To speed up real-world testing of mobile handsets for LTE networks ahead of network deployment, Aeroflex is introducing the first one-box test system for cell phone signal fading simulation. Integrated within the 7100 Series digital radio test set, the new fading simulator option offers RF engineers an inexpensive and reliable baseband tool for signal fading […]
Test Equipment
Automated 3-Phase CDN for EFT and Surge Testing
Teseq Inc. released an automated 3-phase coupling/decoupling network (CDN) for EFT and surge testing. The new CDN 3063 provides safe, reliable operation in a wide range of test setups, including higher current level and 3-phase EUT (equipment under test) testing. To prevent damage to internal components, the CDN 3063 comes with over temperature protection that […]
NAVY Uses New Salt Detection Kits For Its Ships’ Surfaces
CHLOR*RID International, Inc. have teamed up with NAVFAC, United Coatings Corporation, and American Stripping. United Coating Corporation, and American Stripping are said to use CHLOR*RID salt removal and CHLOR*TEST salt detection kits for surface preparation to apply coatings to U.S. Navy ships (including SPECWAR counter-terrorism ships), the U.S. Coast Guard, and NAVFAC fuel tanks, towers, […]
Software Developed for Mobile WiMAX Testing
National Instruments introduced the NI Measurement Suite for Mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e-2005), a software suite that engineers can use with modular RF instrumentation for automated testing of Mobile WiMAX devices. With this software suite, engineers can perform Mobile WiMAX component and device testing faster than with traditional instruments, and with better accuracy and greater flexibility. […]
Lab Brick Generates Signals for Portable Testers
The Lab Brick® family of USB-compatible signal generators cover frequencies from 50 MHz to 6 GHz in a fraction of the cost and size of traditional test signal sources. Signal generators are essential to most test systems, but they are typically too large and expensive for portable measurement applications. In cases where portability is important, […]
ipot Testers Now Offer Optional RS-232 Serial Interface.
Announced today by Slaughter Company is the 2nd generation of Slaughter’s 2900 series of Hipot Testers. These new testers offer enhanced features including an optional RS-232 serial interface. The series feature three different models: the 2955 AC Hipot Tester, the 2965 AC/DC Hipot Tester, and the 2975 AC / DC Hipot with built-in Insulation Resistance […]
Transparent Reciever Provides Pin-Point Alignment
Pinpoint Laser Systems® is introducing the “Transparent” Receiver to the Microgage 2D family. This receiver allows a laser beam to pass clearly through it while making a precise position measurement for aligning machinery and equipment was introduced last fall has since been improved. The receiver is compact and will fit into small places for bore […]
New Film Cells Allow Flexible Material Analysis
MOCON, Inc. is introducing film cells as optional add-ons to its recently launched cost-effective OpTech(TM) – O2 Platinum analyzer. The additional capability sets the performance bar even higher for the unit which uses platinum fluorescent material to measure oxygen (O2) transmission rates. Coupled with state-of -the-art electronics, OpTech(TM) provides significant advantages over other O2 fluorescent-based […]
HandHeld Signal Meter Covers Many Applications
GAO Instruments has announced the release of its handheld super signal level meter,a versatile and easy-to-use device ideal for professionals in the CATV industry.This rugged signal level meter covers a broad range of applications:it measures and displays signal amplitude at a specific frequency or any carrier as defined.The meter also supports C/N measurement,voltmeter functions, spectrum […]
Internet Meters Set to Release Aug. 2010
The integrated measurement of advertising across both TV and internet viewing might happen sooner than we thought. Nielsen now expects to have a portion of its people meter households covered with “Internet meters” prior to the 2010-2011 broadcast season. Once that happens, count on internet viewing on Hulu.com and the network’s websites having the same […]