Test & Measurement


Quick CAN bus diagnosis using one hand

PEAK-System has published the handheld device PCAN-MiniDiag FD for the basic diagnosis and fast checking of CAN and CAN FD buses. The battery-powered device has functions which show, for example, bus load, the termination, message and error

PEAK-System | 30-01-2019

Linear Hall effect sensors provide accurate position sensing on a wide range of applications

Texas Instruments DRV5057 linear Hall effect sensors respond proportionally to magnetic flux density. The device can be employed for accurate position sensing in a broad range of applications. The device works from 3.3V or 5V power supplies

Texas Instruments | 29-01-2019

Saelig – Programmable arbitrary generators create complex custom low distortion waveforms

Saelig Company has introduced the AIM-TTi TGF4000 Series of high quality, dual-channel arbitrary waveform generators, with models to 240MHz providing particularly low harmonic distortion and phase noise. One important parameter that the ser

Saelig | 29-01-2019

New tester simplifies test and measure of industrial control valves

RS Components has introduced the Fluke 710mA Loop Valve Tester, which is an easy-to-use tool that greatly simplifies the testing of control valves, enabling the quick measurement of critical valve readings using a simple two-wire connection

RS Components | 28-01-2019

Probe type tunable diode laser spectrometer ensures safe and energy-efficient operations

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has developed the TDLS8100 probe type tunable diode laser spectrometer as part of its OpreXTM Analyzer family. The device is aimed at applications in the oil, petrochemical, power, iron and steel, and other ind

Yokogawa | 25-01-2019

Advanced mid-infrared sensor technology now available globally

Pyreos, a manufacturer of miniature, rugged, pyroelectric, mid-infrared sensors and detectors which respond faster and minimise power consumption, and Mouser has announced a new global distribution partnership. This further extends the avai

Mouser Electronics | 24-01-2019

Digital CO2, humidity and temperature sensor for harsh environments

The E+E Elektronik EE850 duct mount sensor merges the CO2, relative humidity and temperature measurement in a single device. The sensor can be simply integrated into a bus system via the RS485 interface (Modbus RTU or BACnet MS/TP). The 3-i

E+E Elektronik | 21-01-2019

Single-chip mmWave sensors ideal solution for low-power, ultra-accurate industrial radar systems

Texas Instruments IWR1443 Single-chip mmWave sensors are based on FMCW radar technology able to operate in the 76GHz to 81GHz band with up to 4GHz continuous chirp. The device is a perfect solution for self-monitored, low-power, ultra-accur

Texas Instruments | 18-01-2019

Powerful multifunction motor-drive analysers simplify AC drive troubleshooting

RS Components now offers two motor-drive analysers from test and measurement maker Fluke that help safely locate and troubleshoot common problems on inverter type motor-drive systems. The MDA-510 and MDA-550 support engineers by freeing

RS Components | 17-01-2019

Latest ultra-low-power PMIC enables high sensitivity optical measurements

The ultra-low-power MAX20345 from Maxim Integrated Products integrates a lithium charger and debuts a unique architecture that optimises the sensitivity of optical measurements for wearable health and fitness applications. The device of

Maxim | 14-01-2019

Professional functionality in entry-level oscilloscope at affordable price

Keysight Technologies has announced the 200MHz, four-channel models of the InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series oscilloscopes, offering professional-level measurements and abilities at an affordable price, including four-wire SPI decode and remote c

Keysight Technologies | 10-01-2019

Humidity and temperature sensor module ideal for sensing remotely from a main board

Sensirion SCC30-DB Humidity and Temperature Sensor Module, available now from Mouser, is perfect for applications that need to sense remotely from the main control board. The module provides excellent sensor performance of capacitive ty

Mouser Electronics | 08-01-2019

Four-in-one environmental sensor saves space and power in portables, wearables and IoT devices

RS Components is stocking the Bosch Sensortec BME680 four-in-one environmental sensor and associated shuttle board that eases product creation. The sensor combines temperature, pressure, humidity, and gas sensing for energy-conscious, cost-

RS Components | 07-01-2019

Ultra-compact contactless current sensor offers minimum power loss

ROHM has released what is claimed to be industry’s smallest contactless current sensor, the BM14270MUV-LB. It provides minimum power loss in an ultra-compact size, making it excellent for consumer devices and industrial equipment that detec

ROHM Semiconductor | 04-01-2019

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