Tag Archives: Test and Measurement

MikroElektronika has announced a shield board that adapts its Click modules to Red Pitaya, the FPGA software-defined instrument and development tool, “The size of a credit card, Red Pitaya combines the functionalities of oscilloscope, signal generator and spectrum analyzer with programming capabilities and open-source software,” said MikroE. There are two sockets for Click boards (each with switchable 3.3 and 5V ...

Zurich Instruments has introduced three 8GHz instruments for controlling and analysing microwave-implemented qubits. “The product line, SHF+, enables high-fidelity qubit control for more reliable manipulation of fragile quantum states,” according to the company. “The ‘+’ versions receive a newly designed analogue front-end with reduced noise floor and phase noise.” SHFSG+ is an 8.5GHz signal generator with four or eight channels, depending ...

Sciospec LCR-1 is a PC-based single-channel LCR meter that offers 2-, 3- and 4-port measurements across 100mHz to 500kHz, with 1mΩ – 1TΩ, 10fF – 1kF and 1nH – 1TH capability. Options include upper frequency expansion to 1 or 10MHz, and it comes with PC-based software for automated measurements and analysis, which displays up to four parameters at the same ...

Panasonic has set up two European relay test laboratories, both near Munich, which will also analyse the company’s other electromechanical products. “The equipment in the labs comprises high-voltage, stress and long-term testing stations, high-speed cameras, leakage testers and temperature simulators,” said the company. “If indicated, customers can book a visit to get support from technical experts if they have special ...

Audio Precision has introduced a test instrument with two analogue audio generator/analyser channels and a swappable digital channel to address multiple data standards. “A standout feature of the APx516B is its capability to bridge analog and digital audio testing,” according to the company. The “digital interface module slot is compatible with all current and future Audio Precision digital audio I/O ...

TDK is aiming at motor testing with the introduction of a power sinking option to 1.7 and 3.4kW models of its Genesys+ 1U-high rack-mount dc power supplies – it is only available for 0-20, 0-30, 0-40, 0-60 or 0-100V output versions. Mounted internally, the sink module (photo below) can absorb 100W continuously and 300W of peak, and fall time can ...

Rohde & Schwarz has introduced 5GHz instantaneous bandwidth front-ends for its automotive radar test set-up. “From the automotive radar perspective, a higher instantaneous bandwidth improves the distance resolution,” the company said. AREG8-81WS (monostatic – single antenna) and AREG8-81WD (bistatic – dual antenna) are for the 76 to 81GHz band and are updates on the 4GHz AREG8-81S and …D. These work ...

Rohde & Schwarz is aiming at 6G and sub-THz research with W-band front-ends for an IF vector signal generator and a D-band thermal power sensor. SFI100A wideband IF vector signal generator The SFI100A wideband IF vector signal generator has been developed for early 6G research, high capacity wireless backhaul, fixed wireless access and automotive radar. With an RF modulation bandwidth ...

Anritsu has cut down its ME7873NR 5G New Radio RF conformance test system to create a bench-top ‘Lite’ model (right) supporting 5G sub-6GHz (FR1) TRx test cases. “ME7873NR Lite is an all-in-one tester,” said the company. “In comparison to the predecessor rack models, the lite model has stronger test performance at a reasonable price as a result of cutting the ...

Toshiba has introduced a photo-relay in a 1.45 x 2mm package that switches on in 250μs – 50% quicker than its existing TLP3475S. The new part, TLP3476S, is in a 1.5mm high (max) S-VSON4T package, has a maximum on-resistance of 1.5Ω, can carry 400mA (ac or dc) and isolates up to 500Vrms. 3mA is the maximum LED drive needed to ...