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Saelig Debuts New features for Low-cost OscilloscopeSaelig Company, Inc. announces new features for the PDS5022S low-cost, full-featured 25MHz two-channel benchtop oscilloscope. The new features are: Auto-scale, FFT, and trigger hold, normally found on much more expensive instruments. 
ASL uses dScope for R&D and production line testing of public address and voice alarm productsLewes-based Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Limited, a specialist in developing Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems for the rail and airport industries, is utilising four dScope Series III audio analyzers from Prism Sound for the R&D and production line testing of its PA/VA range of products. 
StanTronic Instruments Announces Arbitrary Function GeneratorStanTronic Instruments announces a new Arbitrary Function Generator, the G5100A from Picotest. The Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) technology provides highly accurate and stable signal characteristics with low distortion. 
Agilent Technologies - Oscilloscopes with Big Display, Hardware-Accelerated Search and Navigate CapabilityAgilent Technologies today added 14 new models to its InfiniiVision 7000 Series mixed-signal and digital-storage oscilloscope portfolio. These new scopes offer bandwidths from 100 MHz up to 1 GHz. In addition to traditional analog signal representation, the scopes provide digital signal capture and serial bus triggering and decode. Custom integrated circuits deliver hardware-accelerated operation and put up to 100,000 waveforms on screen each second to help designers capture rich signal detail and intermittent events. 
Portable Signal Generator With Remote ControlSignal Forge today released a new portable signal generator designed for use with National Instruments LabView© and other automated test environments. The SF1010 Portable Signal Generator with Remote Control, supports the SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) interface, which allows test engineers to quickly add the new portable signal generator to most of the popular automated test environments including Labview, LabWindows/CVI and HP's VEE. 
Agilent Technologies Extends PXA Signal Analyzer with Embedded LTE and HSPA+ Measurement ApplicationsAgilent Technologies Inc announced that it will demonstrate how new advanced measurement applications embedded in the Agilent N9030A PXA signal analyzer are used to test radio frequency (RF) transmitters. The demonstrations will take place at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. WaveMaster 830Zi-LeCroy Introduced 30 GHz / 4 Channel Real-Time Oscilloscope SolutionLeCroy Corporation has extended the power of its WaveMaster 830Zi 30 GHz real-time oscilloscope by providing a simple and fast method to combine two oscilloscopes and provide 4 channels at 30 GHz. This solution is ideal for measurement and analysis of 28 to 56 Gb/s IQ modulated signals where ultra-high real-time bandwidth and four channels is required, or for capture and detailed analysis of other leading edge technologies. The solution is enabled with the Zi-8CH-SYNCH Oscilloscope Synchronization Kit, which is compatible with all WaveMaster 8 Zi models, so it may be used to create four channel data captures from 20GHz to 30GHz or eight channel data captures from 4GHz to 16GHz. 
Fiber Optic Power Meter from GAO Fiber Optics,GAO Fiber Optics, a leading supplier of fiber optic equipment, launched its upgraded, highly accurate handheld fiber optic power meter. tests absolute light power in dBm and tests loss or relative power level in dB in single mode optical cable networks. The cost-effective fiber optic power meter conducts fast and accurate measurements and is an ideal solution for the installation, debugging and maintenance of telecommunication networks, CATV networks and local network projects. 
National Instruments Releases Enhanced 6.6 GHz PXI Express RF Modular InstrumentsNational Instruments has introduced two new PXI Express RF modular instruments for automated wireless device test. The NI PXIe-5663E 6.6 GHz vector signal analyser (VSA) and the NI PXIe-5673E 6.6 GHz vector signal generator (VSG) significantly improve automated test times for a wide range of devices that use the latest wireless standards including wireless local area network (WLAN), WiMAX and GSM/EDGE/WCDMA. LeCroy Expands WaveAce Oscilloscope Series to Include 4 channel and 40 MHz ModelsLeCroy Corporation today announced that it is expanding the popular WaveAce oscilloscope line to include 4 channel models from 60 MHz to 300 MHz and adding a new 2 channel, 40 MHz model. The 4 channel models provide 10 kpts/ch memory and up to 2 GS/s sample rate; the 40 MHz model provides 4 kpts/ch and a sample rate of up to 500 MS/s. 
Rigel launches new UniSIM at Arab Health 2010Rigel Medical (Hall 7, Stand B19) will be showcasing an industry first at Arab Health 2010 - its new hand held, combination vital signs simulator, UniSIM. The company will also be demonstrating a new lightweight electro surgical analyser, the 377. LeCroy Introduces QualiPHY DDR3 Automated Compliance Test PackageLeCroy Corporation expands its QualiPHY automated serial data compliance test solutions to include support for DDR3 with a full suite of Clock, Electrical and Timing tests as defined by the JESD79-3D JEDEC specification. Immediately available for WavePro 7 Zi and WaveMaster 8 Zi, QualiPHY DDR3 uses the ability of these high-performance oscilloscopes to measure a large number of cycles in a very short period of time. This capability is critical due to the high level of variability in DDR3 measurements. By measuring a large number of cycles in a very short period of time, the user can be confident that they are catching the true maximum and minimum points. In many cases, QualiPHY DDR3 performs several thousand measurements in the same time period competitive equipment takes to perform less than one hundred. This means QualiPHY DDR3 delivers statistically relevant results without the need for multiple acquisitions over a long period of time. The QualiPHY DDR3 test solution is capable of p 
Agilent Technologies Launches New Clamp Meters; Updates Handheld Instruments with Safety-Conscious Color SchemeAgilent Technologies Inc. today introduced the U1210 series handheld clamp meters, with up to 1000 A of high-current measurement capability for cables up to 2 inches in diameter. Agilent also announced an updated range of handheld instruments clad in vivid orange to highlight the company's commitment to user safety. The bright color provides greater visibility and is in line with conventional color coding that indicates caution in typical industrial settings. 
