Test & Measurement


Collaboration on Arduino-based liquid level sensing hardware

To address the vibrant and constantly expanding maker market, SST Sensing Ltd has partnered up with Sparkfun. Together they have developed and simple to implement solution for single point liquid detection using infra-red technology. This h

SST | 01-02-2017

Safe high voltage probe solutions for ground referenced voltage testing

Stocked by Farnell element14, the P6015A from Tektronix is a 75MHz industry standard passive high voltage probe. It is a safe high voltage probe solutions for ground referenced voltage testing. This probe is used for heavy duty high perform

Farnell element14 | 27-01-2017

New visible light photodetector amplifier has two photosensitive areas on one chip

The S9648-200SB photo IC diode from Hamamatsu and stocked by RS Components has a plastic version of previous metal packages. The S9648-200SB has a spectral response which represents the sensitivity of the human eye. Suitable application

RS Components | 27-01-2017

High precision infrared array sensor for high function home appliances

The Panasonic AMG8834EK is a evaluation kit for high performance type low gain infrared array sensor Grid-EYE. It is available now from Farnell element14. The high precision infrared array sensor is based on advanced MEMS technology. It off

Farnell element14 | 23-01-2017

New generation of multiple output laboratory power supplies

Offering high power within a compact format they use ranged switched mixed-mode regulation with display and control via a large backlit graphic LCD with soft keys. The first models in the MX Series, the 315W MX100T and MX100TP are available

Farnell element14 | 19-01-2017

Time-to-digital converter for laser range-finding systems

Mouser is now stocking the TDC7201 time-to-digital converter from Texas Instruments. The device is designed for use with ultrasonic, laser, and radar range finding equipment using time-of-flight (TOF) technique. Laser-based TOF applications

Mouser Electronics | 18-01-2017

Laser level provides fast, accurate detection of plumb and level lines

Available from RS Components, the Fluke LDR and LDG Laser Line Detectors work with Fluke 2-line laser levels to provide fast, accurate detection of plumb and level lines in high ambient light situations. They are built with the ruggedness y

RS Components | 18-01-2017

Inclinometers for demanding transportation applications

Four new series of Murata inclination sensors that boast excellent shock durability in the MEMS market are now available in Europe at TTI Europe. The inclinometers help determine the 3D position of agriculture and construction equipment whe

TTI Europe | 13-01-2017

Test solution for mixed-signal image sensor designs

Cadence has announced that AltaSens has adopted the Cadence Modus Test Solution for its mixed-signal next-generation image sensors. By using the solution in conjunction with other Cadence digital and verification tools on a 90nm process tec

Cadence | 13-01-2017

Robust Hall-effect sensors used for Mars Rover robotic arm

TT Electronics has announced that its sensors will be used in the NASA mission to the planet Mars in 2020. The robustness of the company’s Hall-effect sensors enables them to withstand the harsh environments found on Mars. The sensors

TT Electronics | 13-01-2017

Advanced all-in-one digital multimeter and thermal imager for electrical maintenance applications

RS Components has announced availability of the DM284 imaging multimeter from FLIR. The device is a high-quality professional all-in-one true-RMS digital multimeter and thermal imager targeting maintenance engineers, panel builders and elec

RS Components | 12-01-2017

Custom sensor incorporates widely used thermistor for development kit

The Temperature Sensor Personality Card, created by Motorola and available from Farnell element14, provides an example of a Moto Mods with a custom sensor. It incorporates a widely used thermistor. This plugs into the 80 pin connector that

Farnell element14 | 12-01-2017

New distribution partnership delivers sensors and controls

PEI-Genesis has become an authorized distributor of Trafag sensors and controls in North America. “This new partnership is a win-win for our two companies,” said Stephen Fisher, chairman and CEO, PEI-Genesis. “In today’s world, at the

PEI-Genesis | 12-01-2017

Function generator features intuitive front-panel user interface

The Keysight Technologies 33500B Series waveform generators offer the common signals and features you expect, such as modulation, sweep, and burst. They are available from Farnell element14. The 33500B Series offers many more features t

Farnell element14 | 10-01-2017

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