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New Products Agilent’s Extended Network Analysis Capabilities up to 20 GHz Agilent's new 20 GHz option extends the 8.5 GHz frequency range of the E5071C ENA Series network analyzer up to 20 GHz. It is used to evaluate a wide range of components, such as the third harmonics of passive components in WLAN, WiMAX™, UWB or any 4G technology that uses carrier frequency up to 6 GHz. The new 20 GHz option supports both 2-port and 4-port configurations. It is available as an easy upgrade to all existing E5071C port number and frequency range options. The Agilent E5092A configurable multiport test set, a replacement of the existing E5091A solution, is used to evaluate multiport devices for front-end modules in cellular handsets or WLAN devices, and other multiport devices. It works with the ENA network analyzers to provide frequency coverage up to 20 GHz. The E5092A provides 10-port full crossbar measurements, or up to 22-port measurements, thereby supporting a larger number of ports than other similar solutions. Agilent's new ENA Series 20 GHz option and E5092A configurable multiport test set feature a user interface and programming commands that are compatible with existing ENA Series solutions, including the multiport test set. The Agilent ENA network analyzers offer many network analysis solutions, ranging from very low-cost, basic S-parameter measurements to advanced multiport and balanced measurements. The standard ENA analyzers (e.g., E5071C) expand network analysis with advanced features, while the lower cost ENA-L analyzers (e.g., E5061A or E5062A) provide basic S-parameter measurements with an integrated 50 or 75 ohm test set. For information about Agilent's new ENA Series measurement options, go to www.agilent.com/find/ena. New Software Configurable 4 & 8 Port Desktop USB to Serial Adapters The SeaLINK+4.SC and SeaLINK+8.SC are USB bus powered, so no external power supply is needed. Both models include highly-retentive USB type B connectors to help prevent unintentional disconnection from standard USB cables. When used with the included USB cable with a locking type B connector, the metal thumbscrew provides a secure connection to the device and prevents accidental cable disconnection. All SeaLINK products ship with the Sealevel Systems SeaCOM™ suite of Windows drivers and diagnostic utilities. For more information visit www.sealevel.com. High Accuracy Pressure Transducers Omega piezoresistive pressure transducers have been used in high performance commercial and aerospace applications for over 25 years. The piezoresistive process uses strain gauges molecularly embedded into a highly stable silicon wafer. The silicon wafer is diced into individual die which each contain a full strain gauge bridge. The die is mounted in a sealed chamber protected from the environment by glass to metal seals and a stainless steel diaphragm. In operation, a small volume of silicone oil transfers the pressure from the diaphragm to the strain bridge. The construction provides a very rugged transducer with exceptional accuracy, stability and thermal effects. A unique design ruggedizes the transducers by providing secondary fluid containment in the event of a diaphragm rupture. Omega’s automated test equipment performs pressure and temperature cycling on 100% of the PX409 transducers. The transducers are then calibrated using extremely high accuracy equipment and a 5-point NIST traceable calibration certificate is included with each transducer. Standard features of the PX409 Series include protective features built into the electronics and the pressure element. Reverse polarity, EMC, and power supply fluctuation protection are standard on all models. Intrinsically Safe and CSA ratings are optional. For more information please visit www.omega.com/ppt/pptsc.asp?ref=PX409_series. Time Interval Analyzer The BI200 consumes only 20 W and occupies only a single x1 PCIe slot, yet it delivers 4 million time interval measurements per second with input signal frequency of up to 2 GHz or 4 Gb/s (without prescaling) and minimum pulsewidth of 150 ps. The time intervals can be the period, or pulsewidth of one signal, or the time difference (skew) between two signals, or one of ten other functions, while each of the measurements has a resolution of 3 ps. The measurements can be streamed continuously to the computer memory over the PCI-Express interface for extremely high throughput. For example, it is possible to set up the instrument to take 100 pulsewidth measurements over a period of 25 microseconds. Then, with a latency of a few microseconds, read the results (including statistics) over the PCIe. This opens up new test and control applications with very fast feedback loops. The low power and small footprint also allow realistic scaling to large channel count systems with a low cost per channel. Applications for the BI200 span a multitude of industries – semiconductor test (ATE), serial I/O signals integrity, radar systems and more. Even modern digitally controlled power systems with DC/DC converters can benefit from the ability to continuously measure the pulse width modulation directly on each and every pulse, providing an easy direct measurement of the dynamic response of the power supply controller. For more information please visit www.b-i.com. Guide to Wireless and RF Testing Advanced Measurement Techniques for OFDM- and MIMO-based Radio Systems provides test engineers with a broad range of information on the fast changing wireless communication and RF testing field for a wide array of applications, including spectrum analyzer power averaging, as well as the most challenging testing of the most complex signals, such as OFDM, MIMO, and WiMAX. In-depth application notes cover topics such as battery testing for mobile phones, RF semiconductor characterization, and RF and microwave signal switching in test setups. The CD also includes an RF glossary and useful tables, such as wireless communication protocol specifications, dBm-Watts-Volts conversion tables, and VSWR loss conversion tables. To request a free copy of the CD Advanced Measurement Techniques for OFDM- and MIMO-based Radio Systems or for information on any of Keithley's RF test solutions, visit www.ggcomm.com/Keithley/Jun08PR_RFHandbookCD.html. New Smaller Size Hollow Shaft Potentiometers Spectrum’s hollow shaft potentiometers have electrical angles from 26° to 355° ±2°, independent linearity range of ± 0.5% to ± 1.0%, power ratings of 0.5W to 2W @ 70°C and a maximum output smoothness of 0.1%. These potentiometers offer a resistance range of 1KΩ ~ 20KΩ ±10%, 360° continuous rotation, and require no wiper installation/phasing. Spectrum’s potentiometers utilize a co-molded conductive plastic element for a hard smooth surface and greater long-term reliability compared to raised circuit element potentiometers. In