Ocean Optics: Extended Range UV-NIR Low Cost SpectrometersBFi OPTiLAS, thanks to its collaboration with Ocean Optics, announce a new range of low cost spectrometers, with extended spectral range allowing covering the full UV-NIR range from 200 nm to 1050 nm, with a resolution of 2 nm. 
High-resolution micro-ohmmeter has increased accuracyTTi has improved its BS407 micro-ohmmeter by increasing its accuracy at the lowest values of resistance. The BS407 can resolve resistance down to 1 microhm, and has ranges with full scales from 2 milliohms up to 20 kilohms with a basic accuracy of 0.1%. It uses a 4-terminal measurement system via high quality Kelvin clip leads, and has a maximum excitation current of 250 mA. Current reversal can be selected to identify errors from thermal EMF. 
Anritsu Enhances Handheld Analyzers’ W-CDMA and HSDPA Measurement CapabilityAnritsu Company introduces options for its BTS Master MT8222A and Spectrum Master MS272xB series that expand the analyzers' measurement capability on W-CDMA and HSDPA signals. The new options complement the handheld analyzers' existing measurement capability, and allow field engineers and technicians to conduct W-CDMA and HSDPA measurements faster and more efficiently during the installation and maintenance of wireless networks. 
GL’s Hand Held Portable Test InstrumentsGL Communications Inc. announced today the availability of Hand Held Portable Test Instruments. Speaking to the press, Mr. Robert Bichefsky, a Senior Product Manager at GL said, GL's hand held test instruments: LinkTest SINGLE, LinkTest SINGLE+ and LinkTest DUAL are simple and easy to use bit error rate testers for almost any interface. He added, These units can test a wide variety of digital interfaces such as T1, E1, T3, E3, as well as asynchronous and synchronous data interfaces such as RS 232, RS 422, V.35, and X.21. 
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals offers the new Tektronix TDS3052C digital phosphor oscilloscopeThe TDS3052C digital phosphor oscilloscope provides a bandwidth range of 500 MHz and 5 GS/s sample rates for accurate representation of your signal. Providing a greater level of insight into complex signals, the TDS3052C combines a whopping 3,600 wfms/s (continuous waveform per second) capture rate and real-time intensity grading so you can see the problem and solve it.Tektronix TDS3052C Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope. 
Agilent Technologies - Hybrid 40-GSa/s Oscilloscope/Digitizers with Eight Channels in One BoxAgilent has expanded its digital storage oscilloscope and digitizer portfolio with three new low-profile models in the Infiniium 90008 Series. These hybrid instruments offer the highest channel density available in ultrahigh-performance oscilloscope/digitizers, with eight channels that deliver digitizing rates of 40 GSa/s and bandwidths from 8 to 13 GHz - all in a 7U-high package. 
Thermocouple temperature logger with LCD displayMeasurement Computing Corporation has announced the addition of a thermocouple data logger with an LCD display to its growing line of battery-powered remote loggers. The new USB-501-TC-LCD is a handy and inexpensive answer to local or remote temperature logging requirements, and has the added convenience of a quick-look LCD display. Supporting K-, J-, and T-type thermocouples, the new logger can measure and store over 32,000 temperatures over the -200 to +1350 °C (-328 to +2462 °F) range, and can record data at 13 software-selectable logging rates from once per second, to once every 12 hours. Agilent Technologies, Hermon Labs TI to Offer Acoustic Wireless Handset Conformance Test SolutionAgilent Technologies has announced it is collaborating with Hermon Labs TI to provide acoustic testing for GSM/CDMA/W-CDMA/3GPP wireless handsets. Hermon Labs TI uses Agilent's 8960 wireless communications test set as a base station emulator while their TCA 4100 software controls and measures the tests according to TS 51.010-1, TS 26.131/2 acoustic standards. The combined test solution has been validated to comply with the TS standards, ensuring a high level of reliability and quality for acoustic conformance testing. 
RS launches LeCroy OscilloscopesRS Components has announced the expansion of its test and measurement portfolio with the introduction of products from LeCroy, an innovative manufacturer of oscilloscopes and serial data test solutions. LeCroy's oscilloscopes provide large colour screens with many integrated simple-to-use tools to meet design and development engineers analysis requirements. 
Tektronix - High Performance Mixed Signal OscilloscopeTektronix has announced the MSO70000 Series of Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes, the industry's first high-performance family of integrated MSOs. The instruments have up to 20 channels of measurement capture (4 analog and 16 digital) with analog bandwidth ranging from 4 to 20 GHz and 80 ps digital channel timing resolution. With the MSO70000 introduction, Tektronix now has a complete portfolio of Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes on the market; 17 MSO models are offered, which range from the value-priced portable MSO2000 all the way to the 20GHz MSO72004 – the fastest MSO available. 
