The TPR1000 and TPR4000 power rail probes combine with the 12-bit 5 or 6 Series MSO mixed signal oscilloscopes from Tektronix to offer what’s said to be the lowest system noise of any power-rail measurement solution available in the market today. The new probes are backed by a complete set of connectors for small, difficult-to-access […]
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T&M pioneers among lastest group of Inventor Hall of Fame inductees
The latest group of nineteen inductees making up the 2019 Class of the National Inventors Hall of Fame include two pioneers in the test and measurement field. Inductees Jeff Kodosky and James Truchard introduced LabVIEW in 1986 as a graphical programming language that enables user-defined testing and measurement and control systems. It grew to be […]
Induction motor vs synchronous: What’s the difference?
All rotary electric motors, ac, and dc, operate because of the interaction of two magnetic fields. One is stationary and is (usually) associated with the motor’s outer enclosure. The other rotates and is associated with the motor’s spinning armature (also called its rotor). Rotation is caused by the interaction between the two fields. In a […]
Pocketable RF test signal source hosts features comparable to full-size analog gigahertz generators
The VSG6G1C RF Vector Signal Generator is a cost-effective pocketable USB-connected RF signal source with capabilities that provide standalone and PC-controlled functions comparable to full-size analog RF signal generators. Offering frequencies from 1 MHz to 6.1 GHz with frequency sweep, frequency hopping using I&Q modulation, and arbitrary signal generation, this compact signal source can generate […]
Affordable data streaming and visualization service targets individual engineers
A cloud-based data streaming and visualization service for individuals includes unlimited data streaming and beautiful visualizations and is priced at $9.99 per month or $99 per year. The service is free for students. The technology is from Nashville, Tenn.-based Initial State Technologies Inc., acquired by Tektronix earlier this year. The cloud-based Initial State platform provides […]
T&M LEAP Award winners announced at gala dinner
At the LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., the following companies were awarded trophies in the category of Test & Measurement. This year’s inaugural LEAP Awards competition honored ground-breaking new products that set a new standard for innovation. Judges rated candidates on categories that included societal impact, industry impact, technical sophistication, creativity, and […]
New services from Keysight speed TTM, innovation for design and test engineers
KeysightCare is a new service model that offers design and test engineers dedicated, proactive support for instruments, software, and solutions. KeysightCare is said to offer unparalleled access to a range of resources such as technical experts, training materials, productivity tools, knowledge centers, and success managers, to speed customer innovation, and accelerate product time-to-market. KeysightCare provides: […]
LabVIEW NXG aims to simplify time-consuming tasks in automated T&M apps
A new release of LabVIEW NXG is designed to simplify the most time-consuming tasks in automated test and automated measurement applications, from setting up and configuring systems to developing test and measurement code and creating web-ready applications. These enhancements help engineers meet challenging time-to-market requirements. “Since the initial launch of LabVIEW NXG in 2017, we’ve […]
Oscilloscope technology – What lies ahead?
Oscilloscope technology advanced rapidly from its early 19th Century roots through the triggered sweep and digital/flat-screen transformation in the 1980s. The trend has accelerated. Bandwidth and sampling rates have expanded exponentially. Additionally, new features and measuring and display capabilities have emerged. In this context, one wonders what lies ahead. The major oscilloscope manufacturers maintain robust […]
HV T&M maker Vitrek acquires power T&M firm XiTRON
High-voltage test and measurement equipment maker Vitrek says it has acquired XiTRON Technologies. XiTRON is a maker of precision power test and measurement solutions for industrial and consumer product development and manufacturing. The XiTRON product line includes a range of single, dual and three-channel power analyzers, portable calibration equipment, programmable dc electronic loads, power quality […]