Test & Measurement


Passive infrared motion sensors offer standard, long distance and dual zone sensing options

Panasonic offer a new range of infrared PIR human body motion detectors with standard, long distance and dual zone sensing options. They are available now from RS Compontents. For battery operation devices with standby current consu

RS Components | 27-10-2017

New software for testing CA technology that enables higher speeds on LTE-Advanced/LTE-Advanced Pro networks

Anritsu Corporation has rolled out two new software upgrades that enable testing of RF Transceiver (TRx) characteristics for 6CC CA using the company’s MT8821C. The upgrade enables mobile terminal, chipset manufacturers and communications o

Anritsu | 27-10-2017

New evaluation kit delivers simple way to evaluate pressure sensors

RS Components has announced the availability of a development kit from Honeywell that enables the simple evaluation of sensors. The Honeywell SEK001 sensor board does not require the development of code before receiving sensor measurements,

RS Components | 26-10-2017

High-performance PLL synthesizers in compact coaxial packages for test and measurement applications

Fairview Microwave has a new line of USB-controlled, PLL frequency synthesizers. In RF and Microwave communications systems where signal integrity is a priority, these devices offer superior frequency stability and accuracy with exceptional

Fairview | 26-10-2017

Switched mode power supply testing solution made easier

Aspen Electronics now offer test solutions for power electronic instruments from ITECH Electronic. Their products find applications in testing power supplies, household appliances, UPS, electronics and motors etc. The IT9121 power analyser

Aspen Electronics | 26-10-2017

Barometric pressure sensor evaluation board offers additional temperature measurement functionality

An evaluation board from Murata to allow assessment of the operation and performance of barometric pressure sensor ZPA2326-0311A is available now from RS Components. he board is designed to operate at 3.3V and includes an ASIC with I2C

RS Components | 24-10-2017

Small VR 3D motion tracking sensor for immersive experience and tracking in augmented reality environments

PREMO claims to offer the smallest VR electromagnetic motion tracking sensor with a size of just 6mm x 6mm x 2mm. These components are fully magnetically isotropic 3DCoilTM trimmed for VR devices. They have been designed with a fully protec

Premo | 24-10-2017

Oscilloscopes offer up to 24 channels for low frequency acquisition and analysis

Saelig is now offering the Teledyne LeCroy SAM40 Data Acquisition Unit which provides up to 24 analog or digital input channels for low frequency (e.g. sensor signal) acquisition and analysis when connected to a four or eight channel.

Saelig | 20-10-2017

Laser confocal scanning microscope provides fast data acquisition enabling precise measurement

The new Olympus LEXT OLS5000 3D laser confocal scanning microscope delivers precise imaging in a fast, easy-to-use system for research and development and quality control inspection in the automotive, electronic component and semiconductor

Olympus | 20-10-2017

Android thermal imaging camera with ability to see beyond the naked eye

The FLIR ONE Pro, available from RS Components, is an attachment that connects to the bottom of mobile devices via lightning connector. With the ability to see what the naked eye cannot. The device provides thermal images of minute temperat

RS Components | 16-10-2017

New sensor enables 3D detection of distances with wide angle of view

Panasonic Industry Europe has developed a 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Sensor equipment that measures distance between the equipment and the object from the round-trip travelling time of the pulse laser that is projected to the ob

Panasonic | 16-10-2017

Anritsu – Partnership provides solutions to create comprehensive PCI Express 4.0 test system

Anritsu and Teledyne LeCroy has announced a partnership to provide a capable PCI Express 4.0 test solution, integrating the Anritsu Signal Quality Analyzer (SQA) MP1900A BERT with the LabMaster 10Zi-A oscilloscope and QPHY-PCIe4-Tx-Rx softw

Anritsu | 13-10-2017

New testers and electrical proving unit provide affordable, safe measurement capability

RS Components has added to its wide portfolio of high-quality test and measurement equipment with the latest electrical testers and a new electrical proving unit from Fluke. These devices especially target use by electrical safety and insta

RS Components | 12-10-2017

Reduce system power usage with fully integrated switch and sensor monitors

Texas Instruments has introduced two new multi-switch detection interface (MSDI) devices that consume up to 98% less system power than conventional discrete solutions. The TIC12400 and TIC12400-Q1 are the first switch and sensor monitors th

Texas Instruments | 12-10-2017

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