The high frequencies involved in 5G will force a re-think of how to go about characterizing circuits and systems. Adnan Khan | Anritsu Co. Engineers responsible for designing and manufacturing 5G chipsets, devices, and systems have more than enough challenges. From a technical standpoint, they must deliver high bandwidth, low latency, and other performance benchmarks. […]
Will 5G be lethal?
Leland Teschler, Executive Editor Peruse a certain kind of website these days and you’ll find warnings about the lethality of RF transmissions in the frequency ranges slated for 5G networks. One site quotes Devra Davis, director of the Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology of the U.S. National Research Council, who warns that our sweat […]
Web-based jitter measurement utility gives product designers critical timing test results in minutes
The new Jitter Measurement Utility is a web-based, fully automated tool that enables designers to quickly and easily evaluate the jitter and phase noise performance of their custom clock configurations without using their own test equipment. “The need for higher timing performance is being driven by the introduction of new technologies such as 5G, mmWave, […]
PCB testing apparatus equipped with repositionable fine-point spring-loaded probes
The Sensepeek PCBite System is a professional-yet-affordable PCB testing apparatus with a system of repositionable fine-point spring-loaded probes, a large (8.3×11.7-in) metal baseplate, and four magnetic-base PCB holders for clamping circuit boards in a stable, fixed position. The probes are attached to a flexible, stable gooseneck arm that has a powerful magnetic base, and the […]
Test gear rapidly detects, locates, report optical fiber breaks up to 100 m away
A new testing solution detects problems within optical fibers. AddOn’s EON-NSV-OTDR devices rapidly locate and report any faults in an optical fiber link of a communication network – saving service providers time and money by allowing them to quickly address the root cause of any issues. The detection of problems within optical fibers is critical […]
New device accurately measures gap, vibration and positioning
A third-generation digital capacitance displacement gauge features low noise and industry-leading resolution. The Accumeasure D Series (“Gen 3”) is designed with OEM customers in mind. With both analog and digital outputs, the Gen 3 can be seamlessly integrated into products to measure, monitor, and provide instant closed loop feedback for critical process parameters including gap, […]
Bluetooth thermometers include data-logging functions
Wireless connectivity from a thermometer/hygrometer directly to a smartphone provides the freedom to concentrate on other tasks while still monitoring temperature and humidity. H-B Instrument – SP Scienceware Bluetooth Thermometers provide that freedom by alerting you when set parameters have been exceeded, from as far away as 40 meters. “It’s easy to wirelessly monitor the […]
Vector signal analysis option for real-time spectrum analyzers
A new integrated Vector Signal Analyzer Application Mode for Complex Signal Analysis lets RF engineers characterize most of today’s complex RF modulation schemes including QAM and QPSK as well as ASK, MSK and FSK signals. The VSA Application gives engineers ability to utilize up to 13 integrated measurement functions including I/Q waveform and RF Envelope, […]
Fast interconnect analyzer reveals time- and frequency-domain details in a single acquisition
The WavePulser 40iX high-speed interconnect analyzer allows high-speed hardware designers and test engineers to characterize and analyze interconnects and cables for high-speed serial protocols such as PCI Express, HDMI, USB, SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, Gigabit Ethernet, and Automotive Ethernet. Until now, interconnect testing and validation has been bifurcated between time- and frequency-domain testing. For […]
New mid-range oscilloscopes feature large touchscreen displays
New 3 Series MDO and 4 Series MSO oscilloscopes feature a highly intuitive touchscreen user interface, the largest and highest resolution display in their class and modern industrial design. Now with more options across an array of demanding applications, Tektronix’ state-of-the-art product portfolio delivers advanced measurement and analysis capabilities and provides a comprehensive range of […]