EE-Evaluation Engineering articles from November 2007

EE-Evaluation Engineering archives from November 2007

Another student Design Contest.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
November 1, 2007... Most of us who regularly fly on business trips are more than just a bit concerned when we have to stop at intermediate airports on the way to our destination city. If your luck is only half as bad as mine, the word delayed or cancelled...

14-slot chassis designed for rugged applications.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)
November 1, 2007... The PXIS-2690P is a 14-slot, 3U portable chassis that complies with PXI Specification Rev. 2.2. It is designed for military, aero-defense, field testing, and in-vehicle testing applications and features a touch-panel 15" LCD display, 87-key...

Vector Signal Generator delivers 20-MHz modulation bandwidth.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)
November 1, 2007... The NI PXIe-5672 RF Vector Signal Generator delivers signal generation from 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz and real-time data streaming at up to 25 MS/s. It also features a PXI Express interface for using redundant array of independent disks (RAID) arrays...

Standards module developed for in-system recertification.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)
November 1, 2007... The GX1034 is a 3U, single-slot precision standards module for PXI systems for in-system recertification, accuracy verification, and self-test. It provides a DC voltage source reference, an AC voltage source reference, eight low-drift resistor...

VXI Oscilloscopes calculate 36+ waveform parameters.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)
November 1, 2007... The VXI C-size ZT4610 Digital Oscilloscopes provide 1-GHz analog bandwidth and a maximum 4-GS/s sampling rate. The two-channel ZT4611 and the four-channel ZT4612 are available in 16-MS and 64-MS versions. The deep memory can be used in...

Synthetic test environment addresses LXI platform.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)
November 1, 2007... The SMART^E[TM] (Synthetic Multifunction Adaptable Reconfigurable Test Environment) 5000 includes the hardware, software, test practices, and support required for a complete test solution. In addition to addressing test requirements for radar...

Thermocouple instrument guarantees [+ or -]0.01% accuracy.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)
November 1, 2007... The TEMPpoint[TM] Series Temperature Measurement Instruments provide fast setup capabilities and constant throughput across all channels at rates up to 15 Hz per channel. Each instrument is a stand-alone box offering 48 24-bit resolution inputs...

Platform offers effort-saving flexible system frameworks.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)
November 1, 2007... The latest version of Agilent Virtual Rack provides an interactive way for the aerospace/defense industry to create flexible frameworks with less effort in the integration, automation, maintenance, and evolution of test systems. The platform...

Is your accuracy being degraded?(SWITCHING SYSTEMS)
November 1, 2007... Test systems almost always involve multiple stimulus and measurement instruments for testing several points on the DUT. This implies the use of some sort of switching subsystem. If you think switches are simple and straightforward to select,...

Next-generation RF device test performance challenges.(IC ATE)
November 1, 2007... This is the second article of a three-part series discussing the likely impacts of next-generation consumer wireless semiconductor devices on instrumentation performance requirements. The first article, which appeared in the October issue of...

Applying Kelvin measurements to PMIC testing on ATE.(KELVIN MEASUREMENTS)(power management ICs)
November 1, 2007... The increasing number of power domains found in power management ICs (PMICs) targeted for portable applications places heavy demands on the few precision DC resources found in many ATE systems. Even with the recent introduction of high-density...

Parallel processing techniques reduce cellular test time.(DATA ACQUISITION)
November 1, 2007... According to several recent market studies, roughly 750 million cellular handsets were shipped in 2006. This quantity is likely to increase to more than one billion handsets by 2011. These numbers are just one of many indications that the...

Analog signal generators updated.(SIGNAL SOURCES)
November 1, 2007... The use of a word evolves over time, creating the possibility for confusion. Analog is a good example. In some industries, analog refers both to the circuit technique used to generate signals and to the signals themselves. This is the...

CuBe is still relevant for EMI shielding.(EMC SHIELDING)
November 1, 2007... Traditionally, alloys of copper and beryllium (CuBe) provide the high levels of electrical conductivity for shielding and environmental protection, coupled with durability and low closure force. Applications include cabinets for...

Evolution of clean-room ionization.(ESD CONTROL)
November 1, 2007... Air ionization is the most effective method of eliminating static charges on nonconductive materials and isolated conductors. Air ionizers generate large quantities of positive and negative ions in the surrounding atmosphere, which serve as...

Anti-Allergenic Wristband.(ESD PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... The Number 09020 Anti-Allergenic Fabric Wristband features a design that prevents metal from contacting skin. The bright yellow band can be adjusted from 4.75" to 7.9" from beneath the cover, leaving no exposed tail of band material. A 4-mm...

Grounding monitors.(ESD PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... The four monitors in the Down to Earth Series provide surveillance of grounding in electronics assembly. Iron Man[TM] detects overvoltage incidents during circuit board assembly. The Iron Man[TM] Plus offers complete workbench surveillance...

