including Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus, and DeviceNet) and the 300+ digital, analog, and special function modules
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementUSB Power Meters with a Dynamic Range to 26.5 GHZ
February 5, 2008 5:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsSatori Technology announced the ST265 extending dynamic range USB power meters up to 26.5 GHz. The ST series are complete miniature RF and Microwave power meters. All measurement data and settings are sent via a USB interface to and from a PC or laptop. This gives the concept of using a computer as the user interface in classic microwave power measurement.
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementPulse Function Arbitrary Noise Generator Provides Versatile Waveforms
January 28, 2008 11:14 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies introduced a pulse function arbitrary noise generator, which provides desirable signal quality combined with versatile waveforms. It is appropriate for general purpose bench tests or advanced serial data stress tests. The Agilent 81150A is the stimulus for use in conjunction with Agilent's 5/6/80000 Infiniium real-time oscilloscope or DCA-J sampling oscilloscope for serial data testing. Its integration into one instrument minimizes cabling, space and test time.
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementHand-Held, Two Channel Data Recorder System with Integral Printer
January 22, 2008 5:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsAstro-Med's Test & Measurement Product Group introduced the Dash 2EZ+, a two channel, hand-held data acquisition system with integral chart recorder. It is capable of recording two channels of analog voltage channels along with one TTL event input to CompactFlash media at sample rates up to 40 kHz per channel. The unit also contains an integrated 3.1" strip chart recorder for hard copy printout.
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementVerification Tool for High Level Synthesis Output Applications
January 14, 2008 6:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsCalypto Design Systems announced the availability of SLEC System-HLS for verification of high-level synthesis (HLS) output. Enabling ESL, SLEC (for Sequential Logic Equivalence Checker) formally verifies equivalence between electronic system level (ESL) models and register transfer level (RTL) implementations.
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementNon Contact Thermometer Sensor offers Narrow Field Of View
January 11, 2008 4:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsMelexis introduced the MLX90614xAC with narrow 35° field of view (FOV). Design engineers can now measure smaller objects or increase the sensor-object distance with this thermometer. The 35° FOV is obtained by adding a viewing angle limiting metal tube to the standard TO-39 housing of the MLX90614. By performing the calibration of the thermometer after this tube has been attached
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementEvaluation Kit Validates Connector Compatibility
January 10, 2008 9:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsERNI Electronics's development kit for analysing the signal integrity of the MicroSpeed connector family features a contact density in 1 mm pitch, enabling board-to-board applications suited for the bandwidth requirements of modern applications. The kit consists of two PCBs, each with four MicroSpeed connectors, a guide, and detaching aids. At the rear of the boards are 30 high-end miniature coaxial connectors
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementUSB-Controlled RMS RF Power Meter in Small Footprint
January 9, 2008 9:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsNational Instruments announced its first USB-controlled RMS RF power meter, measuring just 8.5" × 1.18" × 2.2". The 6 GHz NI USB-5680 is powered solely from a USB cable and consumes only 100 mA. It has a frequency range of 50 MHz to 6 GHz, dynamic range of 63 dB, and amplitude accuracy of ±0.18 dB. An executable soft front panel and software libraries are
LISTED UNDER: Test & MeasurementKit Combines True-rms Logging Multimeter and Forms Software
January 8, 2008 10:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsFluke announced the Fluke 289 True-rms Industrial Logging Multimeter and FlukeView Forms combination kit to enable users to turn logged data into graphs, tables and reports. The Fluke 289 has advanced functionality for diagnosing problems in electronics, plant automation, power distribution and electromechanical equipment. It features a logging function with expanded memory that stores up to 10,000 readings.
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