Agilent Expands Infiniium 9000 Series Lineup with 600-MHz OscilloscopesAgilent Technologies has expanded its mixed-signal and digital-storage oscilloscope portfolio with two lower-cost 600-MHz Infiniium 9000 Series models, three new application packages and GPIB compatibility. The 9000 Series is the industry's first oscilloscope family to offer bandwidths from 600 MHz to 4 GHz, and it includes the industry's first mixed signal oscilloscope to support MIPI and SATA industry standards. 
USB power meters extend to 26.5 GHzTTi has extended its range of USB RF and microwave power meters with the release of the TTi-Satori ST265. The new instrument pushes the frequency limit for high dynamic range USB power meters up to 26.5 GHz. The ST265 now covers a frequency range of 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz. 
AEMC 8335 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals introduces the new AEMC Power Quality AnalyzerThe AEMC 8335 is a three-phase power quality analyzer that is easy-to-use, compact and shock resistant. It is intended for technicians and engineers to measure and carry out diagnostic work and power quality work on one, two or three phase networks. An upgrade from Model 3945, the 8335 provides four voltage and four current inputs. 
Internal pulse generator makes Aeroflex signal generator ideal for EMC and radar applicationsAeroflex has announced the addition of an internal pulse generator option for the 2023A Series signal generator. This new option greatly facilitates testing in EMC and radar applications by providing an integrated solution that removes the need for an external pulse generator and simplifies test procedures. In addition, Aeroflex has enhanced the instrument's internal modulation oscillator to extend its stimulus capabilities. Agilent - 6.5 and 14 GHz Options added to Network Analyzer Frequency RangeAgilent has announced the addition of 6.5 and 14 GHz options to its E5071C ENA network analyzer. These options expand the E5071C's frequency range beyond the existing 4.5, 8.5 and 20 GHz line-up, allowing users to select the most suitable frequency option for their specific application and significantly reducing the production line's cost of test. Both the 6.5 and 14 GHz options support 2- and 4-port configurations. Such flexibility is ideal for component manufacturers, wireless designers and aerospace/defense contractors performing RF component test. 
Agilent Technologies Introduces Family of Miniature Passive Probes with Bandwidths from DC to 1.5 GHz for High-Speed Digital ApplicationsAgilent Technologies Inc. today introduced a family of miniature, passive oscilloscope probes and accessories with bandwidths from DC to 1.5 GHz. Compact 2.5-mm probe head diameter, low input capacitance, and various fine-pitch probe-tip accessories make the Agilent N2870A Series passive probes ideal for probing densely populated IC components or surface-mount devices used in today's high-speed digital applications. 
Agilent's Next-Generation Hybrid Multimeter/Power Supply and Simple, Affordable MultimetersAgilent has introduced three test instruments that offer new levels of functionality and value. One instrument is a next-generation hybrid that combines a digital multimeter (DMM) and a power supply in one unit. The other two introductions, a pair of DMMs, provide basic capabilities and solid performance at affordable prices. 
RF Vector Signal Analyzer Offers Improved Speed and Enhanced Measurement PerformanceKeithley Instruments has announced that it has upgraded its popular RF Vector Signal Analyzer line with new capabilities that reduce signal acquisition and measurement times. The new Model 2820A RF Vector Signal Analyzer, which provides a 40MHz signal acquisition bandwidth with a frequency range of either 400MHz–4GHz or 400MHz–6GHz, builds on the capabilities of Keithley's Series 2800 signal analyzer line. It expands the line's applications for testing wireless devices to today's high throughput, complex modulation, and wide bandwidth wireless telecom standards. 
Hand-held digital power meters from AspenThe Bird 5000-XT hand-held digital power meter is redesigned specifically for portability and ease of use in the field. Available in the UK from Aspen Electronics, this digital power meter is ideal for field service technicians and engineers who need to work in tight corners. It is easily attached to a tool belt and can even be operated with one hand. Agilent's New Functional Test Features for its E6651A Mobile WiMAX Test Set FamilyAgilent Technologies has announced it has added new functional test features to its E6651A Mobile WiMAX test set family. Now offering support for mobile station (MS) and base station (BS) initiated handover, sleep and idle mode, and security features, the E6651A test set is well suited for Mobile WiMAX developers performing R&D, system integration and verification, or conformance test in RF, protocol and functional application test. 
Handheld multimeters for field maintenance applicationsThe Yokogawa TY500 Series is a new range of general-purpose handheld digital multimeters which combine reliability, ease of use and safety for use in field maintenance applications. Featuring a basic accuracy of 0.09% and a 3.5-digit 6000-count backlit display with a 31-segment bar graph, the TY500 Series includes true RMS measurements as standard, along with functions such as thermocouple temperature measurement, low-pass filtering and optional current measurement using a clamp sensor. 
