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Budget-priced vector network analyzer handles 6 GHz with 122 dB dynamic range

April 25, 2017 By Lee Teschler 1 Comment

Tektronix-TTR506A

The TTR500 Series USB Vector Network Analyzer is said to cost 40% less than alternatives capable of 122 dB dynamic range and 6 GHz frequency range. Developed by Tektronix, it also includes advanced features such as VectorVu-PC analysis software and a built-in bias tee for testing active devices. The TTR500 Series features an easy-to-use user […]

Filed Under: Bench Test, Design, Meters & Testers Tagged With: Tektronix

When waveform read-outs come from a SPICE simulator

November 8, 2016 By David Herres 1 Comment

spice probe display

In a simpler time there wasn’t a great need for electronic simulation because equipment composed of discrete components could easily be bread boarded and powered up to try out ideas. This approach is now unfeasible thanks to billion-component ICs, multi-gigahertz bandwidth requirements, parasitic impedances, and electromagnetic interference issues. Rather than manually building and testing multiple […]

Filed Under: Design, Featured, New Articles Tagged With: Digi-Key, PSPICE, SPICE

Simulation software provides new RF PCB, laminate, module, and silicon RFIC capabilities

February 17, 2016 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

KeysightTH

Keysight Technologies, Inc. has introduced the latest release of its powerful Advanced Design System (ADS) software, ADS 2016. The software improves design productivity and speeds circuit and electromagnetic simulation performance. ADS 2016 provides new RF printed circuit board, laminate, module, and silicon RFIC products, as well as technologies, capabilities and other enhancements. ADS is the […]

Filed Under: Design Tagged With: keysight

Four-way switch and three way switch: basics of wiring

November 19, 2015 By David Herres Leave a Comment

three-way schematic

Two three-way switches necessarily sit some distance apart, but electrically they constitute a single “black box.”

Filed Under: Design

Keysight Technologies Wins Elektra 2014 Educational Support Award from European Electronics Industry

December 11, 2014 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

ElektraTH

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced that it has won the Elektra 2014 Educational Support award given by the European Electronics Industry. The educational support award category is dedicated to companies that have truly demonstrated their commitment to the education of engineers of the future by providing support to schools, colleges and universities. “Helping to […]

Filed Under: Design, Test Equipment Tagged With: keysight

Basics of modeling transistors

October 16, 2014 By David Herres Leave a Comment

PNP symbols

By David Herres All transistors operate according to the exact same physical principles as diodes, the only difference being that they have greater complexity because there are additional P-N and N-P junctions and accordingly more terminals. As with simple diodes, a transistor junction conducts when it is forward biased and does not conduct when it is reverse […]

Filed Under: Design, New Articles

Understanding the Basics: What is Characteristic Impedance?

September 2, 2014 By David Herres 3 Comments

distributed C-L model

By David Herres We speak of 50- or 75-Ω coaxial cable. The novice wonders if these numbers apply to a given length, say 100 ft. Could you connect an ohmmeter to one end of the cable and expect to get that reading with or without the conductors shunted at the far end? The answer is absolutely not. […]

Filed Under: Design

Floating Switch from TI Transforms Offline LED Drive Design

November 4, 2013 By Test and Measurement Editor Leave a Comment

Floating-Switch-from-TI-Transforms-Offline-LED-Drive-DesignTH

Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) introduced the industry’s first floating switch architecture that simplifies the offline linear drive of LEDs in lamps, downlights and fixtures. The AC switched matrix technique features TI’s TPS92411 floating MOSFET switch and is an innovative approach to producing low-ripple LED drive current without magnetic components. The architecture provides excellent compatibility […]

Filed Under: Design, Test and Measurement News Tagged With: TI

Video: Engineering slide chart from Great Innovations

April 29, 2013 By Test and Measurement Editor Leave a Comment

In this product demonstration is an engineering slide chart from Great Innovations. For you Design Engineers, this handy tool can help you with your measurements, be it in the American or British standard. On one side of this chart, there are measurements converting fractions, decimals, and millimeters. It also includes, sheet metal and wire sizes […]

Filed Under: Design, Featured, Video Tagged With: great innovations

Contoured, modular ergonomic grip

April 10, 2013 By Test and Measurement Editor Leave a Comment

The Contour Grip is a modular ergonomic grip that incorporates controls on the front, side and back. Its ergonomic design was created with feedback from experts in the field including machine operators who tested it in a virtual reality environment. The shape was refined after multiple modifications to come up with the final user-friendly version. […]

Filed Under: Automotive and Aerospace, Design, Featured Tagged With: otto engineering

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