InfiniiVision 3000T X-Series digital-storage and mixed-signal oscilloscopes with intuitive graphical triggering capability deliver capacitive touch screens and zone triggering to the mainstream oscilloscope market. The scopes help engineers overcome usability and triggering challenges and improve their problem-solving capability and productivity.
The new oscilloscope series offers upgradable bandwidths from 100 MHz to 1.0 GHz and several benchmark features in addition to the touch-screen interface and graphical zone triggering capability. An update rate of one million waveforms per second gives engineers visibility into subtle signal details. The series integrates oscilloscope functionality, digital channels (MSO), protocol analysis capability, a digital voltmeter, a WaveGen function/arbitrary waveform generator, and an 8-digit hardware counter/totalizer. The 3000T X-Series delivers correlated frequency- and time-domain measurements using the gated FFT function to address emerging measurement challenges. From $3,350 to $15,400.
Keysight Technologies
Optical Connectors
XBEAM performance optical connectors reliably join both single-mode and multimode optical fiber cables in the vendor’s SCOUT, TITAN, and Series 64 mass-interconnect systems. Since there is no physical fiber-to-fiber contact, there is no wear, cracking, or degrading of contact performance.
The vendor’s expanded beam connection technology eliminates the need for cleaning. Typical insertion loss is 1.2-dB single mode and 0.7-dB multimode. Typical power-handling capability is 500 mW.
MAC Panel
Two new PXI high-power solid-state switch modules in the vendor’s range of PXI switching solutions include the Model 40-184 PXI 25-A solid-state SPST switch, which offers 3- or 6-off SPST solid-state switches capable of handling 25-A signals at up to 100 V; and the Model 40-185 PXI 1.5-A solid-state SPST switch, which provides 3- or 6-off SPST solid-state switches capable of handling 1.5-A signals at up to 400 V.
Both of these new PXI switching modules use switch designs based on isolated MOSFET technology to provide solutions capable of switching very high-power AC or DC signals without any lifetime degradation while used within their ratings.
Pickering Interfaces
Models 702902 and 702906 are 10:1 passive oscilloscope probes that operate from -40oC to +85oC. As a result, they are suitable for use in accelerated testing and validation applications where temperature cycling is part of the test procedure.
The 702902 is designed for use with the isolated BNC input modules in the vendor’s DL850E ScopeCorder family, whereas the 702906 is intended to be used with the nonisolated BNC inputs in the DLM4000 and DLM2000 series of oscilloscopes. The probes are fitted with long (2.5-m) cables, making it easy to keep the measuring instrument away from the high-temperature measurement point. Longer probes also are required to connect the measuring instrument to a temperature-controlled chamber.
Yokogawa
The ShockLine family of vector network analyzers (VNAs) now includes the MS46122A Series. Incorporating the vendor’s patented shock-line VNA-on-a-chip technology, the MS46122A low-cost, full-reversing, two-port VNAs are packaged in a compact 1U chassis and optimized for cost-sensitive test applications in manufacturing, engineering, and education environments.
The MS46122A Series includes two compact VNAs with frequency coverage up to 20 GHz and 40 GHz, respectively. A third model in the new ShockLine series covers 1 MHz to 8 GHz. The MS46122A ShockLine VNAs minimize test times and maximize throughput, making the VNAs suited for testing passive devices such as cables, connectors, filters, and antennas.
Anritsu
The new A8a bare-board test system from atg Luther & Maelzer combines the flexibility of flying-probe testers with high throughput. The A8a provides cost advantages compared to fixture testers for small and medium batches. It is equipped with eight test heads and four cameras for optical alignment and can test pad sizes down to 35 μm. Designed to test high-density-interconnect (HDI) PCBs for smart phones, tablets, and PC motherboards, the system covers a test area of 18.0 x 12.0 inches.
The A8a is prepared for lights-out operation. With the feeder capacity of 390 mm, it is possible to test 650 boards with a thickness of 0.6 mm in one run overnight.
atg Luther & Maelzer
The 9200 Series multirange programmable DC power supply line includes four 200-W to 600-W models that can deliver power in any combination of the rated voltage and current up to the maximum output power of the supply. With voltage and current ranges up to 150 V and 25 A, these programmable DC power supplies are suitable for a variety of uses including electronics manufacturing, R&D, service and repair, and education.
Sometimes also referred to as autoranging, multirange power supplies provide users greater flexibility than traditional power supplies by extending the operating range beyond a single maximum power point. The supplies can support any combination of higher voltage or higher current along a maximum power curve. This design helps save both bench space and cost by eliminating the need for having multiple power supplies on the bench or buying more power than necessary.
B&K Precision
PXI Semiconductor Test System
The TS-960 PXI semiconductor test platform and GX5296 digital subsystem bring the performance and features of high-end systems to customers at a fraction of the footprint and cost compared with traditional ATE.
The TS-960 platform has a 20-slot, 3U PXI chassis accommodating up to 512 125-MHz digital I/O channels with PMUs per pin, yet has a small footprint and modular structure, allowing users to address a range of test applications. Available as a benchtop system, with an integrated cart, or with an integrated manipulator, the TS-960 platform takes advantage of the PXI architecture to achieve a full-featured test solution for device, SoC, and SiP test applications.
Marvin Test Solutions
CAN FD Oscilloscope Option
RTE and RTO oscilloscopes now offer analysis solutions for the CAN flexible data (CAN FD) interface protocol. CAN FD is seeing increased use in automotive and industry applications due to rising data rate requirements. Introduced in 2012, the CAN FD serial bus protocol with a maximum data rate of up to 15 Mb/s boosts controller area network (CAN) performance, thereby benefiting, for example, the automotive industry in developing modern motor management solutions.
The RTx-K9 option now enables RTE and RTO oscilloscope users to analyze interfaces of this type. Hardware-based decoding makes finding errors with the oscilloscopes fast; this accelerates the design verification and commissioning processes for chipsets with CAN FD interfaces.
Rohde & Schwarz
The prewired N8900 Series rack system reduces system complexity and saves time for engineers designing and implementing high-power systems for challenging applications requiring up to 90 kW. When engineers design high-power racks, they face design, debugging, and safety challenges associated with high voltages. The N8900 Series rack system helps engineers overcome these challenges for voltages up to 1,500 V and currents up to 3,060 A.
The new rack system allows users to install up to six 15-kW N8900 Series autoranging DC power supplies in a parallel configuration that can deliver up to 90 kW and up to 3,060 A. Autoranging capability enables customers to get full-power output at a wide range of voltages. The 400-VAC rack models will begin shipping in February, and the 208-VAC rack models will be available in mid-2015. From $17,500 to $18,500. Keysight Technologies
The UWBT Series of Bluetooth transmitters combines the accuracy of an industrial sensor/transmitter with the convenience of smartphones and tablets. Each transmitter measures thermocouple, RTD, relative-humidity, and pH sensor inputs and transmits the data via wireless Bluetooth communications using the free UWBT app available for iOS or Android.
The free app has many features including the capability to be configured in nine different languages. It can be paired with multiple transmitters simultaneously, monitors and logs sensor data on a smart phone or tablet, and displays sensor data in digital, graph, or gauge format. This CE-compliant product can download logged data to a smartphone or tablet and send the data to an email address or the cloud. From $325. Omega Engineering