Arbitrary/function generator
04 December, 2006 | Supplied by: TekMark Australia Pty Ltd
Tektronix has released the AFG3000 series of arbitrary/function generators. The series consists of six models to help engineers test electronic circuits with one or more signal inputs and sine waveforms at frequencies up to 240 MHz, generate arbitrary waveforms to 2 GS/s, obtain up to one ppm clock stability and who need an intuitive graphical UI.
On-site RF measurements
04 December, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/
The FSH handheld spectrum analyser is an entire test lab that fits in one hand. It's a spectrum analyser, vector network analyser, high-precision power meter, test receiver and EMI/EMCE analyser. It also features a wide selection of accessories.
Companies strengthen collaboration in OLED development
13 November, 2006
Konica Minolta Technology Centre and Universal Display Corporation have strengthened their collaboration to incorporate Universal’s PHOLED phosphorescent OLED technology into Konica’s white OLED devices.
MXA signal analysis and MXG signal generator platforms
08 November, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.agilent.com.au/find/possible/
The Agilent MXA allows flexible signal and spectrum analysis measurements for the design and manufacture of wireless communication devices to current and emerging standards. It integrates a broad range of standards-based measurements such as WiMAX with 89601A vector signal analysis (VSA) software into a single instrument.
Portable thermo-hygrometer
04 October, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.unispan.com.au/
The HD 200 portable thermo-hygrometer measures relative humidity from 3 to 98% RH, absolute humidity (from 0 to 190 g/kg), dewpoint from -20 to +80°C, psychrometry and ambient temperature.
AC tester
04 October, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.altronics.com.au/
Altronics has released an AC non-contact tester that detects live AC voltages from 100 to 600 V (50-60 Hz) and allows detection of live wires without contact. The tester illuminates red whenever AC is detected at a power point, sheathed or bare-ended cable. It is also equipped with an LED flashlight for lighting the way in rooftops or wall cavities.
New Agilent signal generator for radar, EW and satellite applications
06 September, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.agilent.com/
Agilent has announced an analog signal generator that is claimed to provide the best close-to-carrier phase noise performance available in an off-the-shelf signal generator with frequency ranges up to 3.2 or 9 GHz.
Impulse testing requirements in the military
03 August, 2006
Testing equipment to ensure it meets military standards has a long history and is usually more demanding than tests carried out on other equipment. While this story looks at American-specific methods, the requirements in Australia would be similar
Signal source analyser
04 July, 2006 | Supplied by: Rohde & Schwarz (Australia) Pty Ltd
The characteristics of transmit and receive modules for radio transmissions are determined primarily by the phase noise of the oscillators in use.
Mixed-signal 'scopes speed FPGA debug
05 June, 2006 by Joel Woodward, Agilent Technologies | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
Digital designers have long reached for an oscilloscope as the tool of first choice for debug. As FPGAs have become the centrepiece of digital design, the need to quickly debug systems that include programmable logic is stronger than ever
DPO4000 portable oscilloscopes
01 June, 2006 | Supplied by: NewTek Instruments Pty Ltd
Tektronix has released the DPO4000 digital phosphor oscilloscopes (DPOs), a portable series of models developed on a new generation platform.
MiniTemp portable infrared thermometer
02 May, 2006 | Supplied by: element14
The MiniTemp IR thermometer - a new way to solve common problems.
Contact thermometer
03 April, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.obiat.com.au/
The Fluke 50 Series II contact thermometers offer fast response and laboratory accuracy (0.05% + 0.3°C) in a rugged, handheld test tool.
Collaboration on virtual instrumentation
08 February, 2006
Electronics industry giants, National Instruments and Texas Instruments are collaborating with Spectrum Digital in the development of the TI C55X Power Optimisation DSP Starter Kit (DSK), a DSP design tool to offer designers incorporated test and measurement functionality.
Fluke acquires LEM
03 February, 2006
Fluke has acquired LEM Instruments, a division of LEM Group, a European manufacturer of test and measurement equipment including analysers and systems for power quality applications, earth/ground testers, insulation testers, low-resistance ohmmeters, clamp meters and clamp-on power meters. LEM also supplies current probes to the automotive market.