Resistivity tester.(ESD PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... The Ohm-Stat[R] RT-1000 Megohmmeter tests according to EOS/ESD, CECC, ANSI, ASTM, UL, HFPA, military, and EIA standards. It measures voltage from 10 V to 100 V, temperature from 0[degrees]C to 37[degrees]C, resistivity/resistance from...

ESD Simulator.(ESD PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... The NSG 437 ESD Simulator meets the holding time of at least 5 s required by the global ESD standards. During air- and contact-discharge operation, it generates pulses of 200 V to 30 kV. The simulator features interchangeable network modules...

Nylon dissipative gloves.(ESD PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... New polyurethane-coated nylon dissipative gloves are form-fitting for tactile feel, have slip-resistant coated fingertips, and provide elasticity and ventilation. Fingerprints, contamination, and scratches are minimized. Resistance is...

Air-discharge testing.(ESD PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... The NSG 439 ESD Generator with the automated robotic adapter stops unforeseen discharge paths and allows the approaching speed to be programmed as constant, providing precisely executed air-discharge testing. It is IEC/EN 61000-4-2 and ISO...

Test equipment auctions.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... Find new and used test equipment at LabX. Buy and sell using auctions and classified ads. * Over 150,000 items for sale * Join 130,000 members * Post a FREE Wanted Ad The first place to look for test equipment. LabX,...

PCI Serial Interface.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... OMG-COMM4-LPCI-DB25 Low-Profile PCI Serial Interface provides four RS-232 ports handling data rates to 460.8 kb/s and is compatible with a wide range of peripherals. It is MD1 low-profile and universal-bus (3.3-V and 5-V) compatible, utilizes...

Shielding Products.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... New Shielding Products Guide describes EMI/RFI shielding products in useful side-by-side comparison format. Colorful eight -page brochure compares mounting, composition, size range, effective compression range, type of seal, contact interface,...

RF Power Amplifiers.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... The RF Power Amplifier Brochure from AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation features a wide range of RF power and tube amplifiers. It highlights the A, L, and W series covering 1 to 10,000 W and DC to 1 GHz. Product photographs, descriptions,...

Ceramic Coaxial Resonators.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... Tusonix's New Ceramic Coaxial Resonators are offered in three sizes and four dielectric constants with a frequency range from 800 MHz to 6 GHz. Our coaxial resonators are produced using a proprietary metalization that provides excellent...

Horn Antenna.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... The AHA-118 Active Horn Antenna has an integrated preamplifier with a 25-dB nominal gain that improves noise performance for EMI emissions testing systems. The preamplifier is connected to antenna using an ng cable. The combination long cable,...

Mass InterConnect Solutions.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... The Mass InterConnect Solutions Product Catalog simplifies how you configure a Mass InterConnect Solution. Exploded views for each product family quickly identify the necessary components to complete your Mass InterConnect Solution. It provides...

Antenna Kit.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... The AK-40G Antenna Kit with a 20-Hz to 40-GHz frequency range provides a wide array of antennas, current probes, and cables. The compact, lightweight package for field-testing provides excellent performance and includes a tripod with azimuth...

Replacement amplifiers.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... Extend life of an existing shaker system by replacing the amplifier with an SA Series Power Amplifier. These 100% air-cooled, >90% efficient units feature EMI shielding, three-phase line filtering, control panel, safety interlocks. Output...

Compact test chamber.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... CSZ's MicroClimate[R] compact test chamber now is designed for faster pull-down rates up to 5[degrees]C/minute. This chamber is ideal for testing small electronic components/assemblies and simulates a full range of temperature and humidity...

Product evaluations.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... For more than a century, UL has been the trusted global resource for product compliance. With a worldwide network of 66 facilities serving customers in 104 countries, UL performs more than 100,000 product evaluations each year, benefiting a...

Power subsystems.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... PowerHinge[TM] 5- to 30-kVA power subsystems include isolation transformers, filtering, surge suppression, voltage conversion, rectification, and DC regulation integrated into a COTS rack-mount package. Each subsystem offers a power bus...

Shielding catalog and design guide.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... New catalog and design guide has the latest inspiration in EMI shielding including new EMI/Environmental Connector-Seal with patent-pending design, new shielded honeycomb fan filter providing up to 80-dB shielding at 1 GHz, and RoHS-compliant...

Frame Grabbers.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... The PIXCI EL1 ($895) PCI Express Frame Grabber supports full, medium, and base Camera Link cameras with bandwidths up to 204 MB/s. 64-b addressing allows sequence capture to the limit of motherboard memory. Extensive software support includes...

LXI-compliant Power Supplies.(LITERATURE MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2007... Kepco's first LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation) product, the KLP Series Power Supplies, is fully compliant to LXI class C specifications. Control is supported through the Ethernet and ordered by the suffix -1.2K. GPIB and isolated...