Accuracy, repeatability, and documentation of results are important factors when applications and raw materials undergo force testing. The ideal test machine used for carrying out the force testing should be simple to operate and test results should be easy to read and export for further analysis. The digital Chatillon CS2 Series of force testers meets […]
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Measuring and specifying microphones
One aspect of the work-at-home/stay-at-home environment of the past year has been an increased emphasis on podcasts, online meetings, and online video events. That’s why there’s more interest in microphone technology among those interested in producing a higher-quality experience. Here’s a short run-down on microphones and how they are typically measured and quantified. A microphone […]
Waveguide-to-coax adapters use European IEC standard flanges
A new line of euro-style flange, waveguide-to-coax adapters are candidates for radar, satellite and wireless communications, and test instrumentation applications. Fairview Microwave’s new waveguide-to-coax adapters cover a wide range of waveguide sizes that include European IEC standard flanges (including UBR square cover, UDR and PDR types), WR-22 to WR-430, right-angle and end-launch coaxial connector options, […]
Microphone power modules target sound pressure level measurements
The GRAS 12BA and 12BB Microphone Power Modules areaimed at engineers who need to power CCP measurement microphones and would like seamless integration of microphone sensitivity data via TEDS. These single-channel (12BA) and four-channel (12BB) USB-powered modules provide integrated TEDS support and are competitively priced for production test applications, saving time during setup and configuration. […]
OpenVPX chassis managers are conduction-cooled
Compliant to the VITA 46.11 specification for system management and to VITA 48.2 for mechanical design, the Tier 2 Pixus OpenVPX Chassis Manager monitors at least six temperature sensors and 10 fans with custom options available. There is fan PWM/Tach control, along with 16 digital inputs and outputs. A Level-2 unmanaged three-port Ethernet hub is […]
Portable PXI Express chassis features Thunderbolt 3 interfaces
The PXES-2314T is a new generation PXI Express chassis with versatile, high bandwidth Thunderbolt 3 interfaces. Unlike traditional PXI Express systems, which are usually large and require complex setup, the PXES-2314T is a compact test and measurement platform that offers the performance and flexibility of PXI Express but in a portable system, requiring only the […]
Alarm card handles fan, voltage monitoring and control
An alarm card that can be used in various OpenVPX, VME/VME64x, CompactPCI, cPCI Serial and other open standard architecture chassis platforms provides the system with basic monitoring and control functions including; voltage levels, power supply health, temperature and fan monitoring/control. The board monitors the four common power rails in Eurocard-based systems of 5, 3.3, 12, […]
Monochromater boasts better wavelength accuracy and overall precision
The Oriel CS260B is a high-performance 1/4m configured monochromator that is a candidate for research applications and production environments. Each CS260B monochromator is a fully assembled, turn-key instrument and ready for immediate use. It leaves the factory pre-aligned and calibrated. Available options include different wavelength ranges, grating configurations and single or dual output ports. The […]
Non-solid-state inverters? There still are such things.
A device that converts dc to ac is known as an inverter. Nowadays, most engineers think of solid-state inverters in the context of applications such as electric vehicles and solar panels. Yet even today, not all inverters are solid state. One early form of power inverter was based on mechanical switching and was appropriately called […]
Customized enclosure paneling for 3U and 6U OpenVPX chassis
Customized solutions are available for enclosure paneling for 3U and 6U OpenVPX and other Eurocard-based systems. Some front or rear panels for VITA or PICMG-based enclosures cover the full length of the 19-in rackmount or smaller chassis. The panels/doors often need cutouts for I/O or special access needs. Pixus offers the panels/doors with options for […]
