You can take several steps to ensure success when you upgrade to Windows 11. In part 1 of this series, we looked at the use of Windows to control test and measurement systems, and we considered the dilemma posed by the retirement of Windows 10 on October 14. In part 2, we looked at steps […]
Tektronix event highlights precision measurements
At “Precision Unveiled,” Tektronix gave attendees a look at the future and displayed some current test equipment. Raleigh, NC, October 28, 2025 — Tektronix, well known for oscilloscopes and more recently power sources and power measurements through its acquisitions of Keithley and EA Elektro Automatic, hosted an event at the North Carolina Museum of Art. […]
Midrange oscilloscopes focus on speed and resolution
The MXO 3 oscilloscope from Rohde & Schwarz brings fast viewing, quick data processing, and high resolution to your bench. It inherits features from higher-end models. If you design, test, or troubleshoot circuits, you surely need an oscilloscope, and two eight-bit channels are not enough anymore. Indeed, the MXO 3 oscilloscope comes in four-or-eight channels […]
PXI/PXIe battery simulators automate BMS testing
Pickering Interfaces has added two PXI and two PXIe battery simulators to its line of PXI test modules. The 41-754 (PXI) and 43-754 (PXIe) battery simulators are both available in 2-channel or 4-channel versions that can supply from 1 V to 8 V, 5 A per channel. The channels are fully isolated from ground and […]
Oscilloscope features fast data transfer, 10-bit ADC
The Series 7 DPO oscilloscope from Tektronix is the company’s first new high-end model in years. It uses an optical port to transfer data faster than anything we’ve seen. Oscilloscope announcements come often, but most are for low-end. And midrange models. The Series 7 from Tektronix datasheet clearly fits into the high end, though it’s […]
Teardown: 1950s Heathkit vacuum tube oscilloscope
Help us analyze a Heathkit vacuum tube oscilloscope schematic and compare it to what AI told me.
RF instrument connects 12 75-Ω ports to a 2-port VNA
Copper Mountain Technologies (CMT) has released the PE0312-75, a port extender that expands the company’s product portfolio for 75 Ω test applications. The port extender enhances the flexibility of multi-port testing for broadband, telecom, cable, and RF research and production applications in 75 Ω environments. The PE0312-75 is a USB-controlled, 12-port extender, or switch, designed […]
Rigol oscilloscopes reach 13 GHz bandwidth
The DS8000 series features four 4-channel models with bandwidths from 6 GHz to 13 GHz. Rigol has introduced the DS8000 series of digital oscilloscopes. The series takes over as the company’s high-end line with four models topping out at 13 GHz of analog bandwidth. All models feature four analog channels, 40 Gsamples/s sample rate, 500 […]
R&S digital multimeters feature 5.5 and 6.5 digits with triple displays
The UDS series from Rohde & Schwarz provides the company with a significant upgrade and place it against top competitors. Digital multimeters (DMMs) are a measurement staple, sitting alongside oscilloscopes, power supplies, and waveform generators on just about every engineer’s bench. You may not think of Rohde & Schwarz as a major competitor in the […]
FieldDAQ captures physical data close to the sensor
FieldDAQ modules accept sensors directly and send data over Ethernet. Collecting data such as temperature, strain, and other physical parameters often requires long sensor wires or rugged equipment close to the measurement source. Long wires can add errors due to losses in analog wiring or from outside interference. Field installations often add environmental and power […]
