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
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How a standard defines a voltage or current pulse greatly influences wave shape
- By Travis Wheeler · December 17th, 2011
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.
Fluke instruments speed field calibrations
- By Travis Wheeler · September 22nd, 2011
In addition, these rugged handheld instruments offer three operating modes—measure, source, and simultaneous measure/source—enabling technicians to troubleshoot, calibrate, or maintain instrumentation with just one tool.
USB test instruments provide portable modularity
- By Travis Wheeler · August 24th, 2011
Data-acquisition, signal-generation, measurement, and RF instruments are all available with USB connectivity, and engineers can mix-and-match multiple instruments to form a complete test platform.
Agilent’s T&M ‘Dreamliner’ hits the road
- By Travis Wheeler · June 24th, 2011
A luxury transport truck carrying more than $4-million worth of test and measurement equipment is making its way across North America this spring/summer, as Agilent Technologies Inc. brings its Innovation Tour to major high tech hubs
Acceptance of USB power meters continues to grow
- By Travis Wheeler · May 18th, 2011
The lower cost of USB power meters compared to traditional devices plus their ease of use and portability drive demand for such instruments.
Agilent aims waveform generator at military scenarios
- By Travis Wheeler · February 28th, 2011
Agilent is aiming an arbitrary waveform generator at radar, satellite and electronic warfare device designers to make reliable, repeatable measurements and create highly realistic signal scenarios to test their products.
New GSA Schedule Top Deals: Technical Equipment
- By Mark Howe · January 19th, 2011
U.S. government agencies, military branches and qualified prime contractors can now get the latest GSA savings pricing on new technical equipment up to 71% off from 100+ manufacturers
Analyzer Scours Spectrum To 7 GHz
- By Travis Wheeler · August 9th, 2010
According to Brian LeMay, General Manager of Agilent’s Chengdu Instruments Division, the portable spectrum analyzer is “Specifically designed for the field, the N9342C HSA is extremely easy to use and brings RF field test efficiency to a new level.”
Win an Agilent Handheld Bobblehead
- By GovContracts · June 9th, 2010
Enter now to win a limited edition of Agilent handheld bobblehead collectible: U1604B handheld digital oscilloscope, U1241B handheld digital multimeter, and N9923A handheld vector network analyzer
