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Test & Measurement
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
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.
Keithley enters power-supply market
- By Travis Wheeler · September 24th, 2011
Keithley Instruments, known among engineers for its precision measurement instruments and source-measure units, has entered the bench power-supply market.
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.
Tektronix debuts mixed-domain oscilloscope
- By Travis Wheeler · August 30th, 2011
The new MDO4000 Series gives engineers the ability to capture time-correlated analog, digital, and RF signals to help them solve complicated design issues.
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.
