An easy-to-use, graphical-based source measure unit (SMU) instrument for optimising and characterising high power materials, devices and modules has been introduced by Tektronix. The Keithley 2461 High Current SourceMeter SMU Instrument offers advanced capabilities for creating precisely-controlled 10A/100V , 1000W high-current pulses that minimise power device thermal effects and maintain device integrity.

The 70GHz oscilloscopes using Tektronix patented Asynchronous Time Interleaving (ATI) technology are to be used in a coherent optical evaluation program designed to increase throughput of the world's fastest optical submarine network systems. TE SubCom, a TE Connectivity company and an industry pioneer in undersea communications technology, will be deploying the oscilloscopes.

Improved scope performance and a 6GHz spectrum analyser are the latest upgrades to the TektronixMDO4000C Series of Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes. The instruments can be configured with up to six instruments in a single unit including a full spectrum analyser.

By Robert Green, Senior Market Development Manager, Keithley Instruments, a Tektronix Company It has been predicted that, within a decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) will grow to encompass billions or even trillions of wireless devices and sensors. However, that growth will depend to some degree on the ability of manufacturers to drive down the cost of each of these devices.

The most common way to add wireless connectivity to your IoT devices is to use an embedded wireless module. While this approach greatly simplifies the process, it still has many challenges.

Arbitrary function generators are standard lab and design equipment which are common in a broad range of applications. This webinar shows the versatility of arbitrary function generators while highlighting several applications from markets with growing electronics potential such as automotive, medical, RF and industrial.

A fully automated physical layer transmitter test solution for the MIPI M-PHY 3.1 specification and Conformance Test Suite (CTS) 3.1 has been released by Tektronix. The solution supports M-PHY High Speed Gears 1, 2 and 3, PWM Mode (G0-G7), and SYS Mode and offers the industry’s lowest noise solution for M-PHY measurements when used with Tektronix DPO70000SX or MSO/DPO70000DX oscilloscopes and P7600 series probes.

The drive toward versatility at Tektronix is continuing with the introduction of eight new programmable DC power supplies. These additions to the Keithley Series 2260B power supply family include six new 250V and 800V high voltage models, a new 108A high current model and a new 80V/40A 1080W high power model. 

The AFG1062 arbitrary function generator is claimed by Tektronix to feature Best-in-Class Price Performance. It expands the AFG1000 series and the price includes two equally capable channels, 60MHz bandwidth with 1mVpp to 10Vpp output amplitude, 14-bit vertical resolution and 1µHz frequency resolution.

The DPO70000SX Performance Oscilloscope Series has been extended by Tektronix to include 50 GHz and 23 GHz models. The new 50GHz product is ideal for engineers and researchers who want to take advantage of the low-noise performance of the patented asynchronous time interleaving (ATI) architecture for technologies such as 28 GBaud PAM4 and Kband frequency testing. 

SignalVu software has been implemented on the Tektronix family on its family of DPO70000SX ATI Performance Oscilloscopes. This will allow researchers and others engaged in developing next generation wide- and ultra-wide bandwidth technologies such as 5G, cellular backhaul and radar to perform RF modulation measurements with unprecedented margins of error.

A comprehensive set of analysis tools for emerging PAM4 modulation measurement needs with full support for both optical and electrical interfaces has been introduced by Tektronix. The new tools operate on both DPO70000SX 70GHz real time and DSA8300 equivalent time oscilloscopes, ensuring that no matter which instrument configuration is needed for a particular application, the correct results will be delivered with the highest degree of accuracy.

The publication of the IEEE 802.3bm specification is enabling broad market acceptance of lower-cost 100G optical products. Tektronix is responding with a fully automated Transmitter Dispersion Eye Closure (TDEC) measurement and 100GBASE-SR4 conformance test solution that will make the complex process of ensuring that new product designs conform to this optical specification faster, easier.

A major system software update (KTE version 5.6) for the Keithley S530 Parametric Test System that can reduce measurement speed by as much as 25 percent has been released by Tektronix. This translates into increased wafer-level test throughput and directly improves the S530’s cost of ownership (COO) for semiconductor production and R&D departments.

A Battery Simulator and Precision DC Power Supply, the Keithley 2281S, offers the industry’s first emulation of battery performance from full charge to total discharge using a battery model that includes state of charge, amp-hour capacity, equivalent series resistance, and open circuit voltage.

The AFG3000C Arbitrary/Function Generator Series from Tektronix has been extended with two 150MHz models (one or two channels). Slotting between existing 100MHz and 240MHz models in the Tektronix AFG3000C lineup, the new AFG3151C and AFG3152C deliver 25 per cent more bandwidth and 59 percent more output zone with +/-5 V DC offset at the same price as competitive offerings in this segment.

A new optical and wireless communications innovation laboratory at the University of Lille in France has been opened by Tektronix and IRCICA, a major French research laboratory. Outfitted with the latest Tektronix high-speed test solutions, the new laboratory will focus on coherent optical and THz wireless transceiver technology research while also making its facilities available to external companies working to develop high-speed optical and wir...

At IBC, Tektronix will be demonstrating the broadcast industry’s most complete portfolio of solutions for ensuring picture and sound quality, including expanded options for 4K analysis and monitoring. The event is scheduled to take place from 11th to 15th September 2015, and the company will be situated at stand 10.D41.

A wide range of optical test and measurement products and solutions will be showcased by Tektronix at ECOC 2015 in Valencia (September 28-30).  A highlight of the stand will be the DPO70000SX 70GHz ATI Performance Oscilloscope. The new oscilloscope incorporates a range of innovations that enable it to more effectively meet the current and future needs of engineers and scientists developing high-speed coherent optical systems or performi...

The world’s first demonstration of a wireless system capable of transmitting data at 400 GHz (0.4 THz) using advanced signal coding (up to QAM-16) and key advanced THz devices has been announced by Tektronix and IEMN, a major French research laboratory.  Using a combination of optical coherent technologies and THz transceivers, the demonstration showcases the advances being made toward operational wireless links with THz frequencies an...