Test & Measurement


Benchtop scanners allow real-time near-field testing of PCBs and antennas

Designers of antennas and high-speed printed circuit boards can cut testing times drastically by using scanners introduced by MDL Technologies. The benchtop scanners from EMSCAN provide real-time images of EMI and antenna emissions, enab

MDL | 15-04-2015

Coupon board allows easy performance testing of ST MEMS microphones

A daughterboard to be used with the STEVAL-MKI126Vx (Smart Voice) kit, containing 4 MP45DT02-M digital MEMS microphones - the STMicroelectronics STEVAL-MKI155V1 board is now available from Mouser. The coupon concept allows easy perform

Mouser Electronics | 14-04-2015

Miniature low-power CMOS gas sensors brought to wider global market

Effective immediately, Future Electronics has announced it has signed a worldwide distribution franchise agreement with Cambridge CMOS Sensors (CCS), the UK-based fabless manufacturer of surface-mount MEMS/CMOS gas sensors. The distribu

Future | 14-04-2015

Evaluation boards facilitate testing of AST3TQ series TCXOs and VCTCXOs

Designed to facilitate the electrical performance testing of the AST3TQ series of TCXOs and VCTCXOs, Abracon's AST3TQ evaluation boards are now stocked by Mouser. Users simply solder down the AST3TQ device on the provided land pattern

Mouser Electronics | 14-04-2015

Latest LCR meter provides low-frequency impedance testing

Keysight Technologies has introduced three low-frequency options for its E4982A LCR meter. With the new options, the E4982A is well suited to RF inductor, coil and EMI filter manufacturers that are required to perform impedance testing a

Keysight Technologies | 13-04-2015

Pressure switches for applications that need pressure / vacuum display, control and regulation

The high precision and effective operation of Telemecanique's OsiSense XMLR pressure sensors makes them suitable for use within various industrial applications that need pressure / vacuum display, control and regulation. Available now fr

RS Components | 09-04-2015

Digital ambient light sensor closely matches human eye perception

The Texas Instruments OPT3001 digital ambient light sensor is now available from Farnell element14. The sensor overcomes a common problem with light sensors by closely matching its spectral response to the human eye's perception, with 9

Farnell element14 | 09-04-2015

New test benches solve simulation-measurement correlation challenge

Keysight Technologies has introduced the Advanced Design System PCI Express and USB Compliance Test Benches, which enable a complete workflow for SerDes engineers, from simulation of a candidate design, through measurement of the finishe

Keysight Technologies | 09-04-2015

Miniature infrared temperature sensor with optional sensing head and touch screen

PyroMini's miniature non-contact infrared temperature sensor, with optional high-ambient sensing head and touch screen, is now available from RS Components. The offering include a sensing head and configurable electronics module with

RS Components | 08-04-2015

Portable harsh-environment bench-top RF amplifiers

New lines of portable bench top amplifier modules that cover extremely wide frequency bands up to 40GHz have been introduced by Pasternack. They are designed to meet MIL-STD-202F environmental test conditions for humidity, shock, vibrat

Pasternack | 08-04-2015

New system meets latest requirements for immunity testing

Teseq now offers a testing system that meets the new requirements for immunity testing to low frequency disturbances in the frequency range of 15Hz to 150kHz. The NSG 4060 complies with current testing standards including EN 61326-3-1,

Teseq | 08-04-2015

Portable thermal imaging cameras for testing, troubleshooting and maintenance

RS Components has announced a new distribution agreement with FLIR Systems, offering customers access to high-performing, portable thermal imaging instruments suitable for testing, troubleshooting and building-maintenance applications. T

RS Components | 07-04-2015

Shunt-based ILF current sensor for lower-current applications

Measurement specialist Isabellenhütte has developed a new current sensor for lower-current applications. The ILF current sensor covers a measurement range of up to 60A and displays the flowing current via the corresponding voltage value on

Isabellenhutte | 07-04-2015

Affordable new arbitrary / function generator for education and entry-level T&M

Tektronix has introduced the AFG1022 - an entry level arbitrary / function generator featuring best-in-class performance and functionality to support a wide range of use cases and course subjects. The AFG1022 integrates seamlessly with the

Tektronix | 02-04-2015

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