Test & Measurement


First integrated optical sensor for automatic fitness tracking

Aimed at applications such as heart-rate monitoring, pulse oximetry and proximity sensing, Osram's SFH 7050 BioMon sensor is now available from Mouser stock. The device is the company's first integrated optical sensor for automatic fi

Mouser Electronics | 24-03-2015

Cylindrical inductive detectors suit various manufacturing processes

Telemecanique's New 12mm PNP barrel inductive proximity sensor is now available from RS Components. The high switching frequency M30, 12V to 24VDC IP67 rated M30 series sensor targets applications such as food processing, pharmaceutica

RS Components | 23-03-2015

Multi-channel 12-bit LDCs for inductive sensing systems

The LDC1312 and LDC1314 from Texas Instruments (TI) are 2- and 4-channel, 12-bit inductance to digital converters (LDCs) for inductive sensing solutions. With multiple channels and support for remote sensing, the LDC1312 and LDC1314 enab

Texas Instruments | 23-03-2015

Economical high-power programmable 600W power supplies

Versatile Power's economical programmable bench power supplies are now available from Saelig. The compact units are remotely-controllable, single-output DC power supplies with power output available up to 600W. The range includes voltag

Saelig | 23-03-2015

Compact industrial liquid flow sensors for measuring low flow rates

Sensirion is expanding its range of liquid flow sensors for measuring low flow rates. The new SLS-1500 liquid flow meter delivers fast and precise measurements for flow rates of 0 to 40 ml/min. The compact liquid flow meter comes in a ro

Sensirion | 20-03-2015

Rugged pressure sensor performs in various rugged environments

Measurement Specialties has released the MS5837-30BA, a new low-power, compact, gel-filled pressure sensor with an I2C bus interface and high resolution of 2mm for depth measurement in various rugged environments. Based on leading MEMS t

Measurement Specialties | 19-03-2015

Economical new 5MHz sweep signal generators offer versatility

The Siglent SDG805 function / arbitrary waveform generator is now available from Saelig. The instrument outputs sine, square, ramp, and pulse waveforms to 5MHz with a 14-bit sampling rate of 125MSa/s at up to +/-20V. The SDG805 features

Saelig | 19-03-2015

Affordable RF signal generator meets wireless design and manufacturing needs

Suitable for product design, testing and manufacturing, the Tektronix TSG4100A series of vector signal generators (VSGs) is now available from Farnell element14. With the drive towards more affordable test solutions which still meet dema

Farnell element14 | 18-03-2015

Sensors designed for applications where higher output voltages are needed

Honeywell VRS sensors are now available from RS Components. The high-output VRS sensors are designed for use in applications where higher output voltages are needed. Variable reluctance speed (VRS) magnetic speed sensors are simple, ru

RS Components | 17-03-2015

Ultra-durable 75ohm test cables operate to 3GHz

Pasternack has released its newest line of 75ohm test cables with operation up to 3GHz. The rugged cable assemblies are specially designed to withstand the rigors of test lab use and applications in 75ohm communications systems. Technici

Pasternack | 17-03-2015

Automotive-grade current-sensor ICs feature common-mode field rejection

Latest from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, the ACS724 and ACS725 are two new current-sensor ICs designed to offer economical and precise solutions for AC or DC current sensing in industrial, automotive, commercial and communications applic

Allegro | 17-03-2015

Bench DMMs offer a full range of measurement possibilities

Keysight's new TruVolt range 34465A and 34470A bench digital multimeters (DMMs) are now available from Farnell element14. The instruments offer a full range of measurement possibilities with 'unmatched' levels of accuracy, speed and res

Farnell element14 | 16-03-2015

Versatile and affordable inspection cameras can access difficult areas

RS Components has expanded its range of inspection cameras with two new low-cost kits that bring borescope / fibrescope capability within even easier reach for budget-conscious engineers. The cameras allow engineers responsible for maint

RS Components | 13-03-2015

Hall-effect current sensor and flux collector in a single compact housing

RS Components now stocks Honeywell's CSL series of linear current sensors which employ LOHET Hall-effect output technology. The series provide the user with a sensor and flux collector all within a single compact housing. Features incl

RS Components | 12-03-2015

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