Test & Measurement

LEM has introduced a series of dual-range, automotive-qualified sensors for accurate, wide-range current measurements in vehicle battery monitoring applications. The 25 models in the DHAB range are said to be the first in the industry to offer non-intrusive, galvanically-isolated solutions in this application.

The GDS 2000 series of digital storage oscilloscopes, just launched by GW Instek, is destined to become the new benchmark for mid-range, general-purpose DSOs. Offering 1GS/s sampling rate, 25k point memory, USB support, TFT liquid crystal display, battery power operation and easy to use software, this range of six instruments delivers impressive performance at highly competitive prices.

The SV21 series of rotary position sensors from Murata is said to represent a breakthrough in the price/performance barrier for these increasingly popular ‘non-contact’ devices. To date, they have been significantly more expensive than traditional contact types, but with the SV21 series, Murata delivers a low cost non-contact sensor without compromising on performance or reliability.

Avago Technologies has announced a higher resolution option for its AEDR-8300 series of reflective optical encoders, which are also among the industry's smallest. The new AEDR-8300-1Wx offers 212 LPI (lines per inch), higher maximum count frequency at 60 KHz and operates from a single 3.3 V to 5.0 V supply.

Measurement Computing has announced three low-cost, 16-bit high-drive analog output USB devices. The USB-3110, USB-3112, and USB-3114 have integrated high-drive voltage outputs, eliminating the need for external high-drive amplifiers. The USB-3100 series’ proprietary architecture virtually eliminates dead-band (unresponsive) codes. In addition, the product line is factory calibrated to be out-of-the-box ready for system deployment.

Adaptsys has announced the availability of true 3D optical coplanarity inspection for V-TEK taping machines. By inspecting parts prior to taping, manufacturing defects such as lead burr and coplanarity problems caused by handling of parts can be identified and parts rejected before they cause a board to fail. The increased manufacturing yield and reduction in subsequent failures offer substantial savings for electronics equipment manufacturers.

Aeroflex has announced its new 3280 series of 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz spectrum analyzers designed to offer impressive RF and microwave specifications, exceptional connectivity and many ease-of-use features at an affordable price.

National Instruments has announced the release of several products that now comply with the NI Hazardous Substances Reduction initiative, furthering the company’s commitment to meeting high environmental standards. This NI initiative is a voluntary program modelled after the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which restricts the use of harmful substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium in n...

National Instruments has announced a new USB-based modular data acquisition system – NI CompactDAQ – a new platform ideal for sensor and electrical measurements on the benchtop, in the field and on the production line.

LabVIEW 8 Express VIs Added to Teaching Platform for Point-and-Click Instrument Configuration