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Electric power “black box” detects crashes for government users

New tiny electronic instrument detects and records power glitches that crash sensitive electronics like radar systems and computers. Government buyers can now get greater access and lower prices.

iOS spectrum analyzer lights up with WiFi

The WiPry’s primary purpose is to help you troubleshoot interference on your wireless network from interference. It lets you see the signals on each of the 13 Wifi channels.

Smart devices create opportunities for test vendors

The global wireless test equipment market generated revenues of $3.1 billion in 2011 and is expected to exceed $5.8 billion in 2017.

Technical Communities Receives “Exceptional” Rating for GSA Schedule 66 Management

Company noted for pricing and delivery excellence in FSC66 Contractor Administrative Assessment

Technical Communities Breaks Sales Records for 2011

Company again reports double-digit growth and record results in all 5 revenue categories

Test and Measurement: On a growth spree

T&M is growing due to the constantly rising subscriber base, higher penetration of technology, particularly wireless, need for QoS, and emphasis on local manufacturing.

How a standard defines a voltage or current pulse greatly influences wave shape

Several international standards define impulse waveforms, but only at certain points in how a voltage or current will rise and fall. The waveform shape, peak voltage, impedance, and application of the pulse varies among standards

New rules allow small business “set asides” under GSA schedules

The new changes make clear that contracting officers can set aside task or delivery orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for small businesses under the GSA Multiple Award Schedules or on blanket purchase agreements, and on any other multiple-award contracts.

Gigahertz RF measurements can be accurate

For several years, the extremely high frequency region has become an area of intense development, with several applications actually being able to capitalise on its signal attenuation characteristics.