Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced two new series of Automotive Grade 3.3 V to 36 V ESD protection diodes in the SOT-23 package. Offering low thermal resistance, the single-line VGSOTxx and two-line VGSOTxxC series ensure more efficient heat dissipation than the previous generation GSOTxx / xxC devices, allowing for a more robust design that enables higher peak pulse power […]
Automotive and Aerospace
HBK combines hardware and software for sound & vibration measurement
Diagnosing and solving sound and vibration (S&V) challenges is now easier than ever for engineers and heads of R&D, thanks to a new plug-and-play S&V solution from HBK. The company has brought together three of its best-selling sensing and insight solutions into one easily scalable solution: the Troubleshooting Analyser. The Troubleshooting Analyser is designed to […]
How does a coating thickness gauge work and how are they used to value classic cars?
A coating thickness gauge, also known as a paint meter or paint thickness gauge, measures the total thickness of paint and other coatings. It determines the distance between the probe and the base material, including all layers of paint, primer, and any additional materials, such as filler. Common sensor technologies used include magnetic induction, eddy […]
Oscilloscope software automates automotive ASA-ML serial link tests
QPHY2-ASA software from Teledyne LeCroy lets you perform physical-layer tests on ASA-ML v1.1 devices. SerDes devices transfer data from sensors and cameras to an in-vehicle processing unit, which then sends instructions to the motion systems that drive autonomous vehicles. Teledyne LeCroy has released the QPHY2-ASA oscilloscope software, which automates testing of the Automotive Serdes Alliance […]
Modular tester simulates and tests control systems
The Pulse Real-Time Target Machine from Swiss company Speedgoat uses a set of I/O modules so you can configure s test system that meets your needs.
Test lab adds certification for LEV and ESS batteries
SGS announced the expansion of battery testing and certification services at its Suwanee lab near Atlanta, Georgia, USA. As a recognized partner to the battery industry, SGS is delighted to extend its support to manufacturers and operators seeking certification for batteries used in light electric vehicles (LEVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). The expansion boosts SGS’s […]
System tests aircraft VMS using HIL
The Vehicle Management System test platform from Bloomy Controls lets you test aircraft VMS for electric, fueled, commercial, military, rotary, fixed-wing, piloted, and unpiloted aircraft.
Data-acquisition recorder gets 1500 VDC module
B+K precision adds a 4-channel, ±1500 VDC input module to its DAS1800 data recorder. Today’s electric vehicles operate at voltages approaching 1000 VDC, engineers need to monitor and record those voltages during tests. to that end, B+K Precision has added the D18-HVM4 high-voltage, 4-channel input module to its DAS1800 modular data recorder. The D18-HVM4 adds […]
4U high power supply delivers 45 kW for EV testing
Chroma announces the release of its next-generation bidirectional DC power supply, model 62450D-2000HL, delivering a game-changing single-unit power density of 45kW in a 4U high form factor. In an industry-first, the 62450D-2000HL enables one-key switching between two output ranges within a single unit, effectively providing the output range of two units in one. Users can […]
Solar-array simulator gets boost to 8.4 kW
Keysight Technologies, Inc. expands the MP4300A Series Modular Solar Array Simulator (SAS) with two new mainframe and module models, delivering total power up to 8.4-kW in a 2U footprint. The SAS solution is a six-channel modular platform that emulates the behavior of photovoltaic (PV) segments and simulates all conditions a craft or satellite will encounter in space with high fidelity. […]
