EE-Evaluation Engineering articles from November 2008

EE-Evaluation Engineering archives from November 2008

Of biomarkers and biosensors.(Editorial)
November 1, 2008... Doctors treating patients with life-threatening injuries or illnesses need to know practically at a moment's notice the presence of certain biomarkers in the blood that can indicate imminent organ failure of the liver, kidneys, or heart. The...

19-slot chassis offers Advanced cooling Design.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(Adlink Technology Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The 3U PXIS-2719 RoHS-compliant 3U chassis features one system controller slot and 18 peripheral card slots. It provides uniform airflow for each slot with a maximum 10% difference in temperature measured on load boards during testing. ...

MIMO receiver tester features scalable platform.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(Agilent Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The N5106A PXB MIMO Receiver Tester supports 2x2, 2x4, and 4x2 MIMO to assist in developing and integrating MIMO receivers for 3GPP LTE, WiMAX, and emerging wireless standards. Using the company's Signal Studio or Advanced Design System or an...

Three-channel counter/timer has flexible architecture.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(C and H Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The M227 M-Module provides a variety of clock, counter, and timer functions including a number of derived counter outputs and three 32-bit counters. A flexible architecture allows you to define the input and output signals. The module also...

Functional test platform includes high-density interface.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(Marvin Test Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The TS-375 Geotest Basic Avionics Test System (GBATS) is a preconfigured, modular test platform addressing military and commercial avionics test applications for depot and maintenance facilities. The platform supports a variety of options for...

Portable analyzer supplies 41 frequency spans.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(LDS Test and Measurement)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The PHOTON+[TM] Portable Dynamic Signal Analyzer comes with two to four analog input channels plus a waveform source/tachometer channel and real-time analysis, data recording, and post-processing capabilities. All input channels are 24-bit with...

LXI Class A sries eecutes T/V measurements.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(VXI Technology Inc. )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The EX1000A Series for temperature and voltage measurements integrates signal conditioning, digitization, and software into an LXI Class A-compliant instrument. The open-architecture 1U modules also incorporate end-to-end self-calibration....

Software provides multicore and FPGA technologies.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(National Instruments Corp.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... LabVIEW 8.6 delivers improved performance with more than 1,200 analysis functions performing faster math and signal processing on multicore systems. Enhanced multicore support for 8.6 can be realized across all of the LabVIEW RF test toolkits...

Compact DMMs perform 20,000 readings/s.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(Signametrics)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The compact USB-based SMU2060 and SMU2064 DMMs provide 7 1/2-digit resolution. Both plug-and-play units are compatible with a range of software packages. The SMU2064 performs 20,000 readings/s to an onboard store or 12,000 readings/s...

Modular system addresses RF/microwave measurements.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The PXI-C7008A Measurement System provides a modular approach for developing automated test solutions such as RF/microwave signal switching. It includes a 3U-high, eight-slot intelligent chassis with an integrated 8.4" LCD touch panel,...

2.53-GHz dual core processor highlights controller design.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(National Instruments Corp.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The PXI-8108 Embedded Controller for PXI and CompactPCI systems features a 2.53-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 Processor and 800-MHz DDR2 memory. It works with LabVIEW 8.6 software as well as LabVIEW Real-Time and LabWindows/CVI Real-Time Modules....

I/O boards available in PCI express versions.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(Measurement Computing Corp.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Two digital I/O boards have been released for the PCI Express [R] bus. The PCIe-DIO24 features 24 channels of digital I/O with selectable 3.3-V and 5-V logic levels. The PCIe-DIO96H offers 96 channels of 5-V compatible digital I/O with high...

Waveform generator delivers sample rates up to 24 GS/s.(PRODUCT BRIEFING)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The AWG7000B Series of arbitrary waveform generators meets the test needs for high-speed serial data buses and wideband RF applications. The direct synthesis signal generation enables a variety of signal outputs including multilevel,...

Navigating the outsourcing options.(MANAGER'S FORUM)(Industry overview)
November 1, 2008... Manufacturing outsourcing isn't a new concept for the semiconductor industry. Over the past decade, companies up and down the supply chain have adopted outsourcing in various degrees to help offset costs and increase productivity. Recognizing...

