You can take several steps to ensure success when you upgrade to Windows 11. In part 1 of this series, we looked at the use of Windows to control test and measurement systems, and we considered the dilemma posed by the retirement of Windows 10 on October 14. In part 2, we looked at steps […]
Test software programming
Software cuts IC test time through parallel operations
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced Tessent IJTAG Pro software, which will transform IJTAG (IEEE 1687) input/output by enabling parallel operations of the traditionally serial operation and providing read and write access to custom hardware. The new software introduces high-bandwidth internal JTAG (IJTAG) and generic data streaming functionality to help customers reduce test cost and time […]
Programmable resistor modules let you test circuits to 1200 V
Pickering Interfaces has announced a new family of high voltage programmable resistor modules in a compact single-slot PXI and PXIe form factor, model 40-230 (PXI) and 42-230 (PXIe), providing a simple solution for applications requiring voltage handling up to 1.2kV. Part of Pickering’s expanding range of programmable resistor modules, the new module is available in 70 standard […]
Modular 4-channel power supply mounts in a test rack
B&K Precision announces the MPS Series. This series delivers up to four output channels and 1200 W of power in a compact 1U mainframe. Users can configure a customized 1-to-4 channel DC power system by selecting from eight interchangeable modules. The modules support various voltage/current output ratings and are capable of generating 100 W (multi-range) […]
Engineers use AI/ML to improve test
Engineers can use AI/ML to reduce test development time, analyze test data from manufacturing, automate visual inspection and calibration, and identify counterfeit components. Here’s how some do it. Testing takes too much time; just ask any engineering or production manager. Shortening test-development time can reduce time to market. Shortening production test time lowers manufacturing costs. […]
Picoscope 7.1.39 enhances USB-based oscilloscope line
Pico Technology has released PicoScope 7.1.39 – the latest stable version of the software. The software adds features previously deployed in Early Access versions of the software, plus UX improvements, bug fixes and operating system compatibility updates. Additions in this version of the software include: Annotations for placing in-graph notes, along with arrows to highlight […]
System tests aircraft VMS using HIL
The Vehicle Management System test platform from Bloomy Controls lets you test aircraft VMS for electric, fueled, commercial, military, rotary, fixed-wing, piloted, and unpiloted aircraft.
Keysight, Intel certify EM simulation for 18A process technology
Keysight Technologies, Inc. announces that the RFPro electromagnetic (EM) simulation software, part of the Keysight EDA Advanced Design System (ADS) integrated tool suite, is now certified by Intel Foundry for design engineers targeting Intel 18A process technology. The new EM simulation capability, together with process design kits (PDKs) for the Intel 18A circuit and physical designs, enables radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) […]
LXI or LAN extensions basics for instrumentation and SCPI
Keysight Technologies conceived of LAN Extensions for Instrumentation (LXI) in 2005 as a way to enable test and measurement interfaces using web servers in conjunction with Ethernet. LXI is used extensively in connecting computers and electronic test equipment, particularly oscilloscopes. Local Area Network (LAN)-enabled instruments can connect to a computer, using as a medium the […]
