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The difference between TDR instruments and scope-based TDR measurements

April 2, 2021 By David Herres Leave a Comment

TDR

Often a transmission line is buried, concealed behind finish surfaces, or otherwise not readily accessible. So it is difficult to locate faults by means of visual inspection. It is, however, feasible to locate such discontinuities via a test instrument known as the time domain reflectometer (TDR). The TDR is sometimes compared to a radar installation, […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, New Articles, signal generators, Test Equipment Tagged With: FAQ, Tektronix, teledynelecroy

Rack-mount scope integrates spectrum analyzer, AWG, DVM, frequency counter/totalizer, serial protocol analyzer

March 23, 2021 By Lee Teschler Leave a Comment

saelig rigol

The Rigol DS8000-R Series four-channel digital oscilloscopes are compact 1U half-rack-width instruments available in 350 MHz/1 GHz/2 GHz versions with a maximum sampling rate of 10 GSa/sec. In addition to their use installed in a test rack cabinet, these instruments can be conveniently used on a workbench. The DS8000-R series has been designed around RIgol’s […]

Filed Under: Oscilloscope Descriptions, oscilloscope measurements, Oscilloscopes, signal generators, Test Equipment Tagged With: rigoltechnologies, saeligcompanyinc

Current generator meets advanced safety requirements for automotive and pyrotechnical apps

May 21, 2020 By Lee Teschler Leave a Comment

9730 Graph

Quantum Composers, Inc. added new features to the 9730 Series Programmable Current Generator which provides engineers with the ability to generate complex current waveforms and generate 6 A of high-precision current pulses. The 9730 is designed specifically to meet the advanced safety test requirements of USCAR-28 and AK-LV-16 for testing pyrotechnical systems, airbag systems, and […]

Filed Under: signal generators, Test Equipment Tagged With: quantomcomposers

RF signal generators generate up to 2 GHz, include touch-screen operation

February 4, 2020 By Lee Teschler Leave a Comment

AIM-TGR2050_0

The TGR2050 series of next-generation Radio Frequency (RF) signal generators from Aim-TTi are now available at the electronics distributor Newark. The TGR2050 series includes TGR2051 and TGR2053 RF signal generators which provide exceptional performance with high signal purity, high frequency accuracy and stability, a large signal amplitude range, low phase noise and fast amplitude and/or […]

Filed Under: signal generators, Test Equipment Tagged With: farnellelement14, newark, Newark element14

HDMI 2.1 8K video generator/analyzer includes enhanced game-testing features

November 27, 2019 By Lee Teschler Leave a Comment

unigraf hdmi tester

An HDMI 2.1 Pattern Generator and Analyzer with enhanced gaming features, dubbed the UCD-422, is an HDMI 2.1-capable 8K device supporting Dolby Vision testing and other HDR formats. The UCD-422 is now available for order. The UCD-422 supports FRL and TMDS modes and can test video up to 8K at 60 fps. Support for HDCP […]

Filed Under: signal generators, Test Equipment Tagged With: unigraf

Basic and advanced modes in the Tektronix AFG31000 Series arbitrary function generator

November 15, 2019 By David Herres Leave a Comment

AFG31000

Early signal generators, dependent upon vacuum-tube technology and subject to failure, were ancestors of today’s far more precise and durable arbitrary function generators. These instruments have advanced modes and functions that figure prominently in research and product development as well as troubleshooting and repair. Here the word “arbitrary” means the instrument is capable of generating […]

Filed Under: arbitrary waveform generators, FAQ, Featured, New Articles, signal generators, Test Equipment Tagged With: Tektronix

RF signal generators feature affordable IQ synthesis

October 15, 2019 By Lee Teschler Leave a Comment

rigol dsg800a

RIGOL’s new DSG800A models of signal generator provide support for internal and external IQ generation allowing engineers to quickly generate IQ traffic to simulate or validate their designs. Available in 2.1-GHz and 3.6-GHz models with a starting price of only $3,699, the DSG800A provides the most capable and affordable IQ generation product on the market. […]

Filed Under: signal generators, Test Equipment Tagged With: rigoltechnologies

Software speeds double-pulse testing with AFGs

October 8, 2019 By Lee Teschler Leave a Comment

DPT Screenshot

A new software plugin for the AFG31000 Arbitrary/Function Generator makes it possible to perform crucial double pulse testing in less than a minute, saving a significant amount of time when compared to alternative methods. With the new Double Pulse Test software, engineers can quickly define pulse parameters from a single window on the AFG31000’s large […]

Filed Under: arbitrary waveform generators, signal generators, Test Equipment Tagged With: Tektronix

The difference between a pulse generator, a signal generator, an AFG, and an AWG

August 27, 2019 By David Herres 1 Comment

There are a variety of instruments available to generate electronic signals these days. They go by different names and provide different kinds of outputs. Differences between the various kinds of instrumentation aren’t always obvious, so here is a short primer. Signal generators make available at their outputs sinusoidal waveforms with a settable frequency or amplitude. […]

Filed Under: arbitrary waveform generators, FAQ, Featured, New Articles, signal generators, Test Equipment Tagged With: Berkeleynucleonicscorp, nationalinstruments, Tektronix

Economical radio frequency vector signal generator targets general bench work

August 5, 2019 By Lee Teschler Leave a Comment

keysight cxg-01

The new CXG X-Series Radio Frequency (RF) Vector Signal Generator (CXG) delivers advanced performance, is standards-compliant, and meets the demands of engineers designing IoT and general-purpose devices at a reasonable price. IoT and general-purpose R&D and design validation (DVT) engineers need to keep up with today’s expanding consumer electronics market. They want an economic and […]

Filed Under: signal generators, Test Equipment Tagged With: keysighttechnologies

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