Test & Measurement
JEDEC published e.MMC standard update v5.1
JEDEC Solid State Technology Association announced the publication of JESD84-B51: Embedded MultiMediaCard (e.MMC), Electrical Standard (5.1). e.MMC v5.1 defines new features and updates for this embedded mass-storage flash memory that is widely used in smartphones and other mobile devices. Intende
3 min readWaveform analysis software by Tektronix
Tektronix announced a software called TekScope Anywhere, which can be used to visualize, analyse on Windows PCs, tablets and servers with capabilities found on Tektronix oscilloscopes. TekScope Anywhere suggested for remote semiconductor device characterization. "TekScope Anywhere enables our os
3 min readTest solutions from Tektronix for USB 3.1 Rx and MIPI M-PHY v3.1
Tektronix released USB 3.1 compliance test solutions to include new USB 3.1 receiver test solution supporting the 10 Gb/s data rate, a new USB Power Delivery test solution and a new USB Type-C cable test solution. Tektronix solutions also support debug and margin analysis. Tektronix explains "The
5 min readGraphical sampling digital multimeter to view waveforms/signals
Keithley Instruments introduced the new DMM7510 7½-Digit Graphical Sampling Multimeter having a high accuracy digital multimeter, a digitizer for waveform capture, and a capacitive touchscreen user interface. "To get an in-depth understanding of their devices under test, engineers need to captur
3 min readRed Pitaya and SmartScope makes your smartphone or tablet an oscilloscope
When National Instruments developed its virtual instrumentation product, it created a new market and helped many design engineers to explore personal computer as a test and measurement platform. The availability of affordable PCs with every design engineer was market driver at that time to leverage
6 min readLithium-ion battery can be tested within in a minute
The newly launched Hioki BT4560 Battery Impedance Meter allows measurement of lithium ion battery within one minute. Generally testing of lithium-ion battery takes longer due to charging and discharging process, whereas BT4560 offers a new measurement approach that delivers roughly the same abili
2 min read$3,490 priced Tektronix's portable spectrum analyzer
Tektronix has introduced USB spectrum analyzers at an affordable list price of $3,490. The new RSA306 features 9 kHz to 6.2 GHz frequency range, 40 MHz real time bandwidth and weighs light at 1.2 pounds. Engineers can do advanced analysis by using Tektronix SignalVu-PC software for applications inv
4 min readThe new multi-range DC power supply from B&K Precision
The new multi-range DC power supply from B&K Precision, model 9111 features constant voltage (CV) and constant current (CC) modes, the 9111 automatically recalculates voltage and current limits for each setting to deliver any combination of its 60 V/8 A output range within 180 W. The new DC power su
2 min read500 MHz Touch oscilloscope from Teledyne LeCroy for US$5000
500 MHz oscilloscope from Teledyne LeCroy is offered at US dollar 5000. Touch interface supporting WaveJet Scopes are available in two models with 350 MHz or 500 MHz bandwidth, four channels, up to 5 Mpts of memory at 2 GS/s, and a 7.5" touch screen display. Key features: Long signals can be cap
2 min read70 MHz Tektronix scope at Rupees 29000 for colleges
Tektronix, a high-rel electronic test and measurement equipment vendor has launched oscilloscopes series called TBS1000B-EDU for engineering colleges and universities in India at a low price of Rupees 29,000.00. The 70 MHz bandwidth TBS1000B-EDU series feature learning courseware . Integrated co
2 min readBeware of using counterfeit UL mark
The global product certification body UL has warned against use of counterfeit UL mark. It has found a photovoltaic panel bearing a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States and Canada. The product is a 250W High Density – Polycrystalline Solar Photovoltaic Panel With model number AE-CR250WP man
1 min readTektronix Waveform Monitors supports 4K by software upgrade
Tektronix's WFM8200 and WFM8300 waveform monitors and WVR8200 and WVR8300 rasterizers can now be easily upgraded via software to support 4K, eliminating the need for customers to purchase costly hardware replacements in order to shoot, prepare and deliver 4K programming. "4K is taking off and al
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