LEGO[R] moves up-market.(SOFTWARE)
Having reported on the LEGO ROBOLAB Kit in April 2005, it seemed
natural to write a sequel to that article based on the MINDSTORMS[R] NXT
Robotics Toolset. The newer kit definitely has gone . . .
Expanding the use of synthetic instruments.(AEROSPACE/DEFENSE
TEST)
Dedicated test and measurement instruments offer many advantages.
They tend to be easily programmed and optimized for the target
application.
To facilitate their integration into laboratory . . .
Class C can be quick and easy.
The LXI protocol offers a multitude of interfaces for
communications with test equipment, including LAN Web pages, VISA
sockets, and VISA VXI-11 interfaces. Converting an existing serial
instrument . . .
Programming preliminaries.
In some situations, working with an LXI instrument can be extremely
easy. Make an Ethernet connection between a PC and an LXI instrument,
enter its IP address into a Web browser, and begin some . . .
It's the network.
With apologies to a familiar cell phone company, LXI really is
about the network--about the familiar Ethernet network foundation and
the network of organizations committed to helping one another . . .
The triple convergence in instrumentation.(from
theeditor)(Editorial)
While catching up on some reading, I recently finished The World Is
Flat by Thomas Friedman. In this discussion of the technological trends
driving corporate structures, economics, and politics in . . .
Small instruments with big performance.(PC-BASED LOGIC
ANALYZERS)
Logic analyzers (LAs) are used to examine the simultaneous
relationships among several digital signals. Both timing and state
operating modes may be available on the same instrument. A . . .
Communicating with your boss is important.(SALARY
SURVEY)(Survey)
While money is the obvious concern when conducting a salary survey,
one far more subtle theme has remained prevalent throughout the past
decade of economic upturns and downturns: Engineers want . . .
Customizable card streams to PC.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(Brief
article)
The UF2e-3120 two-channel, 10-MS/s, 12-b waveform digitizer PCI
Express card features 32-MS memory, continuous streaming to host PC
>120 MS/s, ENOB >10.6 bits, SNR >66.0 dB, THD <-63.0 dB, . . .
10 DSOs and MSOs have fastest update rate.(PRODUCT
BRIEFING)(Agilent Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
The InfiniiVision 7000 Series Oscilloscopes offer band-widths of
350 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz on two or four analog channels. Mixed-signal
scopes (MSOs) in the series also have 16 digital channels. . . .
DMM redefines 6 1/2-digit resolution.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(Brief
article)
The USB-based SMU2055 DMM has a full [+ or -]2,400,000 ADC counts.
The factor of 2.4 accounts for 10x resolution on a wide range of inputs,
meaning you can measure 14 VDC with 10-[micro]V . . .
Probe cards measure DC and RF.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(Cascade
Microtech Inc.)(Brief article)
Two new Pyramid[R] Parametric Probe Cards allow single-pass DC and
RF measurements during parametric production test for semiconductors
with advanced process nodes at 65 nm, 45 nm, and beyond. The . . .
PIM test system makes on-site measurements.(PRODUCT
BRIEFING)(Brief article)
The self-calibrating and battery-operated PIM 20 Test System
measures passive intermodulation (PIM) distortion with a sensitivity
range from -80 dBc to -155 dBc. It generates two simultaneous . . .
Flexibility differentiates new SMU and switch modules.(PRODUCT
BRIEFING)(National Instruments Corp.)(Brief article)
The NI PXI-4130 Power Source Measure Unit is a programmable, 3U PXI
module featuring a single isolated SMU channel with a four-quadrant [+
or -]20-V output incorporating remote four-wire sense with . . .
Prewritten routines streamline wireless test.(PRODUCT
BRIEFING)(Brief article)
The MS271xB family of economy microwave spectrum analyzers covering
9 kHz to 7.1 GHz, 13 GHz, and 20 GHz now provides specialized
demodulation hardware and prewritten test routines for six . . .
Multiple communications ports distinguish PXI
controllers.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(Brief article)
Two new 3U PXI controllers, the PXI-3920 based on the Intel
Pentium[R] M 760 and the PXI-3910 that uses Intel's Celeron[R] M
760, incorporate dual Gigabit Ethernet ports. They also . . .
Things to come?(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Each year, the editors of Technology Review, published by MIT, take
a look at what they see as important emerging technologies for readers
to watch for in the future. As in the past, the editors . . .
Portable test instruments.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
Many new products are featured in the 80-page catalog highlighting
the AEMC[R] lines of portable test and measurement instruments,
including megohmmeters, ground resistance testers, power . . .
Adhesives and epoxies.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
Master Bond offers world-class technical support and a wide
selection of epoxies, silicones, polyurethanes, anaerobics,
cyanoacrylates, and UV cures. Our experienced technical representatives
have . . .
EMC accessories and instruments.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation's RF and Microwave accessories
and instruments brochure highlights signal generators, system
controllers, directional couplers, EMC test software, test cells, . . .
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