Teseq's Test System For Conducted And Radiated ImmunityTESEQ, the provider of instrumentation and test systems for EMC emission and immunity testing announces the introduction of its updated NSG 4070 multifunctional EMC immunity test system. The Teseq NSG 4070 offers a wide test frequency range, from 9 kHz to 1 GHz and its modular set-up, using internal or external amplifiers, make it suitable for a wide variety of test applications. 
True-rms AC Ammeters from MurataMurata Power Solutions has introduced a series of digital AC ammeters with alarm for the measurement and display of complex, true-rms, non-sinusoidal AC currents. The DATEL ACA-20RM-ALM AC Ammeters are completely self-contained and include a built-in current transformer to simplify their use in numerous applications. The integral alarm is triggered when the user-settable over current value is exceeded. The red LED display continually flashes from low to high intensity to indicate an alarm condition. 
Agilent launches 10G Digital Communication AnalyzerAgilent has introduced the PXIT 10G Digital Communication Analyzer (DCA), Passive Optical Network (PON) filter rate options and smart post processing for the PXIT N2100B DCA, helping optical transceiver test vendors reduce their cost of test. HiPOT tester from Clare available in both single and three phase optionsThe Quad Series from Clare Instruments is said to be the first tester that can be used to HiPOT/flash test electrical products with in-built internal circuitry while they are connected to an isolated power supply. Typical products that incorporate internal circuits are microprocessor based domestic/industrial washing machines, cooking appliances, consumer audio/TV/IT products and construction machinery built to international standards such as IEC355, IEC950, IEC601, IEC598, and IEC204. 
Spectrum analyzers from Aeroflex provide excellent RF performance in a smaller, more affordable packageAeroflex unveiled its new 3250 Series of spectrum analyzers designed to offer impressive RF and microwave capabilities, exceptional connectivity and many ease-of-use features in a smaller package and with a lower price tag than ever before available. With RF frequency ranges spanning 1KHz to 26.6GHz, the 3250 Series is ideal for wireless design, research, development and production test engineers in numerous applications including military communications, satellite test, radar and portable mobile radio (PMR) test. 
True-rms Voltmeters measure to 0V for complex AC voltagesMurata Power Solutions has introduced a series of DATEL Voltmeters that overcome the limitations of conventional average-responding AC Voltmeters. The DATEL DMS-20RM series is able to measure the true-rms value of complex AC voltages and, with an input frequency range of 47 – 1kHz, is ideal for use in a wide range of applications including high-end consumer electronics, laboratory instrumentation and other equipment requiring precise AC line monitoring. 
Analyzer Fills the Gap of Amplitude and Phase-Modulated Optical Signal AnalysisAgilent has introduced what is says is the industry's first time-domain based optical modulation analyzer offering in-depth analysis of amplitude and phase-modulated optical signals. This optical test instrument was developed in close cooperation with Agilent Laboratories, the central research arm of Agilent Technologies. It is based on wide-bandwidth, polarization-diverse coherent optical receiver technology, the Agilent 89600 vector signal analysis software (VSA), and Agilent's high-speed real-time data acquisition unit called the Infiniium Series 90000 oscilloscope. 
New Oscilloscope Series from LeCroyLeCroy has announced a new line of WaveRunner Xi-A Oscilloscopes. The WaveRunner Xi-A incorporates new X-StreamTM II hardware architecture to increase acquisition and display speed, TriggerScanTM rare event capture technology to improve debug and analysis, a new Spectrum Analyzer option to effectively debug in the frequency domain, and new connectivity and control options with LXI (LAN eXtension for Instrumentation) for automated test systems. The striking black and silver industrial design incorporates a large, bright display and a space-efficient footprint, and is available on all models which range from 400 MHz to 2 GHz, with 10 GS/s sample rate and 25 Mpts memory. 
Aeroflex accelerates the roll-out of new features for its 7100 LTE handset tester as LTE goes globalWith 3G Long Term Evolution (LTE) fast becoming a global phenomenon, Aeroflex has announced that it is to accelerate the roll-out of the new features planned for 2009 for its recently launched Aeroflex 7100 Digital Radio Test Set for LTE mobile device test. 
True-rms AC ammeters from Murata interface directly with current transformersThe Datel ACA5-20RM series from Murata Power Solutions is a new family of functionally complete, high current, true-rms responding AC ammeters designed to interface directly with an external 5A output current transformer (CT) Covering input ranges from 100A to 500A, the ACA5-20RM series is ideal for use in electronic equipment that uses switching power supplies such as inverters and generators, battery chargers, power distribution units and AC/DC power supplies. 
Blue and green LED versions added to Murata's low-power digital panel voltmeter rangeMurata Power Solutions' low-power, high brightness, three-and-a-half digit, DMS-20PC digital panel voltmeters are now available with 'brilliant blue' or 'pure green' LED colours in addition to the current 'low-power red'. The DMS-20PC series provides a sub-miniature, low-cost solution in applications such as battery chargers, power amplifiers, rack-mounted power and high-end consumer electronics. 
Oscilloscopes from TTi offer serial triggering and analysisNow available from TTi, the Tektronix DPO3000 Series is a family of lower-cost mid-performance oscilloscopes incorporating the long record length needed for serial data analysis in embedded systems. All DPO3000 models incorporate a 5 megasample record length on each channel and can sample at up to 2.5 GS/s on all channels simultaneously. Two- or four-channel models are available with bandwidths of 100 MHz, 300 MHz or 500 MHz. 