Spectrum’s process, the termination and resistance materials are simultaneously molded with the base substrate. For more information please visit www.specsensors.com. TI Announces New Power-Efficient DSPs and Applications Processors TI low power solutions include: • High performance at half the power with TMS320C640x DSPs. The C640x DSPs use half the power of existing high-performance devices in TI's TMS320C6000™ DSP platform, giving system designers the ability to add portability to processing-intensive applications including software defined radio, industrial instrumentation and emerging markets. See the product bulletin at www.ti.com/c640xpb. • Multimedia performance and low power with OMAP-L1x applications processors. Enabling developers to integrate feature-rich GUIs as well as networking and touch screen capabilities into their portable designs, the new OMAP-L1x product line includes ARM9 and ARM9-plus-DSP architectures. See the product bulletin at www.ti.com/omapl1xpb. • Maximize battery life with TMS320C550x. For developers requiring the longest battery life, TI will be extending the low-power leadership of its TMS320C5000™ DSP platform with new C550x devices. The new DSPs include large on-chip memory as well as an optimized FFT coprocessor for faster analysis and still cut core power consumption levels to 6.8 μW in deep-sleep mode and 46 mW total power in active mode – half the power of existing C5000 devices. See the product bulletin at www.ti.com/c550xpb. For more information, including product bulletins, visit www.ti.com/lowpowerprocessors. Water Sensors Solve Challenging Liquid Detection in Clear, Frosted or Colored Containers QS30 Water Sensors consist of an emitter and a choice of either a low-power receiver, ideal for detecting water in clear bottles, or a high-power receiver, designed to effectively receive the emitted beam through partially opaque containers. In addition, the 13 mm diameter beam can be shaped using one of the three apertures that come standard with each emitter/receiver pair. The aperture reduces excess gain and narrows the sensing beam, facilitating accurate detection of water in vials, test tubes or other small vessels and containers. For further information please visit www.bannerengineering.com. USB Programmable Smart Vibration Switch Series 686B offers a smart alternative to unreliable mechanical switch technology. This electronic switch has much better accuracy and reliability than traditional mechanical switches, and is easily installed in place of existing mechanical switches, since it only requires two wires – and can replace legacy switches without the need for additional cable runs. Series 686B also offers a remote reset capability and USB programmable delays to avoid false trips. This universally powered unit is hermetically sealed for use in the harshest of environments, mounts with a single stud like a sensor, and is available for use in hazardous areas. For additional information, visit www.pcb.com. Geotest Introduces GP1612H Function Generator For more information please visit www.geotest.com. Show-n-Tell™ CAD/CAM Tool Provides Learning and Communication The debate over the most effective CAD/CAM training method has been going on for over two decades. Users get frustrated by out-of-date printed documentation that CAD/CAM companies struggle to keep current. Videos are easier to keep current, but most users do not like flipping back and forth from the video tutorial to their CAD system with every step. Nearly every professional CAD system offers the option to take instructor-led training (ILT) in a real or virtual classroom, but this can be costly. This style can either give you the best personal attention or "leave you in the dust." With the "Show-n-Tell" tutorials, there are no video drivers or codecs to install or reams of paper to print. The "Show-n-Tell" tutorial is launched by loading a VX file. Users can step back and forth with a click of a button and all instructions are on screen eliminating the need to flip back to a video or hold a book open. No more grey-scaled images from a tutorial book. 3D models, showing the expected result, can be rotated and zoomed, giving the user better feedback and understanding. Users work at their own pace, not that of an instructor, so no one gets left behind. VX allows the user to save the "Show-n-Tell" tutorial session and reload it at a later date. Along with the new tutorials, users will also be able to launch the new QuickTips™ instructions from the help menu. QuickTips™ covers common questions and provides productivity tips using videos, stills and text instructions. VX will initially include four "Show-n-Tell" tutorials with the release of this new enhancement, and plans are already in the works to make more available for download in the future. Show-n-Tell™ authoring is simple enough that a user can use it for both design review and markup. Find more information at www.vx.com. RF Conducted Immunity System Tests to All Automotive Specifications The system contains a signal generator, 3-channel power meter, 100-watts nominal AR amplifier (10 kHz – 400 MHz), directional coupler, and control software. Everything is contained in a single housing, eliminating setup issues. The CI00401 has the versatility required for every test laboratory and equipment manufacturer. Model CI00401 Provides Complete Testing Solutions to the Following Standards: The system’s RF amplifier and signal generator can be used independently. If special needs arise or when standards change, a larger amplifier can be connected to the system. Spectrum analyzers and monitoring equipment can also be controlled by the system software. Find more information at www.ar-worldwide.com. Optical Spectrum Analyzer The rapid growth of high-speed optical networks, triggered by the dramatic increase in network traffic including image data, has caused the 10-Gbit/s high-speed transmission to move beyond its traditional role in backbone networks. These high-speed rates are being extensively used in metro networks (intra-city networks) and access networks. As a result, the production of communication equipment and optical components for 10-Gbit/s transmission has increased. The design of the AQ6370B traces back to 1998 with the release of the AQ6317 series followed by the AQ6370 in early 2006 which enhanced measurement efficiency. • The monochromator, which resolves a beam of light by wavelength, reduces noise caused by the measurement of light near the optical signal thus producing greater accuracy. • Close-in dynamic range: The ability to suppress the optical noise near the optical signal in resolving light by wavelength. • Weight has been reduced to 19 kg, some 30% lighter than the previous model. For more information about Yokogawa, please visit their web site at www.yokogawa.com.
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