Test & Measurement


Signal analyser’s new options for 5G NR signal analysis to power 5G service rollout

Anritsu has launched five new 5G measurement software options for its MS2850A Signal Analyser. The five new software options are compliant with the 3GPP 5G standards (5G NR hereafter) and used for measuring the RF Tx characteristics of next

Anritsu | 27-03-2018

USB3 industrial vision module combines advanced image processing features in compact package

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions is offering its first industrial vision module to use the USB3.0 transmission standard. The GS CMOS module, which is offered in both colour and black and white variants, has a 1.6MP resolution (1456

Sony | 27-03-2018

New debugger/programmer delivers faster debugging with added functionality

RS Components has introduced the MPLAB PICkit 4 in-circuit debugger/programmer from Microchip, which allows fast and easy debugging and programming of PIC MCUs and dsPIC DSCs using the MPLAB X IDE. Providing the features and performance

RS Components | 26-03-2018

Modbus TCP I/O expansion units added to portfolio of measurement and control products

Amplicon has added the ICP DAS iP-8000-MTCP series to its portfolio of measurement and control products. These cost-effective Modbus TCP I/O expansion units provide users with maximum flexibility when designing a custom data acquisition

Amplicon | 26-03-2018

Dual channel arbitrary function generators offer signal generation capability up to 160MHz

The TGF300 series from Aim-TTi and available now from RS Components, are high performing function/arbitrary generators which offer signal generation capability up to 160MHz. These function generators have two identical full performance chan

RS Components | 23-03-2018

Robust wide-range temperature sensing for motorsports and automotive R&D

New from Variohm EuroSensor is the Texense IRN2-C linear analogue, and digital infrared sensor offers a 4…20mA output over a standard temperature range of -30C to + 220C in a compact M12 x 34mm sub-miniature housing. The sensor is part

Variohm | 23-03-2018

Handheld thermal imaging multimeter for faster and more efficient troubleshooting

FLIR’s new line of digital multimeters, available now from RS Components, offers valuable features to help you troubleshoot faster and more efficiently while staying safe when working. Whether your application is HVAC or electrical the comp

RS Components | 22-03-2018

Universal wireless test set provides improved product quality and manufacturing efficiencies

Anritsu Corporation has announced that Huawei has endorsed the company's MT8870A high-speed wireless test platform for its RF calibration and validation tests. The Universal Wireless Test Set offers support for the Hi2110 and Hi2115 NB-IoT

Anritsu | 22-03-2018

Wireless energy harvesting light switch module has many possible applications

ZF Friedrichshafen offers what is claimed to be the world’s first wireless energy harvesting KNX light switch module. It is configurable via ETS (from ETS5). Whether it’s being used as a light switch, with or without dimming function or

ZF Switches and Sensors | 21-03-2018

High-performance IMU for virtual and augmented reality applications

Bosch Sensortec has launched the BMI085, a high-performance six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). The device integrates a three-axis, 16-bit MEMS acceleration sensor and a three-axis, 16-bit MEMS gyroscope in a single compact unit.

Bosch Sensortec | 19-03-2018

CMOS image sensor platform enables new functionality for industrial camera design

ON Semiconductor has released its X-Class image sensor platform, allowing a single camera design to support not only multiple product resolutions but also different pixel functionality. The first devices in the new platform are the 12MP XG

ON Semiconductor | 15-03-2018

Surveying solution with drone using high-performance positioning technology

U-blox has announced that Japan-based Aerosense Inc. has commercialised its AEROBO Marker solution for drone surveying using their NEO-M8T timing module. Created to calculate absolute time to within 20 nanoseconds using incoming GNSS signal

U-Blox | 13-03-2018

New image sensor gives fast, easy, scalable upgrade path from existing devices

ON Semiconductor is extending capabilities for critical high-resolution industrial imaging with the introduction of a new 43MP resolution, CCD image sensor in the convenient 35mm optical format. The KAI-43140 is perfect for use in applicati

ON Semiconductor | 09-03-2018

Optical spectrum analyser optimised for telecom device production testing

Yokogawa Test and Measurement has released a cost-effective instrument optimised for testing telecom devices during and after production. The new AQ6360 is a benchtop optical spectrum analyser targeted mainly at the production testing of da

Yokogawa | 08-03-2018

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