Tektronix Claims World’s Fastest Oscilloscopes Enhanced for 3rd Generation Serial Data AnalysisTektronix has announced availability of the high-performance DPO70000B Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) and DSA70000B Digital Serial Analyzer (DSA) Series. Already said to offer the highest available bandwidth for real-time oscilloscopes, and with an industry-best jitter noise floor, the new "B" models now also claim the best vertical noise performance, flattest frequency response, and greatest effective number of bits (ENOB). Adding to the leading Pinpoint Trigger system, the new models also provide the fastest available hardware-based pattern triggering for advanced serial data bus speeds at rates up to 5 Gb/s. 
Battery Powered Signal Generator From Signal ForgeSignal Forge has released a new battery-powered signal generator. With the introduction of the Signal Forge 1020 (SF1020), field test engineers now have the option to leave their large, heavy and expensive signal generators in the lab. The SF1020 is a small, lightweight battery-powered signal generator with a frequency range of 1 Hz to 1 GHz and numerous waveform modulation functions. It is ideal for applications such as building surveys, installation and maintenance of facility-based cellular and wireless networks and a variety of other test applications that can only be conducted outside of the lab. 
Digital multimeters from YokogawaThe Yokogawa TY700 Series is a range of handheld digital multimeters which combine high accuracy, performance and reliability with a range of new functions for both electronics and general industrial applications. 
Multi-channel audio analyser from Thurlby ThandarThe new APx585 from Audio Precision is the only audio analyser in the world capable of interfacing with HDMI and Blu-ray disc audio. With the APx HDMI option, engineers can now use the same familiar Audio Precision tools to measure HDMI audio quality and audio format compatibility on devices such as surround sound receivers, set-top boxes, HD TVs, and DVD and Blu-ray Disc(tm) players. 
Tektronix Claims Industry-Best Oscilloscopes at Entry-Level Price for Mixed Signal DesignsTektronix has announced its MSO2000 Mixed Signal and DPO2000 Digital Phosphor oscilloscopes which look to provide powerful tools to simplify the debug of mixed signal designs including Wave Inspector search and navigation tools, automatic decoding of serial data busses, unique FilterVu variable low pass filters to reduce unwanted noise from signals, all in a portable, affordable package. 
Aeroflex introduces the 3500A, a powerful and rugged 1GHz hand-held Radio Test SetAeroflex has introduced the new, lightweight 3500A 1GHz hand-held Radio Test Set. The Aeroflex 3500A improves upon the success of the Aeroflex 3500, the industry's first 1GHz hand-held test set. With improved audio analysis and operation, the Aeroflex 3500A offers lighter weight, integrated audio test connections and a new microphone interface for easier operation. 
20 MHz function generator from TTiTTi has updated its low-cost 20 MHz function generator, the TG2000, with new drivers to give improved USB performance under Windows Vista whilst retaining compatibility with earlier Windows versions. Other changes include a new display with improved brightness and contrast. 
WaveAce™ Series Digital Oscilloscopes with 60 MHz to 300 MHz BandwidthsLeCroy Corporation introduces the WaveAce™ series of digital oscilloscopes that expands its line of portable, affordable and easy to use oscilloscopes in the 60 MHz to 300 MHz range. The WaveAce™ improves troubleshooting and shortens debug time by providing unique features such as long memory, a color display, extensive measurement capabilities, and advanced triggering. A streamlined, time-saving user interface provides quick access to all important controls. With its USB host and device ports the WaveAce easily connects to a memory stick, PC or printer. The variety of standard acquisition modes and advanced triggers simplifies capturing even the most complex waveforms making the WaveAce a valuable tool for design, debug and troubleshooting. 
National Instruments Introduces 6.6 GHz PXI Express RF Vector Signal Analyser and Vector Signal GeneratorNational Instruments has announced a new RF vector signal analyser, RF vector signal generator and PXI Express 18-slot chassis that offer flexible RF measurements up to 10 times faster than traditional RF instrumentation. The new software-defined modular instruments – the NI PXIe-5663 6.6 GHz RF vector signal analyser and the NI PXIe-5673 6.6 GHz RF vector signal generator – are complemented by the NI PXIe-1075 18-slot high-bandwidth chassis. The NI PXIe-5663 can perform signal analysis from 10 MHz to 6.6 GHz with up to 50 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth. The NI PXIe-5673 delivers signal generation from 85 MHz to 6.6 GHz and up to 100 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth. The NI PXIe-1075 is the industry's first PXI Express chassis with PCI Express lanes routed to every slot providing up to 1 GB/s per-slot bandwidth and up to 4 GB/s total system bandwidth. 
PC-based logic analysers introducedNew Forest Electronics has introduced a range of three high performance PC-based Logic Analysers. A logic analyser is an invaluable debugging tool during the development of digital circuits, and these high quality products from Janatek Electronic Designs offer excellent value for money and ease of use. 
