High-speed, non-destructive ultrasonic scanning identifies minute defects in specialty metals and alloys using advanced, phased array scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM). By Hari Polu, President, OKOS High-purity metals and alloys such as aluminum, zinc, cobalt, copper, titanium, zirconium, molybdenum, magnesium, and stainless steel are central to many different industries, including electronics, aerospace, and medical devices, among […]
On the “edge” of a revolution
New computing architectures are changing industrial applications, impacting the way measurements are made, data is collected, and how it all gets processed. Miles Budimir Senior Editor The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to influence how industrial systems are designed and built. The core of IoT systems is the collection of data at the device level […]
Powerful user interface at center of new redesigned Tektronix arbitrary/function generator
Tektronix, Inc. has redefined the arbitrary/function generator (AFG) with the introduction of the AFG31000 series. A completely new design, the AFG31000 features many key firsts including the industry’s largest touchscreen and new user interface that will delight engineers and researchers who need to generate increasingly complex test cases for debugging, troubleshooting, characterizing and validating devices […]
Tektronix celebrates International Women in Engineering Day by recognizing former engineer Connie Wilson
Tektronix, Inc. is joining a number of companies and institutions – including many Tektronix customers – globally to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) taking place on June 23, 2018 under the theme #RaisingTheBar. As part of the celebration, the company is recognizing the accomplishments of former Tektronix engineer, Connie Wilson, who led the […]
Oscilloscopes get in step with the times
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the new Tektronix 5 Series mixed signal oscilloscope reveals its next-generation design. Dave Pereles Tektronix As embedded systems used in everything from automobiles and airplanes to household appliances to IoT devices have gotten more complex, so too have the demands placed on test and measurement equipment. Oscilloscopes are […]
Power supply design measurement tips from A to Z
To design an efficient, reliable and compliant power supply, be sure to follow these testing and measurement guidelines. Varun Merchant Tektronix Power supplies are the lifeline behind all electronics and electronic devices – and the pressure is on to make them smaller and more efficient year after year. Achieving higher efficiencies and higher power densities while […]
The basics of motor testing
by Miles Budimir, Senior Editor Testing electric motors doesn’t have to be a mystery. Knowledge of the basics together with powerful new test equipment vastly simplifies the job. Electric motors have had a reputation for being a mix of science and magic. So when a motor fails to operate it may not be obvious what […]
How to avoid errors in low-voltage measurements
Edited by Miles Budimir Subtle difficulties can plague tests involving low voltages. Here are the biggest culprits and surefire ways to avoid them. Signal levels in state-of-the-art electronics have become diminishingly small. For example, ultra-low-voltage digital designs in CMOS now operate with minimum supply voltages in the 200-mV range. This trend has put a new […]
Oscilloscope designs change with the times
by Miles Budimir, Senior Editor From portable scopes to a wide array of testing tools, oscilloscope design keeps up with the times. A key piece of electronic test equipment for well over half a century, oscilloscopes have long given engineers and designers insight into the invisible world of electrical signals. And as those signals got […]
New X-Series digital oscilloscopes with Super Phosphor Technology from Siglent
Siglent Technologies has introduced a new line of digital oscilloscopes with Super Phosphor (SPO) technology. This new SDS2000X Series is available in bandwidths of 70 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz and 300 MHz, with real time sampling rates up to 2GSa/sec. Most common functions can be accessed with a single-button control. The advanced technology features […]
