Instrumentation and Control News - Testing

Testing lambda sensor

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:15:09 +0200

MY 1997 Citroen Xantia 2.0l has an exhaust lambda sensor that is suspected to be faulty, causing the engine to idle roughly.

Use An SEM For The Day!

Thu, 24 May 2007 23:29:54 +0200

"The TM-1000 is not only extremely easy to use, but also easy to set up. We can arrive first thing in the morning, install the microscope and give some basic training and the user should be up and running by 10.30 AM. We'll leave the system for unlimited use until 4.30 PM, when we'll come and dismantle it and take it away again."

Laboratory Testing Inc. Expands Scope of A2LA Accreditation

Tue, 22 May 2007 05:52:16 +0200

The new A2LA certificates state that this laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005, and are valid through March 31, 2009

Genomic Test Could Help Detect Radioactivity Exposure From Terrorist Attacks

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:36:39 +0200

The new test scans thousands of genes from a blood sample to identify distinct genomic "signatures" reflecting varying radiation doses. Patients can then be handled according to whether they received no exposure to radiation, an intermediate level of exposure that may respond to medical therapies or an inevitably lethal dose.

Agilent Announces Electro-Mechanical Switch Series For Test Systems

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:40:00 +0200

Agilent’s L Series offers a complete selection of RF switches, economically priced to minimize the pressure associated with stringent budgetary constraints. These switches deliver the required functionality over their life expectancy while providing the flexibility to deal with complex switch matrix and automatic test equipment (ATE) applications.

Summitek Releases Spartan 3.0 For Automated S-Parameter Measurements

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:12:33 +0200

Spartan is a hardware independent solution for automating the test and analysis of RF and microwave components and subsystems. Spartan increases test efficiency and data quality while also reducing test costs. Furthermore, it recognizes the potential benefits of the information embedded in the test results, and provides the means for

Toolkit analyzes analog, digital RF signals

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:13:08 +0200

The URT hardware consists of a PXI chassis, an embedded PXI dual-core controller and the National Instruments PXI-5671 2.7 GHz RF vector signal generator. Optionally, the PXI-4461 data acquisition module and the PXI-5661 2.7 GHz RF vector signal analyzer with a digital downconverter can also be used for audio analysis or RF recording...

Tektronix Launches Arbitrary Waveform Generators For Testing Mixed-Signal Devices

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:47:00 +0200

Engineers performing design validation and characterization of mixed-signal devices often have to depend on multiple instruments with complex and expensive test setups for their signal generation needs. The Tektronix AWG5000 solves this problem. The AWG5000 provides both analog and digital IQ signals and direct IF beyond the capabilities of any single alternative such as RF signal or pulse pattern generators.

Wind Tunnel Allows Thermal And Airflow Testing On PCBS, Components, And Cooling Devices

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:47:00 +0200

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) has introduced the BWT-104, a research quality, open loop, benchtop wind tunnel for thermal characterization of components, circuit boards and cooling devices such as heat sinks, heat exchangers and cold plates. The polynomial shape and internal flow management system includes honeycombs and screens to break up turbulence and provides uniform, homogeneous flow, up to 6 m/s (1200 ft/min) within the test section.

Azimuth Systems Named To The 2007 “Pulver 100” List

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:47:00 +0200

As a premier provider of test solutions for wireless devices and networks in the Wi-Fi, WiMAX and cellular markets, Azimuth has succeeded in growing its customer base, while also building a comprehensive product portfolio around its unique testing architecture. The company has shipped to more than 100 wireless semiconductor, system vendors and service providers

R&S Unveils Wireless Test And Measurement Enhancements

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:17:37 +0200

The R&S SFU broadcast test system will demonstrate its ability to deliver signals compatible with the MediaFLO and DVB-H wireless multimedia delivery systems to a device under test, while also introducing various types of interferers into the signal path for reception testing. In addition, the R&S DVM400 digital video measurement system will illustrate its ability to deliver transport streams and analyze MPEG data streams.

Sensicore Adds Seven New Tests to WaterPOINT 870

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:13:08 +0200

WaterPOINT 870 Optical now capable of key tests for industrial boiler/cooler applications and commercial water treatment applications

Agilent Technologies’ Series Of Bandwidth Oscilloscopes Named “Test Product Of The Year”

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:43:02 +0200

Agilent Technologies Inc. recently announced that its 80000B Series oscilloscopes were voted “Test Product of the Year” by readers of Test & Measurement World magazine. The scopes also were awarded a “Best in Test” award in the oscilloscope category by the magazine’s editors...

Agilent Introduces Optical Receiver Stress Test Solution

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 03:40:00 +0200

Optical component vendors are experiencing a certain revival after years of industry consolidation -- especially due to increasing demand for 10 Gb Ethernet and next-generation Fibre Channel deployments, which are driving optical component redesigns and optimizations. Most multi-source agreements require 10 Gb/s components that tolerate Ethernet and Fibre Channel data rates and encodings.

Fujikura Expands Test And Measurement Offering

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 03:40:00 +0200

The FLS-20T, a hand-held, battery-operated, dual laser light source with protective rubber boot, is designed to be used in conjunction with an optical power meter to measure optical power loss over a fibre network. The device can operate at two wavelengths, 1310µm and 1550µm, and can incorporate selectable modes of signal from continuous wave light and modulated tones of 270Hz, 1KHz and 2KHz.