Aeroflex announces a major breakthrough in radio test, alignment speed and accuracyAeroflex has announced the release of new Motorola Auto-Test II test and alignment support for Motorola XTS-5000 radios. This new capability allows users of the Aeroflex 3900 Series to automatically test and align radios with minimum user intervention. The new software is available for all Aeroflex 3900 Series products currently in the field, including the 3901, 3902 and the new 3920 Series. VESA Approves Tektronix DisplayPort Cable Testing MethodsTektronix Inc. has announced that Video Electronics Standards Association(VESA) has approved Tektronix Method of Implementation for testing interconnect cable as per the DisplayPort 1.1a specification. The DisplayPort MOI portrays utility and cost-effective advantages of Tektronix tools and methodology. 
Polar Instruments breaks £20k price barrier for Flying Probe test systemPolar Instruments has announced that it has broken the £20,000 price barrier for the GRS500 Flying Probe test system, bringing it within reach of specialist test houses and manufacturers of low-volume, high-value printed circuit boards (PCBs). The system is designed for comprehensive testing of prototypes, low-volume production runs or field failures where full ATE is not a viable option. 
SMMU closes the gap between SMUs and ICT/FKT-SystemsThe FRANK Source-Measure-Multiplex-Unit (SMMU) is said to bring to the laboratory and test-bench what a Scanner-Printer-FAX-Copier-Multifunction-Unit brought to the office. The SMMU-05 combines Voltage Source / Current Sink with Digital Multimeter (Voltage / Current / Resistance / Capacitance / Diode-Test) and Multiplexer for up to 128 Test-Points and many additional functions. 
Low-cost Frequency Counter from TTi operates to 3GHzThe new PFM3000 from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) is a UK built hand-held frequency counter which can measure signals from below 3 Hz to above 3 GHz. Its low cost of £115 puts it into a similar price category as hand-held multimeters. 
12 GHZ USB Sampling Oscilloscope from Pico TechnologyPico Technology has unveiled the PicoScope 9201, a dual-channel PC Sampling Oscilloscope with a bandwidth of 12 GHz that redefines the performance of sampling oscilloscopes at this price level. The dual-channel PicoScope 9201 uses sequential equivalent-time sampling to achieve a sampling rate of 5 TS/s. The wide bandwidth allows acquisition and measurement of fast signals with a transient response of 50 ps or faster. 
Oscilloscope Series Equipped for Comprehensive Debug, Validation and DocumentationLeCroy Corporation has announced a complete WaveRunner MXi oscilloscope series with models ranging from 400 MHz to 2 GHz. Designed to be the most capable instruments available in their class, each oscilloscope comes standard with a full set of analysis tools including WaveScanTM, an advanced search & analysis feature; WaveStreamTM, a fast viewing mode; and LabNotebook, a unique tool for documentation and report generation. APC-Hero introduces ambient light sensorsSharp's ambient light sensors means stable light measurements at varying temperatures. This range of Optical IC (OPIC) Sensors combines superior spectral response with temperature range stability and curves that match those of the human eye. The resulting linear output measurement is what is naturally expected in any lighting condition; meaning minimum engineering time spent in compensation circuitry. The range includes packages as small as 1.6 mm × 2.0 mm. 
Bench top high voltage wiring analyserThe rapid and easy HiPot testing of cables, connectors and harnesses is provided with the new all-in-one bench top high voltage wiring analyser from electrical safety testing specialists Clare Instruments. Horizon II is the latest in a range of versatile and high performance analysers from Clare Instruments, and meets the requirement for an easy-to-use, fully integrated and flexible data management tool offering virtually unlimited data storage and reporting capabilities. 
Fluke's 2008 Test Tools Catalogue available now and it's freeFluke has announced the availability of its 2008 Test Tools Catalogue. The free, 116 page, full-colour catalogue contains the latest information about the continuously expanding line of rugged and reliable Fluke test tools, together with useful application articles of interest to engineers, technicians and troubleshooters. 
Sixteen-channel 'scope and chart recorder has high resolution printer built inThe new Yokogawa DL750P, available from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a combined oscilloscope and chart recorder (ScopeCorder) with a built-in A4 width printer and paper-based chart recorder. It is configurable to have up to 16 analogue and 16 digital/logic channels and can capture 30 days of data with up to 1 gigaword of memory. 
Arbitrary/function generators gain longer memory and system connectivityThe latest versions of the Tektronix AFG3000 arbitrary/function generators are now available from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments). Designated AFG3021B and AFG3022B, these new models have an arbitrary waveform memory increased from 64k to 128k points. They also include full system connectivity via USB, GPIB and LAN interfaces, the latter being LXI compliant. Investing in people, with military precisionSensor Technology has received the Investors in People Award, recognising its commitment to training and its record of staff retention. 
Mobile phone tester enhanced by TD-SCDMA test optionYokogawa Electric Corporation has developed a test software option for the VC3300 wireless communication tester that supports the TD-SCDMA third generation (3G) mobile telecommunications system now being considered for commercialisation in China. Shipment of this software option will commence at the end of December. 
LeCroy launches new 13 GHz OscilloscopeLeCroy Corporation announces the launch of a new 13 GHz Test Solution for next generation serial data standards. Comprised of the SDA13000 Serial Data Analyzer, the D13000PS Active Differential Probe, and a suite of innovative debug and analysis tools, LeCroy's system goes beyond compliance testing to provide the most powerful methods for next generation serial data bus design, development and debug available today. With a bandwidth of 13 GHz, a sample rate of 40 GS/s, and 100 Mpts/ch memory; LeCroy's SDA13000 troubleshoots challenging physical layer problems during development, and delivers the perfect solution for compliance testing of next generation serial data standards. 
