Test & Measurement


New oscilloscope delivers high-end test and measurement capabilities

RS Components has added a new digital storage oscilloscope from Tektronix to its test and measurement portfolio. The TBS2000 targets a wide range of uses including troubleshooting, and as a general-purpose oscilloscope for prototyping, debu

RS Components | 18-08-2016

Installation testers help prevent damage to connected appliances

The new Fluke 1660 Series Multifunction Installation Testers, now available from Farnell element14, are claimed to be the only installation testers that help prevent damage to connected appliances, while allowing users to wirelessly e-mail

Farnell element14 | 16-08-2016

Economical multimeter for high-precision, multifunction and automation measurement applications

Saelig has introduced the Siglent SDM3045X - a 4½ digit dual-display digital multimeter that is suited to high-precision, multifunction, and automation measurement applications. It features a combination of basic measurement functions, with

Saelig | 15-08-2016

Time-of-flight ranging sensor supports a wide range of functions

Mouser now stocks the VL53L0X laser-ranging sensor from STMicroelectronics (ST). The time-of-flight sensor integrates a leading-edge SPAD array and the second generation of ST’s FlightSense technology to extend the measurement range up to t

Mouser Electronics | 11-08-2016

Pressure transducers eliminate hard wiring and provide remote process control

TE Connectivity / Measurement Specialties U5600 wireless pressure transducers, available now from Mouser, are modular UltraStable line 24-bit ADC digital output wireless transducers enclosed in a stainless steel and polycarbonate housing. T

Mouser Electronics | 10-08-2016

Temperature logger ideal for food safety, biological, medical and pharmaceutical monitoring

Mouser is now stocking the DS1925 iButton temperature logger from Maxim Integrated. The temperature logger is a rugged, self-sufficient system that measures temperature and records the result in a protected memory section at a programmable

Mouser Electronics | 10-08-2016

Pulse generators can act as high-performance noise generators

Aim-TTi TGP3100 Series pulse generators use all-digital techniques and is in stock at RS Components. They can replicate the capabilities of traditional pulse generators while adding additional facilities such as pulse modulations. A

RS Components | 08-08-2016

Industrial gyroscopes offer performance previously only available on expensive module products

Available from TTI Europe, Murata Electronics Oy develops and manufactures gyroscope components and combined inertial sensors (including gyroscope and accelerometer) based on the company's 3D MEMS technology and highly integrated electronic

TTI Europe | 05-08-2016

New 3.2GHz spectrum analyzers suits the most demanding RF applications

Saelig has announced availability of the Rigol DSA800 Series spectrum analyzer. The DSA832E is a high-performance, economical, and compact 9kHz to 3.2GHz instrument. Also, a tracking generator function option is available with the 'TG' mode

Saelig | 04-08-2016

Digital temperature sensor features high measurement accuracy

Stocked by Mouser, the ams AS6200 digital temperature sensor features high measurement accuracy (±0.4C) and low power consumption (6µA operation and 0.1µA standby). AS6200 communicates via a 2-wire digital bus with other devices. Th

Mouser Electronics | 02-08-2016

Multi-function instrument for students in university-based circuits and electronics classes

The Digilent Analog Discovery 2, available from Farnell element14, is developed in conjunction with Analog Devices. It is a multi-function instrument that allows users to measure, visualise, generate, record, and control mixed signal circui

Farnell element14 | 02-08-2016

Thin, non-contact magnetic position ANG and LIN sensors available with dual output

Stocked by Digi-Key, Cherry/ZF Electronics' ANG series and LIN series are non-contact position sensors with one or two independent outputs. These sensors operate through the use of Hall effect technology with magnetic fields generated by pe

Digikey | 02-08-2016

Thermal imaging multimeters for first-line troubleshooting tool

Fluke 279 FC is a digital multimeter with integrated thermal imaging and now available from RS Components. Thermal imaging multimeters are a first-line troubleshooting tool for electrical equipment. They can check hot spots of high-voltage

RS Components | 02-08-2016

New AWGs simplify signal generation in automated and remote areas

Spectrum Instrumentation's release of a new line of arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs) based on the LXI instrumentation standard opens new doors for engineers and scientists who need to generate electronic signals in automated test and re

Spectrum | 02-08-2016

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