The evolution of optical transceiver test.(OPTICAL TEST)
November 1, 2008... Long ago, verifying the performance of a digital communications system was straightforward. The entire network was installed and owned by a single company, and if the system worked, extensive testing of the subcomponents was unnecessary. But in...

Sensors and instrumentation of the superlative class.(SENSORS)
November 1, 2008... The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is the largest and most complex scientific experiment ever constructed and a collection of superlatives. A27-km long accelerator ring constructed...

Digital is a state of mind.(SIGNAL SOURCES)
November 1, 2008... To a sophisticated analog signal, it must appear that digital signals have a simple life. What can be easier than going 1,0, 1,0...all day? That impression is true at lower speeds where a logic analyzer timing display closely resembles the real...

Solid-state switching in automated test.(A Tutorial)
November 1, 2008... Electromechanical relays for testing products ranging from automotive engines to thermocouples are readily available, low-cost devices you can use to route signals originating from almost anywhere. It is no wonder that they have become...

Selecting a linear or PWM power source.(POWER SOURCES)(pulse width modulation)
November 1, 2008... Understanding the capabilities and differences of linear and pulse-width modulated (PWM) AC power sources is especially helpful when determining which models meet your requirements. And, the selection of an AC power source should be based on...

Systems EMC design and analysis.(Part 2)(electromagnetic compatibility)
November 1, 2008... This is the second article in a two-part series discussing the fundamentals of systems EMC design and analysis that are quite different from those used for subsystems. The first article, which appeared in the October issue of EE-Evaluation...

Test Receiver.(EMC TEST EQUIPMENT)(Rohde & Schwarz)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The ESL EMI Test Receiver executes precompliance and diagnostic measurements up to 3 GHz or 6 GHz in accordance with current standards such as CISPR, EN, or FCC. By performing a quick overview measurement, the ESL determines the critical...

High-power Amplifier.(EMC TEST EQUIPMENT)(Instruments for Industry Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The T251-2500 Amplifier develops up to 2,500 W between 1.0 GHz to 2.5 GHz, producing >1,000 W of P1 dB power. It can be used for EMC testing in the lab, chamber, or an application requiring high field levels. A high-gain, high-power antenna can...

Quad-ridged horn antenna.(EMC TEST EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... The Model 3164-08 is an open-boundary quad-ridged horn antenna that meets the demands of UWB, GSM, PCS, Wi-Fi, and WiMax testing. The compact antenna features gain over the frequency range with low VSWR and dual ports so simultaneous...

Test Generator.(EMC TEST EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... The multifunctional NSG 3060 Test Generator provides surge voltage of up to 6.6 kV for testing combination wave, ring wave, EFT pulses and burst, dip/interrupt, and magnetic fields. The 7-inch touch screen can be used to set up test procedures,...

Harmonic/Flicker tester.(EMC TEST EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... The KHA3000 Harmonic/Flicker Analyzer complies with the latest versions of the IEC and JIS standards. It supports input voltage up to 600 V rm with 3-phase 480 V and input current up to 40 A rms. It can measure fundamental power source...

Log Periodic Antenna.(EMC TEST EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... The HLP-2003C Log Periodic Antenna offers a frequency range of 20 MHz to 3 GHZ with > 6 dBi gain and VSWR of 2:1 average. Other features include linear polarization, power handling of 100 W, and input impedance of 50 [ohm]. It measures 61.5" X...

Bilogical Antenna Kit.(EMC TEST EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... Compact Bilogical Antenna Kits featuring rapid deployment capabilities come in three models. The AK-521F-2 operates at a frequency range of 25 MHz to 2,000 MHz, the AK-521F-4 at 25 MHz to 4,000 MHz, and the AK-521F-7 at 25 MHz to 7,000 MHz....

Antennas for HIRF testing.(EMC TEST EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... A suite of three high-gain, high-power microwave horn antennas supplies high intensity fields for DO 160 HIRF testing. The 2-GHz to 4-GHZ Model AT4444 handles 1,000-W CW and 7-kW with pulse input power, the 4-GHz to 6-GHz Model AT4446 800-W CW...