New Integrated C-V Module and Software in Market-Leading 4200-SCS from KeithleyKeithley Instruments, Inc. announces a new C-V measurement instrument for its powerful Model 4200-SCS Semiconductor Characterization System. The Model 4200-CVU instrument comes as a module that plugs into any available instrument slot of the Model 4200-SCS, allowing fast and easy capacitance measurements from femtoFarads (fF) to nanoFarads (nF), at frequencies from 10kHz to 10MHz. 
3GHz spectrum analyserJust announced by specialist instrumentation distributor, Aspen Electronics, is a 3GHz spectrum analyser. The GSP 830, manufactured in Taiwan by GW Instek, is well suited to a range of measurement applications in manufacturing, installation and field service, EMI testing and education sectors. R&D labs will also find it a cost effective tool, as it has suitable phase noise performance. 
PXI Express RF Vector Signal Generator with 20 MHz Onboard Signal ProcessingNational Instruments has announced the release of the NI PXIe-5672, an RF vector signal generator that delivers signal generation from 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz, 20 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth and real-time data streaming at up to 25 MS/s. The NI PXIe-5672 also features a PXI Express interface that makes it possible to stream data from hard disk or PC memory at the full output rate of the instrument. The NI PXIe-5672 is compatible with all NI PXI, PXI Express modular instruments and NI LabVIEW modulation algorithms, making it easy for engineers to develop a complete PXI-based RF record and playback system, as well as broadcast video and general-purpose communication test systems. P25 Trunking option for the 3900 Series Radio Test SetAeroflex has announced an option for the its 3900 Series Digital Radio Test Set to support P25 Trunking. The 3900 Series is the latest generation of Aeroflex radio test systems to support current and future technologies for the Land Mobile Radio industry. The newest version, the 3920 Digital Radio Test Set, was released in June 2007. 
New low cost Boundary Scan Controller enables reliable TAP Access over greater DistancesGOEPEL electronic a world-class vendor of JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.x, introduced the ScanBooster/USB-FXT as an additional high-performance but low cost controller. The new controller is based on a USB2.0 interface and complements the already existing ScanBooster™ product range by externally coupled test heads. This gives a solution for problems of critical TAP accesses to ATE fixtures and HASS/HALT applications. Now JTAG/Boundary Scan Test, PLD programming and In-System programming of moderate size's can safely be executed over longer distances. 
Portable combined TV and spectrum analyser covers frequencies from 100 kHz to 3 GHzNow available from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), the new Rohde & Schwarz FSH3-TV is a hand-held spectrum analysers incorporating measurement functions for analogue and digital TV signals. 
NEW TEST TECHNOLOGY BOOSTS ISO COMPATIBIILITYThe latest generation electrical safety testing instruments from Clare Instruments feature innovative new software aimed at automating and speeding the electronic test process as well as meeting ISO compatibility requirements. 
ACCURATE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT WITH THE CROPICO 3000 SERIESThe Cropico range of high-accuracy digital temperature indicators sets new standards of measurement flexibility. Designed for precision temperature measurement in a wide range of electronics, scientific and environmental monitoring applications, the three model range offers a choice of inputs for platinum resistance thermometers and all popular thermocouple types. 
Add-on Modules Boost RF Output of Signal Forge 1000 Signal Generators to 2.6 GHzSignal Forge today released two add-on modules that increase the RF output of the Signal Forge 1000 signal generator to 2.6 GHz. The 2500M Frequency Expansion module provides an RF output in the frequency range of 1.5 GHz to 2.6 GHz and the 1800M provides an RF output in the 1.0 GHz to 1.8 GHz band. The devices extent the 1 GHz output frequency of the Signal Forge 1000 (SF1000) Signal Generator. The modules attach to and are controlled by the SF1000 allowing the user to add higher RF frequency capabilities without buying an entirely new signal generator. 
Lifetime warranty on new Tektronix oscilloscopes from TTiAs a Tektronix Platinum Distribution Partner, TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) is now offering a limited lifetime warranty on the recently introduced Tektronix TDS1000B and TDS2000B digital oscilloscopes. 
Rotary Torque SensorsMachine designers have been presented with a significant new technology for measuring power in drive shafts and other rotating machine elements, following the launch of the RWT310/320 series of TorqSense Rotary Torque Sensors by developers Sensor Technology Ltd. 
High Accuracy MicrohmmeterThe Cropico DO5000 series of microhmmeters offers increased flexibility for the highly accurate measurement of cable resistance and a variety of other electronic component test and calibration applications. The versatile DO5000 has programmable current settings in 100 steps from 10µA to 10A and measures from 3mΩ to 30kΩ with a resolution of 0.1µΩ and ±0.03% accuracy. Portable Radio Test Set finds cable and antenna problems quicklyAeroflex has announced a free software upgrade to its portable 3500 Series Radio Test Set, now with Distance-to-Fault (DTF) measurement and enhanced VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) to quickly and easily find faults in cables and antennas and display results graphically. Other new features available with the software include 0.1Hz resolution for the internal modulation sources enabling the generation of squelch tones, and save and recall of test setups. The Aeroflex 3500 Radio Test Set is also unique among portable radio test sets in its ability to fully test both the transmitter and the receiver. 
