The oscilloscope is one of the most important test equipment devices that engineers use almost everyday. There are times, however, when the measurements taken using this device are not as useful or accurate as they might otherwise be. Thus, it is important to take some simple precautions to ensure that the measurements taken are useful […]
Test Equipment
Tektronix meets design goals with IBM’s SiGe technology
Tektronix (www.tek.com) has announced that its validation of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) based in 8 HP silicon germanium (SiGe) BiCMOS Specialty Foundry technology from IBM (www.ibm.com) has exceeded its target specifications for the development of a new range of performance oscilloscope capable of over 30 GHz bandwidth across multiple channels while reducing noise in older […]
LeCroy WaveSurfer 42MXs-B
LeCroy (www.lecroy.com) has unveiled an oscilloscope from the family of WaveSurfer MXs-B and MSO MXs-B Oscilloscope that offers bandwidth of 400 MHz and a real-time sampling rate of up to five GS/s — the WaveSurfer 42MXs-B. This dual channel oscilloscope comes with a large 10.4-inch color touch screen display. Its Wavestream Fast Viewing mode offers […]
Basic concept of an oscilloscope
The oscilloscope is one of the most famous and used items of test equipment, as it allows signal voltages to be displayed on a screen in a two dimensional format. This enables test and design engineers to understand the operation of a circuit while viewing the waveforms on the screen. Thus, the scope offers far […]
LeCroy launches the fastest probe
LeCroy (www.lecroy.com) has launched the fastest probe in the market today with the new WaveLink probe. Offering bandwidth of 25 GHz, this new differential solder-in probe is well-matched with the company’s WaveMaster 8 Zi series of oscilloscopes, which feature a maximum bandwidth of 30 GHz. Using the WaveMaster 825Zi oscilloscope and the WaveLink D2505 differential […]
PCB Piezotronics Announces New Test and Measurement Catalog
PCB Piezotronics, Inc. announces the release of the new Test & Measurement – Sensors & Instrumentation catalog. The catalog features a vast selection of sensors and sensor accessories to meet the needs of the test & measurement professional worldwide. This edition consolidates several previous product catalogs and provides an enhanced technical notes section. Throughout the […]
GAO unveils GAO2250 USB PC based DSO
GAO Tek Inc. (www.gaotek.com) has unveiled GAO2250, a versatile USB PC Based digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) that is specifically engineered to accurately display and analyze the spectrum of repetitive events. GAO Tek is a world leader in research, manufacturing and development of high performance electronic measurement instruments, embedded development tools, telecommunication testers and other electronic […]
High-Speed ‘Scope Measures Spin Torque in Memory Devices
Submitted by: Cornell University Press Office Edited by: John R. Gyorki, Editor in Chief Putting a spin on it: Physicists measure current-induced torque in nonvolatile magnetic memory devices. Tomorrow’s nonvolatile computer memory devices that retain stored information even when not powered will profoundly change electronics. Cornell University researchers have discovered a new way of measuring […]
Automatic Testing Equipment Gains Popularity
Increasingly more companies are looking to application specific automatic testing equipment versus functional testing methods. That’s because the traditional testing process did not apply for complex systems such as aero and automotive engines. The same challenge awaits other emerging and green technologies within industries such as bio-med, alternative energy, smart appliances, communications, consumer electronics, and […]
Tektronix RSA5000 Spectrum Analyzer Series
Tektronix has announced the release of the RSA5000 Series mid-range spectrum analyzer, which is designed with a third Generation DPX Technology and the best RF performance of up to 85 MHz bandwidth. This provides the measurement functionality and confidence required in everyday tasks. It also delivers a dynamic range expected in challenging spectrum measurements and […]