Colour changing meter
17 December, 2003 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
Like all iSeries meters, the Big Display can be programmed to change colours between red, amber and green at any setpoint or alarm point.
Integrated power module
28 October, 2003 | Supplied by: Soanar Plus
International Rectifier has introduced the IRAMX16UP60A, the latest member of the PlugNDrive family of integrated power modules that simplify variable-speed electronic motor control circuits. The 16 A rated device is designed for 750 W to 1.2 kW variable speed motor drives.
The capabilities of mixed signal scopes
05 July, 2003
The complexity of today's embedded systems designs is growing as engineers increase the use of advanced, high-speed micro-components in circuits to deliver smarter products to users in the computer, communications, defence and semiconductor industries
Testing HDTV products
05 June, 2003 | Supplied by: NewTek Instruments Pty Ltd
Tektronix has announced what it claims is the world's first fully-automated component analog video signal analyser that measures high-definition, progressive scan and PC format signals for consumer video equipment manufacturers, video network operators, and others that require fast and repeatable testing.
Fault detector for small circuits
22 May, 2003
Scientists at Brown University have created a magnetic-sensing microscope that allows them to watch electricity flow through the tiniest components. They are using the device to find defects in integrated circuits and micro-machinery.
Spectrum analyser software
13 May, 2003 | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
Agilent Technologies has introduced a software application for its spectrum analyser families, which allows multichannel power amplifier designers to achieve the lowest possible distortion and highest linearity with the least amount of effort and complexity. The 89604A distortion test suite can be used with ESA-E or PSA series spectrum analysers or 89600 series vector signal analysers.
Toroidal electron spectrometer exported to Germany
12 May, 2003
La Trobe University physicists have reversed the traditional direction of technology flow by designing and building a toroidal electron spectrometer and exporting it to Germany.
Logic testing
15 April, 2003 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
Huntron Instruments has released the Tracker 2700 which now extends the capabilities of power-off testing to troubleshoot low voltage logic circuitry.
Panel meter
18 March, 2003 | Supplied by: Control Devices Australia
The Ditel Gamma-M is designed to accept signals from load cells, pressure transmitters, potentiometers etc, to measure weight, load, torque, pressure or displacement. With an external shunt, the Gamma-M can also read DC current.
Australian calibration centre
11 February, 2003
NewTek Support Pty Ltd has an approved calibration centre which services and calibrates the range of National Instrument hardware products in Australia.
Calibrators
12 November, 2002 | Supplied by: Dunham Instruments
Time Electronics has released a current/voltage loop calibrator, available in two standards: the 1047 with an accuracy of 0.05% FS and the 1048 with an accuracy of 0.02% FS.
Automated Test Tags
08 October, 2002 | Supplied by: Emona Instruments Pty Ltd
The Seaward ProTag Testing and Tagging System is claimed to be Australia's first portable appliance testing system to print test tags on-site.
Calibration Management
14 August, 2002
Davidson Measurement and IntelEng announced they are combining to provide a solution to calibration management. They will be known as Davidson eCalibration Services.
Electronic Taster
26 June, 2002
Scientist at Cardiff University in Wales are developing an alarm system that will provide warning of potentially harmful contamination in water supplies.
Tooth decay detector
25 April, 2002
Tooth decay could soon be detected without resorting to potentially harmful x-rays by using a novel electrical technique developed by dental researchers at the University of Dundee in an unusual partnership with textile experts at another Scottish university, Heriot Watt.