Digital ohmmeter from CropicoThe Cropico Series 4000 digital ohmmeter range provides a highly practical solution for a wide range of low resistance measurement applications in the automotive manufacturing and engineering sector. The instrument includes a number of features to ensure measurement accuracy including forward and reverse current measurement with auto averaging, true current zero, long scale length and a selectable measurement range from 40mW to 4kW with respective resolutions between 10mW and 1W. 
Hand-held digital oscilloscope and multimeter in oneThe WENS 800 series of hand held digital oscilloscope meters is now available in the UK exclusively from Aspen Electronics. With a bandwidth of 20MHz, 40MHz or 60MHz, the 2-channel DOM delivers a maximum 200MSamples/s sample rate, with an impressive 2.5GSamples/s repetitive sampling feature and a long 125kbyte record length. 
Aeroflex outlines initial product strategy for 3G LTE testAeroflex has outlined its initial strategy for the development of test products to support the new 3G Long-Term Evolution (3G LTE) standard, 3GPP's vision for ensuring 3G remains the dominant global cellular technology going forward into the next decade. "It is generally accepted that, beyond the increasing deployment of important technology enhancements such as High Speed Packet Access (HSPA), both on the uplink and the downlink, significant, further 3G evolution is required if it is to continue to dominate the global cellular market," said Phil Windred of Aeroflex Test Solutions, Wireless Division. "3G will need to compete head-on with DSL in order to win the fixed/mobile substitution battle as well as compete with rapidly developing alternative technologies such as WiMAX for broadband wireless access and DVB-H for broadcast." 
Versatile digital ohmmeter from CropicoThe Cropico DO4A is a highly versatile digital ohmmeter used for low resistance measurement across a diverse range of electronic design and manufacturing applications. Of particular relevance is the instrument's role in the precision resistance measurement of electronic components and switches as well as electrical connectors, crimp joints, fuses and similar products. 
Hi-pot flash tester and scanner from ClareClare Instruments has developed a new hi-pot flash tester and scanner for the functional and quality validation of a wide range of electronic components. The microprocessor controlled H2 Hal Scan can be used to confirm the safety, integrity and performance of semiconductor devices, interconnections, wound components (including transformers), switches and similar devices used in the manufacture and assembly of electronic and electrical products. 
Portable digital microhmmeter from CropicoThe new Cropico DO7010 portable digital microhmmeter has been developed for a wide range of electronic engineering and manufacturing applications requiring accurate low resistance measurement. 
Low-jitter clock generator with DC to 2.05 GHz frequency rangeThe Stanford Research Systems CG635, now available in the UK from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a low-jitter clock generator which can provide a wide range of clean, precise clocks for the most critical timing requirements. Blocking and Inter-modulation test capabilities added to Aeroflex's 6413A UMTS basestation test systemThe addition of new Blocking and Inter-modulation test capabilities on Aeroflex's 6413A UMTS basestation test system have been designed to help optimise the receiver performance of both newly commissioned and in-service basestations. 
LeCroy's 3 GHz Serial Data Analyzers are for Real Time Analysis of High-Speed Serial DataLeCroy has announced a new Serial Data Analyzer SDA3010 (3 GHz bandwidth for data rates up to 1.5 Gb/sec) very competitively priced at EUR 31.990 / GBP 22'010. The SDA3010 makes it easy to accurately and reliably perform measurements on high speed serial data streams. With serial data — both electrical and optical — quickly becoming a dominant form of data transmission, fast and accurate analysis becomes a priority. 
Tektronix Arbitrary/function generators from TTiNow available from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) is the Tektronix AFG3000 Series of arbitrary/function generators, consisting of six models with the market-leading 240 MHz, dual-channel, 2 GS/s AFG3252 at the head of the series. 3G mobile protocol test system has channel fading capabilityAeroflex has announced that it has added a radio channel fading capability to its highly successful 6401 AIME 3G mobile protocol test system. The 6401 AIME's new radio channel emulation capability addresses and overcomes the inherent drawbacks of traditional RF based radio channel emulation methods by integrating these functions at baseband. Applying the time varying radio channel characteristics digitally facilitates very high accuracy combined with precise repeatability, essential for thorough testing of the physical layer of 3G devices. 
LeCroy Introduces New Oscilloscope Based Vehicle Bus AnalyzerLeCroy is launching two new Vehicle Bus Analyzers (VBA) ?,the first conventional oscilloscope that "speaks the engineer's language" by decoding CAN serial data into Symbolic (application layer) text. Shimadzu equipment for RoHS validation of componentsLambda UK, manufacturer of power supplies, has been using instruments from Shimadzu to test components for compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) directives, which came into effect at the beginning of July 2006. 
EMC Test System Gets WiFi ControlSchaffner has updated its Modula EMC test system. It can now be remotely controlled from distances up to 30m using an optional WiFi enabled PDA or PC with wireless LAN. |
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