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.
News
How a standard defines a voltage or current pulse greatly influences wave shape
- By Travis Wheeler · December 17th, 2011
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
Technical Communities and Primex Wireless Sign Government Services Partnership
- By Ali Cheung · December 6th, 2011
Offering government buyers greater access and money savings to wireless facility monitoring solutions
New rules allow small business “set asides” under GSA schedules
- By Linda Rodden · November 29th, 2011
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
- By Travis Wheeler · November 19th, 2011
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.
Manufacturers test new distribution channels
- By Travis Wheeler · November 7th, 2011
Prominent manufacturers of test equipment, who have historically sold directly to their customers, have begun exploring new sales channels and are now offering a wider variety of products through distributors, franchisees, and online stores.
High growth market for modular instruments
- By Travis Wheeler · October 20th, 2011
Greater product sophistication, along with the incorporation of radio frequency in an increasing number of devices, is compelling engineers to change their test strategy and adopt modular tools that are flexible enough to be customized to their testing needs.
Moderate growth predicted for signal generator market
- By Travis Wheeler · October 10th, 2011
Manufacturers of signal generators must adapt their products to comply with evolving wireless standards.
Oracle settles $200M claim of failing to offer government best price
- By Travis Wheeler · October 7th, 2011
The settlement resolves a False Claims Act lawsuit that alleges Oracle intentionally gave GSA inaccurate information about discounts it gave to commercial customers and failed to pass those discounts on to the government.
What is the weakest link in RF network analysis?
- By Travis Wheeler · September 30th, 2011
By understanding the weaknesses of your RF network analysis system, you can ensure that a weak link doesn’t prevent you from achieving highly accurate and repeatable VNA measurements.
