Keysight Technologies M8040A 64 Gbaud BERT
23 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty LtdKeysight Technologies has introduced the M8040A high-performance BERT for testing PAM-4 and NRZ devices. Engineers in validation labs and R&D who characterise receivers on the physical layer for the next generation of data centre interconnects will benefit from simplified test set-ups and repeatable results.
Teledyne LeCroy Model WaveRunner 8000 Digital Oscilloscope
23 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Scientific Devices AustraliaTeledyne LeCroy's WaveRunner 8000 Digital Oscilloscope offers a bandwidth range of 500 MHz to 4 GHz and a 40 GS/s sampling rate, including a collection of math, measurement, debug and documentation tools.
Maxim Integrated DS1925 iButton temperature logger
20 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingMonitoring cold chain and other temperature-sensitive products or processes for long sessions is now possible with the DS1925 iButton data logger from Maxim Integrated Products.
Weak topological insulator could improve speed of electronics
20 June, 2016A weak topological insulator designed by UT Dallas researchers has been lauded as a new way to improve the speed and capability of electronics.
Maxim Integrated MAX14933 and MAX14937 two-channel, bidirectional digital isolators
13 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingDesigners can save space and achieve flexible designs with the MAX14933 and MAX14937 two-channel, bidirectional digital isolators from Maxim Integrated Products. They transfer digital signals between circuits in both directions and provide complete galvanic isolation between two power domains, all while using fewer components.
National Instruments PXIe-4081 7½-digit digital multimeter
08 June, 2016 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdThe NI PXIe-4081 7½-digit high-performance DMM and 1.8 MSa/s isolated digitiser offers engineers the flexibility, resolution and isolation needed to tackle challenging applications that require smarter test systems in industries ranging from consumer electronics to aerospace and defence.
Keysight CX3300 Series Device Current Waveform Analyzer
01 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty LtdThe Keysight CX3300 Series Device Current Waveform Analyzer is suitable for researchers struggling with high-speed transient current measurements during advanced device characterisation, as well as engineers working to reduce power/current consumption in low-power devices.
Olympus iPlex NX industrial videoscope
20 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Olympus Australia Pty LtdThe iPlex NX industrial videoscope, from Olympus, can help locate flaws that were previously undetectable, as well as streamline inspections in difficult-to-reach areas.
Keysight M9203A PXIe 12-bit High-Speed Digitizer/Wideband Digital Receiver
17 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty LtdKeysight Technologies has introduced the M9203A PXIe 12-bit High-Speed Digitizer/Wideband Digital Receiver running up to 3.2 GS/s, with up to 2 GHz instantaneous analog bandwidth. The high-speed digitiser is suitable for applications in wireless communication, emerging communication standards, radar and satellite communication, and semiconductor automated tests.
ABI Electronics BoardMaster PCB tester
03 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Embedded Logic Solutions Pty LtdThe BoardMaster, from ABI Electronics, is a tester that gathers together 25+ measurement tools for multiple applications. Some of the tests can be carried out even without any power being applied to the DUT or PCB.
Fluke 279 FC TRMS Thermal Multimeter
02 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdThe Fluke 279 FC TRMS Thermal Multimeter is an integrated digital multimeter (DMM) and thermal camera test tool for electricians and maintenance technicians.
Micro-Measurements foil strain sensors
30 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificMicro-Measurements has doubled its Super Stock program offerings, with the off-the-shelf delivery program now offering users an even broader range of general-purpose foil strain sensors. Super Stock general-purpose patterns are available in linear, tee rosette, stacked rosette, rectangular rosette and shear/torque configurations.
TR acquired by UK-based rental company
28 April, 2016 | Supplied by: TechRentalsSpecialist equipment rental company TR Pty Ltd has been acquired by UK-based rental business Vp plc. Vp announced the purchase of the entire issued share capital of TR, committing to pay $17.4 million on completion of the acquisition, with an assumed net debt of $6.6 million.
Waveguide calibration with a vector network analyser
21 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic SolutionsWhen measuring the performance of waveguide components with a vector network analyser, non-idealities of any uncalibrated VNA introduce uncertainty in the measurement results.
The rise of test management software
07 April, 2016 by Matej Krajnc* | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdTest departments are now turning to commercial off-the-shelf test management software to act as a Rosetta Stone of sorts between different languages. This software not only offers users a common environment in which they can work with any type of test code but also completes executive tasks, such as sequencing and calling each test, handling data logging and generating reports.

