News and Information about the Test of Electronics in Research & Design, Production, Maintenance, and Installation.
05 November 2024 - With the digital H-field probe BFD-400-1 the engineers at Narda Safety Test Solutions have achieved a breakthrough in the isotropic measurement and analysis of low-frequency magnetic fields. On the FieldMan, Narda's smart and intuitive EMF broadband measuring device, it reliably and safely records and evaluates the field exposure of employees in areas such as automotive, railroad and other industrial applications at frequencies between 1 Hz and 400 kHz.
31 October 2024 - Using the new PCIe flagship AWG cards from Spectrum Instrumentation and cost-effective COTS (Commercial-of-the-shelf) PC-parts, it is possible to generate nearly any waveform with up to 10 GS/s output rates, 2.5 GHz bandwidth and 16-bit vertical resolution. The new cards make a powerful alternative to benchtop AWGs that often face a bottleneck when loading data for new waveforms. The cards offer a massive onboard memory of up to 8 GigaSamples (16 GB) and the possibility to stream data at up to 10 GigaBytes per second directly from CPUs or even GPUs. Four different models make up the M5i.63xx AWG series, offering a perfect fit solution for every application.
Read more: AWG Cards generate Waveforms with 10 GS/s and 2.5 GHz Bandwidth
29 October 2024 - Keysight Technologies expanded its regenerative power system series with two new models, supporting power options of 20kW and 30kW at 500V. In addition, the release is enhanced with power priority that allows users to program the output power seamlessly across the zero point when transitioning between positive and negative. As electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy systems continue to evolve, the demand for robust testing equipment is increasingly critical. The 500V models enable engineers to implement higher current and power solutions to support a wider range of applications, including battery-powered solutions in agriculture, residential energy storage, and compact transportation such as e-scooters, e-bikes, and motorcycles.
21 October 2024 — Fluke Corporation launched the iSee Mobile Thermal Camera, a pocket-sized, portable thermal camera with the resolution to deliver detailed image quality comparable to professional cameras, with full temperature range analysis. Utilized by inserting the hardware into a smartphone, the iSee Camera detects heat output, which can highlight abnormal temperatures easily and efficiently. Prioritizing the worker, the portability of the iSee camera is particularly beneficial for roles that require accurate thermal imaging from a safe distance or on the go.
18 October 2024 - The proportion of renewable energies – solar, hydropower, and wind – has increased significantly in recent years and had already accounted for more than half of Germany’s electricity feed in 2023. In an interview Dr. Fabian Assion, Product Manager I/O at Beckhoff, explains what this high share of highly fluctuating energy means for grid operation as well as for the required smart grids from a control technology perspective.
Read more: Energy Transition requires Grids with Measurement Technology
