The scriptMachine is a console for controlling one or more octoBox testbeds. The scriptMachine also includes a development environment for test automation and runs scripts supplied by octoScope or third parties. New Wi-Fi functionality, such as mesh, roaming, steering and load balancing, require automation of complex test sequences. Similarly, new Wi-Fi industry testing standards such […]
Test Equipment
Waveguide components feature low cut-off frequencies
A new line of double ridge waveguide components are candidates for radar, wireless and satellite communication, and test and instrumentation. Fairview Microwave’s new double-ridge waveguide components span 28 models in straight sections, bends and twist configurations. These transmission line components cover wider frequency bands, deliver superior RF performance and offer lower cut-off frequencies compared to […]
Optical power meters, time-domain reflectometers optimized for fiber testing
New optical power meters, fiber characterization modules, and an enhanced Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) solution help reduce costs, improve quality of service, minimize downtime and speed time to revenue. New and enhanced elements of the VIAVI fiber portfolio include: • OTDR 2.0 – The all new VIAVI OTDR solution, redesigned to deliver faster, more […]
DMM/AFG/Scope/power-supply instrument suite targets teaching labs
A portfolio of Smart Bench Essentials (SBE) lab bench products deliver the power of four unique instruments, including a triple-output power supply, an arbitrary function generator, a digital multimeter and an oscilloscope, through one powerful graphical interface offering integrated data management and analysis capabilities. Keysight’s SBE lab bench products are reliable and capable instruments developed […]
Filters offer ‘brick-wall’ performance to 7 GHz for semiconductor and IC testing
Two new filter series for high frequency testing applications–-LC17 and HC17-–provide brick wall characteristics and performance to 7 GHz making them candidates for audio-digital-conversion and digital-audio-conversion (ADC/DAC) test set ups. Such signal conditioning testing is especially important for semiconductor chips and integrated circuits where testing frequencies continue to trend higher and higher. Relevant markets include […]
Emulator setup checks out EV charging, grid-edge apps
The SL1200A Series Scienlab Regenerative three-Phase ac Emulator is a comprehensive one-vendor solution consisting of hardware, software, consulting and support services for electric vehicle (EV) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging applications and grid-edge applications. Energy infrastructures are changing, and in the automotive industry, the electrification of vehicles is expected to create significant charging […]
PCIe Gen5 test setup handles PHY-layer protocol analysis, transmitter/receiver, LEQ tests
A PCI Express 5.0 (PCIe Gen5) test solution combines Anritsu’s Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A BERT series with Tektronix’s DPO70000SX series 70-GHz Real-time Oscilloscope and automation software. The all-in-one solution supports tests of PCIe 5.0 electrical characteristics, physical-layer protocol analysis, and transmitter/receiver and Link Equalization Training (LEQ) tests to facilitate efficient development of high-speed ICs, devices, […]
Pocket-size spectrometer captures light data in real time
The photonfy pocket-sized spectrometer measures 92.8 (H)x38.2(W)x20.5 mm(D) and weighs 55 g. It makes CCT, Illuminance, irradiance, and flicker measurements. It can be used as a light quality spectral optimizer for making reports on CIE CRI, IES TM30-15/18, color icon, color spaces, ANSI color binning, etc. It can also provide health indicators: Equivalent Melanopic Lux […]
Pocket-Sized PoE++ Tester needs no batteries
A new pocket-sized PoE++ tester called the TPS200C has an MSRP of $89.00. “The easy-to-use TPS200C has been designed for all varieties of PoE…up to 56 V and 280 W of power,” explained Sean Rothermel, Platinum Tools product manager. “Powered by the PoE circuit, the TPS200C requires no batteries and can be used inline with […]
Clamp meter optimized for photovoltaic system tests
A solar clamp meter can measure up to 2,000 Vdc and 1,500 Vac (using PVHV leads) during installation, maintenance, monitoring and testing of photovoltaic systems and standard ac or dc electrical equipment. The DCM1500S can also measure ac and dc current up to 1,500 A and offers a true RMS reading on the ac range […]
