Test & Measurement


Precision MEMS IMU offers a simplified method for industrial systems

Analog Devices ADIS16505 Precision, Miniature Microelectomechanical System, Inertial Measurement Unit comprises a triaxial gyroscope and a triaxial accelerometer. The IMU presents an uncomplicated, cost-effective method for integrating accu

Analog Devices | 17-07-2020

Spot thermal cameras offer improved diagnosis for maintenance

FLIR Systems has released the TG165-X MSX Thermal Camera targeted at machine technicians, electrical contractors, home inspectors, facilities maintenance engineers, and HVAC professionals. Created for difficult work environments, this upgra

FLIR Systems | 16-07-2020

Compact and high-linearity sensor ideal for stylus pens in smartphones

Alps Alpine has launched a new model in its HSFPAR Series of force sensors. Mass production of the company's smallest Force Sensor began in June 2020. The company developed and commenced mass production of the sensor, which fits into the

Alps Alpine | 16-07-2020

EVM employs a four-device cascaded array of mmWave devices

Texas Instruments MMWCAS-RF-EVM AWRx Cascaded Radar RF EVM employs a four-device, cascaded array of AWRx mmWave devices. This configuration enables a single master device to distribute a 20GHz LO signal between all four devices, allowing th

Texas Instruments | 14-07-2020

High accuracy temperature and pressure USB data logger

The Lascar Accuracy Temperature, Humidity and Pressure USB Data Logger, now available from RS Components, needs no software installed on a user's PC or Mac. Just connect the logger with a USB cable, and utilise a standard web browser to con

RS Components | 14-07-2020

Laser with automatic alignment ideal for multiple applications

RS Components offers the Greenliner X1 Laser Pro line level, a 360-degree line laser with a hand-held receiver mode, magnetic clamp and wall bracket for various applications. The device provides a very bright, green laser cross. It offer

RS Components | 13-07-2020

Dual-photodetector optical sensor solution accelerates time to market

Swiftly and easily design sensors into areas where they never fitted with what is claimed to be the thinnest optical sensor solution for wearable health and fitness products – the MAXM86146 dual-photodetector optical sensor solution from Ma

Maxim | 13-07-2020

Zero-drift Hall-effect current sensors achieve consistent and accurate measurements

Texas Instruments has launched the industry’s first zero-drift Hall-effect current sensors. The TMCS1100 and TMCS1101 allow the lowest drift and highest accuracy over time and temperature while producing reliable 3kVrms isolation, which is

Texas Instruments | 10-07-2020

Error detector functions take lead in transmission evaluations

Anritsu Corporation now offers an FEC symbol capture function and Bathtub test capability for its 116-Gbit/s PAM4 Error Detector (ED) MU196040B, providing more functionality for developers of 400-GbE*1 and 800-GbE*2 devices. Installed in

Anritsu | 10-07-2020

Data station offers powerful data acquisition capabilities

The Red Lion DA10D data station, available now from RS Components, gives powerful protocol conversion and data acquisition capabilities to unlock important data from orphaned or legacy equipment and share with plant floor, enterprise or clo

RS Components | 08-07-2020

Miniature strain sensors measure large forces even in confined spaces

Complementing the Baumer portfolio is the miniature-format strain sensors DST20, adding a compact and cost-efficient solution for measuring large forces above 10,000N even in confined spaces. With dimensions of 28mm x 12mm x 10mm, the senso

Baumer | 08-07-2020

New SOLT calibration kits offer four additional interconnect options

Fairview Microwave has released a new series of short-open-load-through (SOLT) calibration kits intended for use in lab, test and measurement, as well as RF and Microwave production test applications. The expansion of its VNA calibration

Fairview Microwave | 08-07-2020

Solutions for ventilators offer faster access to optimised designs

RS Components is offering ongoing support for makers, manufacturers and engineers around the world eager to support the fight against COVID-19 through building and supplying ventilators. The company has collated four supplier solutions f

RS Components | 06-07-2020

Clamp meter ideal for demanding utility and industrial job sites

The FLIR CM94 Clamp Meter, available now from RS Components undertakes high-current measurements on demanding utility and industrial job sites. This rugged meter securely clamps more substantial conductors with an oversized jaw so users can

RS Components | 03-07-2020

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