A new interface allows the use of IEPE sensors on all data acquisition devices with a 1-MΩ BNC interface. The TA487 IEPE Signal Conditioner is a simple adaptor that allows any PicoScope or oscilloscope to capture and measure signals from a large selection of piezo-electric IEPE sensors, such as the Pico Technology TA095 accelerometer. Integrated […]
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YouTube videos shed light on frequency and wavelength
Today, an advanced multimeter such as the Fluke 287 in volts mode accurately displays frequency. High frequencies are displayed in a bench-type frequency counter, which can read above 100 GHz. At still higher frequencies, measurements are made indirectly via heterodyning to down-convert the signal. Using a diode or similar device as a mixer, a frequency […]
Measurements of air velocity, temperature, pressure and humidity combined in one instrument
The iQx instrument system is a device that measures air temperature and velocity, surface temperature, air pressure drop, and humidity. Measurements can be made concurrently or individually. The iQx system is equipped with input ports for up to eight air temperature/velocity sensors, four J type thermocouples, two pressure sensors and one humidity sensor. These can […]
Gauging the thermoelectric effect
The thermoelectric effect can be exploited to convert temperature difference to electric voltage or to convert electric voltage to a temperature difference. And devices incorporating the thermoelectric effect can be built and configured to produce heat when voltage is applied. The effect is distinct from resistive (joule) heating, although in actual practice, both effects may […]
ATEasy gets a facelift for 2021
The test programming environment also adds usability features and 64-bit support.
How to measure display screen output
The flat display screens of today typically look great. But when it comes to quantifying their output, confusion may reign. There are three main measurement tools used to gauge the output of displays. Before we get into their details, it might be helpful to review the main display technologies we are typically trying to measure. […]
How to look at magnetic domains
A central concept in magnetism is the domain, discovered in 1906 by Pierre-Ernest Weiss. He theorized that in any magnetically permeable material, a large number of mostly microscopic regions existed as separate walled-off entities. In each of these entities, called domains, the atomic moments align in parallel when magnetized. But the alignment of individual domains […]
Ultrahigh-speed cameras include back-side illumination
Two new models in the Ultrahigh-speed performance line of Phantom cameras feature a breakthrough CMOS sensor with back side illumination (BSI). The new T3610 and TMX 5010 cameras sustain their image throughput with optimized light sensitivity for high frame rates and sub-microsecond exposures. Joining the T-Series platform, the Phantom T3610 achieves significantly higher frame rates […]
Raspberry Pi for DAQ
Though they are more closely associated with the maker space, Raspberry Pi boards can be effective at handling stringent industrial measurements. Steve Radecky, Measurement Computing Corp. Originally designed to be a cheap, almost disposable computer, Raspberry Pi was created to get kids interested in programming. Since its introduction in 2012, Raspberry Pi has become the […]
Optical spectrum analysis module is hot swappable
The mOSA Module adds optical spectrum analysis to the VIAVI Multiple Application Platform (MAP) Optical Manufacturing Test system. The mOSA complements existing VIAVI solutions for optical power measurement, switching and signal conditioning, and test automation, further enhancing the industry's most comprehensive test portfolio for development and manufacturing of optical communications technology. The new MAP mOSA […]
